This place is SO COOL!!…read more My fiancé and I love stopping by regularly to see what's new in store. The guys here are the absolute coolest and have been so helpful, and the amount of awesome merch crammed into this place is INSANE. From board games and their accessories to giant superhero statues, they have it all. We've purchased almost all of our comic books here, several Pokémon and One Piece cards/packs, plushies, and a few figures from them. Their layaway plan is super reasonable and made it possible for us to bring home one of our largest figures, J. Scott Campbell's Alice, to date. I HIGHLY recommend this place if you haven't already visited. This place is an experience, and I'd be absolutely shocked if you can't find what you're looking for.

Loved visiting Alien Worlds. The shop has an impressive selection of comics, back issues, toys, and…read morecollectibles. The atmosphere is welcoming, and it's easy to spend a lot of time browsing through all the great inventory. The staff are friendly and helpful, making it a fun stop for collectors and anyone interested in comics and pop culture.

It's a HUGE place. They have so many things, and I love that they have events to help kids learn…read moreto play Pokemon. The card area is setup nicely. The figures are tough to wander around and check out (for the used ones). They're behind cases (no problem) but in a way where it's hard to see some of them. But we will be back and spend more money on stuff as this place is very cool.

Came and gave this store a visit! I've been wanting to come for a while, but I didn't realize how…read moreclose it was to me. Since my brother came into town, we decided to stop by and walk around. The store was way bigger than I expected and had so many options, from comic books and figurines to fidgets, kids' books, and more. They even have a little area in the back where you can play games with your friends! The staff was really nice, and there were so many cool things to choose from that I couldn't even figure out what to get. I definitely need to come back! My brother, on the other hand, knew exactly what he wanted and picked up five figurines he's been wanting. Definitely worth checking out!

Once again Fernanda put together a smooth running event. I do love this event…read more I shop here regularly. So, the opportunity to come & show them more love is okay by me. Their volunteers are always so helpful & knowledgeable. Its why I come back. Well, & the books. I came this time wanting cookbooks. I hadn't ever looked at their selection before. I collect vintage cookbooks, (yes, I use them too. ), I was happy to see the selection they had. I'll be back to look. Definitely adding this area to my focus. Right around the corner from the cookbooks are the vintage books. Well, they had this wonderful little Dick Tracy book. I knew it was coming home with me. Then, when I went to psy they were going to give me the Dick Tracy one. I told them no, I wanted to pay for it, it gives them the money. Isn't that the point!?

The Book Cellar is such a hidden gem! Tucked away in the basement of the Central Library, it feels…read morecozy and welcoming as soon as you step inside. The selection is really impressive, especially if you're into Texas history, local authors, antique books, or those special finds you don't usually come across at bigger bookstores - and at a great price. and I could've easily spent way more time browsing - it's well organized and fun to explore without feeling overwhelming. The staff truly made the visit even better. Everyone was kind, patient, and genuinely happy to help or just chat, which made the whole experience feel relaxed and personal.

Such a fun comic shop!…read more This shop may be on the smaller side, but that doesn't mean there isn't a ton to see or do. Cards, comics and mangas, figures, snacks, a tabletop tournament area, you name it, they have it. The staff members are so friendly and actually know their stuff so you're sure to get excellent help or advice if you need them. It's such a cool place, and I've purchased a ton of Magic decks, card sleeves, and far too many Asian snacks from them and I guarantee you that I will continue to do so. I'd highly recommend swinging by Dragon's Lair. And don't forget to check out their daily event schedule to see if you want to participate in one of their tournaments!

Very interesting shop right next to a bookstore I was visiting. It had an excellent selection of…read morecomics, fantasy/science fiction books, games and collectibles. Service was good and they seemed to be having a Magic the Gathering tournament. Prices were on the higher end, unfortunately, but the variety of items was impressive. Really thought this was a great shop to visit if you're looking for collectibles.

Great comic shop with a nice selection of comics and collectibles. The staff were friendly,…read morewelcoming, and made browsing enjoyable. Definitely worth stopping by if you're a comic fan.

Love this place for good deals on Pokemon! Jesus and the guys are always welcoming and extremely…read morefriendly. They have some sports too and a small selection of comics. A lot of toys, of course. Have been there many times and have picked up some solid finds, including a nice Wemby! Very cool neighborhood-type place, I recommend it!

Gentleman there didn't greet me nor was he too concerned if was looking for something. Decent back…read moreissue selection. Decent pricing on the back issues too. I visit and revisit small places all the time because you never know, but this place I wont because it wasn't very welcoming. Give it a shot though, you never know if people have what you're looking for!

One day I stopped by this store just to check it out. I was pleasantly surprised to find a very…read morewell organized comic book store packed with back issues. I've been collecting comics for over 30 years and it is great to find a small comics shop that simply just sells comics. Plenty of titles all labeled and categorized. Wall books and variants for those display collections. New comics also available. The owner is very friendly and knowledgeable about how to find anything you're searching to collect. The prices are also very favorable to the wallet. I will definitely be stopping by again to help fill in those run gaps.

He has a good amount of Bronze Age titles. He gave good deals on the titles I purchased. He's open…read moreon the weekends at a local flea market like market. His space is is worth checking out!

From the owner: Tons of silver and bronze age comic books. High grade raw comics and graded books. The best…read moreselection of classic hip hop cds,dvds, and vinyl.

Great little shop, nice figure selection and some smaller good deals for $1 and $5. Worth stopping…read morein to look at

From the owner: Action Figure Exchange is one of the best little shops in San Antonio to find all your action…read morefigure needs. We also carry a wide variety of collectibles for all ages.

First visit to Big Alpaca Comics on Babcock Road and found the store to be clean and organized…read more They have a number of long boxes to browse through, although there were not many back issues, with most of the inventory consisting of newer books and recent releases. During our first visit, my husband asked about some blind bags and was told they were sold out. Shortly afterward, there was a discussion about another customer who had made a complaint and another customer who had made two previous purchases and whether that customer would be eligible to purchase a blind bag since they had only made two purchases. Hearing that interaction felt a little odd and contributed to an atmosphere that didn't feel particularly welcoming. As frequent visitors to many comic book and collector stores, this was one of the only times we didn't feel especially comfortable. Overall, the store has a selection of comics and plenty of boxes to search through. One thing that stood out was a sign stating that books cannot be read or looked through because "this is not a library" and must be purchased first. While that may be store policy, combined with our interactions during the visit, it made the experience less enjoyable than we had hoped being our first visit. Collectors looking for newer books may still find some interesting additions to their collection.

Is this shop a hero or a villain? Well after my first experience, I can enthusiastically say this…read moreplace is a hero! They had a great selection of comics. From cgc slabs, exclusives all the way to $1 comics. Loved the vibe of the shop. It was clean. The comics were organized very well. And when I asked an employee for help, who was in the middle of sorting comics, gladly stopped and happily helped me with my question. He was very helpful and kind. Can't wait to come back and pick up some more goodies. They offer some really great services when it comes to signatures and grading as well.

This place is my go to for books, anime, and comics. I love supporting local businesses. The owner…read moreis super kind and welcoming.

Now THIS is my kind of comic book store! Rows of longboxes STUFFED with old comic books, vintage…read moretoys and none of those dumb Funko pop toys you can't seem to escape these days. I discovered Sanctuary when I was picking up some wings at WingIt, which is in the same shopping center. My wings weren't ready yet, so I had some time to kill and that's when I noticed this small comic book store. The owner was in the process of closing, but asked me if I wanted to take a look. I immediately fell in love with the place. It has that old paper smell that gives me that feeling of nostalgia. The walls display a bunch of key issues and toys from Star Trek to marvel back when toybiz was making 'em. The owner (and seemingly sole employee), Rolando (I think that's his name) is a very affable and laid back dude. Even though he was staying past closing time, he never rushed me and was even nicest dude you could ever talk to. Still, I didn't want to keep him too long so I told him I'd come back the next day. When I returned I really took a deep dive to see what they had to offer and I was not disappointed. The prices of the comics were very affordable and Rolando is the kind of guy who's open to cutting a fair deal. I couldn't have left any happier. Now, full disclosure: they don't have many new issues that I could see, seems like they deal in mostly back issues. I didn't see too many graphic novels, also I didn't notice any manga but I wasn't really looking for them though. But, if you're like me and like just collecting old comics and toys this is the place for you. Oh! They also carry self-published comics made by local creators which I thought was cool. Definitely would recommend this place!