One of life's joys is discovering a great family run business…read more We stopped here after getting caffeinated at Dunkin Donuts across the parking lot. Another positive experience. Comic Stronghold is a son Gavin, and a Mom Trish and Pop operation. They carry all the current comics, from Patrick Horvath's Beneath the Trees, to all the new Marvel & DC titles. They even have a comfy reading area. Gavin knows his titles and is great with service and offering value to the buyer. For instance, his Ashcans are free and he has set up a table with free posters. Wow. Nice.

I'm going to start by saying I'm a comic book store snob. I go to a lot of shops and Comics…read moreStronghold has really grown on me. It's VERY welcoming and clean for new readers, kids, or comic curious individuals. For example, I dropped in after the new Superman movie came out and there was lively conversation. The owner was directing first time readers to All Star Superman which made me happy. Flash forward to this past weekend and went on Free Comic Book day(first Saturday in May) and the owner was working out of his mind to make it an amazing experience for all which warmed my Captain Cold frozen heart. Big discounts and people dressed up! I'm guaranteed to come back now that SoCal Comics has closed which ran one of the best Free Comic Book Days. RIP Uncle Ben & SoCal Comics. The Comics Stronghold is building a back issue presence and have discount bins and bundle packs which I love. I did not think this store would last when it opened, but they have endured and seem like they have regulars! Thank the Beyonder! I'm curious if they will really lean into the diversification and have Game/Comedy nights. The competition is tough being so close to Ninja Exchange and Comics-N-Stuff(DONT GO THERE). If I wasn't broke I would start a pull list from them because would like to see this shop succeed! Excelsior!

Great. Great. Great comic book store! Probably the best I've been in, here in SoCal so far…read more Daniel and his associates are amazing, very knowledgeable and friendly. The prices are inline. Mostly, the original price as marked on the comic. Very few markups. No geek airs either. Just very accessible. They even had a local coffee vendor offering samples and donuts when we were here. Wow

Hubs found another "happy place" in SD County!…read more Knowhere G&C is located in an industrial area of San Marcos, near an antique mall, several home furnishings stores and next to San Marcos Deli. This seems an ideal location, with plenty of free parking and, judging by the flow of pedestrian traffic in and out of this shop on a "Comic Book Wednesday" many customers agree. Hubs declared a large selection of comics, games and collectibles. He proudly emerged over an hour after parking with a smile on his cute nerdy face and a bag filled with reading materials in his hand. He was very surprised and happy that his purchase amount ~$80TL awarded him with a cool graphic novel. Happiness shortly turned to a bit of confusion when he took a moment to peruse his receipt and discovered he had been charged about 4x the amount he should have been for a comic. He checked online to make sure he didn't grab a ltd edition, or special release, and determined he hadn't. I waited while he returned inside. About 10 minutes he reemerged - HAPPY AGAIN! Seems the clerk, Daniel (guessing from the receipt ), didn't catch it and agreed it had been incorrectly priced. He further apologized saying he usually catches the comics over $20 and confirms the customer is aware when they are purchasing a more expensive issue. So Daniel was sorry he missed that completely. Hubs confirmed that he was still ok receiving the free graphic novel and was assured, yes, his purchase amount still qualified for the free novel. The over charge was returned to Hubs and he was happy with the store, Daniel and his customer service. Knowhere G&C has been bookmarked for our future SD road trips. Cheers! "CC"

A vastly superior comic bookstore in So Cal--it has $1 comics, esoteric and popular back issues,…read morevaluable rare issues, in addition to the newest publications. The focus appears to be comics and graphic novels. A lot of stores around end up being mostly collectibles, games, and comic memorabilia but do not offer as extensive collections of actual comics. So this store does not disappoint! The staff are knowledgeable and helpful. The only thing they're missing is a store cat (something I've noticed lots of used bookstores seem to have).

Service was very helpful and friendly. The selection is I would say broad but average, as I would…read moresay it's quite a popular shop so it's hard to keep the good stuff on the shelves. It can also get quite stuffy in there as it does have a warehouse feel to it. But I will definitely become a regular here!

Gen Z workers give the legendary Comics N Stuff brand a bad name…read more I've been going to CnS for decades and it's always a good place to check out while the family shops for clothing. Unfortunately this location has been a problem for quite a while. Every time I come here there's always something with the employees that so unprofessional. I get it, it's a comic book store in a mall, but the people that they have working here believe this is their personal hangout.. As for comic selection, this is basically a Marvel and DC shop. You'll have a tough time finding anything independent. - Completely inappropriate music playing sometimes. - When there's more than one person working they basically are loud and goofing off. - No active help from employees. You have to walk up to the counter and get a passive aggressive response. This isn't the Android's Dungeon & Baseball Card Shop so stop acting like it is. - Various activist and virtue signaling posters. This is a business, not a Jr. college library. Are the owners aware of this? - This is multiple times, not just one "bad day". Owners- I like comics because of escapism. There needs to be more oversight / training at this location.

Interesting that they have loads of overpriced Pokemon product while the Target, just a few doors…read moredown, never has any stock....

Love the way this bookstore flows. It is so well organized and you don't feel overwhelmed by the…read morechoices. They do a great job with their book recommendations and is one of my favorite indie bookstores in the US. They have the cutest gifts as well if you're just in for the weekend!

Cute but very small bookstore. It seems aimed exclusively at children and yet we didn't find our…read morefavorite classic board books

Collectify Universe is the Wizard's workshop of all things collectible. They have an incredible…read morevariety of rare facinating collectibles you won't see elsewhere. Master collection, and still always getting new high quality products in every week. But my favorite part about this store are the owners, Josh and Kayla, a beautiful couple with amazing hospitality and great sense of humor. Radiant people. Highly recommend this spot for those who are collectors, love eye candy, or looking for gifts for loved ones!

Terrible expierence. this guy is a total scammer. doesn't ship the item doesn't give you a refund…read morenothing just wasted time. STAY AWAY

I loved this Comic Book Store. A good mix of rare collectable comics on display (see photos)…read more Graphic Novels. Back issues. Action Figures. Friendly staff. Definitely check it out in downtown San Diego if you are into comics. Ran the gamut of affordable books to costly for near mint condition collectible comics both old or in demand.

Date of visit: July 24, 2024…read more As part of Comic-Con 2024, Now Or Never Comics was participating in the festivities in two ways - by having a raffle for three CGC-rated books with purchase of the most recent Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles book... and a free pizza party. AUTOMATIC FIVE-STAR RATING! Okay, besides that, Now or Never is one of the few (if not only) comic book stores in Downtown San Diego. It's actually cleaner and more organized than the ones I frequent, but the relatively small size of the building means they don't have as much in stock as I'd like. Case in point, I wanted to show my appreciation for supporting SDCC by getting a couple of graphic novels of Trese and Usagi Yojimbo, but the ones I wanted weren't in stock. But, given how I was surprised to see a comic book store a few blocks away from the Convention Center, I can see myself probably checking it out again whenever I'm in the area.

Stopped in for the first time today and definitely was a hidden gem. Don't come here for new comics…read morecome here for older comics for a great price. So many boxes of awesome comics.

Happened upon this tucked away shop and what a happy accident. it is a comic guy's comic shop, no…read morenew comic Wednesday but box upon box of old comic goodness to dig through and a complete run section that will blow your mind. Staff is next level with knowledge and has great, reasonable pricing. Might not be great if it's your first time in a comic shop, but you'll love it if you have been to one or two before.

Came in looking for gift for a buddy and Jayden was a big help! He helped me find an awesome gift.read more

Team member Jayden was amazing during my visit at TC's. He started my experience with a very warm…read moreand sincere greeting as I entered the building, he then offered to answer any questions I had with my Favorite TCG Magic the Gathering. I was so impressed by his knowledge and passion that I couldn't help but smile. Jayden is an amazing employee and asset to the TC's Rockets family. I can't wait to come back and play again.

What a fun little toy store!…read more It's hard shopping for toys in person these days when really the only options you have are Walmart and Target. I miss the days of Toys "R" Us. But this little toy store is a nice breath of fresh air. It's a smaller store, but it has lots of unique toys for all different ages. We came in here looking for a few small gifts for a school gift exchange and found lots of fun things. My son picked out a magnet toy and my daughter sound some watermelon pink slime. And our 2 year old found a wooden Thomas Train he didn't have. And surprisingly, they had Pokémon cards which my son appreciated. I hope they continue to carry sports and Pokémon cards because it's always fun taking my kids to pick out cards, rather than just buying online. The store manager was super sweet and helped. She explained their exchange policy if a Bruder toy broke and how they'd get the part for free for you. She was also open to suggestions of other toys to carry I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a toy, give them a shot. I'm sure you'll find something. Its also awesome supporting small business

Wow. New in the Promenade. Across from the Apple store…read more Cute specialty toy store in the promenade section of the mall. Great service and selection of toys for newborns to adults. This is a second location from Totally Thomas in Escondido. They do a great job here. Be sure to check them out.