The comic book store you imagine others could be. Good selection, a mixture of old and new. Some…read morefigurines, posters, and trading cards. Staff seemed nice. Family live close by, so we stop in when we have time. Definitely need to budget time to look through stuff, so keep that in mind. Good location, parking is easy. Proud to support a small business and the hobby.

Knowledgeable staff and always a great selection here! Can't go wrong stopping at this place…read more Everything from old school comics to board games and figurines, this place has it all! Customer service is top notch too! We came in while they were doing some reconfiguration of the store and the staff stopped what they were doing to help us out! Thanks again guys!

I love coming here to browse during a walk around midtown. The staff is always polite and helpful…read more They have a vast selection of comics and graphic novels. My comic-book-collecting husband rarely leaves Big Brother empty handed. For Dungeons & Dragons fans, there is a wall full of character minis to choose from. I was so excited to find my characters and my friends' characters after not finding them at other comic book stores. They also have board games and accessories. I particularly love looking at the display cases. Lots of the figurines spark childhood memories which make the shopping experience extra fun. You can tell that each item is handled with care and priced appropriately for collectors. Don't forget to look up to admire the wall decorations! The owners and employees put a lot of thought into this shop to make it fun for patrons of all ages.

My family and I were downtown last night for dinner and decided to pop into Big Brother Comics…read more Big Brother Comics is located on 20th and I Street, right around the corner from Tank House BBQ - parking can be questionable since it is Midtown though. I am not a comic book person, but I do like visiting and walking around like I know what I'm looking at. My husband is a nerd for comics so we popped in to see what new stuff they had. I liked seeing all of the cool interesting games, books and figurines. They offer so much at this store and the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly! My husband bought the Ultimate Spiderman comic and my daughter picked out a Teen Titans Go book - I think it came out to a little over $30 for both so not too bad. Pricing was fairly decent - you get what you pay for and depending on the rarity! They even have a large room with tons of tables and chairs next door for gaming with friends. Overall, Big Brother Comics is a pretty cool store! I'm sure we'll be back soon!

Really wanted to support this new to me local shop. Happen to stumble upon them in the…read moreneighborhood. Have been a few times and got the it is what it is tone when asking about items and prices. The selection is good, nice variety of products, a little more than market, but was willing to pay that to support local. Went in today and looked through the single cards and saw many items on my wishlist. Knowing that prices fluctuate due to market pricing/demand. Asked simply if they match current market price (all local shops around here do and are happy to). Was informed that would require someone to be constantly checking the price, the item is here, and told me if it's cheaper online get it there. Thanks for that advice, I will happily order and online and advise anyone to do the same. Service/care might be better with those online vendors. Saw another review and a totally agree about the no interest in their customers. I would advise to do a quick search for other local shops that are excited to help and engage with customers.

I've been coming here for a few months . Lecho is super chill and gives great recommendations…read more Always has a smile on his face and everything is well organized .

Been going here since I was a kid, and now I'm bringing my kid here, and am loving it. Very cool…read moreand welcoming owner with great selection and vintage options. At this point, I would consider this place a local historic landmark to check out.

Arguably the worst card store I've ever seen, guy was just chilling in his chair and didn't say…read moreanything until I walked up to him and just stood there for a while. Awful pokemon selection they barely had anything, no slabs and the few cards they did have were clearly damaged when I flipped them over. Prices were a bit above market for ungraded. I wouldn't ever go back, I can't believe how cluttered and unorganized it looked also. Felt like the basement of that 70's show.

I just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the good people at A-1 comics. The owner Brian is a…read moregreat guy who knows his stuff and gave me a fair offer for my comic collection which I sold off this past spring. Bailey was also great to work with as he was the person I sold the most to. You must know you will not get full market value for your comics or collectibles but what they do offer is fair and didn't feel like a low ball offer at all. I have no complaints or reservations about the overall transactions. My comic collecting days are over but if you're a collector this is the gold standard for Sacramento area comic shops. Between their Wednesday live sales and what seems to be every other month or so 50% back issue sales there are great opportunities to build your collection at fair prices. Their toy/collectible section has really expanded in the past few years particularly at the Auburn location. I'll still pop in from time to time to check out the collectibles. Have found some great stuff in the past! All 3 locations are worth a visit. Staff has always been friendly and everything seems to be well stocked and organized. Give em' a visit if you haven't yet. Lots of treasures to be discovered.

I had a very disappointing experience with this store. I successfully registered for their One…read morePiece pre-release event and made arrangements to attend, including driving approximately 45 minutes to get there. When I arrived, I was informed that the staff had manually removed me from the event without providing any prior notice. The staff member stated that he was in charge of the gaming events and had the discretion to remove registered participants who were not considered frequent or regular players. While I understand that the store may have its own policies regarding event participation, removing someone who successfully registered without any advance communication is disappointing and unprofessional. If a successful registration through the Bandai registration system does not actually guarantee a spot and participation is ultimately at the store's discretion, that should be clearly disclosed on the registration page or event details. Customers should know this before registering and making plans to attend. At a minimum, if the store decides to remove a registered participant, a courtesy call, text, or email should be provided so customers do not unnecessarily rearrange their schedules or make a wasted trip to the store. People have jobs, families, and other responsibilities and have to coordinate their schedules to attend these events. Not everyone has the ability to attend every local event or regularly visit the store. The lack of communication and consideration for customers' time was extremely frustrating. Based on this experience, I would be hesitant to register for another event here.

What a great comic store. My son who is 14 years old heard about the impound series and saw the…read morestore as we were walking around DOCO. The store was clean and very well organized. He got two comic and had read both by the time we go home. Guess mom will be picking up the second comics of both series next time I'm in the area. Definitely worth a visit.

Forced to put 1 star, would choose 0 if I could…read more Wrong address listed. Google, apple, and even the mall map signs says suite 220. It is really suite 115. Walked around for 20 minutes trying to find this place as my little one really wanted to grab something once we heard there was a comic store in this shopping center. Finally found it...and it's closed! Got here at 6:30pm, no joke their hours on the door says open until 7ish. Rent ain't cheap here...seems like whoever owns this place could care less how it does. Absolute joke of a store and these are not serious people. So many other spots to choose from with people who are passionate about what they do. I'd buy online before coming back here.

Comics, Collectibles, Pugs, and the Coolest Bathroom…read more What a great little comic book shop. The owner was incredibly friendly, the store was spotless, and there was so much to look at. They have a huge selection of comic books, collectibles, artwork, and fun memorabilia throughout the shop. One of my favorite parts was meeting the two adorable, well-behaved pugs who were happily hanging around the store. They definitely add to the welcoming atmosphere. The walls are covered with interesting art and displays, making the entire shop feel unique and full of personality. Everywhere you look there's something fun, quirky, or nostalgic to check out. And I have to give a special shoutout to the bathroom. I don't think I've ever mentioned a comic shop bathroom in a review before, but this one was awesome. The walls were hand-painted with beautiful koi fish artwork and even included information about the artist. It felt more like a little art exhibit than a restroom. As the wife who isn't really into comic books, I also appreciated that there was a comfortable, clean waiting area where I could relax while my husband browsed. That's a small detail, but it made the experience much more enjoyable for me. Between the friendly owner, the adorable pugs, the creative artwork, the welcoming atmosphere, and the massive selection of comics and collectibles, this place is a gem. Whether you're a serious collector, a casual fan, or just tagging along with one, it's absolutely worth stopping by.

I came here looking for hot sauce and there wasn't much inventory at the time…read more. I walked around and it was a neat comic store with pugs running around and the owner (I assume) was very helpful.

This is probably the comic shop I've been to the most in the Sacramento area…read more It's located like 2 or 3 blocks from my work so it's super convenient. I've been coming here since probably around the year 2000. It's been a long time, I've gone through many employees, some better than others, but the one constant is the owner. The owner is a wonderful man and truly runs this shop in a way that makes the customer always feel valued. He is always so nice to his customers and I've found just about every interaction with him a positive one. He keeps a crazy selection of comics in his store and is always a very reliable place to find just about any comic you're looking for. His pricing is very good as well as he doesn't overcharge when a good book is coming out-he has always had fair honest pricing. Which probably explains why he has been in business with this shop since 1985 in various locations. If anyone is looking to start getting into comics or maybe looking for a gift for someone, this is a great trusted location and I hope they will be here for many years to come.

Wow! Great spot with everything your nerd heart desires. New comics, back issues, manga, action…read morefigures, trades, and more. Definitely lives up to the name and perfect spot for people who want to get into this world or those who have been collecting forever. Kid friendly too. Would have loved for this to be my comic shop growing up.

Great selection of books, including some hard to find ones. Great staff and service. Prices are…read morefairly decent too. I recommend this place. I was actually introduced to it by a buddy that really likes this place and I can see why.

Okay, bookstore lovers this place is the real deal. Three floors of books organized by vibe: main…read morefloor has your general selection and kids books, top floor is romance, and the basement is where the horror and sci-fi live. Naturally, I spent most of my time downstairs. The bookseller on the lower level was so knowledgeable! We got into a whole conversation and they pointed me toward several horror picks I never would have found on my own, including some horror graphic novels I'm genuinely excited about. That kind of interaction is exactly why indie bookstores matter. They also have an in-person horror book club, which honestly made me a little sad because I couldn't join. If I lived in Sacramento, I would 100% be a regular here. Highly recommend if you're passing through.

Was in Sacramento for the day and stopped by Phono Select on a whim. I'm happy to write that it's a…read morewonderful little store. Every record that I can remember looking at had a store slip in the sleeve providing a concise description of the music along with some discography context; as anyone who digs knows, this is extremely helpful when you come across a record that that looks as interesting as it is unfamiliar. Even more, many of their records have been play-tested -- look for a little sticker on the sleeve framing a hand-written endorsement of sound quality, or, more uncommonly, a gentle disclaimer on the same subject. Pricing is also very fair. If I'm ever in Sacramento again I would certainly go out of my way to make it back here.

One of the only vinyl records stores in all of Sacramento. Definitely one of the only ones we…read moreprefer. Great selection. The staff, nicest in the world. You can spend all day in there chatting about music and the way recording and distribution has changed over the years. Great place. I would stop by even if you don't have a record player or tape player. The nostalgia, the walk down memory lane when you Spin a record on your palms or stick your finger in a cd. Man I feel old. But my 13yr old gets me to Phono Select all the time. There is something for everyone.