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Comic book stores in Berkeley, CA

We list 3 comic shops in Berkeley, California. Per their reviews or own websites, 1 has pull lists and all 3 carry back issues. Shops are ordered by Google rating times review count.

The Escapist Comic Bookstore

3090 Claremont Ave

Back issuesMangaSignings
4.7Rating
179Reviews
3Extras

Fantastic Comics

1708A Martin Luther King Jr Way

Pull listsBack issues
4.5Rating
156Reviews
2Extras

King's Comic Books

2284 Fulton St

Back issues
4.5Rating
8Reviews
1Extras

The "Local fave" sticker marks the Berkeley shop with the highest Google rating times review count. It's a ranking of public numbers, not an endorsement.

Compare Berkeley comic shops

ShopRatingReviewsProven comic extras
The Escapist Comic Bookstore3090 Claremont Ave 4.7★ 179 Back issues · Manga · Signings
Fantastic Comics1708A Martin Luther King Jr Way 4.5★ 156 Pull lists · Back issues
King's Comic Books2284 Fulton St 4.5★ 8 Back issues

Extras show only when a shop's reviews or its own website mention them; the proof is on each shop's page. A dash doesn't mean a shop lacks it.

What Berkeley shoppers say

The Escapist Comic Bookstore

I’ve been to comic book stores all around the world and this is definitely among the ones I’ve liked best. Tons of stuff to browse, from Silver and Bronze Age classics to out of print TPB’s and hardcovers, manga and whatever you may think of. Great discounts too, and a very kind staff! 10/10!!

★★★★★ Nicolas, Apr 2025

Fantastic Comics

Comic books bring a unique flavor to satire that memes alone can’t match. With layered storytelling, expressive art, and well-crafted dialogue, they deliver humor and critique in ways that stick with readers. Memes are quick hits, but comics can build rich worlds and characters that deepen the impact of the message.

★★★★☆ Mcfishsandwhich, Jan 2026

King's Comic Books

The king has returned! Or he never left... either way, its a cool spot! I can't wait to read the funniest comic book ever written: Man Vs. Rock! That's right... Man Vs. Rock... they actually try and kill rocks...

★★★★★ Man, Apr 2015

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

Comic shops near Berkeley

Shop count and straight-line distance between city centers.

Berkeley comic shop FAQ

How many comic book stores are in Berkeley?
We list 3 comic shops in Berkeley, out of 249 comic shops in 140 cities across California.
Which Berkeley comic shop ranks first?
By Google rating times review count, The Escapist Comic Bookstore comes first, with 4.7★ from 179 reviews.
Where can I sell comics in Berkeley?
None of the Berkeley shops we list say they buy comics in their reviews or on their websites. 21 shops elsewhere in California do: see the California buyers.
Which Berkeley comic shops do pull lists?
Fantastic Comics. Its reviews or website mention pull lists or subscriptions. A pull list holds each new issue of the series you follow. How pull lists work.
Are Berkeley comic shops open on Sundays?
Both shops with hours on Google list Sunday hours. Hours change, so check before you go.
What other towns near Berkeley have comic shops?
Oakland (3 shops, 3 mi), Alameda (1 shop, 6 mi) and Pinole (1 shop, 10 mi).

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