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Fantastic Comics Comic book store in Berkeley, CA

4.5 ★★★★★ 156 Google reviews

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Fantastic Comics is a comic book store at 1708A Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA. It has a 4.5-star rating from 156 Google reviews. Customer reviews or the shop's own website show it offers pull lists and back issues.

How the shop describes itself on Google: “Laid-back local shop offering comic books & graphic novels with a large selection of back issues.”

What it's known for

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From Google reviews

I love the new location. The store is a small, one room cabin, packed floor to ceiling with books. The owner is both nice and knowledgeable, and it seems like he's read just about everything. I bought a Saga Compendium there and would recommend the shop to anyone looking to make a quick stop to pick up a title or 10

★★★★★ Malcolm, Nov 2020

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

They always seem to have at least one issue if something I’m having a hard time finding … I’m a happy camper 😎

★★★★★ Dean, Feb 2018

I had the pleasure of visiting Fantastic Comics in Berkeley for the first time today, and it was a wonderful experience. The owner was incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful from the moment I walked in.

★★★★★ Monique, Aug 2026

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