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The directory lists 19 comic shops in San Antonio, Texas. Going by customer reviews and the shops' own websites, 4 offer pull lists, 11 sell back issues and 5 carry manga. One shop, Nelco Comics, buys comic collections, according to its reviews or website. Ranked by rating × review count, Heroes & Fantasies comes first, with 4.5★ from 2,828 Google reviews.
A check means a customer review or the shop's own website shows it; click it to see the proof. A blank means we haven't seen proof yet, not that the shop doesn't offer it. Call to ask.
| Shop | Rating | Pull lists | Back issues | Manga | Buys comics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heroes & Fantasies | 4.5★ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy | 4.7★ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Alien Worlds (6900 San Pedro Ave #129) | 4.6★ | ✓ | |||
| Dragons Lair Comics & Fantasy at Alamo Ranch | 4.6★ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Nine Lives Books | 4.5★ | ||||
| Alien Worlds (1255 SW Loop 410 #149) | 4.6★ | ✓ | |||
| Collectors Authority | 4.6★ | ✓ | |||
| Legacy Comics and Collectibles LLC | 5★ | ✓ | |||
| Big Alpaca Comics | 4.8★ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| League of Villains | 4.4★ | ||||
| Lvl Up! | 4.2★ | ||||
| Eckman's Books and Collectibles | 4.9★ | ✓ | |||
| Gotham Newsstand | 4.8★ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| The Stash Spot (Vintage Comics and Hip Hop CDs & Vinyl) | 4.7★ | ||||
| Nelco Comics | 4.8★ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Comic Infinity | 4.3★ | ✓ | |||
| Final Fantasies Comics & Retro Games | 4.1★ | ✓ | |||
| Comic Arts - San Antonio | 5★ | ||||
| Cards, Comics, Coins, Records, & Collectibles | 3.3★ |
Sorted by rating × number of Google reviews, which favors shops with many good reviews over a handful of perfect ones.
A specialty shows up here only when a customer review or the shop's own website mentions it. Quotes are verbatim sentences from 4 and 5 star Google reviews. Each shop's listing has the rest: hours, photos and any extras, such as toys and collectibles.
They have back issues, stabbed collector issues, new issues, trades, hardbound.
A place all comic book, manga, card traders, and table top gamer enthusiast have to visit.
I received phenomenal help at the comics counter helping me find some key issues for my collection.
Enjoyed free comic book day, and what a blast!
Nice $1 section of overstock comics and a couple thousand back issues.
They had comics, Manga, novels, tabletop books, board games, miniatures, models, cards, dice, and I'm sure other things that I may have missed.
They carry graphic novels and have back issues for older comic series and volumes.
We happened to come on free comic book day so that was fun.
He took the time to explain their subscription service in detail, walking me through the policies step by step so I fully understood how everything works.
AMAZING customer service,a lot of options available if you want comics,they also have manga and a lot of funko pops.
Had an awesome time at Free Comic Book Day at Dragon’s Lair in Alamo Ranch!
New comics are accessible and older issues are well organized.
They do carry modern comics but I urge you to thumb through the back issues and add to your collection.
All comics are priced well and especially the graded comics🦸🏻♂️ I walked out with a shirt, comics and a graded comic which I won buy finding a comic from their hidden list.
They had a good range of Marvel, DC, and indie comics.
Kid-friendly
Comic book collecting is a bond between my daughter and I. I stopped by to buy a couple comics as a gift for my daughter and was amazed with the wide selection to chose from.
Plus, their online pull list with Comic Hub makes keeping up with new releases a breeze, and they even offer comic grading services.
They have a great assortment of newer books, back issues that are consistently being rotated, manga, posters, graded books and my new obsession of Blockees.
I went to Big Alpaca Comics for a signing, and the atmosphere, staff, and event organization were top-notch.
Whether you’re searching for back issues, new releases, or unique collectibles, this is a fantastic shop to spend some time exploring.
Will stop by again ☺️ Thanks for the Free Comic Book Day Star Wars issue!
If I still lived in San Antonio, I'd move all my pull list to Gotham Newsstand.
It’s very well stocked with recent releases, back issues and trades/graphic novels.
Wonderful store and a huge selection of comics, manga, lite novels and graphic novels along with original merchandise this comic store has a lot to choose from!
Great selection of Marvel/DC, and indie comics (Image, IDW, Madcave, Dark Horse, Vault and more!
Tucked in the corner of the shop is a vintage Galaxian cabinet that is on free play, and if you beat Phil's high score, you get half off on 10 dollar comics!
If you're looking for a shop that knows vintage and has enthusiasts that love talking vintage comics, this is a must stop shop!
A wide range of comics, all back issues, starting at $.
One shop here buys comic collections, going by customer reviews or the shop's own website. Policies change and some shops only buy certain books, so call before you bring boxes in.
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