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A-1 Comics in Sacramento

4.5 (199) 5361 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95841, United States

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Toy store
Collectibles store
Rare book store
Comic book store
Trading card store

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Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, US

Phone: +1 916-331-9203
Site: http://a-1comics.com/

Opening hours

Monday:10 AM–8 PM
Tuesday:10 AM–8 PM
Wednesday:10 AM–8 PM
Thursday:10 AM–8 PM
Friday:10 AM–8 PM
Saturday:10 AM–8 PM
Sunday:12–6 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.5

199 Reviews for A-1 Comics 2024:

Review №1

2024-04-10 05:33:53

Its my first time coming to this place and I bought a lot of comics in 1 day and I will be coming back to complete a certain comics 😁

Review №2

2024-05-07 20:55:34

Best place to buy sealed Magic the Gathering priducts in town. Friendly employees and convenient locations in town. Great selection of comics and back issues. Their point system makes buying sealed boxes of cards the best deal in town. A1 also has a great selection of single cards in their case.

Review №3

2023-06-25 03:20:07

This place so much to see an buy comics books, action figures to collectables figures to add to your collection. Friendly staff who can help you find just about what you may need. But its got so much more for me to post so just visit the shop an be amazed.

Review №4

2022-03-31 00:40:17

I have not walked inside a comic book store in over 20 years so it was very nostalgic too take a few minutes to visit this one. The staff was very friendly and kept the books I was looking for up at the front counter. He also took extra time putting out a few different series to me on the shelves. The books were extremely well organized and he knew where everything was like an expert. I did have a good experience and I plan on returning. I also noticed that there was a designated area with tables to play card or table games.

Review №5

2023-06-05 21:29:59

Tried to sell some of my friends comic books and they told me that I would do better on offer up lmao, I said are they really that bad? I knew she was thinking that I had no clue what I was doing, and wanted to giggle, ( not a bad thing) she should have. I was holding The Fly comic book and a whole set of Angel Love. Lmao I cant believe I walked in there and asked, in my defense I did tell her whatever she was willing to give if anything at all was fine. I just was told to try and get rid of them!!!!

Review №6

2022-05-11 00:10:39

Great selection of current, back issue, and key issues. Many statues as well as RPGs and other comics related items. Staff is extremely helpful. Recommend highly.

Review №7

2024-06-22 22:03:18

I have been coming to A-1 Comics since I was a kid, at all the different locations.The walls are covered in all sorts of cool stuff, and you can buy just about anything you can think of here!The staff is friendly and helpful if youre looking for something specific.They also have pretty great deals and sales from time to time.

Review №8

2024-01-10 23:22:51

A-1 Comics in my opinion is the best comic book store on the West Coast. I have spent tens of thousands of dollars with them. They have a great supply, great people and great knowledge. The head greater Brian Peets, former NFL football player, has had a lifelong love of comic books, and has been grading comic books for over 40 years. I have gotten to know the people there, and think very highly about all of them. I run a YouTube channel and I sing nothing but praise about the store and the people there I will be a lifelong customer

Review №9

2024-06-14 21:53:28

Stupid place I called and asked if they take my comics. Specially said what I had. They had me drive an hour away to tell me they don’t accept the comics. So I left the batch there for them to deal with most horrible customer service ever! Lazy and rude!

Review №10

2024-01-02 23:19:46

Great place to find single cards for Pokemon, YuGiOh, or Magic. They carry a lot of figures from both anime and comics. They have a good selection of comics and manga and theyre willing to order something for you of they dont have it. They do offer and military discount which honestly is a plus for service people. I always enjoy popping in to see whats new in this store.

Review №11

2018-05-31 15:01:59

Great shop, recently visited for May 5th free comic book day with my kid. Had so much fun we came back the next day and spent a lot here. The staff is awesome, and they have a plethora of comics! If you get the bug to collect make this place your first stop! Good prices and great products. They are a wealth of knowledge!

Review №12

2024-04-04 19:36:31

Ive been coming to this location a few times already and the staff are very friendly and they have great prices on all the comics definitely a place to support!

Review №13

2024-02-16 16:43:14

Cool store for collectors, I always go when I am in the area. There are usually a few products from Bandai, Square-Enix, and other popular manufacturers.

Review №14

2024-02-14 00:21:35

I called ask if they buy comic sure come on over two boxes of comic about over 600 first box he blew through it, 2 box faster then first wow (now Im wondering if the way I looked I live in the mountains chainsaw dust dirty jeans ) Dont judge a comic by its cover sad but true sold the comics to someone else and made 200.00 bad attitude dude at least please open the frig n door dude

Review №15

2023-10-18 23:08:27

I switched over to this A-1 Comics store about 4 years ago and I dont regret it. The staff is engaging and gets to know your tastes (by what you add to your pulls) and will recommend other material they think you might enjoy. And if you decide to pass on their suggestion(s), then they are totally cool with it whereas other shops try to low key guilt you.I do everything to support this place so myself and other geeks can be provided escapism.

Review №16

2023-12-15 22:45:23

Worst place ever. Management (younger manager) is the worst out there. His customer service, management skills and professionalism & maturity lacks generally.No people or soft skills whatsoever!! Other employees doesn’t even want to help with pricing and they make you do all their work. Others simply stand and stare at you with judgement; “crossed arms; staring looking up and down).And this after already spending $700 in two weeks. There is one employee; young lady that wears glasses. She is the most helpful and really tries to help. Best employee in the store. Avoid the tall guy with beard and the the short young girl in charge of magic cards. Flat out rude and no personality.I was looking at cards, and asked an employee if the person that had just walked out was Mr Peete; and he said it was. Mr Brian Peete; the other manager at the store.So I said; good because I need to talk to him.And this employee asked if there was something he or the other manager that was there can do. (The younger manager) whose name I don’t recall.I said. “No thanks, I’ll just wait for Mr Peete to comeback. The employee went and told the younger manager and he approached me nicely asking if he could help. I responded not at that moment and was looking at cards but will let him m know.The younger manager then said “I hear that you may have some issues with some employees in the store” I puzzled and said … “yes but I’ll talk to Mr Peete when he returned”. He didn’t like my response and started attacking me verbally and told me several times that he was refusing service to me and to comeback when Mr Peete was there. He was very disrespectful. I said I would talk to Mr Peete or other management and he gave me a post it with Mr Peete email’s address written on it.I walked out. !!!Horrible service. ! 👎👎👎👎

Review №17

2024-03-21 01:11:46

Very nice people and a lot of cool stuff to see. not a lot of yugioh but it’s still nice

Review №18

2024-02-11 00:46:51

Awesome staff and great selection of comics and games. Easy to setup pull lists on their website as well.

Review №19

2023-09-06 15:23:59

The employees are very attentive and concerned with getting me every book I’m looking for. Great job guys.

Review №20

2024-02-14 20:46:09

Starting to feel more corporate. seems like staff may have less time for customers because of other projects

Review №21

2023-08-22 06:48:32

Great stuff!! I walked out with comics both vintage and new, action figures, and even artwork! There is so much to see and so much variety! Ill definitely go back and recommend you visit if youre a geek like me 😁 Dylan is the best!!

Review №22

2021-07-08 21:24:45

They were more honest with the value of my magic cards then most of the other shops in the area.

Review №23

2024-03-19 19:17:32

Love this place, they are friendly and it is easy to maintain my pull box. There is always something new to check out and the boardgame section is great.

Review №24

2024-06-13 00:54:09

Great customer service. Knowledgeable staff.

Review №25

2023-06-03 06:47:42

This is a place to definitely bring out your inner child. My 10 year old son just about exploded with their amazing collection of Pokémon cards and collectibles. I found myself in awe of the store as well. You have to see the store for yourself. Its a great place for collectors. The candy of comic books for every collector is sure to be found in this place. See you there...

Review №26

2019-05-09 16:34:09

An institution in itself. Their compound boasts a vast variety of comics, collectibles, and statues alike. This is a go to place especially for free comic book day

Review №27

2024-01-24 03:39:40

Great shop! Love their livestreams and new book selection.

Review №28

2023-02-13 01:43:45

Excellent store with fantastic customer service. Special shoutouts to Dillon (or Dylan not sure) who went above and beyond to ensure a transaction went smooth, and I left with a card I’ve been searching for (for years) happy. This place will have my business and loyalty for years to come! Thanks A-1!

Review №29

2023-08-15 22:10:08

Awesome store!! Lots of Manga and Anime options and the 20% off for re-orders is definitely a reason to come back! There are comics and anime merch galore for you to choose from and for all ages even for an OG like me 😁 Excellent customer service too!! 👍🏽👍🏽

Review №30

2024-05-11 19:36:16

Friendly and knowledgeable. Great customer service

Review №31

2023-07-26 02:34:04

A-1 Comics is my favorite place to be. Fast, friendly and fair. Brian Peet has brought together a great setting a great team and I never leave empty handed. 5 stars!

Review №32

2023-12-28 14:27:58

Good experience, just wish the Folsom location had a bigger board game selection

Review №33

2023-08-26 18:55:12

Iv seen total rip offs happen in front of me. Someone was trading in cards. And this guy at the counter really had the audacity to say we cant tell you the market value of your cards when asked whats the original value. Are we not allowed to know how much we are getting ripped off by?

Review №34

2023-05-13 20:48:02

These guys are patient and they explain in detail to someone who knows nothing what they are looking for. And all the while not making me feel dumb for having no knowledge in the items I had. And I thank you for that. They want quality, so they can sell you quality. I came in almost at closing on Thursday night, and the two gentlemen were kind and patient. Thank you.P.s. I would give it 5 star, but because they are looking for quality, it was not quality I had to offer, so I sold nothing. Lol

Review №35

2023-07-17 05:30:05

We love visiting A-1. Each of the locations has a different vibe - but everyone is extremely responsive and helpful. We shop for games and RPG items as well as comics. :)

Review №36

2023-08-27 04:21:41

This store has such friendly and great employees. Super helpful and great prices. Cant wait to go back.

Review №37

2022-09-16 23:55:01

A-1 is simply the best comic shop in the area, they have something for everyone. From card games and figures to new comics and high priced keys; they have the greatest selection. The staff at A-1 is also top notch, extremely friendly and genuine people, I truly feel welcomed and appreciated every time I visit.

Review №38

2024-03-29 04:37:43

Great location, nice variety of product!

Review №39

2024-01-09 07:57:15

My grandson loved the store he didnt want to leave.

Review №40

2023-02-25 15:55:24

Organized, clean and huge. Loads of comics and have a bunch of figures. The staff asked if I needed help, let them know John Mark from the other location called to have a comic held for me and they had it held and staged right at the counter. Fantastic 1st experience at A-1 comics.

Review №41

2022-12-05 18:22:38

Im not sure how to feel about the place its cool to be able to go get your comics that their customer service is what you expect from a comic book store. A bunch of people who dont seem to know how to socialize. so I get the other people complaints that the staff aint much help though on the other hand theyre going into a comic book store. Problem I had with the place Is when people were freaking out about COVID-19 we walked in one morning to find them all not wearing their masks where they informed us that they werent open yet so we promptly left then we came back a week later and were told we have to leave because we werent wear masksso theyre spineless. Treated customers badly who didnt want to wear the masks. when they werent even wearing them when no one else was looking. Spineless just like about half the state, Good riddance California.

Review №42

2023-09-14 22:58:27

Really awesome if you like DC or marvel. Also plenty of dnd stuff as well as board games and anime merch. Employees are very helpful and passionate.

Review №43

2022-01-14 00:19:33

Very nice and clean place, I go here a lot to look around a lot, kind of sucks how some of their anime figurines are damaged because they came like that which is a bummer, always have some nice stickers and very friendly staff. Also they rarely restock on manga which is kind of sad but they still have a huge selection, also lots of high quality marvel stuff in there. I have been coming here for 5+ months and they never disappoint. I definitely recommend going here!!!

Review №44

2023-09-17 20:42:25

Love to go to this place. They’ve got so many different cards and comics. Highly recommend.

Review №45

2022-07-28 19:04:28

Has a lot of cards and comics but not as many manga or figures as other stores. Employees are nice and the store feels very cozy and nice. Main entrance is not on Auburn and they close the gate on that side most days so entering is a hassle but the nearby light is kind.

Review №46

2018-06-15 01:08:36

Really great store, really helpful staff. Great variety of stock!

Review №47

2020-08-24 06:11:41

This is truly my neighborhood game store. They are always very helpful, genuinely warm and friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. I recently had a conversation with one of their staff members regarding getting started with painting miniatures. He took so much time assisting me not only with what I needed to buy, and how to use it, but also let me know what I neednt bother purchasing until I know if Im really going to get serious about the hobby. By the time I left the store, I felt like he had imparted the equivalent of an Associates degree worth of information to me. Thats what they do though at A-1 Comics. They go above and beyond to help, and make you feel at home.

Review №48

2024-03-26 03:13:23

Best comic store in California hands down

Review №49

2022-06-28 04:12:59

Not sure what it is about the employees at this location, but NOBODY ever greets me or acknowledges my presence whenever I come in. Nobody ever asks if I need help or asks what I’m looking for. There’s always like 6 to 9 employees standing around, too. I normally have to look around for 10-15 minutes, not find what I’m looking for, and then walk up to the counter and ask the person at the counter for help. And it’s funny because THAT PERSON who does end up helping me turns out to be super helpful and super friendly. In a time where people can easily download their comics online or order everything from amazon you’d think an old school comic book store would be appreciative to their customers that are supporting them and keeping them in business. I’d advise management to take a better approach to customer service and try to make customers feel welcomed and taken care of. If I wanted a “self service” experience I’d just download and order everything online.

Review №50

2023-06-26 15:49:38

A fantastic store at all locations, love the staff and back issues, the main store is especially cool with the old bank safe keeping the classic comics safe like Scrooge McDuck! A must visit :)

Review №51

2023-12-05 17:04:26

Awesome crew, great selection and condition. And always fair pricing.

Review №52

2021-03-20 02:51:30

I go to this place all the time. Usually each weekend. With recent events they have proven to be some of the coolest people to deal with! The whole staff is friendly, helpful and rad. Cant give them enough praise. I usually go for magic cards but I recommend them for all nerd needs!

Review №53

2024-04-15 20:26:36

Great store for gaming supplies.

Review №54

2022-07-07 00:53:11

Im sure the owner pays for fake reviews. I went there for the first time and they told me theyd only offer 40-50% of market value, even with store credit, they would only offer 50% of market value max. The worker said We have to pay our employees. I counted 9 employees (just standing around). Why do they need 9 employees here, is it a joke? They are scamming customers in order to pay unnecessary employees.

Review №55

2022-03-19 05:15:59

Always love walking into this place. You get greeted right away and there is lots of unique collectibles here besides comics. We come here twice a month and our son always finds something he loves. The staff are knowledgeable and history gurus of them all.

Review №56

2022-10-12 09:22:08

From the UK, great selection of comic books, manga, collectibles, trading cards (yugioh, magic and pokemon) and accessories. Ive been to this store numerous times on my visits and its always a great experience to look forward to, the staff are very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about all the things in the store and can give recommendations if you need them. They do buy the items listed also for store credit or cash

Review №57

2023-04-07 02:58:55

The best comic shop of all time. The people always know what they are talking about and will do anything they can to help you get what you are after. My whole family has gone to the is shop for years. They are always reliable and always friendly. The faces have changed over the years but the service has never changed.

Review №58

2023-11-29 06:20:27

Only time i recommend going as a seller is when they have sales. Or even to collect for personal use.

Review №59

2023-05-06 02:59:14

You wont find a better more knowledgeable staff around James Bailey Jess theyre all awesome. Standard pricing but they are always having sales. My favorite comic spot

Review №60

2021-04-25 20:30:07

Fantastic selection of everything nerdy and stellar customer service. The employees there answered all of my boys questions and even hunted down the specific comics they were searching for. This by far the best comic book store weve ever been to. They also hold live auctions through their social media which they recommended we use to buy the two missing comics we couldnt get in the store at the time. I highly recommend this store!!!

Review №61

2021-08-29 17:53:32

Really friendly staff and a massive store. Never spent so long in a store as I did then. Yugioh is limited to one glass case and a massive box to rummage through, unlike others, but in rest its very organized.

Review №62

2023-11-28 18:19:57

Great place got good comics and dope figures and statues.

Review №63

2021-02-08 03:19:13

Me and my dad went there to get Pokemon cards, everytime we opened Pokemon packets, we got really good cards and the chance of getting good cards was a 7/10 which is pretty good. It may be more money than we anticipate but its so worth it! So far its better than the comic store near my house so overall I give this store a 5 stars!

Review №64

2023-10-03 17:29:34

Amazing selection and great customer service!! Definitely the place to be for all you nerdy fantasies!!

Review №65

2023-07-14 06:04:45

Best comic shop in Sacramento.. they have it all new comics every Wednesday, back issues, graded comics and be sure to follow them on IG for their live claims shows.

Review №66

2022-03-10 06:54:36

I have been a customer of this store since I moved back here in October of 2018.I cannot possibly say enough good. things about the owner and staff. If you are looking for current comics. or back issues this is definately the place to start.Since they have three stores in close proximity to this area, they have a large stock to check. I know if you are a casual or especially a serious collector as I am you will not be disappointed.!As I continue to get my comics at A1, the service and the friendly atmosphere continue to be all that any true comics collector would ever want.!

Review №67

2018-12-22 12:40:50

Friendly and knowledgeable staff with a good selection of new games. The used game selection is the best in Sacramento. There is a wide range of comics and collectibles. The one downside is a small gaming area. The upside to a small gaming area is the parking lot always has spaces available.If youre looking for a comic, collectible, or out of print used game then shop at this location.

Review №68

2016-09-20 18:46:27

Ive been a customer of this store and its multiple locations for around 16 years now. The first time I ever played Magic was in their old location. The staff here is above and beyond. They are super friendly and helpful and will do small talk with you. They have a great knowledge of cards and collectibles. This is one of my go to places for anything related to cards or Nerd culture. If for some reason youve had a bad experience here then I feel sorry for you because you must have been a terrible customer.

Review №69

2018-06-23 12:43:45

Really nice local comic and gaming store, this is their main location. This place seems to be more centered around comics than other locations, but they still do carry some table top and rpg stuff as well as some things like MTG. Really nice, friendly staff.The only downside of this location is that there isnt a lot of room for gaming and such. If you are looking for more of that, check out the Citrus Heights location!

Review №70

2024-01-12 04:25:01

Great store! Avery is the best 💛💯🔥

Review №71

2020-12-31 22:23:11

Before you begin saying, Why only 3 stars? Isnt the selection here good? It is. But the customer service is almost abysmal. I came in looking for cards and some help but everyone was either busy or conversing with other employees; not a single one was ready to assist me. I was crowding the display case of cards and none of them asked if I needed help. But theres other collective/comic/card shops in the area that do want your business.

Review №72

2018-01-05 21:17:17

Best comic and gaming store ever. I say that due to the friendly staff, extensive selections there. If you cant find what your looking for or have any questions I found the staff extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. It was even a good experience for my kids and the owner gave my 10 year old son a deal on an action figure he wanted to buy with his allowance. Cant say enough about this place except what are you waiting for go check it out!

Review №73

2024-01-03 21:24:29

Always a great place to shop for collectibles.

Review №74

2019-01-28 08:02:20

Used to love this place, unfortunately there seems to have been a huge shift in staffing here and we no longer shop here, ever.Around Christmas time we came in looking for a specific Board Game and got horrible, horrible service. I get it, its the Holiday season. Youre stressed. But literally telling my boyfriend Oh well maybe this game just isnt for you in a condescending tone is NOT okay.We used to frequent this place 1-2 times a week. Now we will go literally anywhere else.They need a serious overhaul of staff or a serious attitude change. Its unfortunate that I used to love this place and now never want to step foot in it.

Review №75

2023-10-28 04:00:56

This place has every comic you can think of if yu can’t find it here then it simple just don’t exist and if they don’t have it they will order it for you thank you guys at A1 for always being awesome 💯✊🏿🦍‼️😍

Review №76

2018-10-16 00:52:36

The staff are very welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable, and sociable. I enjoyed their witty banter in the background as I browsed. The parking lot was a little confusing to get into. I was astonished by the place! Tons of comic books, graphic novels, figurines and statues, board games, card games, and so much more.

Review №77

2023-10-15 20:58:34

Absolutely luckiest pulls are from this shop and the team is super friendly and knowledgeable 🤩

Review №78

2018-04-27 15:56:37

Amazing selection! Horrible, cramped play space. Browsing the board games is really awkward because you have to push in where the people are playing and put your butt in their face. Prices are a little on the high side, especially on Magic cards. I wish the sales would start on Friday instead of being one day sales so I could make it to one.

Review №79

2021-07-13 01:26:37

Absolutely LOVE A-1! The staff is super knowledgeable and friendly. This is definitely my go to comic store...they usually have whatever it may be that im searching for, and if not, usually I can just ask and theyll order or try to. The employees are awesome

Review №80

2020-08-18 05:56:26

This store is AWESOME. They got a great selection of issues, back issues, trades and other cool stuff like pictures, statues and figures. The people are also really nice and friendly. I say check it out!

Review №81

2022-01-16 05:29:18

I believe this is their main location and boy o boy it shows. Lots of statues, even more trade paperbacks, and back issues. Some retro toys and a whole lot of DnD supplies. Workers are great are happy to answer any and all questions. 5/5

Review №82

2017-12-21 17:12:23

Very friendly staff. Tons of choices for new comics, older comics, graphic novels, toys, games, statues. This is the place to go if you just cant find that comic youre looking for. Also they have very nice to hear mint/mint copies of all the books youre looking for. They even sell vintage toys. Awesome place!

Review №83

2024-06-14 21:29:00

Super friendly staff!

Review №84

2018-01-10 06:35:10

Good gaming store. 4 stars instead of 5 because I bought an item from them that after looking closely at it looks warn and previously used. I cant consciously cant give a lower rating because I didnt fully inspect until I got home. I bought a caring case for card and when I got home noticed one of the zipper pulls missing and obvious ware on the zipper and other parts of the bag.

Review №85

2021-08-31 04:39:51

Pretty cool comic book shop. They carry a wide array of games, pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, you name it, in addition to the latest to vintage comic books. It was a bit overwhelming to go through back issues because there were just so much goodness in each row. I had the kids with me and didnt expect to want to stay for the amount of time I did to find specific issues Ive been looking for. Ill probably come back without my little ones and have a list/plan before digging. Ill definitely be back.

Review №86

2021-08-04 20:15:46

Quality comic shop ! I highly recommend

Review №87

2023-08-31 22:36:05

Stopped by looking for a specific book, the people working there acted like I was really bothering them by adding for help. Gave off the whole snooty comic book guy vibe.

Review №88

2016-09-10 22:07:21

Overpriced comics and the staff isnt knowledgeable about why they are so overpriced. Went in to browse a few times and they are selling graded comics $40+ higher than their actual graded worth. They even sell ungraded comics for far more than they are worth.The staff is also unresponsive and rude at times. If your shop is pretty much empty an hour before closing you should put more effort into helping customers. You should also not allow customers to leave their trade binders on the counter. This started an argument between myself and another customer who accused me of stealing when I didnt even touch their binder. The employee sided with the other customer because they were a regular and asked me to leave. The employee watched the the whole time and I was no where near the guys abandoned binder.This store is a joke.

Review №89

2018-02-14 21:12:43

Its ok as far as comic and game shops go. Some of the staff is great some are horrible yet continue to be employed by the company. They are decent on the comic side and can order anything (but so can everyone else). The gaming selection is only new or current edition which which they push hard but doesnt work for a true gamers that know older editions of some games are far better. Finally the mtg crowd here is every unfriendly and the clientele of a business is by far the most telling.

Review №90

2021-07-08 23:27:27

Had a great selection of comics, posters, and tcg cards. I was looking for gunpla but they only had a Penelope and one other kit. Worth checking out if you are around the area and wanting to kill some time.

Review №91

2021-02-14 03:23:53

Family owned shop that treats you like family! Love the service and the team at all 3 locations, highly recommend. If they dont have what you are looking for they will find it and their prices almost always beat the market value.

Review №92

2018-07-14 03:55:00

There are only a handful of comic shops in Sacramento, but this one is by far the best. Big Brother comes close in second, but A-1 is my absolute favorite.The staff is friendly, and knowledgeable. The owner is very hands on and contributes to the everyday workings of the shop. Never had a bad experience.

Review №93

2021-04-11 02:25:28

Love this shop. Great selection of current and back issues. Staff is super helpful and its great to see staff of both genders working here. Its a usual stop when passing through Sac area.

Review №94

2022-04-20 09:47:53

This location is the main Comic branch of the A1s, go to the others for more card game related things.Their Magic and Pokemon selections are great but the Yu-Gi-Oh is severely lacking compared to before the COVID times. I met Daryl there recently, hes working really hard to bring back yugioh into shape for this location!There is definitely something to look forward to in the coming times for all 3 main card games at this store location.

Review №95

2019-11-01 19:37:05

I would give them 0-stars if I could. In my opinion this is a horrible comic store with horrible customer service and a disrespectful attitude on behalf of their employees. They are hypersensitive people and if your personality doesnt click with theirs then they will automatically block your eBay account from purchasing comics. Thats what they did to me. Very childish and immature behavior from a bunch of children who never matured into adulthood. I have read some of their other negative reviews here and apparently there is a pattern with regards to their poor customer treatment and bad attitude. They definitely need to brush up on their manners and develop some people skills.

Review №96

2020-03-03 04:24:30

A very large store, open and airy. Enough things that filled the store but not enough to make it look cluttered and messy. With a large selection of comics and a secondary selection of toys, cards, statutes its a true comic store. I was amazed of how organized this place is. I cannot recommend this store highly. It should be the standard of what comics stores should be

Review №97

2016-07-25 07:57:55

Went in with my family, first time, looking for board games and some knowledge on the games they carried. Staff was awesome. Had no problem answering a lot of my questions and didnt make me feel weird for being new to this scene. Ill be back for sure.

Review №98

2019-03-19 22:27:32

Knowledgeable staff, nice selection of action figures, tons of comics and RPG supplies. Top notch comic book store in our area (and there are two locations, both equally good, in my opinion). I came here for action figures not carried by the mainstream stores like WalMart and Target.

Review №99

2021-05-13 00:20:17

This is a comic store at at heart. While comics are not a large passion of mine they do fullfil other passions. That have trading card games like pokemon and magic, table top games, and a above average selection of Funko pop and collectable statues. The staff were all masked and friendly, most of the staff were sincere with help and seemed to enjoy themselves at work. The environment was clean and very tidy. Its simply a clean open comic store. Recommend for the nerd in us all.

Review №100

2023-03-29 21:56:37

Good for comic books and some other novice items, my only real complaint is the prices are like pawn shop prices or eBay listings

Review №101

2021-04-28 06:42:45

Amazing! Its been 6 years since Ive been able to go. It was like coming home. Theres a ton of new stuff, but still the familiar. Staff is always helpful and willing to look up any book for you. 😎👍👍👍👍

Review №102

2022-01-16 02:23:16

Lmao this place is a joke horrible customer service I came in with 300 worth of Pokémon cards I get they have to make a profit but come on 35% is trash they offered me 100 dollars that’s not even 35 perfect can’t even do math horrible horrible place go to comic conmand in natomas they have 65 % way bettter customer service as well

Review №103

2021-03-04 00:12:12

Took my 9 year old daughter here and she had her first experience paying for something on her own and was so stoked finding digimon mini plushies! She wants to visit all your stores

Review №104

2017-04-04 02:02:13

This place seems to run out of magic the gathering stock on release dates. Thinking specifically of commander 2016. Game space is cramped compared to great Escape games or big brother comics. But, unlike those establishments it is walking distance. Its just okay.

Review №105

2021-05-12 00:36:36

Manager wasnt wearing his mask properly and threatened to kick me out when I told him to pull it over his nose. Theres better game stores in Sac that actually care about their customers safety. I for one wont be back.

Review №106

2021-01-31 23:02:19

A-1 was my first comic shop and continues to be my go to. They have a big selection of back issues and trades and can usually order anything not in stock with an extra 20% off. Everyone here is really nice, very knowledgeable, and always ready to reccomend great new reads. There have been plenty of time where Im not sure where to start with a character or story arc and theyve help me sort it out. A-1 also does a lot of cool extra curricular stuff like annual blood drives and Instagram live sales.

Review №107

2017-11-30 02:00:44

Good wall comics, lots a comics to choose from. Friendly and knowledgeable help. All kinds of cards, merch and action figures. Delightful surprises on every aisle. Parking can be a bit scarce when things are busy, but getting in and out is pretty easy.

Review №108

2018-01-30 03:45:43

It is a great place it has just about every comic, collectable or game you need. The employees are great and knowledgeable. If you are looking for something specific or maybe Ill print you will have to pay more than other places but still worth it definitely come in thats the last place to check if you havent found it around they probably will have it.

Review №109

2019-09-16 22:34:10

Big place but they only helped you when you go there and asked. And when I asked owner was upset cause it was in the middle of his friends conversation. Customer service and customers is 2nd, but hanging out and killing time is definitely their #1 priority. Pretty expensive and the game card room is much smaller. I’m not impressed. You wont find a diamond comic her unless your interested in paying 3x the market value, crazy!If you live far, dont take the trip; its not worth the hassle unless you want to just hang out with the owners. Local comic store is recommended.

Review №110

2020-09-15 19:00:49

This store is huge, they have an extensive collection of cards for magic pokemon and yu-gi-oh, as well as one of the largest DND sections I have ever seen, and as the name suggests an astronomical number of all kinds of comics, and even manga, this is a wonderful place to shop

Review №111

2024-05-25 04:42:53

Cool store for trading and buying

Review №112

2021-04-11 18:01:04

Has a good variety of comic books and figures. Yet the pokemon section is limited and overpriced! The employees are knowledgeable and helpful. But it sucks that a Snom was priced at 15.00 dollars when after checking tcg it was 1 to 2 dollars. Deffinately wouldnt come here for a bargain. Inflation way to hi.

Review №113

2021-05-03 22:10:05

Its a small store, but they pack in the stuff. Knowledgeable and mostly friendly staff. Clean, well laid out, and fair prices for a small shop. Support your local comic/card/boardgame shop.

Review №114

2022-09-28 20:53:40

Awesome comic store! Great selection of new and older issues. Love to find action figures to add to my collection as well

Review №115

2018-07-15 19:17:57

Out of all the comic books shops that I’ve been to in the U.S., A-1 Comics does it the best!! No one beats them! They are literally America’s #1 comic book shop!! They’re always so helpful & nice. They have a multi store wide selection of just about anything that you can think of. Whenever I come back from traveling I always make sure I stop by! They’re that good!!

Review №116

2020-06-02 21:57:57

I have been really happy with the online sales. A bit far from where I live, so sadly not on weekly pull list. A must go spot for back issues. Love the selection and happy with every experience. Thank You.

Review №117

2019-04-15 21:21:40

This place is great. Friendly staff, fair prices, just what I would expect from a comic book store. They have all types of stuff too from MTG, to Pokemon to DBS for card games, allllllll kinds of comics, a great selection of statues and collectibles of the like, as well as posters and manga. If you need it they probably have it. Ambiance is exactly what I picture a comic book store to be: boxes of stuff coming in, the staff having a conversation about the Guilds in MTG and how they relate, no music, smells like books. I love this place.

Review №118

2019-09-29 00:39:33

So much to choose from! Pokemon, MTG, yugioh, comics, figures, posters, and much much more! Have not been disappointed when I visited, and the occasional sale on certain items.If youre into this type of stuff, A-1 is definitely worth a visit.

Review №119

2023-10-14 22:35:43

Easy trade in process and friendly staff. My favorite Pokémon place!

Review №120

2022-12-18 03:48:10

I always called the store first asking question b4 going there to sell my pokemon cards. Great price if ur looking to sell some of ur pokemon cards

Review №121

2021-10-03 14:08:01

Fantastic place to go get comics. They also sell cards like pokemon and etc. Star Wars, GI Joe, Marvel collectables, game dice, posters, can also be found at this location. The store is also big inside and plenty of walking space between aisles. I would highly recommend this location to visit.

Review №122

2017-05-23 02:35:25

I love this place. Obviously they have the newest issues, but they also have a decent amount of old issues to choose from, as well as book volumes if you fall behind. There are lots of great action figures. The staff is friendly too.

Review №123

2017-12-25 20:24:59

Unprofessional staff. Called and the phone rang 6 times before I got an answer. A little overpriced as not many shop here but still good prices. The employees here are the most fair when you trade in cards, they are sure to get you a great deal. Good selection of cards.

Review №124

2019-02-11 15:33:41

Nice place, large selection of comics and collectibles. The location was a little hard to get to. There were tables set up for board and card games, and the store was one of the largest Ive seen of its kind.

Review №125

2021-03-29 04:01:12

Great comic shop with ALL of your needs. From comics to supplies to cards to posters ... Staff is extremely helpful and catering. Wish the had dollar bins but still a great shop. Lots of parking

Review №126

2021-12-10 05:12:07

A lot of new and used comics here. They also have Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, magic, and other cards.They have collectable figures and board games as well. The staff is helpful with questions.They also buy comics and cards here.

Review №127

2021-07-03 19:55:29

One of the best comic book stores in Northern California. Great staff willing to go out of their way to help you. always friendly if youre a beginner are a veteran collector this is the place for you

Review №128

2013-10-02 16:22:10

Both the Roseville and Auburn Blvd. stores are great. Always pretty nice workers there and they have a lot of comics, trade paperbacks, and collectibles (that while fun to look at are too rich for my blood). Seems like everything is reasonably priced. Bonus: The Auburn Blvd. store has an old bank vault that now houses old back issues and stuff. Cool.

Review №129

2019-10-02 19:43:27

Cool little spot to geek out at. They have comics,DND/Pathfinder, magic cards and a LOT of them! Great spot to find a new board game, A lot of figurines (no anime 😒) Gundam models, Pop figures. And thats just the stuff that I know of. Definitely a cool place to just look in and see whats in there. They change the layout from time to time so its not the same old thing. Over all ready cool place!

Review №130

2017-07-03 20:19:47

Everyone is super friendly and they know exactly what theyre talking about. It was my first experience getting into competitive card playing and they made it very easy for me to join. Really good spot

Review №131

2018-06-22 19:44:43

Everyone is great. Store is always clean and air conditioned, and everyone has personable friendly customer service. Im never disappointed coming here or to any A-1 location, especially during sales. :)

Review №132

2018-03-13 02:04:55

A-1 has been very accommodating, and Sylvan students enjoy acquiring comic books as a token prize for their hard work. By providing a variety of options, students get very excited whenever a new edition comes out, and it enhances their reading skills. I encourage Parents to provide comic books as an outlet, as it is the way for a young child to get interested, as it seems that electronics has taken over and reading is a lost art form.Every time I go to A-1, I have received nothing but best service and they are very informative. Highly recommended!

Review №133

2019-01-01 09:18:05

A-1 hes a huge assortment of comic books, manga, collectible statues, board games, and card games. Staff is super friendly. They help with what your looking for, new releases, or buy stuff from you. Everything is also easily accessible.

Review №134

2021-02-15 19:39:26

Super friendly customer service with a great selection of fair priced goods. The employees made note to make personal connections and never seem annoyed about questions.

Review №135

2022-07-28 02:02:05

Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. They have such a huge collection of everything its where I go for all my nerd stuff

Review №136

2022-03-02 04:40:02

Comics, collectibles, toys, and role-playing games. These are the things a growing child needs in their lives.Also, a huge section of graphic novels and manga.Its a local business, not some weirdo popup chain store. Support them.

Review №137

2014-06-11 07:42:25

Really good store, big & roomy. Very nice selection on comics. Staff is very helpful & seems pretty knowledgeable. Im not into gaming, but seems to have a very nice gaming area. Very nice selection of collectables & miscellaneous stuff.

Review №138

2019-12-13 00:33:28

Been shopping with A1 since 1993 when they were at their old location. Comics, toys, collectables, accessories, rpg components, decent trading card inventory thats usually priced on point with other online retailer prices, they host social and competitive gaming events, and more often than not youll get prompt and courteous service. Easy to spend a lot of money here. They buy stuff everyday so their inventory is usually fresh. They can get busy and the staff can get spread thin so you may have to do a lot of the searching solo if youre a back issue collector. Still one of the best comic and collectable shops in the Sacramento area.

Review №139

2021-11-13 02:44:20

This place has the worst prices on Pokémon product and also some of the employees there don’t know jack about what they’re selling one guy was just sitting behind one of the desk not doing anything didn’t even offer to help grab cards or anything especially on release days there prices are jacked up when a lot of other places have stuff at msrp

Review №140

2023-01-28 20:18:17

Excellent place, great staff, got exact flash comics that I needed for my personal collection, great selection

Review №141

2022-02-20 00:53:25

Not the same place I went to as a kid almost 30 years ago. Tried to sell comics but lady was dry, under valued comics and offered me 30 percent of that. Telling me they barely paid anything would have saved us both time but conversation seemed to bother her. So I didnt sell my comics to the place I bought most of them from. Maybe ill try again in another 30.

Review №142

2020-08-05 04:57:36

I go here whenever the one in Roseville is low on their stock. The choice is better here when it comes to Gundam models but not as good for Pokemon cards when compared to Roseville. I rate it 11/10 would Gundam here again as well!

Review №143

2021-05-09 01:42:34

Top shelf comic and memorabilia dealer. Professional and courteous whether buying or selling. Aside from a private curator, this is the only place you want to be doing business in high profile trades.

Review №144

2023-08-08 16:44:04

Great service. Great selection. Great prices. Love this place!

Review №145

2019-11-27 22:52:01

Good customer service and somewhat fair prices. But they all wear fake masks, mainly the foot ball owner. Treated us pretty badly.

Review №146

2019-03-11 03:38:44

We need more places like this where people of nerd and pop culture can intermingle, hang out, play tabletop, and also possibly meet new friends in the process. Stellar service, amazing knowledgeable staff, and a wide selection of comics, cards, and pop decor. A-1 gets an A+ from this nerd! ^ w^b

Review №147

2018-11-25 01:22:47

I love this place to death! i come every comic book day. JW, Jared, and Aly are the ones i tend to see and talk to the most. The store is always clean and full of back issues as well as new releases. They do have 3 locations, this however is not only close to me but I feel the best. This is the best place to buy comics in the city of sacramento hands down.

Review №148

2018-09-27 20:49:24

My husband loves the store he loves to get his comic books to inspire him because hes an artist and he likes to read the comic books and learn how to draw different characters which is pretty awesome to me hes an amazing artist and the store cell a lot of comics and great customer service as well

Review №149

2017-09-10 02:41:32

Good magic selection but their other store seems to have more things in stock. Customer service outstanding though! Definitely the better of the two in the area!

Review №150

2022-12-16 02:32:26

Good card and comics shop, excellent selection. The buyback pricing could be better, though.

Review №151

2020-12-15 03:07:06

Their staff is friendly, attentive and helpful. The variety of comics, cards and collectables is vast. I recommend taking your friends and family because its a fun experience shopping at A1 Comics.

Review №152

2018-09-21 16:53:42

Best place to go for all.collectibles, new shops in Roseville and Folsom. Staff and owners are the best, so hopeful to this disabled patron. Been an A-1 customer since mid 1992 and no plan to change.

Review №153

2023-07-27 19:46:12

Always fun to see what’s new ; highly knowledgeable staff, fun environment.

Review №154

2023-03-29 02:21:02

Really poor service from the staff, I always feel as though they are barely tolerating my presence in their store. Im going to begin shopping exclusively at Adventures in Comics from now on....

Review №155

2024-02-25 04:41:46

Great people working here

Review №156

2020-07-17 19:02:44

Better then their other two branches by a mile. I wouldnt trade my comics or cards here but thats kind of common sense. They have a good section of gunpla, marvel legends, and comics.

Review №157

2019-03-04 09:58:22

Lots of inventory, however did not have the items I had dropped in for. Endless casses with Magic the Gathering cards seems to be massively overstocked. Consolidate the Magic cards floor space inventory down a bit and bring in alternative trading collector cards like Marvel Masterpiece sets. Lots of cool stuff but still drove to Rocklin to Kens Comics where I found two complete 1993 Marvel trading card sets.

Review №158

2024-01-08 05:09:59

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff

Review №159

2020-05-23 20:10:57

Very tight and cluttered. No game workshop stock other than citadel paints. Lots of dnd miniatures if you are looking. Tons of older figures if you dont mind paying a bit a premium.

Review №160

2021-12-12 00:34:20

Love love LOVE this place. Great selection, great people and if they dont have what youre looking for, theyre happy to order it for you. The best comic shop in Sac.

Review №161

2019-09-03 02:09:34

Great selection! New, old, artbooks, compilations, etc, they also have cards, models, and toys. really friendly employees, that give good advice. Cant really ask for more than that!

Review №162

2021-07-05 16:08:20

A-1 comics what can I say the staff is great and Friendly and Knowledgeable. My cousin and I enjoy their online sale. Its been a year seen we started watching there online sales.

Review №163

2020-03-15 21:15:38

Highest priced shop in town. Charging $5 more on most variants vs other LCS and wall inventory is way off FMV. Will hold hot ticket books and claim no inventory and place those on eBay.If you dont know the value of your comics or collectables, dont sell them here. You will be sorely disappointed.

Review №164

2023-08-05 00:49:57

Amazing comic book store!! Great staff, the owner Brian is a friendly, great man and family friend. Been going there nearly as long as theyve existed, wouldnt go anywhere else.

Review №165

2020-02-17 00:16:15

Amazing staff! Showed me where the stuff was, a lot of good comics with the first issue. Modeling kits were fun, just everything was pure happiness.

Review №166

2021-09-18 15:44:16

A-1 has all the new stuff and the best selection of back issues at a good price. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Found exactly what I was looking for.

Review №167

2016-07-19 18:21:25

I came on a very busy day for this location on a Saturday. Once inside I realized that the Current Pokemon Go craze already was Alive or Resurged the Gaming Crowds as this Place truly Specializing in the Gaming community. Yes Comic books are Main business but thru the 25 years Ive shopped here (and the Madison/Manzanita previous location)the Role Playing Games and more Popular the Card Gamers [Majic,POKEMON, etc] have Switched interest of most CBook fans. If you Need, enjoy and Into Gaming this Is Your Store for most of your Gaming Needs.

Review №168

2018-07-18 17:39:23

Huge selection of comics. Good-sixed collection of Table top RPG items and books. They participate in Free Cookbook day. And Best of all, the staff ate friendly and knowlegable.

Review №169

2018-07-06 12:10:53

Great Owner, who really goes out of the way for community events, like their recent free BBQ. This store has something a comic book, toy and memorabilia collector would want and for every family member of every age

Review №170

2018-02-03 19:11:07

Nerds everywhere, look no further. This place has it all, except video games. They have tons of board games, d&d supplies, comic books, graphic novels, manga, magic the gathering yugioh, and more. This is my go-to location for board games, so it is definitely worth checking out.

Review №171

2019-11-07 21:21:00

Staff is friendly and helpful. The guy with the glasses Im not positive his name but he always looks out for me an lets me know when something I collect comes in. Great location.

Review №172

2016-10-02 16:52:25

These guys are Amazing. Knowledgeable, funny and great personalities. Willing to help you with anything you need, and always active in the tcg market with drafts and things. Good times!

Review №173

2020-06-21 19:11:16

This is a fantastic store! Quality product and owner and staff are incredibly nice and helpful. They also hold live auctions on Facebook, Friday nights and on Instagram on Wednesday nights.

Review №174

2020-07-15 23:47:49

Very attentive workers, all abiding to the new normal COVID-19 guidelines.Plethora of options for your comic books, collectibles, and TCGs. I will be returning to support our local game stores!

Review №175

2018-12-24 03:43:05

Its Christmas time and you dont stock Stan Lee anything? And your vault is locked in which you store your original artwork but you cant access it without a manager.....and the manager isnt there but he might be tomorrow on Christmas Eve. Dissapointed to say the least but on a positive note, there is wide selection of comics, figurines of all sizes, books and theme-related toys.

Review №176

2021-01-06 21:33:52

Ive been shopping here for years. Brian has always been a great guy to work with and has a staff that does out of its way to take care of the customers.

Review №177

2023-11-30 23:26:22

Great comic and games shop. Friendly folks.

Review №178

2021-03-04 16:23:28

A-1 Comics has such a huge selection of comics and fun nerdy things! The staff is friendly and professional and knowledgeable about their inventory. Great shop!

Review №179

2018-12-31 01:43:23

I have been hearing about this place for months and finally stopped in. Great selection. The organization is good. Helpful staff and good prices. Totally going again.

Review №180

2019-10-06 21:21:42

They have a vast collection of comics, past and present. The staff are very knowledgeable and courteous. Im definitely gonna continue to shop there.

Review №181

2024-01-20 01:26:02

Great deals on singles!

Review №182

2018-06-23 04:38:07

Its a great place to shop and play cards at, I recently started playing mtg there and its a very laid back environment and the employees and players are always so nice to be around

Review №183

2019-01-13 03:19:13

The staff here seem off in a world of there own . very distant from reality at this place. I would love to be able to say otherwise. It is all in your attitude and I do not contribute to negative behavior. Ill try back again one day (maybe).Once an avid reader of the comics .Derick E. Jaeggi

Review №184

2018-06-04 12:00:47

I found the selection of comics on hand on par with every great comic shop I have ever visited. They had a great assortment of toys/statues/figurines as well as card gaming tables.

Review №185

2017-07-13 18:47:42

For decades the A-1 Comics stores have been the best stores in the Sacramento area. Huge selection of comics, trades, back issues, cards & games.Sacramento location especially good for gold/silver age comics if thats your thing.

Review №186

2021-01-28 00:58:25

My son has been going to this place for years and never gets tired of it! He lives in Roseville now and closer to another comic book store, but he prefers to come over to this place again and again.

Review №187

2023-08-07 22:11:34

My goto comic shop for everything wide selection and friendly staff.

Review №188

2021-03-05 20:19:05

This has to be the cleanest, most shopper friendly comic shop I have ever been in. Great selection, fair prices, and friendly staff (who helped me dig through boxes to find what I was looking for).

Review №189

2018-03-01 04:22:56

The girl there was super helpful as usual. Was looking for a birthday present for my brother and she helped me find their eBay page and told me how to figure out prior pricing for comics

Review №190

2017-09-10 01:28:05

So many comics. Great selection of new and rare books. Reduced priced sets section is super awesome. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly.

Review №191

2013-10-05 01:48:29

Over priced cards and comics. The staff was not helpful at all. They will turn back on customers. I bought a manga book there along with 3 mtg cards. Costing me over 40 bucks and I didnt receive a thank you have a nice day.

Review №192

2020-12-28 21:19:46

Great staff, very friendly. Clean store. Well stocked. Variety of items. Something for everyone there!!

Review №193

2019-02-18 21:13:44

Very clean, spacious store. Plenty of selection for comics. Some figures and statues as well as an entire area dedicated to cards.

Review №194

2020-11-30 20:06:15

It’s a great place to go and visit even if your just trying to look around and the people there seem like they love their job very good environment

Review №195

2016-08-21 08:06:32

Very friendly staff. Very excellent selection. Normally I prefer smaller stores but this A-1 was A-#1. Lol. The other one is ok. This one is better.

Review №196

2022-12-08 19:58:28

This place is fair prices and great selection, the people are very knowledgeable as collectors

Review №197

2020-10-16 23:56:56

Great selection of comics, new and old. Decent figurine and gunpla kits. Staff was friendly and attentive.

Review №198

2019-02-19 07:03:13

Amazing customer service, had a bad book binding issue with my new book. One of the team members helped me get the same book asap in just 3 days, and he even called me to tell me it was in. Most retailers would have forgotten in my past experiences.

Review №199

2017-02-04 14:18:10

Been going here longer than the Roseville location. It is more cramped, but still has a great selection. Both locations are great with great staff running them.