This is my go to comic book shop every week whenever I'm in town. The owner Alex, is a friendly dude and would be more than willing to help you with comic book suggestions or just get to know about you a bit more.
One time I came in a few weeks late and the particular comic book I was looking for was already sold out. He was able to put an order for me from somewhere else. Another time he made sure to save me a copy of a book because he knew I'd want the book (I didn't tell him to save it for me).
These kind of gestures will keep me going to the store every Wednesday (or Sat/ Sunday if I couldn't make it) to pick up new books. No online experience can replace...
Read moreThe owner is incredibly knowledgeable (I know nothing, but my husband is a major comic fan so is always asking him questions upon questions about everything)! Recently, my husband had to have surgery so the owner had set aside my husband's comics with the boards and bags, I didn't have to worry about trying to find which book it was or what number in the series or what variant, which is a high relief because that wouldn't have been a good thing if I got that wrong!! The owner has ALWAYS been polite and courteous. We've been customers for at least 10 years, probably more like 15 or more. As long as he is in business and owns Treasure Island Comics, we will...
Read moreStill one of the best Comics stores in Newark Fremont area. It's not just just the variety of Material it's the customer service. If you catch the owner Alex here, he's a cornucopia of comic history and knowledge. Years after I "retired" from active comic buying and moved away from the Bay Area, he still remembers me by name. THAT'S what the online stores (cough, Amazon) will always lack. Personal...
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