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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12 to 5 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 5 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 5 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 5 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 5 PM |
About Fantastic Comics
Fantastic Comics is a comic book store located in Berkeley, California. Collectors visiting this location can find new weekly comic releases every Wednesday, an extensive back issue collection. Fantastic Comics is a relaxed North Berkeley comic shop stocking comics and graphic novels plus plenty of older back issues. Google reviewers mention its graphic novels, book selection and friendly staff and owner, and several comment on how small the store is. It's a neighborhood stop for readers who like digging through boxes of past issues. Fantastic Comics is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.5 stars from 157 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for CGC-graded slabs, creator signings, trade paperbacks, local comic shops like Fantastic Comics in Berkeley are the heart of the California collecting community. Visit Fantastic Comics online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Fantastic Comics at a glance
- Open 5 days a week · Open Saturdays (12 to 5 PM) · Open Sundays (12 to 5 PM).
- The nearest other comic book store is King's Comic Books in Berkeley, 0.7 mi away.
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Fantastic Comics reviews
Is Fantastic Comics well reviewed?
Fantastic Comics has a 4.5-star average from 157 Google reviews. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Fantastic Comics
Where is Fantastic Comics located?
Fantastic Comics is located in Berkeley, California at 1708A Martin Luther King Jr Way.
Does Fantastic Comics sell back issues?
Yes, Fantastic Comics maintains a back issue inventory. Visit or call to ask about specific issues, runs, or keys you're looking for.
What should I expect at Fantastic Comics?
Fantastic Comics is a local comic book store in Berkeley, California. Expect new releases, back issues, graphic novels, and a knowledgeable staff who can help you discover new titles or track down specific issues.
When is Fantastic Comics open?
Fantastic Comics's listed hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday Closed; Wednesday 12 to 5 PM; Thursday 12 to 5 PM; Friday 12 to 5 PM; Saturday 12 to 5 PM; Sunday 12 to 5 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other comic book stores are near Fantastic Comics?
The closest are King's Comic Books in Berkeley (0.7 mi), The Escapist Comic Bookstore in Berkeley (2.0 mi), Anime Island in El Cerrito (2.3 mi).
Comic Book Stores near Fantastic Comics
The closest other comic book stores to Fantastic Comics, by distance:
King's Comic Books
The Escapist Comic Bookstore
Anime Island
Dr. Comics & Mr. Games
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