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Atomic Comics & Toys
4020 S Steele St #102, Tacoma, WA 98409, United States
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Ho
Review №1

Awesome place. One of the best comic stores ever. Great stuff at great prices.

Da
Review №2

Great service every time I go. Ive been getting books from here nearly since theyve been opened. Shane the owner & Kristy are great very knowledgeable. And ready to take your orders or add to you pull list.

No
Review №3

I have been coming here for over 5 years. You can be added to a list to collect the latest releases of any new comic they get in. In the five years I have been doing this with them, I have only had one issue get missed. They still had it in stock so no big deal. I moved to Arizona two years ago and they even ship them to me there. Great people. Great store.

Th
Review №4

Customer Service is hit and miss. I appreciate it when a rep greets me when I walk through the door...especially if I’m the ONLY one in the shop. That didn’t happen during my last visit.

Ta
Review №5

Beautiful place with walls filled of any new/old style comic you could think of. Shelfs of absolutely stunning female heros and pops are endless! The owner was very nice and helpful and the other worker seemed nice too. They do have a day where you can get a free comic book so thats great too.

Br
Review №6

Love this comic book store. Great customer service and amazing old comics.

Ar
Review №7

Its a nice shop but for starters, it is very pricey. Its very well organized though, staff was nice enough. Comic selection was underwhelming but not the priciest on the comics. They just dont know much about toys and pricing.

Ti
Review №8

Awesome place!! Great customer service. Friendly and safe atmosphere. Truly one of my favorite stores in Tacoma.

Do
Review №9

Over priced wall books, over priced variants. Pretty good back issue selection but still many books over priced. I call it Over Priced Comics

Ni
Review №10

This is my favorite comic book store ever!!! Theyre always helpful and have the widest dollar section ever!!

Mr
Review №11

Ive been been going to this shop since I was a teenager. Shane, the owner is passionate, & knowledgeable about comics. He usually will have great deals on occasion, & has great recommendations. Ashley has also helped me pick out some solid titles! They are great with exchanges & typically answer the phone pretty darn fast. I drive across the Narrows Bridge just to get my pull order from here. Support this shop.

Jo
Review №12

We went looking for manga, which isnt their market, but found lots of other great options! Staff was knowledgeable and friendly. We will be back!

br
Review №13

Over priced and kind of snobby staff... not rude just impersonal

De
Review №14

The selection for purchase in the store is vast, and the craft/paint area is a nice creative space!

Ma
Review №15

Lots of stuff old and new

A
Review №16

Social distancing at its finest. Small shop with a lot of options. You wont be disappointed.

Sw
Review №17

Oldest LCS on Tacoma. Owner and sales associates are very knowledgeable and helpful.

Sa
Review №18

Extremely clean and very well organized. Employees really know their stuff. Very wide range of collectibles and comics fit for any geek or nerd.

Cr
Review №19

Huge variety of comics, toys and collectibles, very polite and welcoming.

LT
Review №20

Great experience... we took our girls in for their first comic book experience and couldnt have asked for anything better!!! The gentleman that helped us was very nice and knowledgeable... thank you Atomic Comics we will definitely be back!!!

T.
Review №21

Been coming here for years. Great selection. Dont forget to mark your calendar for the first Saturday of May for Free Comic Book Day.

sa
Review №22

Friendly and helpful. Great space.

Sa
Review №23

Great collection and friendly staff

Ja
Review №24

Very knowledgeable staff. Helpful with information about

Pa
Review №25

Very comfortable store. Easy to navigate and friendly staff. Big selection of comics, action figs and statues. Even had some Disney Frozen 2 things my 7yo daughter got excited about. (Reasonable prices, too.)

A.
Review №26

Nice spot for comic books and some collectables. We came in looking for Pokémon cards but they didnt carry the trainer boxes we needed.

wi
Review №27

Lots of cool stuff but really really pricey.

dj
Review №28

Didt have what I was looking for

Da
Review №29

This place is cool. It has a wide selection of comics, BUT there are no card, tabletop or fantasy game play items here. Strictly comics and collectibles.The store is pretty small with little walking room. No music and the staff pretty much keeps to themselves unless you need something. I dont know of many comic shops out in Tacoma, but this one is good if you need a comic fix and youre by the mall.

Br
Review №30

An Amazing comic shop.. comics.. figures.. you want them.. they got em..

He
Review №31

Great place it had really good service would go again

Ki
Review №32

Super friendly and helpful staff.

Jo
Review №33

The owner was so nice and helpful! They focus on american comics mostly but theres such a wide selection, I know Ill visit again.

Ma
Review №34

I come in here every couple weeks and I wish I could give more than just a 4 star. Sometimes there is an employee that just sits behind the counter and doesnt really interact with the customers. I feel like shes just standing there judging what Im digging for. I mean, Im sure shes not but at least ask if Im looking for something specific or say something like, nice day isnt it.

Gu
Review №35

Great service, and always has what I like!

Me
Review №36

New to the store, new to the area and was met with distain and rudeness by both associates working. Guess I have to be a regular to get polite customer service. Will not be back again. Too much of an elitest attitude for me. Lame.

Br
Review №37

I was visiting family in Lakewood and discovered Atomic Comics. Amazing selection of silver age comics. Great staff, friendly and very knowledgeable. Great prices. I will return next year for more silver age comics!

Ph
Review №38

I live in gig Harbor. I make a point to pay a bridge toll for 5.25 and drive my ass over to this store because it deserves your business. The main guy in there (forget his name, black hair kind of greying a bit) is SUPER HELPFUL and genuinely nice. He always has great input on a comic I may or may not want to buy. I always leave happy and with comics that dont let me down as a reader. Amazing customer service and selection in a world of shitty customer service and poor stock. I could easily order most stuff I get from amazon for the same price or maybe save a buck. Its worth it to me to give this guy/store my business whenever I can though. I appreciate this store and will always shop here exclusively. I recommend you check it out if you havent.

Lu
Review №39

The lady was kinda blah 😐

So
Review №40

Great store. Nice staff. Great selection.

Mi
Review №41

I really enjoy the setting in the atmosphere of Atomic Comics. Shane the guy that owns and runs a place is awesome very helpful and knowledgeable as well. I recommend that anybody thats a fan of comics gov is at the shop and see for themselves.

Mo
Review №42

Very knowledgeable staff! Super friendly!

Su
Review №43

They have a great selection and the people there are very nice, however the reason I do not like this comic shop is 3-fold: 1. The prices are rather high on everything in the store, there are other shops with similar selection and better prices. 2. On at least 3 occasions they have advertised a sale on their facebook/IG and upon going into the store the sale is considerably more limited that one was led to beleive via the ad. 3. Though the people are nice and friendly, they are only so if you initiate the friendly conversation, otherwise is seems as though they dont notice you are even there.

Pa
Review №44

Great shop! Terrifically organized and clean, and the staff are pleasant and accommodating but not at all overbearing. They have a huge selection of books from many different publishers and a huge collection of trade paperbacks. They run contests and do promotions, I won a hardcover graphic novel the other day just by buying the same comics I normally would anyway. The action figure selection is excellent, I collect female hero figures which can be rare in a lot of other shops, but they always have something I want. Im not sure why, might just be the times Im shopping, but I never see nerds there, which personally is a huge bonus. I dont need my comic credibility challenged when Im just trying to read some pulp. Their nickknack collection is really nice too, whoever does their purchasing has good taste. Great shop, nice people, the owner is super friendly. Thanks for being there.

We
Review №45

For such a small shop, their variety is phenomenal. The employees know quite a bit about the comics as well and know what to recommend. Definitely a great place to go for comics, whether for trade paperbacks or single issues.

K
Review №46

Great place and very friendly

Ri
Review №47

Always good. I found exactly what I wanted very fast. And the folks there are always friendly and knowledgeable.

Cl
Review №48

Hands down... the best comic book store in Pierce County. Clean, bright, organized, and inviting. I have visited every comic book store in Pierce County and the surrounding counties, and its the only place a non-comic book geek can actually feel welcome.You are the BEST, Shane!

Aa
Review №49

We visit here every time were in town and they NEVER fail to impress. A really great selection of collectables, graphic novels and up to date (and back issue) comics. The staff is well versed in what they carry.

SW
Review №50

Got a couple presents here for the bosses birthday from all the employees. They are great! All the selection I needed to decide and I found more than I was looking for.... Will return for all future gifts for the boss.

Fi
Review №51

Friendly staff and a fantastic selection! This is a nice one stop shop, not the best place if your looking for older comics though. The have some nice fan merchandise and some really great posters.

Al
Review №52

Its my favorite place to go, and the staff are the best

An
Review №53

Great family friendly business! Large selection of comics, collectibles figures and other themed products. Been shopping here many years. Its our favorite comic store.

Ca
Review №54

Great selection of comic books. Was there to buy comic boxes. Expensive, but worth the price. The boxes are well made for the job

RO
Review №55

I have been a loyal customer since 2010, They have always been good to me and my family!!

Se
Review №56

I like this place a lot, but specifically because the people are great. Really friendly and helpful. If youre a reader whos looking for a good comic book store in your area check it out! If youre a first time reader just talk with them and theyd love to help you and answer any questions you have with a smile.

Vl
Review №57

Love this place, always had a positive experience coming here even when I first started reading comics the people working there always helped me out and were very knowledgeable!

em
Review №58

Great environment, clean, people are amazing, only grip is some of the stuff is greatly over priced

Mi
Review №59

Great selection of comics, and staff was upper friendly and helpful.

J.
Review №60

Great shop. It would be nice to see a better selection of old cards and comics.

Ka
Review №61

I enjoy walking into a place I frequent and being recognized. The staff is always super friendly, and the owner is a great guy as well.I also really love that I can get them to hold comics for me when I cant be there for its release, very convenient since I dont live very close!

Ki
Review №62

Always has a wide arrangement of comics to read and choose from. Even have merch and figures of animes, shows, and comics. It is a nice inviting environment, one of the best places to geek out. I have been getting all of the Lady Mechanika comics lately and love the story so much.

Ch
Review №63

Probably the best place in the Tacoma/Lakewood/Spanaway area. Clean, well lit, with a good selection of both new and back-issues, and some of the friendliest staff Ive ever met. The photo is from their May 4th (Star Wars Day) activities.

Ke
Review №64

The staff is super friendly and supportive of the community. The selection of comics is great, covering indie and mainstream fairly well. I love this place.

Da
Review №65

Very knowledgeable. Was able to get my brother exactly what he wanted without problems. And I dont know anything about comics.

Ru
Review №66

Small but nice. This place loses 2 stars for square footage but gains one back from just being so clean!

Ro
Review №67

There back issues are bit higher than I was expecting but friendly and very good selections.

Jo
Review №68

Phantom armies clash on the battlefields of Atomic Comics. This strange, last outpost of existence. The forgotten versus the yet to be. Like some half-remembered dream. All the rules of existence are broken. Here is knowledge. Consider our divine engine, our celestial foundation of interlocking universes...all existence depends on its survival. I have walked the earth since the morning of time. Ive seen so many little men squandering little lives on the petty power struggles that bring meaning to otherwise futile, momentary existences. Atomic Comics promises and end to boredom;Ill take it.

Ly
Review №69

Better of the 2 comic book stores Ive been to in Tacoma. Clean and well organized. The staff werent overly friendly, and pretty much just interacted with each other.

St
Review №70

Great serviceMy issue #3 of Dr. Strange never arrived and Marvel would take up to 8 weeks to send a replacement. This place not only went and found a copy of my missing issue, they held it for me until I could get there and buy it. Thank You Atomic Comics!

Ja
Review №71

Customer service not the greatest

Re
Review №72

Great comic shop to visit. Excellent prices and great selection of inventory. Very well organized and with a great staff.

Is
Review №73

This is the place to go, Shane and Kristy are great people!

Se
Review №74

Shane and staff friendly and knowledgeable

Se
Review №75

Clean and organized with a good layout. Decent range of products. I would have spent a bit of money on myself if not Xmas shopping 😉.

Am
Review №76

Love this place! The staff are so nice and helpful. Very low pressure too.

St
Review №77

I love this place. Im new to Comics and they are always willing to help me and give me advice. They have a huge selection and easy to find.

Ma
Review №78

I went and bought comics for my son their employee were helpful finding what was on the list and are very nice enjoy talking to them.

wi
Review №79

They have great action figures.

Ma
Review №80

Great selection and prices!

Th
Review №81

I’ve been going to this store for years and far too many times have I been the first person in the door after waiting for them to open just to find that they jacked up the prices on a new release before customers even had the chance to get a copy.

Ky
Review №82

The store owner is one of the nicest and friendliest comic book guru youll ever meet I highly recommend this store to anyone looking for anything comic book related to come here 1st you will NOT be disappointed

Ch
Review №83

Really really cool if you love current comics and some thrifty originals

Da
Review №84

The best place to get comics and other cool, nerdy gifts!

Ry
Review №85

Great selection of comics and graphic novels, and the staff is very knowledgeable. A great place to buy comics.

Ma
Review №86

Have been there twice now. The owner is awesome. Addresses his customers by their name as they come in to the store. Pleasure doing business with you!

Sa
Review №87

Super friendly owner and employees! They will special order books and comics for you. They also make sure that I get all of the comics I want every month.

Ja
Review №88

Lots of superhero comics and a few shelves packed with other graphic novels. They have collectors items on display and tons of figurines and knickknacks.

Au
Review №89

The staff is friendly and helpful... Im not into comics and I dont know anything about them, so when I had questions they had no problem answering my questions .

Ad
Review №90

Open on Sundays and a decent collection

Je
Review №91

Great selection of back issues too! Load up on bags and boards of all sizes, even toys, and a ton of weekly comics.

Jo
Review №92

Love this place. Great staff & good deals. Always a fun place to shop and visit!

Th
Review №93

Loved the selection. I will recommend all of my friends

An
Review №94

Atomic has renewed my love of comics. Great service and always the best special events and sales.

Ch
Review №95

Great selection of comics and collectibles and an amazing staff with great customer service. Highly recommend this comic book store if you havent been there.

An
Review №96

Great selection for the comic book nerd in us.

St
Review №97

The staff seemed a little frazzled. Not the friendliest service.

Ch
Review №98

Always great comics in stock and friendly employees. I Love this place!

Da
Review №99

Free Comic Book day was done right. Lots of fun for the whole family. Good prices and great deals. :-)

Al
Review №100

Nice little comic shop by the mall

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  • Address:4020 S Steele St #102, Tacoma, WA 98409, United States
  • Site:https://facebook.com/atomiccomics/
  • Phone:+1 253-472-1908
Categories
  • Comic book store
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–7PM
  • Thursday:11AM–7PM
  • Friday:12–6PM
  • Saturday:11AM–7PM
  • Sunday:11AM–7PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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