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The Escapist Comic Bookstore Comic Shop ·$$

New Comics, Graphic Novels, Vintage Comics, Toys... And the definitely the largest kids comics and graphic novels in the East Bay! We also have a great small press section and fairly large reference area as well!

Website: escapistcomics.com

Phone: (510) 652-6642

Cross Streets: Between The Uplands and Woolsey St

Closing soon · 7 PM

  • Tue 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM

3090 Claremont Ave Berkeley, CA 94705 ·2334.66 mi

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Isabella S. 04/21/25

The shop had a great selection, the front caters more to hard covers and manga where the back are the comics. It's reminiscent of a normal bookstore in terms of the vibe. The workers are sweet...

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Suzi G. 06/22/25

This is a bookstore to get lost in for hours. Floor to ceiling shelves are jam packed with books and comics, so it's a bit overwhelming... but in an awe-inspiring way that fills you with a magical...

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Luis P. 12/23/24

If only this shop was closer to me I'd be much more of a regular customer. I love their back issue section upstairs. The new owner of the shop is very friendly and isn't trying to squeeze every...

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Shane S. 06/28/20

The Escapist Comic Bookstore is awesome! They have Marvel, DC, Independent, new titles, Graphic Novels, & Collectables. The whole second floor is vintage comic books from the 1930s, 1950s, &...

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Dave L. 08/20/22

We stopped by while we had some time to kill. A wonderful bookstore and comic shop. A lot of options and areas to sit and read if you want. Shelves were well stocked. A bit overwhelming but we...

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