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Jesse James Comics
5140 W Peoria Ave #100, Glendale, AZ 85302, United States
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Review №1

This comic book store is awesome! It has an Arcade,POKE’MON and YU-GI-OH. Game tournaments. Board Games,Pinball, Toys, and so many comics to choose from at low prices! Great Customer Service! Nice, friendly, and helpful staff! Great place for kids and teenagers.

Ro
Review №2

JJs is your one stop shop of cards, comics, and games. Store features a wide selection of classic and contemporary comics, an arcade, weekly events and tournaments in various games. JJs has been my go to spot for Yu-Gi-Oh! and other cards for a long while.

Th
Review №3

Well I was pretty excited to check this place out saw it had pretty high reviews... when I came in wasnt greeted and felt uncomfortable stares... I was walking around back and forth trying to understand product and find where things were... wasnt assisted or directed or greeted... finally decided to ask the gentlemen at the desk if there were cards to sell which he said he didnt ( thats ok I understand) and simply continues doing what hes doing on the computer... than I asked if he ever will get any in he said maybe tomorrow idk... felt kinda strange I was interested in purchasing a product from his store and he had 0 desire or interest to speak with me... I ask him which sleeves were for yugioh and he cut me off before I could speak and said theres no yugioh product... to which I replied not even sleeves... he tells me oh sure Matt or gloss... now im new to all this so I asked whats the difference he told me preference... I asked which he preferred or was popular he told me both of them... idk maybe Im crazy but I felt like this place didnt want to have anything to do with me... I give a 2 because he didnt sound rude he sounded relatively polite but as if I was inconveniently distracting him from whatever it is he was doing.... not a good first experience with a cars shop and ill never go back

Ni
Review №4

The comic book store was good. I just wish there was a wider array of new publishers. The arcade next door, Ready Player One, was AMAZING!!! 50 cent pinball and 25 cent arcade cabinets. A great selection of machines!!

lu
Review №5

Brought my kids its summer school they were really excited to play in the arcade and 3/4 of it its only open to play games so we went to go see and try to buy some Pokémon cards for them the guy David said only in the weekends the all the games are turned on and to look at the folders for cards is at 3pm wow really experience here poor kids saved up to play and buy some Pokémon card and they thats not right. No I didnt reclined the offer and I also asked if they can turned on some games we can play the guy David said NO just whats on please dont go there I just wanted my kids to have fun they saved there money but whatever it is what it is

Je
Review №6

Neat little store attached to an old style video game arcade. The owner is super nice. The prices vary and run a little high on things, but they usually have what Im looking for.

Ki
Review №7

Paradise for all Comic and Manga addict like me!

Ca
Review №8

Great place to get comics! Jo is really nice and will order and hold comics for you at no extra charge!You can get more than just comics here too; they have other fun items like Funko’s and other memorabilia

Ma
Review №9

Very fun for all ages, comics display great a lil confusion on where the new ones are located. The arcades full of school games is nostalgia heaven. Would do 5stars but thats reserved for my comic store

br
Review №10

I love this place! The shop owner is so chill and nice and very knowledgeable and willing to help, same goes for the rest of the staff. Huge collection of all things nerdy and they regularly hold events for those card players. They also have reward points to get money off once you accumulate enough. Just a chill and fun place to go to overall.

Ra
Review №11

Great place for comics!!!! They have what youre looking for even older issues. A must see place!!!

Sh
Review №12

Great selection, superb organization, awesome customer service! This place was awesome!!

Gr
Review №13

Owners were extremely helpful and friendly to talk with. Large selection of everything youre looking for.

Da
Review №14

JJC has a ton of back issue comics in their dollar and two dollar bins. Ive been able to fill a lot of my missing issues for great prices. Plus, the inventory is in really good condition for those prices.They are strictly a back issue seller. You wont find your new titles here. Unless it is of the rare variant variety.They also host gaming here, such as Pokémon, and half the store has old arcade games. But the arcade has been off limits due to Covid, I think.

Wo
Review №15

Really cool store with a lot of comics and retro arcade. TCG cards were not price gouge. Definitely coming back!

Tr
Review №16

Lots to see and do. great place.

Ro
Review №17

Love this place!! Slice of heaven

Gl
Review №18

I love this comic book store I always buy my comics here for about 3 years just couldnt come because of covid and they got great service and they pretty much have any comic you want and has arcade and is a fun place

Ma
Review №19

Fun place to bargain hunt, interesting organization of books, would probably stop by frequently if I lived here.

Ch
Review №20

It was awesome best in as , you want a good time come down.

Da
Review №21

Very cool old school arcade. So much nostalgia

Ta
Review №22

This was probably the coolest comic book store I have been too. My brother in law had been looking for 3 comic books from the 90s that are not easy to find for a couple years. We came here and found all 3. I would highly recommend you come here, and I will be returning frequently!

Da
Review №23

My kids are starting to get into Pokémon cards, I came here so they could pick out some cards. We ended up leaving with 264 cards. Will definitely be back to get more.

Ma
Review №24

I love this shop! They care so much about the community, and theyre so knowledgeable about comics. Such a great mom and pop shop!

Ji
Review №25

Super fun environment great people!

Au
Review №26

You this is the place to go if u in to comic. Has plenty of comic, arcade games and cards 😀. This is the best place ive found in AZ. Pull up and test it-41

Ka
Review №27

Lots of great comics! New to the store. So helpful to find what I was looking for. Really nice staff! I will shop here again!

Fr
Review №28

It has a very nice variety of comics and as well as arcade, with trading cards.

Vi
Review №29

Thank you Danny for everything...5 star experience and counting😀😀😀Love the comics and pinball there...

Mi
Review №30

The clerk at the front desk was not very helpful or informative. Neat store but Ill never be back.

Ja
Review №31

Jesse is an amazing businesses owner, been shopping here for many many years.

At
Review №32

Nice big place to find anything and everything your heart desires. The guy working wasnt the friendliest but I would definitely recommend to a friend

So
Review №33

Cannot wait to bring my family here

Jo
Review №34

Coolest store I’ve ever been too. Going back today to play Arcade and browse Yugioh cards.

Ve
Review №35

Theyve taken precautions during COVID which gives me peace of mind when my son is there.

Sh
Review №36

Neat place with a lot to see. Great old arcade, plenty of comics and lots of other stuff to enjoy.

Ma
Review №37

Love this place!! So many great comics and the owner is super chill. My friends and I came in around 10 minutes till closing and he was nonchalant about it. They are in the process of renovating but theres tons of comics to browse through that I barely even cared.

An
Review №38

Best comic book place by far. And you can also join his lives and get comics that way.

St
Review №39

A must go if youre in the PHX area

je
Review №40

Had a lot of great times here playing Yu-Gi-Oh. One of my favorite comic shops too. Hope they o p en up again soon.

fs
Review №41

Dont pull up if you want disappointment, not even having on their site saying they close. Wasted my gas and time for somthing shady to go to the back, prob scam prob bought fake cards and wanted to profit out of it.POST ON YOUR SITE INSTEAD OF WRITING ON A PEICE OF PAPER !!!!instead. I spent new money online.Disappointing. Jesse James comics.

Ri
Review №42

FANTASTIC Comic Store! Best Comic place in the state hands down. Great owner. Treats you like family, is always leading a hand, genuinely cares about you and holds meaningful conversations with you. I’ve never walked in and not had a conversation with Jesse or any of his staff. Entire staff is super friendly. Store itself is very large and organized. Would recommend to anyone regardless of where you live. Buy from him!

yo
Review №43

Great arcade. Owner is just awesome.

Mi
Review №44

Disappointed in their practices regarding Bad Idea comics

Ja
Review №45

I was searching for sleeves for my YU-GI-OH card collection from childhood to resell on EBay. I couldn’t find them anywhere (in person not online) after searching many major retailers I was directed to this place. Very nice shop! The gentleman was very professional and helpful and I got my card sleeves ! Time to list and resell my collection!

Ma
Review №46

This place has lots of comics and a fair amount of cards however, the downfall is terrible customer service in particular the guy that works the card counter. My girlfriend and I have been here twice and both times were less that pleasing experiences the second time we went my girlfriend asked if I would just do the talking because of the poor service. I really wish it was a more pleasurable experience because the inventory is pretty decent and prices arent to bad.

Jo
Review №47

Been coming to Jesse James since before they moved to 51st from 43rd ave and had them previously marked as a 5 star. Today I was rudely kicked out of an area of the store, I saw a comic on display that caught my eye when a worker came over to kick me out of the area, I tried to ask about the comic but was cut off multiple times to be told to get out. Once I stepped the two feet away from the rope he finally told me there is a completely other store in the store now and all those comics are sold by that store. I tried to ask more about the comic and was referred to the note on a rope that said they were closed before he walked away.

cs
Review №48

This is a great shop. Jesse is friendly and helpful. He remembers peoples names and thats a big deal to me. I recommend this place to everybody.

sh
Review №49

Too many comics unsorted ,but great deals. They have an old school video arcade. You need to spend at least an hour there.

Ja
Review №50

Has all you need and more. If you cant find it on the shelves, the fine staff will absolutely search high and low for your needed book. As a long time reader and collector, I brought my daughter in for her first comic book store experience and she had a great time! The staff even guided her towards books she would enjoy to begin her collection.Free board and bag and an awesome rewards system will have us coming back regularly for our comic book fix.

Da
Review №51

Coffee and Comics in the corner of the store often has new releases Im looking for and old Archie comics. When shes not in though, which is often, I dont find much in the rest of the store. Nice environment, seems like a chill place to hang out and play cards which I often see people doing.

Jo
Review №52

I stopped by yesterday while my wife went to the store next door. I can understand why people love comics so much now. I bought my first issue of spawn and Ill be returning today to buy more. The only complaint I have is the staff. They wernt very talkative. Especially to a new customer thats asking for help getting into comics. I didnt even know where to begin. Im going to give it another try today. Hoping it goes better.

Al
Review №53

A wide variety of comics are available to look at and buy. Probably one of the better comic stores that I have been to with a get together area for you to read and socialize, and a coffee and comic area coming soon. Overall a great location.

Mi
Review №54

My girlfriend and I spent hours looking through back issues (she didnt want to leave!) I got a handful of silver age Thor books for $2 each! They have tons of new stuff all over the store--which was great because I got some additions to my Rick and Morty collection. The owner even came out to meet with us and signed our copy of Bobs Burgers (that had a variant cover featuring his staff from the store!!) Ive been to comic book stores all over NA and Europe and, IMO, this one is the best and coolest one Ive seen.

lu
Review №55

Best place to get your comics! The employees and owner are awesome people, super helpful and nice. I can usually always find the comics I’m looking for at this place, and if they don’t have something they will order it for you in a timely fashion.

Ke
Review №56

I went on Labor day weekend. There was an Awesome sale there. I was happily shocked that they stay open until 12 midnight. Wow ! I can go buy comic books anytime. And they play card games, Magic I think. And they have movies and games.... tons of nerdy fun.

Be
Review №57

Best comic shop in Phoenix. They have snacks and drinks for card gamers! They now have installed a pinball arcade in the back which is great for the nostalgia. Lots of events and tournaments for card games too. They also, of course have tons of comics to choose from. Never been disappointed with JJs!! Its always a pleasure

Do
Review №58

If youre a card playing geek, this is the place to be. They have tournaments each Friday and if you go get there early to get a seat. Lots of comics and other fun stuff for purchase. Check it out.

st
Review №59

Such a great experience. From the books to the people. Great values. This place is a must on your list of places to go.

Ma
Review №60

This is the best comic book store in Phoenix! Jesse, Ben, and David make this place amazing! They have everything. We drive from north Phoenix just to come here. My wife, daughter and son love it too. Thanks Jesse!

Mi
Review №61

I enjoy coming here. I usually get off work pretty late and their hours are amazing and convenient. Jesse James Comics is super friendly and an outstanding environment that makes comic book shopping great.

Er
Review №62

I love this place. A lot of good prices, deals, comics. Just some of the people at the place can be a bit rude. Not the staff, the people that hang out. The staff are very professional. Besides that I have a great time here!!

co
Review №63

Amazing store! Amazing shop owner! They guy is super friendly and willing to talk about anything and everything! Really good guy!

Fr
Review №64

When i lived in Phoenix I came here all the time to buy all the old comics. I have found memories of this place from like 2007 to 2015

Ro
Review №65

Amazing place I go once a week. Great fill up a short box for $40 deal they have. Also a long box for $80. You cant beat that. The customer service is always there when needed.

mi
Review №66

Love this comic book shop. If I ever moved I would still order from here somehow. They know me after buy power rangers after only a couple months back when power rangers comic started. They are great people to talk to and is great with the community.

Ke
Review №67

Great service, great prices.

Ap
Review №68

My son is 12 and an avid Pokemon lover. Pokemon is from my generation and sort of faded off so finding things that have to do with it can be a challenge. Here is a spot he can just hang out, no one trying to just make the sale. He gets an opportunity to meet others with the same interests and its a safe environment that I feel comfortable having my son at

Li
Review №69

Been in twice, totally clueless and they were still helpful and nice. Its nice to go into a comic book shop and not be looked down on because I dont know anything.

Le
Review №70

A great selection of comics ranging DC, Marvel, and others Ive never heard off. Lots of collectibles. A great place to hangout and play card games. Youll definitely call this place your 2nd home. Theres just so much. Reward Program? Oh yeah.

Aa
Review №71

Love this place. Jesse is always nice and remembers things about you. He has so many customers, but yet he often remembers what books you are into and what movies you are into. The workers are great too. Always helpful and nice.

Sh
Review №72

My kids love this place! Comics galore and they are priced quite fairly. Staff are always helpful and friendly!

Ma
Review №73

Store is really awesome the Asian lady is nice. But the midget working the trading card section is rude and doesnt know what he is talking about. Fix your only problem. You lost a decent sale and future customer wont be going back till hes gone.v

Be
Review №74

The owner makes you feel comfortable. Great products

Iv
Review №75

Awesome place to buy comics. Friendly service. Free bag and board. It also has a reward system so if your a regular youll end up gathering points to later use and save on you future purchase. This is definitely my favorite comic book shop in phoenix.

Is
Review №76

Awesome place to go and play yugioh, pokemon, magic and many other games. Everyone is super nice

Ro
Review №77

A wonderful store with a knowledgeable, friendly staff. Great selection of books. You will always find something interesting and have a fun visit.

EV
Review №78

I was told they could fill an order via email but they failed to respond to multiple inquiries. Not helpful over the phone and rather rude. I much prefer Drawn To Comics.

Vi
Review №79

I go here every week to play Dnd with my friends. Its very comfortable and clean. They sell concessions there for good prices and make it feel at home. Either if youre looking for a place to play games with your friends, looking at comic books, or are just looking for a place to hang out this is the place for you!

Br
Review №80

Big store slots old-line comics books and they have play video like pinball about 8 pinball you can play under 50cebt to $1 play and play cards on tables too big store you will like place.

Ch
Review №81

Best inventory and unbeatable prices. Staff is always helpful and friendly. Highly recommend this place to any comic fan / collector.

Jo
Review №82

This shop is intense. The pictures online do not do it justice. Jesse James has a monster selection of comics here. The store is set up great and has a good flow to draw you through. And AZEventureCon is a really cool concept and event.

Da
Review №83

A comic book store and a lot more. Tables for gaming. MTG and a few other card type games (I dont play them myself) and if you dont want to miss an issue of your favorite comic series, sign up to have them set aside when they arrive at the store.

Pa
Review №84

Great bunch of people. Everyone feels comfortable. More room than the average shop. A variety of tournaments.

Na
Review №85

The place to get your comic books and more!! Defiantly the best comic book store I have been too. Jesse is very helpful in finding what you need.. I would recommend this to any comic book enthusiast.. Thank you for helping me find the comics for my nephews first comic book collection!

D
Review №86

Big shop with lots to look at. Tons of boxes you can spend all day sifting through. Staff tend to not be very interactive if you are not a regular but in no way do I mean to imply rudeness. Its more like they respect that you will likely want to come in and look around. If you have questions, I have never had a problem walking up and asking.

Ce
Review №87

Well organized, I bought two comics and about ten stickers and only spent $20, very satisfied with my purchase

Da
Review №88

Nice staff and environment. Nice selection of common and uncommon magic but you have to look through all the cards yourself. Good for a day at the comic shop though.

co
Review №89

I asked them on their facebook profile if they had any venom comics in their dollar boxes (since I had seen it recently before with other shops in AZ) and they wrote back LOL. Isnt the point of a comic shop to want to bring customers into the store? Some bedside manner or simply not saying it the way that they did wouldve sufficed. Will not be coming in anytime soon for sure.

Br
Review №90

Amazing! The arcade is incredible and awe inspiring! Cheap snacks and a large variety of games to choose from

Ka
Review №91

The one guy working was nice and helpful, but that doesnt really make up for the convoluted organization of the place. I think things are sorted by publishing company, but you could have fooled me - the set up is almost chaotic. Nothing is bagged and boarded until you purchase something, which honestly makes me less inclined to buy, considering Im not a fan of wrinkled comics.

Tt
Review №92

We love this store and feel good when we spend money here because we like the owners and love the environment inside. We play Pokemon and sometimes yugioh we will spread the good word about this place.

St
Review №93

Great service and great selection. Worth the drive even from Apache junction.

Ha
Review №94

Great selection but its a little chaotic to navigate through. I would highly recommend visiting if youre a comic fan

al
Review №95

Good selection and friendly staff, what more could you want

Ma
Review №96

Been going to Jesses for years. Great customer service, awesome selection especially if you are looking for indie, and amazing atmosphere. I love this place!

Ch
Review №97

The people working are family and they treated my family very well.. We just moved here and were so happy.. They have Pokemon cards and tables to play.. Very clean very nice great great selection

Is
Review №98

Great location for comic lovers of all ages. Great prices and selection

Ar
Review №99

The best comic book shop in the valley. Great people and they will bend over backwards to try to find you what you want. With the addition of the $1 comic space, this is the place to go to get your comics.

Di
Review №100

Comic book selection was huge. I went In for the card portion though and there was noone there that could help me. The guy there said it was dark on monday for the people who run that side. My frustration is that I didnt see that information on their website anywhere. I dont live close to here so for people like me going out of their way, thats important Information to make us aware of before we make the drive.

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  • Address:5140 W Peoria Ave #100, Glendale, AZ 85302, United States
  • Site:http://www.jessejamescomics.com/
  • Phone:+1 480-531-0267
Categories
  • Comic book store
  • Trading card store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–7PM
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:11AM–4PM
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:10AM–7PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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