What's the vibe?
Comic Book Store Details
Hills of Comics located in Auburn, Washington offers an extensive selection of comics in a spacious store environment that visitors describe as a stereotypical comic book shop atmosphere, with literally “hills of comics” throughout the space and a welcoming vibe that comic enthusiasts appreciate, though some mention the space could use better organization.
This comic book store maintains a robust collection of graphic novels and trade paperbacks, with visitors noting their appreciation for the diverse selection and mentioning successful experiences finding specific titles, including both mainstream and specialty graphic novels that cater to various reading interests.
The store primarily focuses on Marvel Comics for new releases and maintains an impressive collection of Batman titles in their back issues, with visitors noting it has one of the largest back-issue collections in the area, though some mention limited availability of DC comics.
How much do things cost here?
According to visitors, pricing at this comic shop is a contentious issue – while some find the prices reasonable and appreciate occasional deals, many express concern about items being priced significantly above market value, with some noting prices up to 200% higher than fair market value on certain items, particularly for trading cards and key comic issues.
How’s the product selection here?
Despite pricing concerns, visitors consistently praise the store’s vast selection, describing it as having “hills of comics” with an extensive back-issue collection, vintage comics, and pre-sleeved new releases, making it one of the largest comic selections in the Puget Sound region.
Collectibles & Action Figures
This comic shop offers a diverse range of collectibles including figurines, with specific mentions of Warhammer figurines, Lord of the Rings figures, and various other action figures, while also carrying rare and hard-to-find collectible items that appeal to pop culture enthusiasts.
Trading Cards, Manga, Anime & More
The store carries a variety of trading card games including Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Pokémon cards, though some visitors express concerns about both buying and selling prices for these items.
There are no specific mentions of anime, manga, or D&D products in the available reviews.
Is this place kid-friendly?
While there are no direct mentions of the store being specifically kid-friendly in the reviews, the wide selection and helpful staff suggest a welcoming environment for all ages, though parental guidance may be needed due to the store’s somewhat cluttered layout.