Wizard’s Comics & Collectibles

These guys are great! Super friendly. I used to live a ways away and I would always make the trip over instead of going to closer shops. The fellows who work here are always eager to help a customer find something new to read, and they are always okay to order in issues that one has missed, or put issues on hold for no extra charge or hassle. I was so sad when I thought they’d closed, it’s great to see that they just needed to get a bigger shop! I only buy trade paperbacks and new issues, so I can only speak for my experiences in that area, but my experiences in that area are great.

Quite honestly now that Brandon doesn’t work there anymore, I see little reason to visit this store nearly as frequently. It’s not a bad store, but it is simply not as attractive to me any longer. I will walk in if somehow I found out that they had something I couldn’t get elsewhere, but I’m much less likely to visit now that my favourite comic book store guru no longer works here.

Wizards Comics is one of the places I like to go to buy MTG stuff. They have the largest selection in the city which is awesome. They have cards from very old sets and their binders are always stocked. However, despite them having such a great collection their prices are something that are less than desirable. The prices are usually 25−50% more than their actual value. But, normally I only buy sealed MTG product or singles that I know are at the price they should be. Their trade in value for cards is fairly standard at 50% of their worth. Now on top of their poor prices the staff are also not so wonderful. The staff are usually grumpy, rude, or less than interested as to why you are there and what help you may need. Most of the time the staff will be on their phones or the computer and won’t even glance at you until you speak to them. When you ask for assistance you will get someone that will roll their eyes at you. Also, Wizards is famous for their no trades in the store policy in between MTG people. I understand this to some degree. However, the way their employees go about enforcing it is not acceptable. My friend and I got yelled at once for just looking through each others binders to pick out cards we were going to trade in to the store. They obviously thought we were trading with one another but yelling wasn’t the way to handle the situation even if we were breaking store policy. Needless to say this store has a great selection for comics and MTG stuff, poor staff, and poor prices. I go here often to do trades and buy sealed product. For the most part it works out but sometimes doesn’t. Even if you become a regular don’t expect to get good service or any other perks.

Great selection of silver age books but high prices and neglectful, arrogant attitudes have turned me off as a customer.

Great shop. I went in last boxing day, and spent close to $ 500 pre discount. They have fantastic deals.
This last time I went in, some of my friends were asking them about Magic the Gathering product and the staff just gave them starter sets free!
Wow.
I found a new series of comics I wanted to hunker down to read called hack/​slash and they had these massive graphic novels. The only problem was book 2 was dinged pretty badly.
They sold me that book at 25% off the cover price with no problems.
A friendly attitude free store, this is where I go if I am buying comics off line.
The only thing that prevents it from getting 5 stars is the lack of comics I wanted.
I went in with 4 or 5 specific titles. They had none of them
Scott Pilgrim… out
Scalped…out
Unwritten…out
So go in enjoy the comics, but remember it is a smaller store.
Bonus tip It’s near whyte avenue which means… crappy parking normally… however there is a parking lot behind the store though… and a secret back entrance! It’s not labelled well, but it is an actual second entrance!

Wizard’s is a reliable comic store that makes up for its relatively small size with great customer service, enthusiastic management, and good membership incentives. The store carries new comics, back issues, trade paperbacks, and graphic novels as well as Magic: the Gathering, board games, and other nerdy paraphernalia. While the floor space of the 109^th location is relatively small, the store is still able to carry a wide variety of products and can readily order anything else they may not have in stock. The store’s manager is an enthusiastic comics salesman and creates a safe and supportive space for people from all types and levels of geekiness. Inclusivity and helpfulness are key tenets of the business practice and the staff at Wizard’s is able to strike a good balance of being helpful without being intrusive or pushy.
The 109^th street location is relatively small but contains a fairly respectable catalogue of back issues and graphic novels. While the limitation on size hinders the amount of larger displays that is sometimes present at larger comic shops and book stores, their comic stock is fairly well organized and easy to navigate. The staff is knowledgeable about their stock and about comics writ large and can help you with locating something that you’re hunting for or generating a number of recommendations. I have observed an activity which involves giving a list of 3 books/​TV shows/​movies that a customer likes and generating a recommendation based on those interests. The suggestions are usually very well received and the activity showcases the store’s ability to welcome newcomers in addition to servicing dedicated fans.
In addition to great service, Wizard’s also offers a unique subscription incentive. Subscribing to comics on a monthly basis greatly assists with the store’s ordering and having customers open files helps the store’s management a great deal. As such, they reward file customers with a 10% discount on all new comics which can be bumped up to a 25% discount with a large (100+) number of subscriptions. This discount is a great way to reward customers for their loyalty and to incentivize trying new things.
The store also carries a number of trading card games, board games, and features a small case of Magic singles. As mostly a comic enthusiast I cannot make an educated comment on their prices or selection of Magic and other cards but their board game selection has all the basics without the breadth of selection found in more specialized gaming stores.
Located on the easily accessible and usually busy 109^th street, Wizard’s has an ideal location for many UofA students or commuters coming over the High Level. The small parking lot in the back is shared amongst the other shops and services in the area but it is rarely full.
The customer service, membership incentives, and culture of inclusivity at Wizard’s makes it my go-​to store in Edmonton. While it does not have the size or selection of some of the larger comic stores in the city, a responsive staff and comfortable environment makes Wizard’s a reliable store for newbies and veterans alike.

I decided to check this place out when I was early meeting someone at a restaurant nearby to see if they carried pop vinyl figurines. I was pleased when I found out they did and also interested in several other of their collectible offerings like a my little pony cupcake holder and a Pac Man Yahtzee game. They don’t have alot of stock for collectibles unfortunately but I don’t think they do much business on that side of things as many of the box tops looked a bit dusty.
Their comics are very well organized and I like that the racks were not overstuffed which decreased the risk of bent pages and rips that you encounter sometimes when trying to pull a magazine out of a full rack. They mostly seem to deal with current series but when I went to the till to pay for my Catwoman vinyl figurine I noticed two boxes dedicated to discontinued series comics. You can also find a few different trading card series on the counter close to the till but as with the collectibles you wont find a wide selection as the bulk of the business here is definitely the comics.
The two guys working were reasonably friendly. I got a warm smile and a hello when I walked in but nobody ever approached me to offer assistance while I was looking. The guy who rang me in was again pleasant as he was bagging my purchase which leads me to believe they are just more used to customers approaching them when they need assistance.
I like the store and highly recommend it if you are a comic book fan but it just didn’t have enough of what interests me for me to make it a regular stop.

Wizards has a very good location, which is fairly easily accessed from all parts of town. There’s a small lot in the back for customer parking too, which many businesses in the area don’t have. The store itself is a bit small, but the space is used quite well. The major trade of the store is in comics and Magic the Gathering cards, and they hold a loyal customer base for both.
The staff is generally friendly, but take a hands-​off approach. They will greet you and leave you to your own devices, but if you ask them for help or recommendations, they’re always quick to give you suggestions and personal thoughts on what to purchase. They are very knowledgeable about what they sell, so asking them will save you a lot of pain.
The store also sells boardgames and collectibles, though their repertoire isn’t very extensive for either. To their credit though, they will special-​order almost any board game or item for you at no extra cost, and no need for pre-​payment. If you are a regular customer, you can also start up a file, where they will hold items for you as they come in.
This really is the crux of the experience you’ll get at Wizards Comics. They have excellent customer service and have good recommendations, if you ask. They will special-​order items for you, if you ask. They will also discuss their logistics and pricing practices so you can better know when to come and buy the things you want, if you ask. If you do not ask or talk to the employees, it is just another hobby store. But if you frequent the store with some regularity and chat with the employees, they treat you much better than some of the other stores around.

I don’t read a lot of comic books any more, but my friends and I do play our fair share of MTG. Wizards is always a great place to go for stuff of that sort — they have a good selection of card sleeves, deck boxes, and other accessories, and reasonable prices on cards (packs, singletons, etc).
The atmosphere is a cross between chill and professional, which is kinda weird, but it works. The staff are quite friendly and I’ve had some good conversations here. The store is tidy and organized, and it’s easy to find what you’re looking for.
Now that my fiancé no longer lives near campus I don’t visit this store as much, but it’s still a great stop, especially if you’re in the area.

Wizard’s Comics offers something often overlooked — Customer Service. It sounds simple, but it really isn’t. Especially with something that can be daunting or overwhelming to start with.
There really is a comic for anyone, and the staff at Wizard’s Comics will try their best to help you find a fit. While not the largest of stores, their selection is impressive, diverse, and the staff are knowledgeable.
If you aren’t sure where to begin, or what sort of a comic to get a friend or loved one, you’re going to want to come to Wizard’s first. You’ll probably want to visit on a weekday, if possible, and go talk to Brandon. Brandon is a savant in the art of matching a person to the book for them. A few questions later you will have options in hand.
It may not be in stock — and if it isn’t, it can be ordered for you. Easy peasy.
Collectibles, games, Magic cards, and manga are also available at the store.
So is there a comic book out there for you? Head to Wizard’s Comics and find out.

I decided to pop into Wizard’s earlier today while out for a walk with my wife, and the dog. I had been looking for one particular graphic novel to complete a series, but it wasn’t stocked at the shop I usually frequent. I took a chance, and it paid off as the guy behind the counter quickly looked it up on his computer and directed me to the shelf that contained it. Instead of charging the Canadian SRP, they use the US SRP, then add the weekly currency conversion (which was 2% this week). Much better than paying the Canadian SRP.
It’s not a huge store, but if they have what you want, then the size doesn’t really matter. I like that it’s not crowded (unlike another comic shop I’ve reviewed on Unilocal), and everything is easy to find. The store was pretty busy — full of guys playing a card game, or RPG (I’ll admit to not paying much attention to what they were doing). I was impressed that I could be in and out of the shop with the comic I came looking for in just a few minutes.

WIzard’s is located just off Whyte, near the U of A and is a decent store. I’m not much into comics anymore but I enjoyed them as a kid so it was fun to just look around.
They offer a good selection of comics, although I am not sure what is good and not these days, but they don’t have a huge selection. They carry collectibles as well, but I found that selection to be pretty small too. Their main focus is definitely comic books.
The store is rather small and the staff is great. I can see why a lot of people go here. They get to know you and do their best to make you a regular. It seems they have a loyal customer base and their staff is the reason.

Wizards is a great little establishment. Not a huge selection but has a very good one. The employees are very friendly and turned me into a regular because of that exact factor, even with other comic shops more in my normal route home.

Compared to some other chain stores out there, I think Wizards takes the time to get to know their clients and it pays off. They’ve made a loyal buyer out of me– the store is a little cramped, but I would say that it feels homey. When you need to find rare items or have an issue that is hard to find, try them first!

Wizard’s seems like it’s pretty much limited to comic books and graphic novels, and not so much «collectables» like their signage would have you believe.
The place was really small but not cramped and they had a lot of boxes for back issues in the center of the store. New issues and graphic novels lined the walls. It’s definitely a place I’d go if I was looking for any missing issues in a collection or if I just wanted to pick up the latest issues in any titles I’m currently following. But that’s about it, unfortunately. Their manga selection was limited to about 6 volumes on a dusty shelf in the corner. Very sad looking. XD;
They did have some collectables but there wasn’t really much to pick from, especially not in comparison to most comic book shops these days.

I like the Wizards sign over this store. It’s cute and catchy, so lots of people who aren’t into comics necessarily know where this store is. By mostly default I’ve come to know stores like this. My old boyfriend was into comics and my partner now is into D&D. This isn’t his favourite store for Dungeons & Dragons books and accessories, but they do have a small selection and some good stuff that goes on sale every once in a while. Mostly they sell comics here, old and new, classic and more underground. They’ve also got lots of collectibles stuff: hockey cards, figurines, etc. This is a smaller store than, say, Warp 2 Comix, but it’s neat and well-​organized. The staff is mostly younger guys who are friendly and helpful and the store’s located conveniently just off Whyte Ave.

I ended up at Wizard’s one day because I was looking for magazine preservation bags of a certain size, and Wizard’s happened to have them, and was able to sell them to me loose so that I did not have to buy an entire package of them. While I was there I had a chance to browse the selection of comics and collectibles. The store is a lot smaller than other comic shops I frequent, but the selection is decent for the size. There are some back issues but mostly there are the latest issues. The collectibles are mostly in the front of the store behind a class counter and in display cases. A very cool little shop if you happen to be in the area and need a comics fix.