Hijinx Comics

Nice little comic shop. They don’t offer much in the way of back issues, but they are plenty stocked in the latest issues. Owner is a pretty nice and will try his best to help you out. It’s just a really small location and really doesn’t have a whole lot of to offer in terms of the wide range collector.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s a nice little shop, but it just doesn’t have the wow factor that a lot of other Bay Area comic shops have.
Still, it’s worth a visit as it might have what you’re looking for.

What’s great is that they’re always fully stocked on current issues and a lot of back issues. You can potentially pick up complete runs of current series, as the tend to have a lot of #1’s around. However, what’s hurting the store is the lack of space, as most of the comics are just squished together on the limited displays. It ruins the comics.

If you’re into comics this is the perfect place for you :) I been coming here for the past few years with my friends and I know they love it! I haven’t bought any comics for myself, but I picked up a few comics as presents for my friends :) This place is kind of small, but they have every kind of super hero comic you’re looking for! I always see the same man at the counter and he’s quite nice and helpful if you have any questions! It’s a great place to check out and maybe pick up a fun comic book for yourself or a friend :)

Simply the best comic store around. I love the selection and customer service here.

This is a mighty fine comics shop. I don’t mind traveling out of my way to come here (my neighborhood shop closed) The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Plus, there’s parking available.

Nice clean shop. Kinda out of place in Shallow Glen.
Great selection of trades, and decent wall of new releases.
Where it loses a star is on back-​issues. Very little to be found here. I’m a dollar bin whore, and love spending Saturday digging through long boxes, checklist in hand. Don’t see that happening here.
Good store for TPB’s. I will continue to stop by when in neighborhood.

I went in for a secret wars comic today and couldn’t find it on the wall. The guy at the counter was talking to some other guy about his personal problems so I wasn’t trying to interrupt. I found a few other comics I had missed out on because I now go to school on Wednesdays and can not make it to release days. I’ve been coming to this spot since I was 11 back in 98 when it was called mikes coliseum. I heard the Stephen King looking gentleman behind the counter tell the other guy he had two copies of the secret wars comic I was looking for. I went up to the counter to purchase my handful of comics I had picked out and asked if he had the secret wars knowing well he had at least one more. He just said ‘no’. So I put the comics back because I do not want to do business with someone who chooses to lie to his customers. He said ‘ok’ in a snarky confused tone and I told him I might as well pick the rest up at the same time as the other. Now, black cat in milpitas is closer for me but I chose to go to this location just based on its where I usually would go since I was a kid. I’ve spent a good amount of money at this place over the past 17 years but I will no longer go there. Well done, dude, you lost a long time customer. I do NOT appreciate being lied to. Just like how you have a right not to serve me, I don’t have an obligation to go there. Space cat is usually helpful, legends is great, black cat is awesome but stay away from here and heroes. I grew up in willow glen and have lots of friends that still live in the area. They will also not be going there anymore.

Hijinx is great! Friendly staff, shelves of newly released comics, great selection. Recently got back into comics and Hijinx made the transition a lot smoother. Checked out other comic book shops around town and nothing compared to their comic inventory. A small niche shop, but a definite gem. Just don’t take my first editions before I get there. Lol. Thanks Hijinx!

Came in here for a few items for the preservation and storage of my aging collection.
Very small shop, and as a result the collection to browse through is small.
The guy who worked there was very helpful and friendly however.

Great little shop. Clean and tidy with a wealth of new comics and trades.

I’ve been a comic book guy for about 10 years now– collecting everything from TPBs, monthly subscriptions, and Silver Age classics. Of all the fantastic comic shops in the South Bay, Hijinx is the most complete. Neil knows his comics, he knows how to run a business, and most of all, he knows his customers. If you are looking for a customer service-​oriented comic book experience with a wide range of both monthly books and wall-​worthy gems, Hijinx is your destination.

After nearly 20 years of being away, I’m back at it and thumbing through a couple of my favorites for the first time, all over again.
What’s made the transition easier is the very close proximity of the store to where I live; I find it to be a conveniently cool place for me to go in order to get my comic fix on a semi-​regular basis.
What I like: It’s small, intimate, and basically carries a couple of titles I would consider adding to my library.
All in all, I couldn’t ask for anything more.

I am pretty new in getting into comics and the kind man helping me never made me feel silly or stupid. That goes a long way in my book.

You want to find me lingering somewhere? Wednesdays for New Comic Book Day! I’ve been coming here since summer started to get my comic fix. I really like the variety and massive supply that they have here. I am a huge Captain America and Deadpool fan. I’ve been to many other comic book stores in the San Jose area and so far, they have the largest selection of the two.
What I really like is that they open an hour extra every Wednesdays so that comic bookies can come at a larger range of time.
People complain that the customer service here is bad. I don’t think its bad per se but after experiencing all of the comic shops in the area, this seems to be the behavior. Really though, I just want to go in, grab my comics, stick my nose into random comics, and not have the workers see how weird I am. That’s how I prefer it. If I need help, of course I’d ask but for the most part, they’ll just point you to the direction of what you’re looking for or lead you there themselves.
The parking here is VERY tiny but luckily people are in and out. They share the lot with some kind of strange place where people lift very heavy pieces of metal and yell at each other. They come out looking thinner each time though. It’s like magic.
Best place for Captain America and Deadpool comics!
5 Stars!

Variety of comics. Bad, bad, bad customer service. Asked for the Army of Darkness series and he pointed and told me to look at the upper shelf. After a few seconds, another customer helped me and his wonderful remark, «now that’s what you call customer service». My boyfriend had to help me get it since I couldn’t reach.
P.S to the cashier: get off your fat ass.
I’d rather drive 30mins out to another comic book store where they are much more helpful and nicer.

I was passing through the area for work and I was pleasantly surprised. Have a great selection of graphic novels and a very friendly gentleman working the front desk. I hope I can make it back soon!

The shop does a great job of stocking both superhero and «alternative» titles and the staff has been knowledgeable enough to help me find things they aren’t stocking based only on a description of the story!
Being closed on Sundays is a huge bummer for me since I work out of town and often only have Sundays free for leisure shopping.

Great little comic book store in San Jose! I went in looking for a specific comic and boy did I get lucky. They had all the issues I was looking for! The guy at the register was super nice and polite. They have a wide selection of graphic novels, and plenty of comics, of course. Lots of back issues too. I’ve found my new spot for comics.

This place is blahhh… Really small, and the guy who works here was stuck on Facebook the whole time instead of assisting to his customers needs/​wants.
Self-​explanitory, not coming back.

My little guy and I decided we’re going to geek out and get into comics. Why not? We do enough to balance our non dorkiness… a few comics never hurt anyone.
Wow…if you’re new to it like us, or a full on collector, this is the spot. Super local feel. Friendly people. Plenty of selection. All up to date stuff with plenty of vintage as well. Great spot.
Hard to choose between here and the other main option in town. So we alternate because I really want to give my money to both. Both are worth supporting. Keep it local and keep it nerdy!