Bruce was beyond amazing and so knowledgeable. Such a cute shop! Would highly recommend visiting if you’re in town!

Ive been to comic book stores all around the city, and I can honestly say Capital City Comics has something for everyone. Other comic book stores in town are overpriced and only focus on new single issues. If you want to find some of the best comic books in the industry, go to Capital City Comics. Bruce has an encyclopedic knowledge about everything comics. If youre not sure what youre really looking for, talk to Bruce and he will set you up with stories you would never find on your own.Yes, the store is crowded, but for me that really adds to the charm of the place. This is a locally owned business that has been around for decades. They literally have everything!

A smaller, but packed comic shop. They have a decent selection of new releases and a tremendous inventory of older comics spanning decades. Helpful and friendly staff.

Books piled everywhere. You need to dig to find stuff. Older gentleman behind the counter asked if I needed help, which I didnt cause I was with my husband who was searching. Our son (14) immediately wanted to leave, called it a hoarders store. Seriously, it was super tight, I almost knocked over piles of comics more than once.Nothing is priced, you have to take the books to the counter to ask. Even though I was told one of the workers was pricing stuff.My husband said he got a weird vibe in here, and the older gentleman was talking down to some when they asked a question. We left and wont be back.

Best selection around but pricing is difficult and nothing is priced. Only one person can do the pricing and they only work part time. Would not go back.

This is an amazing comic book store! They have a huge variety of comic books. The staff is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this store even if it just to stop in and browse.

Unorganized and no prices on items and comics and owner decides the price after checking online at the time of purchase. Wont stop again.

Really terrible comic book store and experience. I’m not exactly an experienced comic collector or anything, mostly buying comics for covers or characters, but I had found two comics with printed prices of 3.99 a piece. I got to the counter and he had checked EBAY of all places, then told me they would be $15 a piece because they were “collectors”. It was overall a really condescending experience.On top of the terrible service the store itself is practically impossible to navigate. If you’re looking for specific issues/covers, don’t even attempt to navigate what they have. It’s all stacked in piles and boxes with vague labels, and to get to those you have to move more piles of loose comics that don’t have any cardboard or anything.In general the store and owner were very intimidating as if they didn’t want us in there, talking down to us like we weren’t wanted there. I won’t be returning and I recommend you don’t even try this place out. Honestly hope it ends up going out of business to make room for more organized comic stores that know how to run a business.

When I was a kid in Madison years and years ago Bruce helped me collect a 60s Marvel series called Captain Savage and his Leatherneck Raiders. It had some tie ins with Sergeant Fury and his Howling Commandos. He was so helpful to me in finding every single back issue of a minor Marvel series. To this day I still remember seeing the expression of delight on his face when I walked in the store and he had somehow obtained the last issue which completed my set. Over the years I always went back to the store and Im so happy its still around.

Owner was very condencending upon entering the store, immediately critisizing my brothers desire to purchase a comic book that was a special issue for the video game fortnite. After my brother asked about it the owner began to loudly talk with his associate how they should order more issues of the special issues just for suckers like him. To say the least I am very disappointed with his customer service and wont be returning.

The old fella is awesome - super kind and inclusive for us non-endemic type browsers … awesome selection.

Highly recommend for any serious collector. They have a wonderful selection of back issues and the employees are awesome to talk to. Both are very knowledgeable. The prices are more than fair.

Very interesting comic book shop. Has a great selection of silver age comics. They don’t set prices, and you have to ask for each comic to be priced (which can be frustrating) but the folks working there are extremely helpful and kind. Highly recommended and one of my favorite comic book shops in the Midwest.

All I can say is if youre looking for it, they probably have it. Most amazing selection of hard to find items I have ever seen. Extremely friendly and helpful. Be prepared to spend some time here. The more obscure, the more youll love this place. I highly recommend it.

Very knowledgeable, friendly staff with an in depth stock of past comic book issues going back 50+ years. This is in addition to a wide array of current comic book publications updated every week. The store also has a great variety of hardcover reprint comic collections (Marvel and DC etc) plus many diverse books about comic book artists and comic book history, etc. Other Madison stores have their pluses but Capitol City Comics is unique and the best. Theyve been in business for over 40 years so their experience is unsurpassed.Photo: The Joy of Comics! Thats me with the Tales to Astonish #37, 1962.

The owner is such a cool guy. He treated my 10 year old like an equal when they were discussing comics. They seemed to have more comics and graphic novels than anywhere else Ive seen in Madison. This place is really a gem!

Very nice owner. Knowledgeable about even the more obscure comics. Nice place with a very eclectic collection, not just your average DC/Marvel comics.

I have been a customer of Bruce’s since the mid-1970s, and continue to make the 2 ½ hour drive as often as I can to browse his unmatched selection of back issues, unique titles, and amazing statues. And just to sit and talk comics with someone who has been collecting for longer than myself and who is an absolute expert and treasure trove of information regarding titles, artists, collections, collectors, etc.Yeah, I’d miss the kids and wife, but could get lost in scouring this shop for treasures for months on end!Very Highly Recommended & worth a trip!!

Been going there for years, love the selection love the staff. Easily the largest selection of back issues in town. Whenever I ask for a recommendation they always point me to the right stuff. All Ive got to say about people whining about not having prices on everything is when you have 50 thousand comic books and the prices change semi-frequently you may understand why. If you want to look for yourself, you can. If youre willing to wait a couple days, they will pull the issues and price them for you.

I was just here today and I love this place the owner is super knowledgeable and friendly....the passion for comics is this shops most endearing quality. He is not concerned with money or getting the most out of every deal the prices he quoted me r way under the market value for where I live and my jaw hit the floor to find out how badly other shops have treated me. I live 2hiurd away and will start making but weekly trips to his shop it will always be well worth the money and time. Also he is willing to mail and ship comics to you if u are not available to come get them.

This place is awesome. Finding comics isnt too difficult, and if I ask them they can find it for me. Theyre super friendly and reasonable, tend to have cookies, and Ive gotten a bunch of great recommendations. Ive even started asked them about recs for my friends, because their comic shops arent as friendly or helpful. Definitely go here. Great place.

Bruce is nice and helpful?? I wish I could have been there when those reviewers were there!! Ive visited the store a few times and found him to be very rude and condescending (believe me, I have other words in mind, too). I cant figure out where he gets his attitude; Ive seen no evidence to suggest that he and the store are better than others. The other comic and regular book stores in town take better care of me.

Bruce is a treasure trove of knowledge, and is always eager to share. He not only has a great selection, he has always kept the classics stocked and seeks out the discontinued comics Ive requested. Its a pleasure to drop by and I always end up spending far too much money - so much great stuff to read. (:

Bruce knows his stuff that is 2nd to none. Excellent selection of d

Ive been going to Capital City Comics since I was 11 yrs old (Im 40 yrs old now) and have had nothing but great experiences every time!Bruce has been very patient with me as I try recalling the storylines of some of my favorite childhood comics.My 10 yr old daughter is just starting to learn about comics and loves it when I tell her were going to stop and get some new comics!!Yes, it is a bit small, but I highly recommend Capital City Comics!!

Small and cramped, yes but thats because every single open area is filled with comics. It really has the right comic book store feel I was looking for. Everything from big name american companies to small and even some foreign comics as well (albeit not unknown). Staff was very friendly and helpful and were straightforward with restock dates. I would highly recommend.

These folks are amazing! I came in looking for a trade from a small indie publisher, and – of course – they had it in stock. So I asked about “a book I remember from the early 70s or so, with the JLA or maybe JSA, also featuring the Legion of Substitute Heroes. Or at least Bouncing Boy. Superman, or maybe Superboy, was eaten by a dinosaur with Kryptonite teeth.” A couple minutes later he handed me a copy of Adventure Comics #280, from May of 1969. I had named the wrong comic, wrong super group, and wrong decade, but Bruce figured it out in just a couple of minutes. He had a copy of the 50 year old book I was looking for, and gave me a good deal. Great, great shop.

This place has a ton to choose from but the older man that helped me was rather a jerk an had no customer service skills what so ever... He made me feel very uncomfortable and not welcome... Other then that its a great place but customer service is pretty important to me so if you dont mind dealing with a old grumpy man this is the place or you

Great selection, but awful prices. Want something? Gotta wait for them to price it based on eBay. Guy wanted $50 for what was maybe a $20 comic book. Plenty of better comic places in Madison. A great disappointment.

Bruce (the owner) is great. Hes knowledgeable, friendly and runs a good shop. Its nice to have a shop thats not run by an anti-social fanboy :). The place has a lot of back issues and trades but is very cramped. Theres a lot of stuff in the back rooms too if youre a serious collector.The employees also have a good opinions on whats good and what people like too. Ive been satisfied by most of their recommendations.I buy mostly trades, but their back-issues are in great shape despite being stored in stacks (bagged at least), prices are fair; another reviewer mentioned online is much cheaper but considering shipping and seller not knowing how to grade, this place is good.

Great place not only to find comics old and new, but to learn all sorts of interesting history related to the industry. Easily the most personable and well-informed staff (also the oldest shop) in town- the only place I go for comics.

When this place gets organized, it will be fantastic! A large selection of trade paperbacks and back issues. All about the comics instead of collectibles.

I go a couple times a month. The staff is always incredibly helpful when I cant find something, and they are all very knowledgeable when I ask about lore or continuity. I recommend this place to anyone looking for comics, whether they are new or comic veterans.

Just came in on a whim and was surprised they had a really interesting (admittedly poorly organized) manga section! I left with a great book I wouldnt have picked on my own on the recommendation of the gentleman (owner?) there. Great experience.

They have a huge stock of comics, so anything youre looking for, they probably have it. Everyone working there is always very knowledgable and helpful. The prices are very reasonable (they use the Overstreet price guide), and they are sometimes willing to cut you a deal. Recommend to any comic collector/enthusiast.

Great variety of items and a well informed staff.

Brought my son and daughter here today, was pleased to find lots of comics at decent prices.

The owner has been very helpful and friendly. Willing to go above and beyond to provide great service. Highly recommend.

Awe-inspiring stock of back issues and trade paperbacks! Check them out today, true believers!

Great knowledge, excellent service. A great classic corner comic shop experience!

For me, Capital City Comics is the platonic ideal of an LCBS. Bruce is an institution, and always handy with a recommendation or insight. This is a shop geared more towards the comic book lover than the comic book collector. If youre looking for a climate-controlled, antiseptic, slabbed and airtight experience, save yourself the trouble. CCCs philosophy seems to be geared towards the enthusiast, not the fetishist. As an enthusiast, I will tell you that I have never been to a comic book store that I like better.

Cozy, small shop that has everything you might want, and if they dont Bruce will be happy to order it for you. All around great service.

Good people. Good stuff!

Bruce always takes care of his customers and works to get you what you “need” be it new titles or older books to fill in holes in your collection

You might have to struggle to browse with piles of comics and barely enough room to fit three people inside, but if you are local comic fan and want almost any comic, and even advice on what to get next, then this is the place for you. Just dont be surprised if you have to come back next week for what you were looking for to be in stock.

Horrible, horrible customer service and a mess of a store. Condescending and smug. They expect the customers to do their work for them as very little is in any kind of order or decent condition. No prices are on any back issues even though they specialize in back issues. I spent an hour sorting through unorganized piles of comics that were not being taken proper care of, and when I asked how much for what I had found they told me the internet guy was out for lunch. Do not waste your time.

Its organized enough for me and nice for browsing. The owner didnt offend me with any opinions or attitude, he made some good recommendations after looking at my selections and was quite friendly.

The two men who were working when I went to Capital City Comics were so helpful and talked with me about some awesome graphic novels!

Lots of space and many old and new comics to choose.

Best comic book store in town! Bruce is a gem.

Great deals but it is so packed it is hard to browse back-stock. Friendly owner.

Sends a rush of excitement through me to be in a store like this. Love the place.

Deep selection of back issues, friendly staff.

Owner was extremely friendly and knowledgable. Very fair pricing and excellent selection of back issues.

I have been a customer of Capital City Comics for 42 years and Im writing this to clear something up about Back issue pricing at the store. Bruce has the second largest back stock of comic back issues in the us. Only Mile high has More. For all the reviews claiming there is no internet guy your wrong, Tim is his internet pricing guy (he does exist Surprise!) Bruce looks up books so that you the buyer get the current collector price up or down.Simply call before your trip and give them a list of books you need and when you show up your not obligated to buy anything and they will be ready to look over.He is the only store in Madison that has actual back issues on hand from golden, silver, copper, modern and current. No other comic store in madison has complete back issue runs and westfield has none.I personally have never seen him be anything but helpful to customers, but hey we all have bad days.

It was nice I got good recommendations. The employees were friendly. The comics were the price they said.

Been coming here sense 2006.i love bruce and company.best comic book spot ive ever came too.

Amazing inventory, super knowledgeable and helpful owner. Love it!

Hes a nice guy and is willing to take time to find you your issue.

Helpful staff and great selection

Thise was my favorit comicstore when I was living in Madison.

This is a Comic Book SHACK, owned by a Pink-Faced, Alcoholic, Used-Car Salesman. Ill explain...1) No Prices listed on any Back-Issues (so they can overcharge you)2) No Backing Boards on any Back-Issues (no respect for Product)3) No Catalog-System for Back-Issues. They are literally PILED on top of one another on shelves, VERTICALLY. (Repeat: VERTICALLY). If you want to find a certain issue, you have to first locate the correct PILE OF COMICS, then, REMOVE THE PILE OVER THE ONE YOURE LOOKING FOR, and then see if your Comic is there, while the ones in the stack youre holding are sliding off of each other, because there is nowhere to set them down. This is not an exaggeration. Its a ridiculous, gravity-involved process.4) The Store is so small, once 3 people are inside of it, you are bumping into one another. Seriously. Also, the place is so packed full of PILES of Product, you have to make sure you dont step on something as youre moving. Its one of the smallest Stores, of any type, that Ive ever seen. (I now understand what it must feel like to live with a Hoarder.) Comments that describe this place as epic, and awesome, the reason I came here, are laughable and dishonest. The place is not even functional. You wont be browsing anything, here.5) The Pricing System is run by the Owners Guy, hes got a Guy, and if that Guy isnt in the store, YOU CANT BUY ANYTHING. Yes thats correct. If his Pricing Guy isnt physically in the Store, you just wasted your entire trip, and the Alcoholic Owner will smile at you and tell you to just swing by and pick them up tomorrow. Absolutely unbelievable, but, its 100% true. Its a mess. (HINT: Its also a LIE. There is no Internet Guy or Pricing Guy. Its the Owner himself, who needs time to research individual prices and charge you as much as he thinks you will pay. I know this because the Owner wasnt there when I arrived, a Worker was, and when I tried to buy some Comics, the Worker told me the OWNER did the Pricing, then, the Owner arrived and told me he had a separate Pricing Guy. The idea that a Comic-Book Store OWNER would need a separate Pricing Guy is a complete and total farce! Fluid-Pricing is always the mark of a Scammer, Ive never seen ANY other Store that does it, and Im not even sure its legal.) Its also very difficult to find a Parking Spot in that neighborhood, near Downtown.In short, this is not a Comic-Book Store, its a Comic-Book SHACK, that is owned by a Troll who will approach you like Whos that Trip-Trapping in my Store...?, then show you his Personal Comic-Book Price-Guide he once had made...in 1994!!! Its repulsive. If you are looking for an absolutely TERRIBLE shopping experience, then, I HIGHLY recommend you pay a visit to Capital City Comics. While youre there, take a peek in the window next door, to see boxes of Comics, again, PILED on top of each other. The Owner doesnt respect his own product, so, dont be surprised when he doesnt respect you. Capital-City Comics is an embarrassment to the Comic-Book World, and in my opinion, deserves to be taken completely out of business, as the store only exists to trap and take advantage of people who love Comic Books. The Owner, Bruce, (the Alcoholic Troll), has obviously been lying to, and stealing from, people for years. Visit at your own risk.

Great comics and a nice guy named Bruce

Great comics store

Best prices and owner

Waited outside the shop to open at noon, and nobody there. Finally about 30 minutes later shows up. Just to be treated like I wasnt wanted there.

Very nice knowledgeable and helpful

Awful comic shop. Awful...

Extremely hepful service. The guys there really know what they are talking about.

The owner (Bruce) means well, but comes across as condecending to his customers and staff. Only had to visit twice to witness this. Will not be returning a third time.

Honest and friendly service