Flashback Comics & Games

This place gets a 4 for friendliness. They really like to talk comics and if you like digging through back issues hoping to find a gem, this is the place to go. Not a lot of new stuff, but a good place to hit if you’re trying to find that missing piece fot your collection.

I recently stopped by Flashback Comics & Games with parents who were visiting out of town. My dad, who is also a comic book dealer and collector, wanted to check out their store. One thing I quickly noticed was how one of the employees, Troy, warmly greeted everyone that entered the store. He seemed to have developed personal relationships with most of people who came in. He also had in-​depth conversations with my dad about about the history of several comic book characters– things my dad did not even know. It was amazing to watch the two go back and forth. If you are looking for a family friendly store, look no further.

A hidden gem in Woodbridge, Flashback Comics & Games is a graphic novel-​lovers paradise!
When I first walked in, I noticed that the store was quite small, but the store contained mass quantities of comic books! The old comic book collector version of myself was going crazy. I diligently looked though the many, many boxes of comics for almost 30 minutes, until I realized that if I didn’t leave the store, I probably would’ve spent my entire day there! It’s such a great place for anyone that appreciates comic books/​graphic novels.
The owner (at least I believe he’s the owner) is such a nice guy as well! Helping each customer that walked through the door. He also knew his stuff when it came to Marvel comics.
Flashback has this subscription service where you pay a monthly fee and they hold a number of comics of your choosing (weekly) for you to pick up whenever you’d like.
They also have an excellent collection of valuable comics for sale.
If you love comic books, this is definitely the place for you. I know it can be quite the drive from most places in NOVA (considering it’s in Woodbridge), but it is totally worth it.

Top-​notch customer service and gold Quality knowledgeable staff. Troy is one of the nicest people I have ever met. He is very professional and helpful in keeping the comic book world on going and I will support his shop. I have found a new favorite local comic book store.

Flashback Comics is a rarity in the industry and thats competition. Its across the street from a competitor. On Wednesdays its not uncommon to see customers going to both stores to compare prices.
Flashback Comics strong point is back issues, trades. The staff really goes out of its way to make it happen for collectors to fill holes in their collections.
the number #1 asset for Flash Comics is Troy who is literally the face of the business. His knowledge of comics history is broad. But he is never condescending to newbies to the comic book universe. When Troy is not there the customer service takes a massive drop. The other workers barely acknowledge your existence nor say thank you for your business. Thus my rating.
I also gave three stars because it have not move passed the dusty sweat/​comic shop stereotype. The main glass counter has been cracked for months with tape keeping it together. They also need to badly renovate and or redesign behind the counter. Its clogged with goodies that appear to sit on the shelf for months at a time collecting dust.

My son is a comic book collector, he enjoyed this placed. :) The service was and the selection stand out. I recommend Flashback to those who are interested in comics and games.

I started collecting comics not long ago, when I decided to start collecting and visited this store it BLEW MY MIND. They have everything!!! And the service is outstanding. Troy, the store manager is a comic encyclopedia (literally). He knows everything, title, issue #, year, writer, story, etc. This is now my favorite place to go.
I travel a lot and I visit different comic book stores around the country and nothing like this place. They offer discounts for subscribers. Since I went in the first day they treated me like family.
Prices are very reasonable. They have a ton of vintage comics which is what I like the most. Online prices will always be lower that any comic book store, but I rather spend my money here because I get to see what I’m buying, the service, the information I get from Troy and I get support the store and the local business.

The Comics and Games stores are in two different storefronts, with Comics in the front and the Gaming store directly behind it.
The Comics shop is rather small but has a huge longbox selection. Literally there are boxes everywhere and the prices were reasonable. They also carry a decent stock of new books, but legacy books are clearly this shops expertise. Shop also carries a mix of classic toys, posters, and artwork for sale. The employee in the shop during my visit was knowledgeable and gave me some tips about the current book series I’m collecting
The Game shop seemed to primary be a Magic the Gathering shop, with little stock in other items. Staff member was friendly and shop was decently sized but it really didn’t meet my needs.
Overall, skip the game store and go in the comics shop. Worth a stop without question.

We have been to this comic shop a couple of times and two things make it really stand out: the service and the selection. The staff at the comic shop are so pleasant and helpful. They are always a wealth of information and suggestions if you are looking for something new. They are also really great with the kids that come into the shop and never push you to buy things. Selection is great and has a lot of back issues and old and new selection. They are also great about ordering anything you might need. The hours can be kind of funky between the front and back store, but it is usually not an issue.
The game store in the back on the other hand was a totally different experience. I have only been back there once due to a very rude staff member who was more focussed on his phone than what I was asking. Of which it took me about 5 minutes to even get the guy to talk to me. The game sides selection of products is pretty slim too. I don’t know if I came in at an inopportune time or what, but I will definitely not be returning to the «game store» section of this business.

While I am not a comic fan, I saw the sign for this place one day while driving by and immediately told my boyfriend. We have been back several times since!
My boyfriend particularly loves that they have so many vintage-​type comics on hand, especially Todd McFarlane’s Spider-​Man. Every time we are in, he picks Troy’s brain for a particular issue, and Troy always knows the series and issue number. It’s amazing!
But don’t worry, they do also carry plenty of recent-​releases like TWD. A small amount of comic-​related merch, but they do have really nice artwork of the characters for sale as well.

Basically the finest comic shop in the Woodbridge, VA area. Troy is an amazing database of comics knowledge and is always up for a solid comics fireside chat. Discounts are great for subscribers and the back issues are many and varied. Just a great place to get your comics.

The staff at Flashback is always amazing. They are amazingly knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. The selection is one of the best around. They have more back issues than I have seen at any other store in NoVA and seemingly every current issue.
Its unfortunate though that the Comic store and the Gaming store are in separate buildings. There have been a number of times that I have driven by to see the sign in the window saying that you need to go to the other building if you need help and then I have to decide if its worth my time. It’s my only complaint. I hope that someday they can find a better location with the space they need.

What can I say, I love this place! Let me preface that by saying that I am really not a big comic book collector. I collected a few here and there when I was younger and had passed this place one day and decided to stop in. The guys that work here truly enjoy their trade and it shows. It shows so much that I have been back 10 times in the last 4 weeks. And again, this is coming from a «non-​collector»… who is quickly becoming a collector thanks to their passion, service, and prices. Ask for Troy if you go in. Great guy who not only will answer any questions you have, but enjoys it… and knows his stuff. I’ll continue to give them my business and enjoy my new hobby thanks to them.

Got back into Comics books and Magic the Gathering and picked up some stuff from here, very good prices and very friendly staff. I plan to keep coming back for more!