Box office and pop cultural juggernaut "Avengers: Endgame" has already smashed multiple records in its meteoric opening week — and now its second weekend will coincide with Saturday's annual Free Comic Book Day. One of the 51 comic books available completely free of charge this year is an "Avengers" story that sets up the current run of the superhero team.
But there are also plenty of comics from smaller publishers and properties, such as Noelle Stevenson's award-winning "Lumberjanes"; a comic tie-in to the hit cartoon "Bob's Burgers"; and yes, a Star Wars comic: this year, Free Comic Book Day also happens to fall on May the 4th.
With all this in mind, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top comic book shops in San Jose, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to spend this year's Free Comic Book Day.
1. Kinokuniya
Topping the list is Kinokuniya. Located in the Mitsuwa Marketplace at 675 Saratoga Ave. in West San Jose, the bookstore, which offers comic books, newspapers, magazines and more, is the highest-rated comic book spot in San Jose, boasting 4.5 stars out of 193 reviews on Yelp.
2. SLG Art Boutiki & Gallery
Next up is downtown's SLG Art Boutiki & Gallery, situated at 44 Race St. With 4.5 stars out of 31 reviews on Yelp, the music venue, which offers comic books and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Hijinx Comics
Willow Glen's Hijinx Comics, located at 2050 Lincoln Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score comic books and more four stars out of 87 reviews.
4. SpaceCat
Last but not least, SpaceCat, a video game store that offers comic books and more in the Rose Garden, is another go-to, with four stars out of 48 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1415 W. San Carlos St. to see for yourself.
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