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Paradox Comics-N-Cards
26 Roberts St N, Fargo, ND 58102, United States
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Paradox Comics-N-Cards
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da
Review №1

Staff are always friendly and not too pressuring. Their comics are really well varied between dc, marvel, and some smaller publishers. Their cards are never overpriced, and are sold the same price as the standard online market. They have a lot of knowledgeable people here who can answer most questions.

Ja
Review №2

Went here to check out the game selection. Theres not a lot of titles, but the ones they have are great games!The comics section is fantastic! Nicely organized and easily perused.The staff are super friendly. We went there with our kid (just 3 but loves books and we want to get him into comics) and one of the guys had us check out some of the previous years comic book day stock and to go ahead and take one for our kid so they can get introduced.Definitely a great place to hit up for comics and cards, and to check out the games too. Ill certainly be coming here again!

GH
Review №3

A gem of a local comic and board game shop! Always have what I am looking for. If not, they look in to ordering it for you. A must stop in the downtown area!

Sp
Review №4

The service here is great! The workers have a passion for what theyre doing and can help you with just about anything you could ever need, plus with such a great selection of cards, board games, comics and more it really is a great place to go!

An
Review №5

Paradox has a terrific selection of collectibles and gaming supplies plus comics. The staff were friendly and even went out of the way to offer me Free Comic book day items. Definitely will visit again

Ca
Review №6

Nice staff, good community, fun events. Good card sorting system where you can have a staff member find what you need quick

Jo
Review №7

One of the best card shops in North Dakota. Staff is always helpful and they have a good selection.

Je
Review №8

All of your items are listed at suggested retail price. All other gameshops in Fargo list below suggested price by an average of 3 dollars. Sure, youre the most central location and I love shopping at your store; Im on a budget and sometimes LBW is worth longer trip for a set of Monster Cards.

Ja
Review №9

Great place to check for game pieces and new board/card games.

Sa
Review №10

Nice card and comic store, also sales tabletop games as well as DnD paraphernalia. Pretty standard fare but staff was kind and helpful with our questions.

Ha
Review №11

Great selection and atmosphere. Better shop than you would find in most bigger cities. Employees are friendly and helpful, and I could spend hours just digging through the boxes of old comics for $1 and finding something worthwhile.

Ly
Review №12

Helpful staff, always has different/interesting new items in store . Always worth popping in when in the area.

Sa
Review №13

Friendly staff always fun to talk to! Great place for all your nerdy needs!

Ki
Review №14

Please get your individual dice back! I loved coming here to pick out dice

Ja
Review №15

This is the place in Fargo-Moorhead to go to get graphic novels. They have a huge selection of both Marvel and DC comics. Also they have several other publishers available. Also, this is the place to trade, buy and play TCGs. Especially Magic. Friday night Magic is commonly played here as well as pre-release nights.

ki
Review №16

Prices are a bit on the steep side but other than tht its a perrty decent lil shop

Tr
Review №17

They have lot of great comics.

Co
Review №18

Everyone in the store is friendly and really helpful!! Great place to get comics!

Ja
Review №19

Passing through Fargo, my son and I decided to check out a local Magic the Gathering store. We were not disappointed by Paradox. The card selection was amazing. We were looking for a few old cards for commander decks and they had them all.The worker, whom’s name we did not catch, meticulously reviewed the card quality of our purchases and graded and priced them respectively. I haven’t witnessed this type of attention to card grading at my local game stores.As the name would imply, the comic book section seemed to take up about 1/3 of the store and looked quite respectable. They also had a nice wide array of other games.The store was packed with players running D&D campaigns and some other random board games. Nice to see this kind of activity, I only wished we could have played on an mtg event day.We will definitely be back anytime we are in Fargo.

Ad
Review №20

Always have what we need for our games.

Br
Review №21

Very well organized, clean store with helpful and knowledgeable staffing.

Fo
Review №22

Had a mishap ordering online, and there customer service was clear, concise, and very helpful. Got it fixed within a week, and sent prepaid mail to me to return the other item for free! Would highly recommend shopping from them online or in person. Thanks, Jonathan!

Ry
Review №23

Fantastic selection of board games and helpful staff. Would recommend.

St
Review №24

Nice store, well organized, friendly staff, and a good selection of new and old comic books. What more can you ask for.

Ry
Review №25

Loved the place. Spacious, well organized, great staff!

Do
Review №26

Great selection of various comics, boardgames, trading cards etc.

Le
Review №27

I have never been disappointed by Paradox. Every time I go in, the staff are courteous and knowledgeable and I always find something I want. The selection and variety is great.

Jo
Review №28

Very cool small shop, helpful staff and the only place I have been to while visiting Fargo the had strict mask enforcement. Two thumbs up guys!

Fe
Review №29

So many comics, cards, and D&D supplies. Great for those who know/ dont know what they want.

Un
Review №30

Very polite and friendly staff. And a very good selection of board games and comics/manga. Cards are a bit more skewed to Magic but thats not a problem for me personally at least

Ti
Review №31

Paradox team always keeps me informed with new products while providing excellent service

sa
Review №32

Very friendly staff. They have a great selection and a sale section. This store manages to be clean but not sterile. Great personality to this shop.

Za
Review №33

I want my Charmed Comic Books. 2 weeks, Ive been waiting 8 seasons lol

Di
Review №34

One of two shops in Fargo. Has been here for a long time. I have been to many shops since my husband is an avid collector. This one is one of the cleaner ones we go to. They have space for people to play magic and other games. I enjoy this area because it gives me some place to sit while I wait for my husband to get done. They have good selection of comics and figures. I would definitely recommend a stop if you are a “need”. :)

Jo
Review №35

In a sea of downtown Fargo, one lone light shines out to those who game. PARADOX COMICS-N-CARDS!! I was dying, pulling my carcass across the burning sands of the FM Area. I fought hallucinations of current gen books, cards, and comics, not knowing where to go. Then I saw the light. An oasis of gaming needs. I wept as I drank in all that they could offer. It filled my soul. Im standing today because PARADOX COMICS-N-CARDS gave me life. Let it give you gaming life too.

Jo
Review №36

Great staff. Best place in the region for pop culture needs.

Ph
Review №37

Very friendly, knowledgeable staff. nice to my young kids

Ch
Review №38

Comic books and so much more!

Br
Review №39

Quite literally the best place to find games and comics in ND and dare I say MN. Good balance between comics and games. Low pressure staff that were knowledgable in all aspects of comics. If they dont have what you are looking for, they will order it for you.

Ad
Review №40

Place is addicting and does fair trades with cards. Love paradox

Al
Review №41

Helpful staff and a sizable inventory made for a very enjoyable experience.

Tr
Review №42

The first comic shop I ever visited and my home store. Super friendly staff and engaged owner.

Na
Review №43

Wonderful staff, fantastic gaming venue, excellent COVID response, friendly atmosphere, & always a favorite stop of mine. :) Ive gotten all of my gaming dice from their excellent selection.

He
Review №44

Great atmosphere with a very knowledgeable group of staff!!

Ke
Review №45

Paradox is my go to for games in Fargo. Theyre always quick to help and wonderful to work with

Wa
Review №46

Great shop. My wife loves how inclusive the shop is compared to other lgs stores we went too. The store is also clean and organized and has a separate event area for card games, dnd, etc.

Ca
Review №47

Always fun! Friendly helpful staff. No matter what your nerdiness is they have it! Also leagues, games and events. Graphic novels, board games, comics, cards, dice, role playing, you name it. Deals all the time!

Au
Review №48

Great selection of comics and table top game gear. Love it!!!

Da
Review №49

Good selection, knowledgeable staff!

Ni
Review №50

Excellent service and friendly staff! I felt welcome when I first set foot in the store. Definitely will buy from again!

Al
Review №51

Great selction of comics

Ki
Review №52

Best Pokémon cards ever. Fair and honest

Ni
Review №53

They are always helpful when I stop by.

Ad
Review №54

I travel a lot for work and make a habit of checking out local board game stores. Paradox may serve MTG and all, but I was impressed by the range and reach of the board games: alphabetical by title (so rare, so incredibly welcome!), current with some classics in the mix and fairly priced. Friendly staff, too, without the arrogant nerd vibe.This is one of the better board game stores out there.

Ke
Review №55

I think Fargo is extremely lucky to have a board gaming shop like Paradox. They truly encourage community building in everything they do. From tournaments, to matches, to leagues, Paradox really pushes their players to make friends and have fun during their events. A truly professional team that works hard to give their events a polished feel that you would normally have to travel to a bigger citys gaming store to achieve!

Ma
Review №56

Dopest dope

So
Review №57

Nice selection. Always want something more than planned. Lol.

Ch
Review №58

As the name implies, this is a comic book store and a games store. Card games like Magic, comics of all sorts. The staff was courteous and friendly. They help when a patron needs help and keep a respectful distance when its clear the patron just wants to dig through boxes of back issues..This is a modern store, very open and well-lit. Its in a very friendly part of downtown where the parking sucks. Youll likely need to park a block or two away, but the walk is never really a drag..This store is as all-ages oriented as a comic book store should be. Theyve got Golden Books as well as kid-aimed comics. And candy.

Ta
Review №59

Came in on free comic book day. Staff had a table set up outside of the door who invited us in and gave a rundown of the events going on that day (there were a lot). As we entered, we were greeted by another employee. The store has an easy to navigate layout, a nice mix of natural and floor lighting, and a range of products that include the staples of a games/comics store (chessex dice, MTG; Marvel and DC comics) as well as a collection of indie graphic novels, a diverse selection of board games, and comics for all ages.Probably the best stop on my trip to Fargo ❤️

Ma
Review №60

Awesome store for everything from comics to minis and beyond. Incredible selection of comics and graphic novels, including plenty of my favorite, Spawn. A great place to keep in town!

Ni
Review №61

This place is a super clean, well organized, and easy to navigate store with incredibly helpful and friendly staff. They have something for every nerd, whether it be table space for board games, tabletop games, reading, or drawing, figures for collecting, comics for reading, etc.The staff were great, and treated me just the same as any guy that walked in, chatted nerdy with me all the same. We had a blast and well be back for sure!

Ja
Review №62

My son really loves this place. He loves what they carry and the social gaming they provide. But the one time I went in to make a $150 purchase, I was ignored when I asked for help, brushed aside and made to wait a long time which is painful for me in order to get the item I needed as it was behind the counter.Not only that, but I asked for advice on what to purchase and it was not the right thing.I just felt like them having to help me was a waste of their time complete with sighs when I asked nicely to be checked out.So beware if you are not a regular there and perhaps the wrong age because you might not be welcome.

Nv
Review №63

The staff is very nice and is always willing to order a game if its not in stock. The people that come in for their game nights are also helpful and friendly. The only negatives are the difficulty in finding parking, which they cant control, and there is a slight odor in the store. The great staff and collection make it worth the stop.

Th
Review №64

Great place good atmosphere

Er
Review №65

Nice selection, will order things in for you. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. This is a great place to go if youre new to gaming or comics, or looking for a gift for someone whos into such things. Theyll help you find just the right thing. They have game tournaments and open gaming frequently. One of my favorite places to be!

Un
Review №66

Best prices and staff in town, been going there for a decade and wouldnt go anywhere else. This place is the best for MTG supplies. No where else in town is as good.

To
Review №67

Great place. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. We went here on National Comic Book day and had a blast. If you havent been here yet, you should definitely go check them out.

No
Review №68

Great knowledgeable staff. I took my son in there to find comic books that he would enjoy. Staff was great and they had good selection of kids comics.

Za
Review №69

Ive been to some comic book, board game, and tabletop stores that made me feel very unwelcome because I didnt know anything about Magic the Gathering, a specific obscure comic character, and know every rule for a board game. This store couldnt be any further from that. They dont lie their way through a conversation just to get you to buy something. If they havent played it, read it, painted it, or rolled it, theyll let you know but theyll find someone who has to answer your question. Even the customers will chime in if they have some feed back and it seems appropriate.On a slow night one of the staff members had some minis that he had been painting. I asked if he had any tips as I was new to painting. He showed me some quick tips and tricks and explained see of the basics (like dont pay to close attention to detail, most of the time the minis are going to be on a table a couple feet away from your eyes. The small mistakes cant be seen at that point.). I appreciated the conversation and it finally motivated me to finish painting them. Thanks!

Ad
Review №70

I sold my collection to Paradox for store credit, and then COVID hit. Despite some delays and the challenges to his business, the owner of Paradox, Richard Early, went above and beyond to make good with our deal and ensure he treated me fairly in our transaction.

Co
Review №71

These dudes are super helpful and nice.

ru
Review №72

Great selection of board games, comic books and magic cards. A place definitely to go as they have magic card and board game events each month, check the schedule on their website. First Saturday of the month is board game night - bring your own games or join a pickup game and meet some new people. The community there is very welcoming in my experience.

Ri
Review №73

I have been going to this store for over 15 years now. I remember being a kid and loading up my backpack full of cards and making a trip to the store everyday. Ive seen this place change and grow. The owner and his staff are amazing people and they have done a great job over the years promoting and growing the gaming community in Fargo. We are grateful to have such a great store such as this in our town. I highly recommend Paradox for all your needs. Keep it local and spread the love. Much respect to these guys!

Ph
Review №74

Friendly and welcoming staff, they do a fantastic job of making themselves a part of the community. They carry a wide range of products and will certainly have what youre looking for, otherwise will be able to get it no problem.

So
Review №75

Good selection of various cards and games

Fr
Review №76

My favorite fargo comic stop. Theres always some good new release to find at Paradox and theyve generally got a decent amount of clearance items that arent half bad either. Very easy to get subscribed to single issues, as they dont charge for a subscription box! Also a great place for board games, tabletop games, and card games. They regularly have tournaments for different card games, so give them a call for the dates if youre interested.

To
Review №77

As always, it was a pleasant experience going to Paradox. The new layout of the store is very nice, the games do not feel nearly as cramped as they used to. Also, having the comics in the back encourages patrons to see everything. The one down side is the loose dice is separate from the sets, which is slightly more inconvenient, but not by much.

De
Review №78

Super cool guys. They know their stuff. Fair, honest. Great atmosphere to kick back and hang around. If youre into to comics and cards this is the place to go!!

Do
Review №79

The owner is awesome. Staff is very helpful and welcoming. Great layout, with gaming support. Only downside to this place is parking and that isnt their fault! Half of downtown is under construction.

Sr
Review №80

Bought some nice comics here and I like that they host game nights here too!

Be
Review №81

Fantastic selection! Fun collectibles and lots of gaming events! Knowledgeable staff. Great customer service! Best comic book and gaming store in the area

Ch
Review №82

Ive always loved this place, since I first discovered it in the late 90s! Theyve always had the best selection of the latest and coolest RPG and card games, as well as many other related collectibles and accessories.There has always been a large, active community of customers who regularly show up at Paradox for game sessions and tournaments. Also, most of the staff are good customers and committed players as well! This makes for the perfect place to go for gaming!

bu
Review №83

Variety of Comics actually snagged one.

Al
Review №84

A woman was knitting at one of the tables when we got their witch just seemed wonderful. Made it seem like it was a pillar of the local community. Im a D&Der and it have all the current books beautifully displayed. The staff seemed vary pleasant and there wasnt a cliquey feel that sometimes makes me feel anxious when im trying to enjoy such establishments.

Sh
Review №85

Staff is wonderful. Owner is AWESOME. Very informative for a beginner. Highly recommend it!!

Ry
Review №86

Top notch customer service. Staff very knowledgeable and friendly. Best place in the FM Area to get your comics and games.

T
Review №87

I like this place but they seem to not really order hobby stuff very often and dont really come over to offer help.

An
Review №88

These guys are the best! Got a great deal on some board games. Watch for their regular sales.

Sc
Review №89

Great gaming store!

To
Review №90

The staff here have always been so friendly to me. They have the most variety of tabletop games of any store and they host Adventure League D&D on Wednesdays. There is always something going on here, and its very relaxed.

R.
Review №91

Excellent comic shop in downtown Fargo. It is definitely one of my frequent stops that I miss after moving.

Br
Review №92

Excellent selection of Magic the Gathering singles! Also plenty of other choices in board games and comics.

Lo
Review №93

Best place in town for all your comics, board games, and card games among other items as well. Definitely worth a visit.

Qu
Review №94

I go for magic and the community is great there. Everyone is super willing to help new players and everyone is there to have a good time

Mi
Review №95

Fair prices and excellent attention by management and ownership.I recently purchased a kickstarter copy of Terraforming Mars Turmoil from Paradox. Great price they didnt gouge like everyone else online.Due to snow, shipment was delayed and owner PERSONALLY contacted me to let me know that shipping was delayed by a day. As soon as the shipping issues were resolved owner texted me that product had shipped.The true mark of a great store is how they handle things when there are problems. Paradox is a great asset to the board gaming community. Just wish I lived closer. I strongly recommend Paradox for all your Geekery.

Jo
Review №96

Solid selection of board games, great comic selection, a wall full of trades. Ive never been to a gaming event here but I hear they are well managed. Staff is helpful but at times seems like things are a little disjointed.

Ma
Review №97

If you are a comic book reader, and you buy new comics every week, this is the perfect place for you. The costumer service is laid back and friendly. I dont know where my comic book collection would be with out Paradox.

Sa
Review №98

I brought my teen daughter to the store. She loved it. It was clean, nicely organized, and had nice store owners/workers. Lots of variety in comics too. Will return again soon.

Ke
Review №99

Highly recommend! These guys are always helpful and provide great service. I have been a customer for years.

Ti
Review №100

Love the store, played in the Star Wars Armada Regional and it was a well run tournament. Great selection of comics and games. The tournament area is a separate space, which is great. The people running the store are friendly and knowledgeable about their items.

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  • Address:26 Roberts St N, Fargo, ND 58102, United States
  • Site:http://paradoxcnc.com/
  • Phone:+1 701-239-9505
Categories
  • Collectibles store
  • Comic book store
  • Game store
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–7PM
  • Thursday:11AM–7PM
  • Friday:11AM–7PM
  • Saturday:11AM–7PM
  • Sunday:11AM–7PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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