Heroes and Champions Comics

Longtime El Camino comic shop with an artfully displayed Pokemon and Magic corner, weekly pulls, Funko walls, and a stack of singles behind the counter.

Heroes and Champions traces its roots to an early-1980s shop called R&K Comics, rebranded in 2019 when veteran retailers Alan Bahr and Phil Schlaefer took over. The result is a Sunnyvale institution on East El Camino Real that blends a deep comics floor with a genuine trading card counter, drawing collectors of every stripe.

What visitors mention first is how good the store looks. Comics, Funko Pops, and Pokemon cards are arranged with real care, turning a browse into a treasure hunt. The card side covers Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering, with sealed booster product, singles behind the glass, and supplies to keep your pulls protected. It's a natural crossover stop for comic readers who also chase cards.

The comics operation runs on a weekly pull-and-hold service that keeps regulars loyal, with new releases every Wednesday and a knowledgeable crew happy to recommend a series or track down a back issue. That same team helps card buyers navigate what's hot and what's worth holding, whether you're a kid opening your first pack or a longtime collector.

Hours are collector-friendly and consistent: Monday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm, then Sunday from 11am to 6pm, so there's no odd late-night schedule to plan around. Private-lot parking out front is a genuine perk on the busy El Camino corridor, just a short hop from the tournament tables at neighboring shops.

For a Sunnyvale card shop that doubles as one of the South Bay's beloved comic destinations, Heroes and Champions delivers Pokemon cards Sunnyvale collectors want alongside a full pop-culture experience under one welcoming roof.