901 Comics East

Cordova-area comic and TCG shop with deep Pokemon stock, board games, and a small-business owner who actually digs through unsorted boxes for you.

901 Comics East sits on Macon Road in the Cordova-side stretch of Memphis, the east-side counterpart to the original 901 Comics location. The shop is small, packed dense, and runs the kind of warm, owner-on-the-floor operation that's increasingly hard to find — Wesley, the owner, is regularly behind the counter and will dig through unsorted boxes to track down something specific.

The trading card section is one of the best surprises in Memphis for the shop's footprint. Pokemon sealed product covers the current set, recent special releases, and a steady supply of Elite Trainer Boxes. Singles live in binders that staff will pull on request. Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, and a small One Piece selection round out the TCG wall, and the back has a dedicated table area for the occasional in-store event.

Where 901 Comics East really stands out is the community feel. Regulars come for Pokemon pulls and stay to talk Marvel, manga, or board games. The shop carries a curated board game wall and a manga selection that punches above its weight for the size of the space. Pricing on singles and sealed is competitive with bigger shops, and the buy-side is generous.

For a Memphis card shop visit on the east side of town, this is a strong alternative to driving down to East Memphis or Cordova. Macon Road parking is easy, and the shop is a quick stop on the way to or from Wolfchase.