Avalon Comics and Games Has Been Silverdale’s Gathering Place for Geeks, Collectors and Gamers Since 2008

There is a particular kind of store that becomes more than a store over time, one where regulars don’t just come to buy something but to belong somewhere. Avalon Comics and Games, located inside Kitsap Mall in Silverdale, has been that kind of place for the peninsula’s comic book readers, tabletop gamers, collectors, and hobbyists since 2008. And if the Tuesday night Dungeons and Dragons league that regularly overflows from the store into the food court is any indication, the community it has built shows no signs of slowing down.

A Silverdale Original With Nearly Two Decades of History

Avalon Comics and Games was opened by Anthony Goodall in 2008 and has operated continuously from Kitsap Mall ever since, a tenure that puts it among the longer-running independent comic and game shops in Western Washington. The store has been “always growing, never really shrinking,” in the words of its own staff, with Goodall focused not on where the business has been but on what comes next. 

That forward momentum has kept Avalon relevant through an era that has not always been kind to independent comic shops. Where other stores have closed as digital reading grew and collector markets shifted, Avalon has expanded its community programming, deepened its game inventory, and continued to serve as the default destination for Kitsap County’s hobbyist community.

Comics First, But Not Comics Only

The store’s foundation is its comic book inventory. Avalon works with Diamond Comics, the distribution center for virtually every comic book store in North America, meaning that if a book is still available and in print, they can order it. New releases arrive weekly, back issues fill the shelves, and the staff is equipped to help complete newcomers find a starting point, whether that’s someone who walked in after seeing the latest Marvel film and doesn’t know where to begin, or a longtime collector hunting for a specific run from the 1990s. 

Beyond comics, the store carries an extensive tabletop game selection: Dungeons and Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer, Warhammer 40K, and more. Staff are actively versed in how these games work, and the store regularly runs demo days for customers who want to learn before they buy.

A Community Hub That Gives Back

What makes Avalon genuinely distinctive, and what keeps customers coming back well beyond their initial purchase, is the community it has built around shared interests. The Tuesday Dungeons and Dragons adventure league regularly draws 40 to 50 participants, more than the store can accommodate, so the group spills out into Kitsap Mall’s food court. That kind of organic overflow is not something any marketing budget creates. It is the result of years of consistent, welcoming programming that treats the hobby community as a community rather than a customer segment. 

The store also hosts local artist signings, giving independent creators from Kitsap County a platform inside a retail space. Auction events allow customers to buy and sell locally produced books and original artwork. And tournament buy-ins are structured around giving rather than prize pools, participants bring food donations, new toy donations, or winter coat donations in lieu of entry fees, a policy that turns gaming events into genuine acts of community care. 

The Right Store for New and Returning Fans

One of Avalon’s most consistent strengths, reflected in years of customer reviews, is how approachable the staff makes the hobby for people who are just starting out. Comic books and tabletop games both carry a reputation for complexity and gatekeeping. Avalon’s approach is the opposite: staff meet customers where they are, match them with the right entry point for their interests, and ensure the first visit is the beginning of something rather than a confusing dead end.

For longtime Kitsap collectors and hobbyists, Avalon is already a known quantity. For anyone who has been curious about comics, D&D, Magic, or Warhammer but didn’t know where to start, the store on the Kitsap Mall floor is the right first stop. For more on Silverdale’s local business community, see our features on Naturally 4 Paws and Compass Kids Early Learning.

How to Find Avalon Comics and Games

Avalon Comics and Games is located inside Kitsap Mall, Silverdale, WA, near the food court. Updates on new releases, events, demo days, and community programming are shared on the store’s Facebook page. For the most current information on hours and upcoming events, following the page directly is the most reliable way to stay connected.

Anthony, if you’d like to share more about current inventory, upcoming events, tournament schedules, or anything else Kitsap fans should know, reach out to us at TheKitsap.com/contact and we’ll update this feature. This space is yours too.

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