Back issue comic shops in California

Staff was very friendly, wide variety and lots of $1 comics

Found three Squirrel Girl variant cover back issues just sitting on the shelf.

Nice selection of back issues and new comics.

HUGE collection of back issues plus a area for gaming/pinball.

Cheap Comic books and all the back issue / paperbacks / manga you would need!

Awesome selection of modern back issues and friendly service.

Great back issue and very large trade paper selections, friendly staff with a comfortable environment to hang out.

Back-issues are bagged/boarded and in good condition - well organized/labeled/priced too (easy to find what you're looking for).

Beyond excellent spot for back issues of almost anything.

They have an excellent selection of back issues, rotating dollar comics, and a great stock of collections, he's and tpb's.

There are several long boxes of more recent back issues out on the floor, and several short boxes of consignment books that have some great stuff.

Based on location you might wonder what's in store for you, but opening the door you'll know an adventure in back issues, trades, and new comics awaits.

When you walk in, you are greeted with a smile and hear regulars welcomed by name, then you see the very large selection of $1 bins and understand your schedule just changed.

The selection is incredible—whether you’re hunting for new releases, rare back issues, or collectibles, they’ve got it all.

They have so many great back issues and the staff are some of the nicest people I’ve ever talked to at a shop before.

They have a great $1 book section and there back issue bins are popping.

They offer a wide variety of collectible comics and graphic novels with a large inventory of back issues, statuettes, card games and tabletop R.

On top of that they have other old issues and indie reads to search through so finding a new series to check out an ease.

Not a big back issue selection on floppies, but constantly bringing in new indies, trade paperbacks, hardcover graphic novels and even local zines.

Pretty cool store, but today while I looking through some back issues someone took a comic from my pile and that was the the last one so I couldn't get another one.

It seems like the store is more focused on comics (new issues, back issues, tpbs) and not so much on toys and other collectibles.

Great shop that I've only been to once before but it's always a great experience and I found a decent amount of back issues that were very reasonably priced.

We also saw a lot of $1 comics!

bring the kids and get them started reading with a selection from the many boxes of $1 comics!

Back issues aren't deep, but I was pleasantly happy with my purchase.

I ended up walking out with a huge stack of my favorite back issues.

Great collection of back issues although I only looked at one box.

Good finds in their bargain bins

If you are looking for new stuff or really not a collector then maybe this place isn't for you but if you are looking for back issues that are priced fairly then give them a try.

Great staff, organized area for new releases, and a large supply of back issues, trades, and hardcovers

Love coming to the shop, staff is friendly and there are a ton of back issues.

If you're looking for reasonably priced back issues then, then you can get lost going through what they have.

Always has the new books I need, no problem placing special orders, healthy amount of pop figures and back issue boxes to dig through!

Staff was extremely nice and super helpful ,the store has an awesome/extensive inventory, love the dollar bins they had as well 👍

Fresh comics on Wednesdays and loads of back issues to go through as well as a selection of trades and hardcover graphic novels!

If I had more time, I would love to have dug through the back issues, but alas.

The comic book selections are great and have many short boxes filled with back issues to fill in your collection and tons of keys and 1st appearances!

Good selection of new comics and back issues, even some CGC slabs if you're into collecting those.

He's got lots of back issues, and a huge collection of tradepaperbacks and hardcover compilations.

If you're into current, back issues, or TPB, the Launchpad has you covered.

Also the selection of comics (new releases and back issues), trade paperbacks, mangas, and collectibles are so abundant at great deals!

Dropped by today in search of some back issues of some of my work to give out to fans and up and coming creators for a teaching event abroad.

The last third of the store is the largest, which incorporates back issue comics, more pinball machines, and other collectables.

One of the larger shops in the area with some of the best stock in back issues.

I enjoy dropping by and spending hours going thru the back issues, they've always got something new on display & offer reasonable prices.

Step into a treasure chest, so many back issues and rare toys.

Been open for only 8 months but has everything from vintage back issues to newest releases, was able to locate everything I was looking for!

It's a deceptively small space that's packed full of new arrivals and back issues alike.

Great shop if you're looking for back issues.

The selection here is for new titles and back issues are in the more modern line of comics.

This place had a very cool vibe a good amount of back issues as well which was nice

Wonderful shop for new comics, back issues, and complete sets.

Has a great selection of current books, an ever growing collection of blackstock and older issues, and a large trade paperback selection.

They have a great selection of new releases and back issues as well as a wall of graded comics, some TPBs, and a couple shelves of young audience comics.

Pure comic shop near Cannery Row, Current Comics has an extensive stock of current runs, trades and back stock.

This place is great- Lots of back issues, cards, toys, collectables, and they get so many different titles every week from indie publishers as well as the big guys.

Fair prices on back issues and everything is clearly and individually priced.

Also had lots to look at comics wise for the collector new and back issues.

Selection is solid, all the current comics, back issues, games, figures, etc.

Good selection of new comics, 99 cent bins, and extensive selection of back issues from last 10 years or so, most at cover price.

Enjoy coming to this shop so many back issues, trade paper backs, hard covers and figures.

The selection is great in terms of back issues until 2022, and they give bags/boards for free with each comic.

They have a great selection of POP toys, back issues, posters, shirts and my favorite .

They have a great comic inventory from many publishers, back issues, trades, manga, clothes, toys, figures and a large selection of board games.

Highly recommend if you’re hunting for back issues.

Modern only, not the place for back issues.

They also have back issues that are well worth your time to grab before they disappear.

Nice selection of new comics and back issues.

Made us feel welcome and helped me find back issue comics that I was looking for.

So many one dollar boxes!

Comic books galore, tons of dollar bins (an entire dedicated room) that are stuffed with actual good books not junk.

Also good selection of older back issues.

Lots of runs on back issue comics.

Always a ton of new and back stock, great stuff on clearance, local indie comics and featured art on the wall, tons of hot sauce and more.

Good comic shop to find back issues and key issues.

They were lacking back issues from S to Z.

The selection was larger than I expected, with a nice mix of new releases, back issues, and graphic novels.

Their new and back issues are organized and if you can't find what you're looking for, the staff is more than happy to help you.

I'm mainly collecting back issues right now and this place has some, but definitely focuses on newer stuff.

An excellent local comic book store that has a decent subscription service and (limited, but decent) back ordering capabilities and a good selection of back issues.

Do you dream of spending an afternoon thumbing through back issues?

The bad was not seeing much of recent back issues or some newer issues this trip.

I asked for some back issues and was told they didn't have them but they would find them and get them for me.

Great deals to be had with back issues and full runs of limited series.

This shop has a fantastic selection of new releases, back issues, graphic novels, and collectibles at great prices.

Great place for new comics and older issues.

I’ve been collecting for over 30 years and it has a nice selection of new and back issues, as well as tons of games and other cool stuff.

I love that they have a great selection, and some bargain bins that are always worth looking through.

Sweet new local comic shop with lots of great comics, back issues, variants, and collectibles like Funko Pops, action figures, and art!

Comic shops with $1 bins are increasingly rare and this shop has the best selection I've ever seen in southern California.

Tons of trade paper backs funko pops, statues, modern new weekly comics and back issues!

Didn’t notice a whole bunch of back issues but was primarily after board games.

These types of shops are near impossible to find these days, and I could've spent hours searching through back issues and shelves of collectibles.

Al has a great selection of comics and back issues new and old, as well as posters, action figures, and the like.

Fantastic dollar bin section, magazines, toys, games, comics and all kinds of nerdy things.

Great selection of back issues.

First time visiting and shopping at his store, the ambiance is cozy and you feel relaxed and worry-free browsing around his easy-to-navigate back issues of comic books.

Has the best selection of new releases as well as recent back issues.

Great looking comic shop with a ton of recent back issues at reasonable prices!

They will also have some back issues if you miss any.

Surprising amount of back issues here.

Nice selection of back issues as well as all of the new books each week.

They've got a mix of new stuff, back issues, graded books, and all the usual Marvel/DC/indie titles plus Magic, Pokémon, and gaming stuff.

There's literally comics wall-to-wall, from new monthlies, graphic novels, collected arcs, vintage, manga, back issues, toys, supplies, etc.

They only have older back issues on the wall or on racks.

This isn't a shop for those looking for silver age or modern age back issues, so when I am in need of this sort of experience, I have many other local options.

Home to two shop cats, a staff that remembers and respects you, and the best back issue section in the valley, Galaxy of Comics is always a joy to visit.

While the back issue section isn't all that large, the trade and omni section can keep you busy for an hour.

Good selection and they will always help you find issues in the backstock

Nice big wall of new comics, a solid chunk of reasonably priced back issues, and a large number of 50 cent comics that really run the gamut.

The minute you walk in you instantly see all the new comics for the week and the back issues are organized nicely.

Nice selection of new comics and back issues.

You would never know this place is here, it's a cool spot they have bins for -50% and dollar bins for 0.

The back issue section is small but well stocked with in-demand titles all at reasonable prices.