This placed is closed down. Never open and never answer the phone. Passed by and seems like a…read moreclosed business

Honest review- would be 4 stars if they figured out if they're even open anymore or not. I was a…read moreregular about a year ago. It was a vibe; lots to dig through while an escape room was going on. Loved it. Got a lot of cool books for my collection. Unfortunately, they either closed down for good or are seriously ghosting everyone and only opening up for select people. Which would really be unfortunate. PLEASE answer your phones. Or post a social media update. I hope the only local comic shop in DTLA reopens ... someday :/

Love love love this place. Reminds me back in grade schooler time in Korea ! Very reasonable price…read moreand you could bring own food and drinks :)

It is rare that a comic book reading place is still open came to check it out and i was surprised…read morebecause all the previous places were old and raggedy but this place was clean. Was told that they are under new management as the previous owner was about to sell the place but a new owner bought it out so they started to restock on books. Menu price attached and you can bring in food & drinks, there is also a restroom.Glad one place reopened!

I love Secret Headquarters. It's not your typical comicbook store. It leans heavily into indie…read morepublishers. You can get DC and Marvel titles, but you're going to find Pantheon, Image and more underground publishers. It's a great place to discover a new indie comicbook. Super friendly staff. The area is great, so stick around for lunch or dinner.

This little comics and zine store is packed with goodies and extremely well-organized…read more Near a variety of gift shops, restaurants and media marts, Secret Headquarters is a cool little den of comics fun. Their selection is very comprehensive: ranging from Western superhero comics, to alt comics to manga horror. The store is very clearly divided, so the monthly comics are stored on one wall and the trade paperbacks and hardcover editions in the rest. I really enjoyed the minimalistic design: the white walls emphasize the colorful volumes much like a gallery space would its artwork. The clerk on duty was pleasant and helpful as several people came and went in the short time I was there. Comics are typically priced by publisher, so it's unlikely you would be surprised by the price of any of the inventory. Will definitely return.

pretty cool everything!…read more comic book shop with really good selection, absolutely loved the setup and the store display. workers greeted us and were very helpful with any questions we had, I really enjoyed the middle section which they have it filled with pin ball machines, you pay for tokens and then you can play. They also have some machines that are free play so that's a bonus. everything looked aesthetically pleasing for me, great value definitely worth the visit! we visited when they were about to close so I hope to come back and get something.

Super fun comics shop with a bunch of pinball tables…read more My kid and I have been twice and had a great time!

I mean if you haven't visited frank and son... are you really a true nerd? I don't think so. I've…read morebeen to Frank and son since they were located at the previous location when I was kid. That place felt massive. This location does feel a little smaller, but it's still massive. Plenty of vendors and variety, some shady vendors that will overcharge too much or just be plain rude, but overall it's a great experience as you will find very niche and interesting/weird stuff. You will also find vendors selling things for great prices. Make sure to bring cash and most vendors will give you a discount. The only downside is even with the ridiculously large parking area, it STILL fills up every single day. It's literally always busy, so prepare to walk a lot. Always fun to visit every once in a while.

This place is so popular that it is very hard to find parking. I used to come here as a kid with…read moremy brother and we would peruse the aisles looking for treasures. comic books, transformers, Nintendo games, etc. you never know what you can find in a box or a shelf for a dollar. One time, I was looking at buying some TCG cards, when a guy bought a whole booster box, opened them all, picked out the couple cards he wanted and asked the vender if they wanted to buy the rest back. Vender refused, so I offered $20 for everything. It was amazing. Now, it's gotten way too commercial for my liking. Everything cost way more than they should, and You can't find a deal anywhere. Last week, I came in looking for a couple MTG to fill out my cEDH deck. Seller says they price things competitive off TCGPlayer website, and then quoted me $6over the tcg price for a $20 card. He says they have to charge more since the booth costs them money. So... I could just buy online, save the upcharge, and you will have to pay for shipping? Thanks but no thanks.

Sega Pop-Up Shop @ Anime Jungle…read more I had a great time checking out the Sega Pop-Up Shop in Little Tokyo at Anime Jungle! The pop-up runs through August, and while the main focus is Sonic the Hedgehog, they also have merch from Persona and Yakuza. Going on a weekday with a friend was definitely the right move--we only had to wait a few minutes to get in. Upon entering, staff hands you a ticket, and employees closely monitor the room while you browse. The shop is exceptionally well-organized, making it fun to look through all the beautiful, high-quality items. Since almost everything is directly imported from Japan and hard to find in the U.S., the prices are definitely on the higher side, but the exclusivity makes it worth it. I couldn't resist picking up a miniature Shadow the Hedgehog plush! The only downside to the visit was the customer service at checkout. The two employees at the register were busy chatting with each other, so I eventually had to speak up to ask if I could check out. The employee who rang me up seemed annoyed by the interruption, skipped any friendly greetings or questions about my visit, and just handed over my item after scanning it. Despite that brief hiccup at the counter, the overall experience was super positive. It was so fun wearing my Sonic shirt, seeing all the Japanese exclusive merchandise, and taking in the atmosphere. I highly recommend swinging by before it closes at the end of the month!

Great selection but employees need a major adjustment…read more Stopped in shortly before closing to make a purchase and was told there was a $10 minimum for tap payments, since I had forgotten my wallet. No problem--I started looking for another item to add since I was planning to spend more anyway. As they started to announce the store was closing, I asked if I could quickly grab cash from a friend outside the store and was asked, "Can you do it in 3 minutes?" This same associate was managing the customers going in to the store and she seemed to have issues remembering people's faces. I understand the store was closing, but the interaction felt rushed and unwelcoming. I was still trying to make a purchase and likely would have bought additional items, but after being treated like an inconvenience, I decided to leave instead.

Best comic book store by Melrose. The people in the shop are wonderful, and have a wide selection…read moreof reads. Go ahead and even ask for a few recommendations and you won't be disappointed, whether you like your super hero comics, or independent. Special shout out to John; he's great to talk to, incredibly funny, and has tons of great recommendations.

Old school "we keep getting too much stuff and don't know where to put it" comic shop vibes. If…read moreit's your local shop, it's probably nice for you... but no need to go out of your way to get there. Staff was helpful, if not outspoken about why they hated certain things in comics.

Just received the set of 5 variants for the Karman Blade by Ian Bertram. Golden Apple collected…read morethis set months ahead of time for me to easily pre-order. They shipped it to me the week after it released and it was in 3 levels of protective packaging - email notifications were spot on. Very impressed with their service. Recommend them for any out of area/state shipping. Thank you!

Am I a total nerd ? YES! Do I love comic books? Another YES! And that is why I keep coming back to…read morethis amazing local shop. They have such a large variety of comics and graphic novels here. The fun part is always digging through the boxes to find your prize. Staff here are super chill and extremely knowledgeable. I truly appreciate people who have a passion for this kind of thing. Every so often they do hold special events and signings. I have met Danzig a few times just being a patron shopping or for his Verotik signings (they carry his comics here). The store also has some rare comics in the back, collectibles, and stuff for the littles. Prices do vary as with any comic shop based off what you're looking for.

Great shop in Culver City. Awesome collection/selection of comics and collectibles. Phenomenal…read morecustomer service...highly recommended!

This comic books store is located in a shared plaza with other merchants, and quite ample parking…read morespots available. The staff is super friendly and very helpful to find things you need. I found they carry abundant collections of manga books and collective figures, and even some very rare collections.

What a great long established entity for comic book and science fiction fans in the LA area. This…read morereview isn't for my take on any recent shows but for how long this show/promoter really serviced/services the community around these interests. I attended a few of the very early shows and then a handful of them over the next 20 years or so depending on the guests. These are a few flyers that I kept from the early 80's. As far as I know, it was the only show around at that time (in the LA area) so really ground breaking for that community.

The 01/10/16 show at The Reef felt a lot like the older quality shows of years past, maybe without…read morethe fanfare of a stage and presentations, but the vibe and energy was solid. I hope that this is the permanent new home of the show. The Reef is a much better venue than The Shrine Auditorium. The neighborhoods are similar and The Shrine has better neighborhood options for food, but The Reef has a fresher and more friendly feel. The vendors at this show were plentiful for shopping, very relevant with lots of comic book dealers as well as pop culture toy vendors and related exhibitors. Only a small handful of irrelevant dealers selling adult content merchandise (tho that ties into the 40 yr old virgin stereotype of the whole comic book sci fi gamer geek profile, so sort of does match the target attending audience) and other goods. To a degree this show has an equal showing of comic dealers than some of the larger known conventions in The Los Angeles area, so if you just like hard core shopping for comic books, especially deep discounted below cover price back issues, the quantity of dealers were here. There were also lots of higher grade quality vintage comic book dealers too. There was a convenient parking lot at a flat rate of $15 and admission was $12 to get in per person. They were promoting the next show scheduled for 02/28/16, which looks to be an equally good promotion. I hope this is the momentum this convention needed as the venue facelift to reinvigorate the show and bring it back to the quality of its former glory days of yesteryear. I wish the promoters luck and give them praise for a great start in 2016.