I was on the hunt for a specific magazine that had Lady Gaga on it. I went to every supermarket in…read moreand around my neighborhood, called up all the local bookstores, and even went to Barnes & Noble outside the city. Nobody had it. Couldn't buy it online. I found Smoke Signals on Yelp and gave them a call and asked if they had it. "Yes, of course." Of course?? I drove right over and he had a whole stack of them waiting for me. But although I got what I came here for, I took my time perusing his expansive collection of magazines. absolutely incredible inventory. You have magazines from all over the world, limited editions, special editions, etc. The fashion collection alone is a collector's dream. He has it all - business, politics, sports, cooking, hunting, tabloids, adult magazines. If it exists, he probably has it. Of course, he also has a pretty wide variety of newspapers, and a section full of cigars. This is one of those stores that are just so niche, which makes them really special. I will be sure to buy any magazines from here in the future, instead of some big-box store. Check it out! You'll be sure to find something you enjoy here.

I used to have to fly all way to New York to browse great magazine selections but I no longer have…read moreto! This place feels like a little piece of New York in SF, I LOVE IT! So many cool magazine options and truly a gem! They have a HUGE selection, and they accept digital payments such as apple pay!

I've lived in the neighborhood for 10 years and had no idea such an awesome comic book and manga…read moreshop was so close by! The staff are super friendly, the selection is excellent, and the prices are very reasonable. I was especially impressed that they even had a full shelf dedicated to BL and another just for manga -- such a rare find. I wasn't even planning on buying anything at first, but then I spotted Frieren manga and decided to pick up a couple volumes to support a great local business. Support your local shops -- this one's worth it!

Came here last time and didn't expect to see this place after eating a late lunch at a Thai…read moreRestaurant!!!!! When Browsing Around I Did See A Cool Purpĺë Colored Flamenco Girl Magnet so after that I went & Bought it!!!!! Not Only That This Sour Cherry Store Has A lot Of Interesting Comic Books As Well!!!!

This is an amazing and rare bookstore - the selection is perfectly curated and eclectic. The…read moreresident dog is curious and patient and the service excellent. Great value if one knows how to find the right item. I will be coming back

It's open! Just…read morelooks closed because they have sheets covering their glass window. But just push on the door and it opens. Eclectic finds. Suggest you call before going just to be sure!

Excellent selection of cookbooks and books about cooking, including rare and historic ones;…read moreSuperb service

You know you're in trouble when the first thing that comes to mind, walking in the bookstore, is…read more"I'm going to need a bigger bookcase!" This place is from heaven if you're a foodie, or want to gift a foodie. Super amazing selection - thank goodness they've got several tabletops of selections because I would have been overwhelmed otherwise. Picked up some great ones - the staff was super nice and helpful. It's probably just as well I don't live in the area or I'd really be in trouble. Will be back!

Lots of variety of comics, graphic novels, and bundles; some of which sometimes get good discounts…read more The guy working there was also very helpful. Probably my favorite comic shop in San Francisco.

One of the best comic book shops in the country. Trust me. I go to A LOT of comic shops. Every time…read moreI'm in SF I have to come here. They have it ALL except for CGC graded stuff which is fine by me. Indy books, superhero classics, staff picks, new comics, value bundles, and more. The two things that separate this shop are 1. The graphic novel book club which does a talk and a signing. You can get signed books for cover price which is amazing. You can also join the club from anywhere in the country and would highly recommend. 2. They write up blurbs on upcoming solicits. I love when Brian really let's his commentary go. I have tried stuff I would have never read if it wasn't for his words swaying me. Brian knows what he's talking about and has great taste. He's also super friendly which makes supporting this shop even better.

Support local and small business! I will be getting my…read morecomics from here anytime I'm interested in a series/ they just received a new batch of the absolute series! And they were super helpful in pointing me in the right direction of which to read first and providing more information.

Mission Comics & Art is a fantastic comic shop with an impressive selection of comics, posters,…read morefigures, and other collectibles. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to help, making it a welcoming place for both longtime collectors and newcomers. Prices are reasonable, and there's plenty to browse no matter what you're looking for. The only downside is that parking can be a bit challenging, but it's well worth the visit.

First went to this place for the opening event and had a great time...rumor has it that maybe more…read morelive acts will happen in the future, and that sounds really fun! I didn't have my card with me that night, so I came a few days later after work. The craft market was bustling pretty hard that day, but the shop girl, Courtney (ps anyone who has the same name as me is a+!!) made sure to give me some good recommendations. I walked away with a really cool food focused zine (Remedy) a San Francisco zine (Wonder & Wander) and a hilarious red hot chili peppers fan fiction zine. Courtney recommend a few others, but I grabbed all my lil bag could carry. Despite the small little store front, I felt like there was a pretty good mix of things to look through. A lot of feminist lit, lots of political stuff, travel, food, and just general aesthetically pleasing things. I told her id be really interested in reading more queer zines, (they definitely have some!) and she assured me that she cosigns in small quantities to keep the shelves fresh and to date. I really enjoyed the market itself, but this newsstand is definitely a gem and brings a lot of community to a place where some locals would consider a tourist trap. I look forward to seeing The Grand Newsstand soon!!

This is perfectly awesome small 'zine, poetry and art kiosk right off of market street by that…read morepublic market thingy they do. This is a walk up kiosk by justin herman plaza/fountain and thus you will not be driving here. This is however, one of the most walkable parts of one of the most pedestrian friendly cities in the world so you have about a half dozen non driving ways to get here from around the city. This is the business inspiration of one local artist (it's the woman running behind the counter) and it sells art. It's in an re-purposed ticket booth and as such it's super tiny. There is no interior space so you'll be browsing via the sidewalk. Small whimsical locally produced self published pamphlets (hereafter referred to as 'zines), buttons, patches, cards and suchlike. The written items focus on various themes-love, city life, humor etc. are the stock in trade, made both by the owner and by other local artists. Pricing can be as low as a couple of bucks for a tiny booklet to 20 ish for a full size book. This is a perfect place to get some unique, local art/spoken word items and to find a little inspiration.

James is a sommelier for comics…read more He will always have suggestions for what you like and will not disappoint. One of kind shop - go! Wonderful selection and always friendly.

I had an amazing experience here meeting the owner James and getting the comic I came for. James…read morewas so excited for talking about comics, introducing me to so much more comic art I never knew existed. I loved his toilet seat art and I could tell how much he loved his job. I live in LA and I have a different comic store to go to. I could tell James is an inspiration to lots of people because he inspired the comic store back home to open up. I will definitely be coming back here again. -From Eno, 12 yrs old.