Geoffrey’s Comics

Geoffrey’s and The Comic Bug in MB are my two, go-​to joints when I need MTG a.s.a.p. (versus the wait times associated with ordering online). The store looks awesome, lots of cool little knick-​knacks. Haven’t played an FNM here but I’m sure they’re cool because they post a schedule letting you know what will be played and when. They have a great selection of comics and toys. The prices on the MTG singles are not updated very often at all, but if you ask the owner, he’ll usually discount a card for you. Glad this place is close to my apt.

This was a small place but it had a great collection of back issues. Silver and bronze age books were plentiful there. The employees were helpful as soon as I walked in the door. That’s hard to find. Especially for me!!!

This place has been in business for a long time here in the South Bay, and I used to come here during grade school to hang out with friends and check out comic books.
Today, this iconic store still stands as strong as ever. Gone are the arcades that used to be here, but they have a seating area inside where you can sit and read whatever comic suits your fancy. They have just about all types of comics, and the older more valuable ones are under lock and key. They also sell figures and other comic memorabilia, and some go for a hefty sum.
I’ve outgrown my comic book craze, but it was great walking in there the other day. Good memories.

There are times when I need my dose of comic books. This is the place I come. Sure it is the only place I’ve come to for comics, but I can assure you this place is a great find. They have golden age, silver age, bronze age & modern age comics here. They even have books on book shelves. I got my brother Stephen King’s Dark Tower 1 comic, but it seems to be the only one they ever have. But they also have those little action figures. They have 99 cent comics. If you’re in the area & have a love for comics, come check this place out. But, sometimes the service is a little on the bad side. But that is all forgivable.

Today I visited this shop for a second time within the last 3 years. I’ve wanted to check out comics in this shop more frequently within that time frame but I was turned off by the service I had gotten on my first initial trip so I had purposely stayed away. I live right around the corner from the shop and I visit the Game Stop that a few doors down from it often.
So today I said, I will give it another shot. My first visit was horrible. I was not greeted, looked at, smiled at… nothing. After about 15 mins of wandering around lost, I finally worked up the nerve to ask an older caucasian gentlemen for help. He was reading a comic the whole time I was in there and ignored me. I asked him about a comic called The Lil Depressed Boy and he turned his nose up at me and told me he had never heard of it and to look online with an attitude.
Fast forward to today… I stop in to ask about some Marvel Hip-​Hop album variant issues that are supposed to be coming out. Looks like they are finishing some sort of card tourney. This other caucasian man (different than the from the one from my first visit) just kinda looks at me, doesn’t say hello, welcome, thanks for coming in… nothing. I just opened up with what I needed. I asked if he knew anything about the covers and he said he didn’t. In regards to one of the issues he would have to look it up. While he was assisting me I got the vibe that he didn’t want to help me. I felt out of place in this shop for a second time. He was short with his answers, he seemed annoyed that I was in his shop and I got the impression he would rather be dealing with others. He walks over to a MacBook and he asks me the titles again. I told him, from there he let me know that he could check the date and that was about it. While I was reading off the titles again we says with an attitude it’s hard to hear you over the confusion in the shop right now. I didn’t want to come any closer to him though. So I stayed where I was and spoke a little more loudly, I said well is there anyway to order one or put my name down? He says so only people who have pick preference can do that. So I then said okay, what about people who aren’t in your club, how can they get what they need? He looks annoyed even more… And before he can answer I just say it’s okay, and I left.
Everyone isn’t some comic buff, elite card game player, fountain of comic history knowledge like a majority of the people who work in these shops or the customer base that they mainly serve. Comic shop owners need to be aware of this and give all customers the same experience and make them feel good about shopping with them. We can’t learn everything on the Internet. Noobs like me need help sometimes and want to feel comfortable about the help they are getting.
As an African-​American female for the second time trying to give this local small business my hard earned money I felt like I didn’t belong there, like they didn’t want me there. It was just a weird vibe and personally I will never step foot in this shop ever again.

These people are crooks.
I bought a Reverse Flash ring from these scumbags, and the following day, the gold-​plated color started rubbing right off immediately. When I came back to them, they refused any exchanges or refunds even though I had the receipt and they sold me a defective product. I’ll never set foot in this store again.

I’ve been a Geoffrey’s Comics customer for nearly 30 years when they were a couple blocks north of their current location. This shop is located directly across from El Camino College and gets a lot of traffic. They are very accommodating for people with actual questions, as well as the person who just wants to come in and kill some time. It can get crowded midweek when new comics come in, but that’s just the nature of the industry.
The staff do their best to help with questions and aren’t looking to up-​sell you with stuff you don’t need. Alex is very helpful and quite entertaining. Geoffrey, and Jeff are a comfort to see every week. And, the two young ladies (Jen? and Samantha?) who currently work there are super awesome, too.

I’ve been to a lot of comic shops and I can honestly say that none were as friendly as this one was. I generally like to look for books that are off the beaten path. I’m a picky comic book buyer. The gentleman who helped me asked me what I enjoyed reading and gave me some great choices. He was patient, courteous, knowledgable and overall just warm and friendly. He genuinely seemed to like talking about comics. He really took his time to make sure that his recommendations were going to be books that I would enjoy, even offering to let me sit down and read them a bit. Finding the right book can be daunting for alot of people since alot of shops will give you a cold vibe even if you are a returning local. As an outsider visiting this shop for the first time I would definitely recommend it for anyone especially if they don’t know too much about comics. The trade paperbacks were neatly organized and nicely presented, and I liked that they had information about staff picks up on top for reference. Fairly priced books and great customer service ensured that my experience was one of the best ones I’ve had in a comic shop and that I will be back to this shop. Other comic stores should take notes because this is how its supposed to be done! I’m not a local but can definitely see myself traveling here for future purchases.

I’m torn between giving 4 and 5 stars. They have a great selection and the staff is pretty friendly and always coming around asking if they can help find anything.
They keep it pretty updated and carry everything I’m reading right now (mostly image stuff: black science, east of west, zero…) plus all the mainstream super hero dribble that everyone is into.
They’re always willing to order or look I to whatever I want and although it’s not my favorite shop (spoiled from living in LA and working near Hi De Ho — which I actually heard Jr. is purchasing) I’m happy to have this shop in the area and call this place my go-​to shop.
I feel like with a more involved staff and a little micro facelift, This place would totally deserve 5 stars and hope to see it continue to improve. がんばって

Still a large selection of current and silver/​bronze/​copper age comics as well as trades. Bag and board is extra (they’re free at nearby Comic Bug). Customer service remains lackluster. It’s like the people behind the counter don’t want to be working there. You will not be greeted at the door and if you ask for help, you’ll likely get a grumpy/​half-​assed reply. I stopped in a while ago and was reminded of why I stopped going here. Plenty of other great comic shops in the area.

Pretty cool place, nice welcoming people and cool store setup. I wouldve given it 5 stars but there back issue prices are so jacked up.(comics) they have 3.99 face value comics for 5.99−8.99 $ and they are not that old to be pricing them that way. Other comic stores have the same ones for the face value price or for just 25 cents more ($ 3.99-$ 4.25) Other than that, awesome store lol

I love this place… They have tons of different comics. They also have a good selection of graphic novels and they have some cool collectables.

Being right across the street from El Camino, I regret not going before. The place has a varity of comics and the prices are very good. The staff is really helpful/​friendly. If you have time while waiting for a class, you might want to swing by.

Glad I came it’s a ways from where I live but it’s worth it. Great selection of all your nerdy needs. It’s a nice spread of old and new comics which is nice considering most shops are either one or the other. Also totally decent prices. Will be stoping by again!

I started coming to this store around 2011. It’s a great, lively place. The set up is nice and the employees help out when you need. It’s not a perfect comic book store, but it’s one of the best ones I’ve been to. And while I sometimes opt out to visit Pulp Fiction in Long Beach for their prices or Comic Cult in Carson for its location, I always come back to this place. The owner is great and reallyyyy cares about comics and the industry.
The thing about this place is that it has a lot of loud, vocal customers (like most geeky places are). You just gotta look past that, you’re going to find know-​it-​all comic book fans at any store. Try this place out!

First time going into a comic book store with the intention of actually making a purchase but mostly with no idea what I’m doing.
I recently got into MARVEL comics and have been making lists of comics I must buy (I’m reading — or at least attempting to read whatever X-​MEN stuff I can get my hands on). So with any new hobby I can’t shake and obsess over, I had to buy the next volume of a trade paperback (Amazon wasn’t going to ship it fast enough for me).
I came in not sure what to expect and a little intimidated — I find a store that’s filled from entrance to the back with comics and other collectibles. All alphabetized for ease.
So anyway, I came in to buy All New X-​MEN Volume 2 and a couple of single issues to stay current, but they didn’t have the ones I needed to complete what I was missing.
I asked the guy at the counter and he walked with me to show me around and help me look but he said it might be in a box somewhere so to come back — eh I needed them now! I mean that was the point of coming in!
I pay for the trade paper back and forked over $ 27. Gah! I definitely got a better deal on Amazon and I might stick to that for larger collections and come in for single-​issues.
Overall, my experience was OK. It was brief and I was hoping to be in here longer and talk to someone to show me around and explain things to me but I felt that regulars took up their time by talking about whatever comic and I felt like I didn’t have the opportunity.
I’m hoping to come in again and prolong my stay and really check out what they have and what I’m looking for.

Geoffrey’s Comics is the place to go if you are looking for Comic Books in the South Bay, or in the Los Angeles area period. I’ve been coming to Geoffrey’s Comics since 1995 when they used to be a few blocks north, and still buy comics monthly at the store.
The feeling is that of a feeling of a true comic book store with posters, engravings, and paintings of comics inside of the store.
No other comic book store has the amount of back issues from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s that Geoffrey’s Comics has. And they also have back issues for the latest comics if you’ve missed an earlier issue.
There is also a massive inventory of trade paperbacks that are in in a simple and easy to find A, B, C order.
Not only do they sell comics. But they also sell T-​Shirts, Toys, and other Memorabilia.
The clerks deliver great courteous service and are very informative about Comics.
If you are a big comics and you live in the South Bay. Geoffrey’s Comics is the place to go to.

I have been driving by this place for a number of years, but never stopped in.
Jeff and I were going to have dinner at Chicken Maison, a few doors down. He saw comics and he headed that way. I followed him.
I had some comic books, hand me downs, when I was growing up. (My mom still has a box of them in a closet.) But, I’m not the fan of comics that some are. I appreciate them as an art form and as a way of telling stories, but I don’t get sucked into characters and the stories. I tend to prefer the comics that are pre-​90s.
In the center of the store, there are sealed comics, in locked cases. There are slits in the cases, so you can thumb through, but you can’t pull them out. If you ask, they will unlock the cases and you can open the packages at the front counter. Along the front walls, there are discount cases with comics as low as $ 0.50. I ended up picking up a few titles from this section, including a Dennis the Menace and an old Disney comic with Mickey and Donald.
To the right of this section, there are the newest comics, on display like you’d see magazines in a book store. Above your head and in the center of the store, there are examples of statues, replicas, figures and other comic book-​inspired memorabilia. A few examples of the super expensive stuff is housed in a case near the entrance and under the cash register. There were several t-​shirts in the upper areas of the store.
On the same wall as the cash register, there was a library of bound books. There were so many titles in there!
Why only 4 stars? I didn’t see any evidence of an up-​and-​comer artist who is a former student of mine. Maybe one day, I’ll see his work in there!
Helpful owner. Not too crowded. He participates in free comic day!

Another comic book store, another mediocre experience. As I walked in, the sheer crowdedness of the store really sunk in. There are tons and tons of back issues here, mostly priced accordingly or higher than their value on ebay, so you won’t find many great deals here, but you will probably find what you need.
I found a few $ 1 marvel adventures books, which are geared towards children. So they get a point for that. I also found a fairly decent saga issue which was somehow not overpriced. One thing that really got to me was the lack of customer service. A rather large individual was seemingly organizing the store and didn’t give me a glance. Even when I checked out, he hardly said any words to me and didn’t offer a bag. The store is next to a community college, which may not be such a good idea. I can see tons of people walking in and out without buying a single thing, so there is cause to worry about the location, but as a buying customer, I felt extremely neglected.
P. S. If you see that same large individual working tell him to pull his pants up and get some larger underwear, because you will see BUTTCRACK CENTRAL when he organizes anything in the store.

If you’re looking for back issues from the 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s… the Silver and Bronze Age of Vintage Comic Books, I’d challenge to say there’s not a store in the Los Angeles area that doesn’t have as robust a selection to choose from, whether Marvel, DC or other publishers, whether Super-​Hero, War, Romance or any other genre. The only other store that I think can compare is Hi Dee Ho, but quite frankly, their system over in Santa Monica isn’t as «user friendly» where at Geoffrey’s all of the books are well organized and accessible to the customers. They even carry some high grade CGC and have a special semi-​vaulted section for those who are into prestige high grade collector’s item comic books.
What makes ‘em more awesome is the fact that their stock is ORGANIZED, so it’s not like looking for a needle in a haystack. If you know the ALPHABET from A to Z, then you can quickly navigate through the majority of their inventory.
They also have a nice selection of «bargain» books either at deep discounts or even for a dollar (including some recent released back issues), and they of course carry the weekly monthly’s, so every Wed, when comic books are released, they have ‘em available.
They also carry a huge selection of graphic novels, books and trade paperbacks.
The owners are friendly and knowledgeable, I think it’s a family owned and operated business, which always adds a nice touch to customer service.
The location is good, with a huge parking lot, so free parking is easy to find. It’s well lit, clean and organized. Everything is priced, so you don’t have to ask about prices or fumble through price guides.
They often run special sales and used to have (not as many as of recent years) some in-​store appearances featuring comic book artists.