I love this store. If you want to find vintage radio, stereo, PA, musical instruments, records, even 50s televisions, check out Green Shift. It should be a stop on any journey to Tampa. The owner, Don, is friendly and willing to work with you on about anything. There are lots of comics, which I know nothing about, so I will just say there are a lot. Mike Lakeland, FL read more

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Green Shift Comics - Tampa's Hidden Gem for Comics & Guitars! If you're a comic fan--or just want to check out some cool guitars--Green Shift Comics is a must-visit. This shop is a goldmine of comics. Whether you're hunting for the latest releases or a hard-to-find classic, Green Shift has it all. What truly sets it apart is the passionate and knowledgeable owner, Todd. He goes above and beyond for customers, offering sage advice and expert guidance. Having visited both before and after he bought the store, I can say his reorganization and attention to detail transformed it into an inviting, well-curated space. In an era where comic shops can feel sterile or corporate, Green Shift radiates personality and heart. Do yourself a favor and check them out--you won't be disappointed. 5 out of 5 stars! read more

Fantastic customer service! Wide range of comics and guitars. Great place to talk comics, too. read more

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If you're a teenager in Tampa, you know two things: 1. This town sucks 2. Its most important cultural contribution is strip clubs and Outback Steakhouse. But among all the fake pirate history and red-necked dullards shuffling around in polo shirts and cargo shorts, there's a hidden gem. On Nebraska avenue is an island of counterculture, music, comics, and mayhem: Green Shift Music & Comics. Don's crowded shop full of musical gear, vintage electronics, and comic back issues kept me sane as a bored teen, and his personality made me feel at home: here is a genuine weirdo in a desert of conformity. He'll sell you strange new worlds, magical talismans of rhythm and noise, and other odds and ends to help you cope with life in Tampa, while you do what you need to do to get the hell out of here. Just remember: once you make your escape, be sure to return for a visit, because Green Shift will still be here, still be weird, and still be cool. read more

The neighborhood music and comics store with an old school neighborhood vibe. This is time travel nostalgia at an affordable price. Go and dig and be a better person for it read more

I was bored one day since I accidentally went to work on one of my days off, and ended up going here and had a nice time! Nice dudes! Cool stuff! Genuinely recommend! read more

This us a very cool musical instrument, comic book and vintage collectibles store. They have guitars, drums and some other instruments and gear as well as comic books, figurines, retro TVs, vintage radios, old match box cars and other goodies to check out. It's a fun and funky indie place. New and used merch. T-shirts. A welcome and true piece of Seminole Heights. read more

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You know its gonna be cool by the waft of mildew, fresh solder and dirt weed as soon as you open the door. Been going to Green Shift off and on since I was in grade school. Back in the day this was THE place in Seminole Heights to buy comix, horror movie zine back issues, dollar bin records and pawn shop guitars that were probably hocked by Nebraska Ave weirdos. (Either that or they fell off a truck in central Florida somewhere.) Always found some useful junk that was cool. Turntables, old practice amps, Mr T air fresheners, Dungeons n Dragons dice, Resident Evil shirts, whatever. My favorite was the back issues of Fangoria and assorted local fan zines-- this was the way to get into the underground stuff before the internet existed. They were always on sale and these salty old guys are always tryna wheel and deal so you walk out of the place with a box of crap and a smile. You know it, I know it-- places like Green Shift are a dying breed. Nebraska Ave can never be scrubbed or whitewashed, but gentrification and big biz will indeed slug the last nail in the pinebox for these mom and pop shops. Support it while you can. Even if that means stopping in and buying guitar strings or a comic book every once in a while. PS. NEVER try to buy a pair of Ernie Balls from these guys. I did and the owner gave me a lecture about how guitar strings are sold in SETS and not PAIRS! Classic comic book clerk stuff, more comical than offensive. See ya there. read more

I've been coming to Green Shift since the mid 1980's back when they were on Florida Avenue. You won't find a better selection of new and old comics, new and used guitars and many many other odds and ends. The prices are phenomenal and the staff over the years has always been exceptional, treating their customers like family. read more

Love going here for comics. They changed the former anime room which I was sad about but they still have a good selection of comics and other merch. Great sales that happen ever so often too. Staff is also helpful read more

Every time I travel, there are certain kinds of stores I like to visit, comic shops are one of them. This place was great! Not just were the prices were incredible, but Paul, who I believe was the owner, was very nice and accommodating; as soon as we walked in, he welcomed us and asked if we were looking for anything. I could also tell he had a lot of knowledge on comics and music, and knew what was in his store and where it could be found. I'm not sure if they have this special all the time, but in the very back, there's a room loaded with comics for $1. I really couldn't believe it. I asked Paul if these were really the prices, and he let me know that it was the real deal (literally). I began looking through that section of the store, and they had an awesome selection. Most comic stores will have a sale section like this, except they'll have crappy comics in this section that they need to get rid of. That being said, I grabbed over $30 worth of comics. It was so worth it. I can go on and on about how awesome the experience was, but chances are you're already done reading this. Thanks Paul! Your store is awesome! read more

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No cranky old men here. They've always been more than helpful and very kind. Except for that one day where I skateboarded inside while using my cellphone drinking alcohol at the same time. It probably didn't help that I had my 7 year old niece rollerblade in right behind me without her parets and asked to use the bathroom. Seriously though, they've got great toys and collectibles at reasonable prices and tons of cheap back issues. Love this place. read more

This place sells an eclectic group of things: comics, cards, a few collectible toys, t-shirts, guitars, records, cd, dvds, antique tv's and radios....an other stuff. It's kind of in a sketchy part of town, and the building looks rather abandoned from the outside, but the guy at the desk was helpful, they had all of the comics you could want: new, old in a hundred longboxes, and even really old ones up on the wall. Great prices on back issues and trades! read more

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I've been going to Green Shift for many years. They have a wide selection of both independent as well as main stream comics, musical instruments and accessories such as guitar pedals and strings. Reasonable prices and the service has been notably friendlier in the last year or so (wasn't so much in the past so that's a great improvement!). They recently moved in to their new location which is smaller and I did notice less instruments and amps but it's still a great little place worth checking out. read more

Was on one of those wild goose chases to all the comic stores in town with a friend of mine, looking for something but not sure exactly what. After hitting up a few places in town, the last stop of the day was at Green Shift. I was set up for disappointment when I walked in, thinking it was a music store that might have a few odd comic and pop culture things. I was wrong. A few other reviews mentioned a good selection of back issues. I completely agree. The books were well organized and it was easy to find a few titles that popped in to my head while I was in the store. There was some pop culture stuff there that wasn't at other stores around (picked up a few things to celebrate Doctor Who's 50th). The staff was helpful and friendly. I would definitely stop in again when in Tampa. read more

This place is amazing! They have a lot Of super cool music equipment and everything from toys, collectables, comics almost anything you can imagine that's fun. Eclectic Japanese toys and t-shirts! Some great vinyl too! This place is great! I seriously recommend checking it out. It's a gem in Seminole heights! If you don't seem to like the staff maybe you should be a nicer person:) they're great! Knowledgeable and helpful! read more

Green Shift represents the great merging of music and comics. This is a link that is not given enough credit, and often combo shops of this type allow one or the other to suffer neglect. Green Shift does an excellent job balancing their music and comics inventory. Read my full review here: http://justinmetzger.blogspot.com/2016/09/comic-shop-review-green-shift-music.html read more

Been going to Don for over 30 years ! Great guys there and always very cool stuff and gear ! Flipper out ;) read more

Weird comic shop / guitar store. They had a big back issue comic selection and what seemed like a good selection of music equipment. I found one of my most sought after comics there for really cheap. The downside was, the guys who run / own this place are cranky old bastards. I should have taken a picture of the front of the store, which was covered in No signs. No Smoking, No Public Bathrooms, No kids under 18 without parents. No Cell Phones. No Eating. No Drinks. No Rollerblades. No Skateboards. Im not exaggerating when I say that there had to be 50+ different signs. read more

Step back in time in this Seminole Heights hidden gem little shop of comics, instruments-new and used, records, music and collectibles. The owner and his dog Sandy will greet you at the door. Guitar lessons offered on Wednesday nights. Grab a bite to eat at Ella's and walk right across the street for a wonderfully salty and time warp vibe. Let's keep this small business, in business! read more

classic old school comic shop. always have killer sales with deep deep discounts. TONS of back issues. plus guitars, records and amps. been shopping here for about 20 years. love this place. bought my Danelectro here back in 1999 read more

Great place! Awesome selection of back issues and owner is super nice. Visiting from NYC and had to revisit.

Awesome store tons of books....don't sleep on this place.....all back issues are at a awesome price...more then fair. But back issues in the far back room can get overwhelming.....not much room and terrible access to lower books on floor.....just go yall see. read more

If I owned a place up on Nebraska I'd have double the signs out front. They boil down to "don't be an asshole and we're cool." One of the owners is a certifiable grump, but I guess he's entitled to that. The other guy is nice as can be so it evens out. Permanent discounts on back issues, trades, etc. The best place around bar none. read more

Been going here off and on for, I don't know... 17 years? I've bought used music equipment, random doodads and comics. Which is pretty much the scope of their offerings. A real gem of Tampa with an owner who seems grumpy but is really quite nice. Very dusty. A little musty. Full of character. Wait, is it a big mobile home? Kinda. Has looked exactly the same for two decades. Don't bring a purse unless you plan to stick it in a locker. Green Shift once served as my go to guitar string center, when I lived in Seminole Heights. More recently it's become my back-up comic book store. Back issues are above cover price so tend to look for new issues or back issues that I can find nowhere else. Trades are 20% off cover price tho, so that's very sweet. Final thoughts: If you are scared to walk in, don't be. read more

One of the local legends. These guys have been doing it for years. Very friendly and enjoyable staff. All the new stuff and ancient stuff in one store. You won't find another shop in this area quite like it. No other shop I know of mixes comics with music gear. Definitely worth a trip to check out. One of my all time favorite places to visit. read more

I'm a HUGE Star Wars geek who also happens to love 70s music and Doctor Who, so I decided to stop by Green Shift today. The store is fairly good sized. As you walk in, to your left is the instrument and record section. They have a variety of cool old records, music instruments, and song books. In front of you is a display of various DVDs, some comics, and a lot of things like amps, microphones, etc. Past that is the the new comics section. If you walk into the new comics section, you'll see a room to the left. That is the collectibles room, with s bunch of figures, toys, and books. The back room is the comics back issue room. They have just about every comic you can imagine. I could spend hours browsing here! They also have fairly reasonable prices, and most of the comics were in mint or at least very good condition. Green Shift is a great place to check out if you are in the Tampa area. I knocked off one store because the staff member there didn't even acknowledge me and until I was ready to check out, which was 30 minutes after I walked in. Otherwise, it's a wonderful shop and I plan to come back. If you are wondering: I bought a Marvel Star Wars comic book. PS: I know this isn't the store owner's fault, but as a Tampa resident I must warn you all that the surrounding area is a very high crime neighborhood. Watch your surroundings while in the parking lot. read more

Best deals on comics and guitars. They've moved, but Don and the Gang are still as helpful as ever. Check out the Green Shift at their new location at 5713 N. Nebraska Ave. Best Comics Store in Tampa! read more

I've been buying comics and musical instruments here for years. The owner Don is a real cool dude, always helpful. They recently moved to another location which I have yet to visit, but I'm sure the vibe will still be as welcoming as always. Definitely the best comic book store in town. read more

Very cool store that combines two things I am very enthusiastic about. Guitars and Comics. The previous reviewer is correct about the "Anal" nature of the store, or at least the signs on the store's front door. Otherwise, a great shop with a great selection of comics and graphic novels. They have a decent stock of vintage instruments but not a huge selection of guitars Overall, one of my favorite stores in town. . read more

Great shop with a great owner! I had a comic book subscription here for several years and he gave me an awesomme 35% off. The more you bought the more you saved. Lots of music equipment, etc. I think the first reviewer has a problem with authority. Doesn't like the word "no". Anyhow, I would highly recommend this place as it is one of a kind. read more

This place was a hidden treasure. Kind of a weird mix store, comics/guitars. I read the reviews about the signs on the door but if anyone knows Nebraska Ave. you'll understand. I found the door comical. The guys inside have always been very helpful and courteous. They have a large back issue of comics and i found alot of issues that I have been searchig for. Great store read more