Comic Cult is one of those rare local shops that many kids--and now adults--can honestly say they…read moregrew up with. It's a place where you can get lost in the worlds of Batman, the Avengers, the Justice League, and countless other characters. It's also a welcoming spot for the gaming community, where people gather to play trading card games like Magic: The Gathering and Disney Lorcana. This store has been part of the community for years and is now under new management. With so few comic book stores left in Southern California, it's great to see a local shop like this still thriving. The shelves are packed with comic books, graphic novels, figurines, trading cards, collectibles, and even used DVDs, making it fun to browse no matter what you're into. The owners and staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. Whether you're a longtime collector, a casual fan, or someone just getting into comics or trading card games, they make you feel welcome. It's the kind of neighborhood comic shop that's becoming harder to find, and it's well worth supporting.

Awesome staff member on a Saturday …read more He was telling me about the gatekeepers at other comic shops

Absolutely recommend, fully, heartfelt, completely. The employees are knowledgeable, patient, kind…read moreand do not pester you. The selection is phenomenal, I could spend so much time there. Prices are great. So well done and curated well.

Never EVER order anything from outside the US. I paid insane shipping for my $140 order, which…read morenever arrived (apparently they didn't pay customs). Once I contacted support to clear things up, they never replied to me. It seems like they scammed me. No way to get the books i ordered or a refund? Please please go somewhere where people value your time and money.

My son and I visited the Comic Bug, maybe looking for some back issues. The store exceeded our…read moreexpectations. I only have so many new releases, but also a decent amount of back issues. They also had a great selection of action figures. The prices are fair, especially compared to places like Frank and Sons and other comic stores in the area. The service was also great and they answered any questions we had. I highly recommend stopping by and checking it out.

The Baseline: For a retail shopping experience, quality merchandise must be provided, a quality…read moreenvironment must be established, and the items need to relevant to the store. Service: Great service here at the Comic Bug to help you find a comic book you may be looking to find. It is nice to have a local friendly comic store to help you find old past issues of a comic line or help you find a new title you may enjoy. Selection: Comics are a finicky priced item depending on the collectibility of the line. My first printing of the entire Batman Beyond line that I paid only a few bucks for is worth a lot more today (especially because I got them graded). The selection here is for new titles and back issues are in the more modern line of comics. Anything silver age or earlier is not going to be in the bins. Value: Comics are a value that you find them or the collectors market finds them. You will be paying cover price plus tax for all new titles.

I love this place! So many new manga and artbooks. Everyone's always been nice and the place is…read morepacked. It's pretty pricey though - you can get things you might not see anywhere else but you'll definitely be paying extra for them. They have figurines and some blind boxes and other stuff too! Have been here a few times and will absolutely be back.

I love anime and I love anime merch…read more The things that I find at Animate are pretty 1:1 as you would find in Japan. They have a huge selection of merch by the series and they have tons of series covered. Unfortunately for me I feel that pretty much everything is expensive for what they are. Overall its a pretty neat place to go and do a walk through. Parking: large lot VERDICT: One and done

My family and I visited Retro Games Plus while in the area. They have a variety of games,…read moremerchandise, cards, collectibles, and plushies. I believe that they also buy games from people. It's a good sized store. We walked in and browsed the aisles. One of my adult kids was looking for a specific card so we asked someone working there and he kindly told us where to look. Once at checkout I spoke with the friendly person working at the register. Overall Retro Games Plus was a cool place to stop. They have friendly staff and if you like checking out game choices and merchandise this is an option.

Huge selections of all game and game consoles. They also…read morehave VHS, action figures, memorabilia's, t shirts, stickers, plush toys. Good to walk down the memory lane and then realize you shouldn't have thrown that toy or game away because you see what it is now valued. Nice staff. We didn't buy anything , just browsing.

You guys: cute. This is a good ole local used bookstore - the size, the smell, the employees. All…read moreof it. In the best way. I called to see if they had a particular book, which they did. Employee was kind enough to make sure it was actually on the shelf (and not just listed as available). When it was, she asked if I wanted her to hold it for me. When I came to the store, it was waiting right at the checkout. Also, I thought it was really reasonably priced. Could I have gotten it for like $3 on Amazon? Yeah, probably. But would I rather pay a couple more bucks to support a local business - and esp a local bookstore -? Absolutely. Full disclosure, I was in and out in just a couple minutes (quick service!) so didn't have time to poke around but I def wanna come back and spend more time. TLDR: Sandpiper Books rules, Amazon drools.

One of the few used bookstores in the South Bay and it's nice and cozy! Selection will vary…read moredepending on what you're looking for, but I found one of the books on my TBR at a great price and had a great chat with the owner about what we were both reading. Support your local bookstore!

This location is open Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 6pm. Gteat action figures and comic books…read moregraded.

Just like young mins review I ordered something off the internet from him, off eBay. From the very…read morestart he was rude, accusatory and unhinged. I don't know what this guys problem is but he's a very angry person. I would recommend avoiding him at all cost. He sent me damaged goods then proceeded to deny me a refund and blame me for damaging it. He made many threats afterwards and would not stop sending me messages. Looks like not much has changed since his last negative review. I recommend avoiding at all costs. This is the nice version of my review because there is so much more I could say. Making this as a warning so no one else has to go through what I and others have gone through. Would also give a zero if I could.

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

TLDR: The place is worth checking out for sure if you are in the neighborhood, but not a…read more"destination location" for collectors hitting the pavement. The shop was very nice, the people running it were very capable. If you are in the market for new comics, this would be an excellent choice. Great TPB/Graphic Novel Selection. Store is organized and well laid out. For back issues...not a great choice. Just had about 5 or six short boxes of back issues that were overpriced. Not by an insane amount or anything but still overpriced. If they had anything I was looking for I would have waited and bought at my LCS. Additionally there were probably 7 short boxes (or so) of mostly unbagged dollar books. Weirdly the keys behind the counter seemed to be much more fairly priced, though I did not get a close look.

Great selection of singles for sports and TCG, as well as excellent customer service. definitely…read morewill return!

Oh man, I absolutely LOVE this place!…read more Stumbled upon it through Free Comic Book Day (aka, Best Day, Ever!) Lots of fantastic sports memorabilia, the owner is super friendly and hooked us up with discounts (I'm a sucker for Macfarlane sports toys!). I'm not a comic book expert but I like their selection, lots of fun finds. This is the kind of place that you'll definitely miss when it's gone

Yes! Books are fun. Stop buying them online or downloading them. Go to Barnes and Noble!…read more My kid is doing the Summer Reading Program and she's so excited to get her stickers. I'm so glad Barnes does this. She can't wait to get her free book. I also like that they give you a discount at their Starbucks when you buy a book.

Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen needed literary nourishment. What a lovely Barnes and Noble! I…read moreenjoyed the way this BN was laid out. I was helped by a wonderfully well-read woman who made a great recommendation (she is a fellow Novik reader). With my first Pumpkin latte of the fall season in hand, and books to browse at my own pace, it was a lovely day. The end.