The owner was friendly and went out of his way for me: even though he passed on purchasing my comics, he did some looking to help me figure out what they were worth. The shop itself has a great vibe; I told someone it was "just the right kind of cluttered" to feel welcoming. read more

Great Shop! Been going for almost 6 years. Plenty of old/back order issues for someone to go in and just browse through. John is always going above and beyond at servicing his regular pull customers and always willing to guide new readers to some good graphic novel suggestions. With John running the show here at Rock Bottom there's been absolutely no reason to go to any other shop read more

Super old school comic shop. Friendly and knowledgeable owner - Check! Stacks of back issues everywhere - Check! Left with all my books bagged and boarded - Check! Honest, realistic pricing - Double Check! If you love the treasure hunt that is collecting, this place is for you! Heck, when you walk in, the smell of classic comics will bring you right back to your childhood and let you know you are in the right place. read more

Rock Bottom is THE Columbia Comic book source. I have been a customer since opening day in 1975. It has an amazing selection of old and new stock, which is quickly growing. The new owner, Mr John Evans, is very knowledgable, honest and genuinely loves comic books! Do not be misled by older reviews. Columbia is lucky to have a shop like Rock Bottom and lucky that it is in the able hands of someone like John! read more

Chill and friendly owner. Helped me get rid of some comics I had laying around. Seemed very knowledgeable on the ones I had as well as just comics in general read more

Rock Bottom is a Columbia MO legend. I grew up in Columbia and this was the first real comic book store I ever encountered. Back then, Rock Bottom was in its original location (an old gas station I think?). What a treasure trove! I purchased my first white box D&D set there, and about a zillion old vintage comics that I still have. Over the years, Rock Bottom has weathered the markets and is still standing. Glen was always a pleasure to deal with and knew a lot about what he sold. I have since shopped many a comic store all over the world, from NYC to Europe to Hong Kong. But it was Rock Bottom that started my love for all things comics! Whether you want to get your geek on or just love good graphic novels, I can't think of a better comic store to go to in Columbia than Rock Bottom. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. read more

Love this shop it has an old school feeling and the staff is very friendly and will to help everybody. This was my first comic book shop and they have always treated me like I have been coming in for years. He even works with my kids. read more

Best place to get your comics from. These guys also stock limited edition copies. If you're crazy about comics, then this is definitely the place to head on to. read more

They Rock the Comic World! James' knowledge of comics is equal to being a google search engine! He is so smart and knows it all. My husband and I catch great deals and love his collection! He has the rare stuff, the new stuff, the old stuff, and it goes on and on. If you are new to comics he will steer you in the right direction. Rock Bottom always has what I need when other places don't. Friendly staff, great location, and right near Columbia's best coffee shop! read more

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I just started reading comics a few years back when the Walking Dead TV show went on the air. I didn't know anything about the comic book world other than 'zombies are cool,' but the staff recommended some other writers and titles for me to check out. Since then, I've added 8 books to my monthly pull, and have plowed through more than a dozen trade paperbacks, and am a regular and loyal customer. It you're looking for comics, this is the place to go! read more

This is a great shop. The owner was friendly and very helpful. Very knowledgable on his stock. The store had a great selection of comics and trade paperbacks. I am very glad I found this shop when I was in town for business. read more

Great comic shop. Very good selection. Not much on the indie self published stuff. Great system of bagging series together.

While planing a day to shop around downtown Columbia I was pleased to find they had a comic book store. I wrote down the address. While eating lunch i reminded my husband I found a comic book store in town. A quick walk from the restaurant to this shop, We walked in a small store with what seemed like 4 guys just hanging out. I have pretty much zero clue about comics so i just stood back and let my husband look around. Based on the feedback from him they didn't have very much to choose from. Even I seemed to notice what they had was kinda outdated. I agree it seems they don't want your business. After looking around he asked if they had anything more recent for x-men comics. The store associate just pointed out everything we had just looked at. Really? He had already looked at them, why would they need to be pointed out again? I know we were "out of towners" and not regular customers but you never know what they are looking for. It seems they may know a lot about comics but not too much about customer service. This place was a disappointment to the both of us, I wanted my husband to find something and he wanted to try to find something too or at the very least talk comics to someone who knows them. Everyone in the shop missed the opportunity to try to make a customer. read more

Great place to find your comics. Prices are either face price or based on Comic Book guidebooks. I'm always greeted with a smile and help when I need it. Of course I come in with a smile, too. I've been buying from them since they first opened in 1973. I don't always do it, but if you bring in your sales slip within 30 days you get a discount on your next purchase. read more