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Secret Headquarters

4.4 (188 reviews)
ModerateComic Books
Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Norma G.

My son was in heaven! Such a classy and well put together comic book store. I don't know much about comic book stores but my son was mesmerized. The guys were super friendly and my son keeps asking when we can go back. It's just a few hours away from us so we might have to go back soon.

Dave H.

Cool fun nerd shop for this proud nerd. Lots of cool comic books and collectibles. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Makes a great place to peruse and bring back memories of being a kid dreaming of superheroes. Good stuff for the neighborhood.

Great decor and selection
Brandi F.

Really excellent comic book store. Not sure there's a better one in the LA area. Nice selection, helpful and friendly employees, and honest answers about content. You cannot go wrong with this place. The decor is impeccable and they may have the best hand painted sign in Los Angeles. I certainly haven't seen a better one! I also love their sense of humor. Poking fun at the parking?!? Priceless!

Lovely books

Wonderful selection of rad zines, comics, t-shirts, manga, and random trinkets. Don't listen to the Lame-O who is lying about this place being racist he's just a bitter person who couldn't sell his art. Prices were great and the staff was friendly. I'll definitely come back here again. All I needed was a coffee.

Austin G.

Secret Headquarters is a fun, old comic store with some great finds. They sell all the comic classics and then some. Highlights were the comic zines in the front for just a few bucks. They sell a basketball zine that is hilarious!

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Gem of a comic store. Love the selection of zines and independent comics. Staff are great and their recommendations are always winners.

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Really cool comic shop. Really friendly staff. They have a unique selection of comics I can't find elsewhere in their back corner.

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