Stumbled upon the store while in Mission. I am happy I did! The amount of comics, zines, prints, and stickers they had were phenomenal. Towards the back of the shop, it seems like where they hold events. Definitely a must stop shop when in the area! read more

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There are and few remaining bookstores in San Francisco. A more rare combination will be a bookstore and a comix shop. One place on Valencia street there is such a place with independent books and comix. This place has graphic novels, great books, comics, and zines from diverse points of views .There are also lots of framed art work on the walls. This is a fun place to check out less mainstream published content. A good place to get a momentary digital detox. Come here for the different authors making a statement Pick up a graphic novel or zine for your choice of entertainment read more

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Horrible experience. Ordered a book and got a UPS tracking number. A month has gone by and UPS has not received the book to ship. Nothing but excuses from customer "service". Asked for a refund. Now they don't even reply. Luckily paid with PayPal. Shared all my communications with them and hope to get a refund. read more

The curation of the contents within the store are what bring me coming back each time when I have a chance when visiting SF. I'm very appreciative of representation of smaller, independent artists and commend them for being a place that gives them a platform to showcase their works to the public/ community. I stumbled upon this place by chance when visiting for the Bernal Heights Film Festival last year and have always found something new to love each time I visit. This place has helped inspire me to write my own stories to share within my community, and hopefully it's something that can resonate and represent under-represented groups :) Thank you guys for being awesome and hosting such wonderful events within the store for the community, and making a lovely third space for people to come to~ read more

This place has so many graphic novels and comics for all! Even kids! The employees are really sweet, and there are even places to sit and enjoy the space. They even sell local and non-local artists' works. Items are decently priced, which is also a plus. Really enjoy the vibe in here. If I had the time, I would be in here for hours looking through everything. read more

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I could live in this shop. Solid selection of comics and zines. Silver Sprocket also was hosting a zine fest the day after we went to the shop (came on that day by chance and heard about the zine fest from Avi), which was 10/10. read more

Eclectic and wide selection of comics, especially from queer and POC creators. It's so fun to get to walk by the shelves and check out what they have in stock. read more

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A comfy haven for queer and/or POC-centered zines, comics, stickers, posters, sweaters, and tees. They stock a diversity of authors, ranging from little known local submissions to Junji Ito, which always makes for a fun experience and constantly changing merchandise. The small seating area in the back is wonderful for browsing the selection, which is usually irreverent, leftist, and politically charged. Perfect! read more

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I mean Silver Sprocket is great. What can I say? Buy comics, people!!! Support HUMANITY!!!!!!!!

One of my favorite bookshops in the world!!! They have the best comics, zines, graphic novels, and prints. Everyone there is super friendly and cool. Amazing selection of authors and artists. Silver Sprocket is the best read more

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One of my favorite bookstores I've ever been to anywhere. Selection is so so so good so many talented people being highlighted. So many cool little zines too. Awesome selection. Great value and prices. Great environment. Great staff. Love love love. read more

The Silver Sprocket is a Zine store with graphic novels and alternative press publications. Friendly and knowledgeable staff who are also authors and writers. I am in the process of putting out volume one of my memoirs of time abroad in India. Got some good tips from staff here. I also checked out some publications related to memoir and travel. They have some really cool unique publications here. This store is very DIY and punk rock. This store replaces 1-2-3-4 Go Records yet there Oakland branch is still open for music lovers. Zines and music make the world beautiful. Support local businesses! read more

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New location..it was on Haight st and moved to Valencia corridor..came back after covid and got something called post covid ... Fun selection of prints and zines .. different spot read more

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I love quirky independent shops that allows various artistic expressions flourish, and this is one of them. When I used to manage a comic shop in San Antonio, we would bring a little of their flavor to the central Texas. I brought my family here and they were quite delighted to find such a selection of zines, books, and stories to fill their sponge like brains. I would definitely come back again. Thanks for the signed print! read more

Coolest comic shop around. So much stuff. You won't go home empty handed. Zines everywhere.

Fun zine and comic shop with friendly staff and an interesting selection of materials and art.

I was looking for a unique gift for my very well read friend and I was not disappointed-great selection and very friendly staff :) loved my experience read more

When I visited the store Saturday afternoon, I came across a book titled "Wonton Soup" by James Stokoe (a white guy), and it made me uncomfortable, because it was reflective of Orientalism and centers around a white dude fighting ninjas, which has nothing to do with China. A white employee came up to me interjecting himself into my conversation with a friend. He proceeded to white-splain to me, an East Asian-looking man, about the book detailing exploration of "exotic ingredients," defending the author. He is in no position to comment on how an Asian person should feel about cultural appropriation or Orientalism. Train your employees to be better, please. Listen to people of color instead of projecting your own white opinions onto us. Don't shop here. I hope this guy gets fired. He shouldn't be saying those things. read more

Silver Sprocket is a rad shop for art: books, comics, shirts, zines. Lots of artist offerings on resistance & queer topics. I was curious about this spot after Bang On went away, and ended up stopping here initially a few months ago for a gift. Came back this past weekend & picked up a book for myself and brought a couple visitors with. Staff behind the counter was super friendly & offered a poster with a catalog of their publications on the reverse. Definitely recommend checking them out. Great stop when you're in the Haight. Support local art. read more

I purchased a truly excellent t-shirt here that was screaming happily at my inner baby punk every time I walked past the storefront. read more

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best place to go for indie comics ,art books zines, and other small press publication. Very fun eclectic, and otherly selection of comics, made my little artist and writers like you and me. read more

Love love love this place. I bought a Liz Suburbia print here that I later framed, and I always recommend to women looking for great comics, art, and fun gifts. Also, almost all of the material published here is created by local artists. Yay for local! read more

place is sick daughter. tonna zines prints shirts patches n pins. i got a shibari woman pin $10 something. random anime / D&D / nerd influences. n cool shop chick. don't catcall muhfuhs. read more

I adore this store. Always excited to check out what new zines they have when I'm in the neighborhood!

This is gem. Incredible indie comics, zines, art and T-shirt. They carry there own publications and others. Feminism punk hard left interpersonal read more

I love this place! Comics and zines and tshirts etc. that you won't find anywhere else. Really unique art. I bought a T-shirt. Would be a good place to find a gift for a friend or a relative that's a teenager, especially if they are a bit nonconformist or queer. Or just a place to go entertain yourself looking at comics and things. read more

I'm not sure how to describe this store...fun, it's a fun store. There is a good selection art, comics and comic inspired items. This is the perfect store for the kid in all of us. Colorful and friendly staff willing to answer lots of dumb questions and smile. Right in the heart on The Haight near Prada 22...good food near by. I'll be back and I'd be happy to send friends there...described as a "tiny bedroom and basement operation"...I'm cheering on this small business ! Check out their Facebook page... read more