SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COMICS - 93 Photos & 230 Reviews - 8280 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, California - Comic Books - Phone Number - Yelp

    Southern California Comics

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    8280 Clairemont Mesa Blvd

    Ste 124

    San Diego, CA 92111

    Kearny Mesa

    Mon

    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tue

    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wed

    • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thu

    • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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    • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Sat

    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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    Jamie N.

    We sell comic books but we specialize in vintage comics from the 1930s to the 1970s. We are constantly buying collections and see our diversity improve every month. Our display of weekly new comics is comprehensive and draws a lot of customer attention. Our Inventory of trade paperbacks, hardcover books and graphic novels is so large we had to remodel our store and expand just to contain them!

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    • Q:

      I know it you said comics but do you guys buy star wars action figures?

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      Hello! Yes we purchase Star Wars action figures based on condition. Call us for more inquiries at 858-715-8669.

      James N., Business Owner 
      8 months ago
    • Q:

      Do they sell Gundam items?

      A:

      Hello! Unfortunately we don't have Gundam figures for sale.

      James N., Business Owner 
      8 months ago

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      Mike B.
      San Diego, CA
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      Aug 20, 2023

      Great owner, staff and comics. You'll find items here you won't find at other comic book stores.

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      Jun 14, 2023

      This is one of the best comic shops I've ever visited in California, if not the entire US. The owner knows his stuff and has a large, diverse collection of back issues, which is the only thing I really come for.

      Not only do they have comics, but also pulp from the 40s, toys, games, you name it.

      As far as comics though, there are several rooms containing boxes of comics, with comics even mounted on the walls in most of the rooms for your purchasing or viewing pleasure.

      I was able to pick a comic after trying to decide between about 5 different higher priced ones (which are mostly stored in a few different locked cases), and the owner was willing to work with me on a fair price for it.

      I highly recommend visiting if you are in the SD area.

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      Laura G.
      Bakersfield, CA
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      Aug 2, 2023

      This comic store has a large collection of comic books and graphic novels. The products are well organized and clean. It's a nerd Haven. I will be returning and recommending the shop to my friends.

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      Hock B.
      San Francisco, CA
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      Jan 6, 2024

      The owner is everything wrong with the buying and selling business in general; absolutely a scammer who has gone decades taking collections, paying quarters on the price and falsely trying to reassure the seller that he's legitimate and that he's paying top dollar for it and flipping it for multiple times more. Spoke to a few others who have had similar situations with this person and it's sad to see he's gotten away with it for years. Truly read through the negative reviews and understand that all the instances of this owner being rude, ruthless and conniving are accurate. Do not give this store of this owner your business at all.

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      Fritz J.
      San Francisco, CA
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      Oct 2, 2023

      They have a massive selection of comics and books, they usually have most of the comics you are looking for though they do get a good amount of people in there so certain new comics do fly fast there. The staff is nice, not very chatty but nice. Have a great selection of older comics too though a bit high priced for some of the condition they're in. I would say overall they are probably one of the top comics shops I have been to in San Diego!!!

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      Chip C.
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      Feb 2, 2023

      I lived in SD for over 15 years. Now live on east coast. Went here on my last 3 visits. Many comics. Prices range from $1 to $100s. The higher the price, the pickier the service & availability. Owner has been selling comics too long. Curmudgeon to the whole deal. Don't know where he gets his books. I have tried multiple times to offer items new/old, series/independent, great shape/fair. Unless you bring mint (which they price low), just go away.
      It's more like a museum...
      FYI, I purchased $100+ each visit. Still love comics...

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      Frank L.
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      Long overdue update. Got back into the comic game and still the best in town is So Cal Comics. The people who work there are friendly and the owner, a fun person to have a conversation with. Ask him about his appearance on Pawn Stars!
      The first room you see is shelf to shelf new books. They have a good selection of new books, not as many indie titles as Know where comics in San Marcos, but just about all the titles.
      To the right a room full of back issues books in long boxes, alphabetical. I have never found any books for myself there.
      Pass a hallway, the next room has Modern back issues., alphabetical also. These are good for filling in your collection. On the walls and in glass cases are pricier comics.
      Finally, in the corner of that room are silver and golden age comics. You can check in their website to see what books they have in that section. I feel they do a great job telling you what inventory they have.

      Go hang out for an hour there, buy some books to support a local, long standing business.

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      Lauren T.
      The Strip, Las Vegas, NV
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      Dec 12, 2022

      Wow! This place is awesome! Matt and the rest of the staff is amazing. They always have terrific advice on new comics and even know what kind of style we like. We've never wanted a comic and not found Many copies! Perfect for gifting. Well stocked. Well loved. You can really tell they care about the place which is so rare these days!!! Perfect place to drop the bf/husband off for hours of fun!!!!

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      Red X.
      Whittier, CA
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      Jul 3, 2023

      Great selection of comics. They have a lot of sweet deals. The only downside to this shop is the lack of air conditioning lol. Comic book hunting during the summer can get sweaty ha.

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      Cris H.
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      Sep 5, 2022

      Jamie is great to work with. Jamie and his staff are very passionate and knowledgeable about everything comics. The store was larger than I had expected. They are very cautious on moving comic books around the store but understandable. Plan to spend some time there, they have a lot available.

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