Revenge OfLos Angeles, CABe the first to rateSac Comics and AnimeSacramento, CABe the first to rateSecret HeadquartersLos Angeles, CA · since 2005 (opened August 2005 at Sunset Junction; moved June 2023)Be the first to rateSour Cherry ComicsSan Francisco, CABe the first to rateSouthern California ComicsSan Diego, CA · since 1998Be the first to rateSpaceCatSan Jose, CA · since 1978Be the first to rateThe Comic Bug Culver CityCulver City, CABe the first to rateThe Comic Bug Manhattan BeachManhattan Beach, CA · since June 2004Be the first to rateThe Comic DenLos Angeles, CABe the first to rateTreasure Island ComicsFremont, CABe the first to rate
Comic shops in California at a glance
There are 40 comic and manga shops in California on byocosplay, each with the address, services and events the shop itself lists.
Atlantis Fantasyworld (Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award, 1996) and Cape & Cowl Comics (Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award, 2023) and Golden Apple Comics (Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award, 1994) have won the industry's best-known retailer award.
The oldest of them is Atlantis Fantasyworld, open since 1976.
22 say on their own site that they run a pull list or subscription service, and 16 say they buy collections.
Regulars rate each shop on selection, pull-list service, staff and prices.