Geoffrey’s Comics

Gardena, United States

3.9

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20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes

Description

Specialties

Geoffrey’s Comics is one of the oldest comic stores in the world. We’ve been in business since 1979. We specialize in Gold and Silver Age antique comics — the largest selection on the entire west coast. We have one of the largest selections of graphic novels and toys in the Los Angeles area. And we also buy collections of comics and Magic cards!

History

Established in 1978.

Geoffrey’s Comics opened its doors in 1978. The same year that Annie Hall beat Star Wars for Best Picture, the Susan B Anthony dollar entered circulation, Chad Ocho Cinco, Ashton Kutcher, and Kobe Byrant were born, and Ed Wood died. Dallas, Taxi, and Battlestar Gallactica premiered. Saturday Night Fever destroyed the pop charts. Space Invaders made its debut. Gas cost 89 cents a gallon. A new house cost $ 54,000. A new Ford Mustang cost $ 4,000. And most importantly, comics cost 40 cents. New books that month: X-​Men 115, Fantastic Four 200, Amazing Spider-​Man 186, Green Lantern 110, Batman 305, and Detective 480.

The store was opened by Geoffrey Patterson with little more than a dream. He wanted to stop working for «the man» and own his own business. And he only knew one thing — comics. Well, beer, too. So two things. The store opened inauspiciously in November of 1978.

Meet the Business Owner

Geoffrey P.

Business Owner

Now Geoffrey Jr has stepped up to fill his dad’s shoes. Geoffrey’s Comics opened in 1978, and Geoffrey Jr was born in 1982. Junior grew up running around the store while wearing underwear and a cape. Not much has changed in the last 30 years… Geoff Jr loves talking comics with old fans and giving recommendations to new fans. Geoff Jr is seen here with his prettier half at their wedding, featuring the Delorean from Back to the Future!