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Isotope Comics is located on a one-way street. To my heart.

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Blocks from my first San Francisco apartment is Comix Experience on Divisadero Street.

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Mission: Comics and Art is a welcoming spot for all.

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In the mood for a drink and a man who won't stop smiling? Meet James at Isotope. Want to get into an argument about the comic industry? Brian at Comix Experience is ornery and willing. Or try Mission: Comics and Art where Leef isn't likely to scare away the uninitiated, and visitors are welcome to just browse the constantly rotating gallery.
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Btwice

Jul 27, 2010, 8:04am

Awesome Design!!!!!!!!

lmm

Jul 27, 2010, 8:34am

I love comics and the article!

Kyle M

Jul 27, 2010, 10:53am

I <3 this piece ALMOST as much as I <3 Isotope.

luna_c

Jul 27, 2010, 11:22am

Go meet David at Caffeinated Comics. He's a bit of a twist to the usual stereotype. And a sweet place to hang out too. http://www.caffcom.com

Larry

Jul 27, 2010, 11:48am

Excellent piece, great illustrations (as usual) and a fond memory of Shirley (or as fond as they get, anyway). That old comic book smell still takes me back to Buried Under (old location).

Mai

Jul 30, 2010, 1:55pm

i concur with @larry. great illustrations and amusing profiles of 3 comic book store owners.

remix

Sep 4, 2011, 1:07pm

Comix Experience is my main shop, love those guys! Isotope is great too. I need to check out Mission Comics.
Comics Outpost in the Sunset is pretty cool too, and Whatever! comics in Castro also worth a look. Neon Monster is a neat little neighborhood store with an interesting variety.

seejake

Jan 5, 2012, 10:20pm

Leef has been super awesome and supportive with helping to promote and sell my first book. Of the decades I've spent in comics shops, Leef is the most approachable and least intimidating shop owner/manager I've met. I credit this article for introducing me to him and Mission: Comics.

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Published on July 27, 2010
Based on an idea suggested by Sonya Y