Comic Asylum Palm Desert California — Attraction in Palm Desert

I've been a fan of super hero movies and TV shows my entire life. However despite the my love for various characters and their story lines on screen I've read (and owned) very few comic books in my life, and while I'm pretty sure I went to a couple comic book stores as a kid but it's been close to 30 years since then. Until today. I've thought off and on over the years that I should really start reading and collecting comic books. Recently my wife (of 13 years) has expressed a similar interest. On more than one occasion we've say at home watching Big Bang Theory and said to each other why don't we have any comics? We should really go to a comic book store. Well today was one of those days and we decided to turn off the tv and go find one. After a little research we decided on Comic Asylum. We walked in and were immediately greeted by the couple behind the counter (the husband and wife who own the place). We then began excitedly making our various selections and wondering why we waited so long. After a short time the wife of the couple began chatting with us and welcoming us as new customers to her store. When we explained it was not only our first time in her store but in any comic book store she went above and beyond to ask about our interests and help us find stuff we'd like. Her husband even joined the conversation to personally recommend a comic based on shared interest with my wife. In just a short time it felt like we were there chatting with old friends, they even generously pulled out a chair for me to sit and rest in when I couldn't stand much longer and my wife wanted to continue sho9pping. I should note here that I'm recovering from foot reconstruction surgery and just barely starting to walk again using a cane for balance. We cashed out thrilled with the reasonable price of our selections and promised to return. Which I'm sure we will soon as we have already read many of the books we...

I'm from out of town and a huge comic book collector so while visiting a friend who lives in the area he asked me if I wanted to check out his local comic shop. I walked in not knowing what to expect and was immediately impressed when the employees knew my friend by name and they started up a conversation with me as if I were one of their close friends. I hadn't planned on buying anything but once I started to look around and see the amount of new issues, variant covers, and almost all of my favorite titles I got roped in. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The shop also had A LOT of variant covers, many of which are near impossible to get in my home area. Next time I'm in town I will for sure...

I could go on for hours about Comic Asylum and the amazing environment they have created for comic book lovers. The staff is wonderful and are quick to offer help if needed. The 25 minute drive from my house is more than worth it because it is more than a comic book store. It's a place for conversation, I have been shopping here since the beginning of the year and every week I walk in excited for a new and exciting conversation with anyone there. Not only have I been able to get to know the staff on a comic book related level but on a personal level as well, which to me has been what stands out and why I...