Mega City One — Local services in Los Angeles

I want to like this place. I DO like John and Matt (who may or may not be an employee there). John is especially cool. Very laid back and accommodating.

The store is a Mom-and-Pop shop, which I like. But it appears to be poorly run. The refrigerator hasn't been repaired in days. The roof leaks. The bathroom is inconvenient and filthy. The air quality is poor. The sanitation of the playing tables is dreadful. There is a lot of street noise when the door is open.

They do recycle and have a lot of variety and inclusivity in their merchandise. Their prices are a little high, at least for commons. And the crowded arrangement of display cases and playing tables makes me, an autistic transwoman, very uncomfortable.

I do have concerns still about child safety in general, which I definitely do not feel is so. Definitely not child safe.

But, again, the two stars are for John (and maybe Matt), but John is definitely...

My favorite comic store in L.A. They also have the best prices for new comics, 20% discount and free bag and board for each comic. If you live close enough, this is the place to take your pull list, for the price and because their pull list service is great as well. They opened in the early/mid 1990s, so they've been around too. A great friendly staff, another one of their strong points. If I still collected new comics, Mega City One would be the plizzace where I get my new comics. These days I'd go there for TPBs, GNs, comic supplies, some older comics, some funny/different Indie comics, since I'm no longer collecting any of the new Marvel or DC...

I can’t say enough good things about this comic store! The customer service is always top-notch—everyone is friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely excited to help. Whether I'm looking for something specific or just browsing, they always make sure I leave satisfied. The selection of comics is amazing, from the latest releases to hidden gems I never would have found otherwise. Plus, the atmosphere is so welcoming and laid-back, making it the perfect place to spend time looking through books or chatting with the staff. Highly recommend this spot to...