Collector’s Paradise

Nice people and decent selection. My only complaint is that the comics don’t come bag and boarded.

I spend about $ 3 to 400 a month on valiant comics. I ordered 30 at $ 15 apiece of the bloodshot one variant by paradise comics with the covers by sandoval. I then Back of May when paradise owned by Ed Greenberg preordered for $ 300 each for bod two sets. I decided to cancel before it was shipped but he said it could not be canceled. If you have a customer buying over $ 300-​$ 400 a month that is not good business. I work hard but also spend hard. Anything in life that you preorder you have the right to cancel from a consumer point of view. It pays to wait. I think people should know that when they order from Paradise or ed Greenberg. You are locked in because you have stuff allocated. We will never be doing any business. Use 1 up or Dcbs what are your dollar will go further.

This was a great find! So much to choose from and if they don’t have it just ask they might be able to order it. Bought my first comic book today and can’t wait to read it.

I moved to Pasadena from jersey and I really loved the comic book shop by me. After visiting this place I found it to be great!

I have to thank Unilocal for helping my boyfriend and I find a comic bookstore that we can both visit on a regular basis.
On Saturday afternoon, I went to my first ever comic bookstore and got a comic book that was not manga related for the first time. Service was great and friendly since the staff recommended us a couple of titles to check out when we could not figure out what to get. By the time we reached towards the cashier to purchase our comic books, my boyfriend got some of his new titles while I got the first issue of Silk because I liked the artistic look plus a Sailor Moon reference was on the first page! I felt like a happy, little kid getting Christmas presents for the first time!
Besides the wonderful service Collector’s Paradise provided, there was a large selection of comic books to choose from (Marvel, Batman, Superman, Spiderman, Spider-​Gwen, Archie, etc.). There were also graphic novels, POP toys, and even $ 1 comic books to check out.
Overall, the Colector’s Paradise is a terrific start for comic book newbies like myself.

Huge selection of comic books with some art books, and a friendly knowledgeable staff to help with any questions.

Been here a couple of times and the staff has always been great. Today I walked in with my 4 year old and a girl from the staff (sorry I didn’t catch your name), was very attentive and immediately made some suggestions for my daughter! Great staff and great stuff. Definitely recommend this store to the Pasadena locals and even for those driving from other cities near by. It is worth the trip.

Love this place, always gives great prices and an extra perk with the store credit bookclub.
Has a large selection of silver age fillers too.

Today was my first time in a comic bookstore and my first time buying a comic… ever.
Justin, the cashier, was such a great resource for me. He was just as enthusiastic as I was about finding just the right issue to dive into, plus he gave me a couple freebies as well. What started out as a casual drop-​by turned into a really fun visit at a new favorite spot.
As I’m a newbie, I can’t really speak to how awesome the selection is, but because of the service Justin provided, I can definitely say that I’ll be back to buy more and I’ll bring a couple of friends with me.

New to the area, I was looking for a friendly atmosphere, and failed to find one. Perhaps there is new staff, but this is the second time I feel I’m invading someone else’s own little world when I try to communicate. They have some okay prices, and plenty of $ 1 back-​issues, but I just can’t fund the attitude. I went out of my way to sign up for Unilocal just to add my two cents, since I was dismayed after reading all the good reviews.
Update: I do appear to be the only poor review here, but my experience is a good representation of my experience. I have no reason to lie here. I was especially let down since I’d heard good things about it. I only aim to help fellow customers and comics fans. «Your experience may differ», as they say.

A great local place to get your comics. The staff is friendly and helpful. If they don’t have something they’ll order it and they’ve always given me great recommendations for new titles to read. The store is not so big you get lost but it is big enough that you can stumble on new comics every time.

Very clean shop. We had recently moved to Pasadena and the manager Alex greeted us warmly and pointed me in the right direction for what I was looking for. After learning we had recently moved to town he continued to tell us all about the city and neat things to do. You earn loyalty after a visit like that. I have been back every week since.

Having just got into comic books/​graphic novels at the age of 40, Collector’s Paradise has been instrumental in fueling my recent obsession! Justin and Alex are professional, friendly, patient and were genuinely interested in helping me get started on the right track by matching up great reads with my preferences in genre. Once I got going, I visited several local stores to compare inventory and service. However, I keep coming back to Collector’s Paradise for selection, service, and savings! Everything is organized by publisher and 20% of every graphic novel purchase goes toward a future purchase! If that weren’t enough, I haven’t seen any other comic book store offer a full month of savings and free comics during the month of May for Free Comic Book Day! This is the only store I need.

I have been collecting comics for over 15 years and Collector’s Paradise (Pasadena) is by far the most knowledgable and friendly store I have visited. The manager Alex is not only friendly but genuinely wants to know your interests so that he can recommend your new favorite comic series. On top of their friendly staff, extensive comic book knowledge, and great selection, they are always having sales and events. I have met countless writers and artists who have signed their work and been able to share their passion for their craft.
Collector’s Paradise is a great place for the collector and the novice. I have been going there for 5 years now and will continue to shop there as long as I live in LA.

Pretty good stuff. They have their new releases, graphic novels, some toys (mostly pop), a few blind boxes, and a few statues. Prices are fair. They got some dollar comics too. I always feel nostalgic walking into a comic book store. I used to go to comic book conventions all the time as a kid so it always brings back good memories when I see a comic or two of what I had in my collection. I laugh though because it’s still at the same price or lower what I paid for way back when! It was for fun anyways and I’m glad I did it.

Love the graphic novel club. Friendly staff and very comprehensive selection. This is a local gem!

I hit up this place for the first time last night at the big Alyssa Milano/​Hacktivist signing event. Everyone was so incredibly organized, helpful and friendly! They provided tons of information online prior to the event and made sure things ran smoothly while I was there. I was browsing through their selection as I waited in line and they have a great mix of comics and cool collectibles. Clearly they’re doing something right — they had a store exclusive variant of Hacktivist!
The staff is such an important part of a store like this, where you may want new suggestions or advice, and so if I ever need anything at all comic related, I will definitely be returning.

What do you expect when walking into a comic book shop? Clerks who think they own the world because of their vast knowledge of comics? The dirty walls and weird stench emanating from what many call «the cave of virgins»?
This place is none of those things.
I first started coming to this store about a year ago. I usually go in to buy New 52 Graphic Novels, maybe a couple of issues of Marvel stuff here and there, and Star Wars comics. Trust me when I say that the store has quite the big collection. Don’t let the exterior fool you, the place is clean, vibrant, well lit, and filled with an amazing selection.
They also have this great rewards program that is free, easy to sign up for, and simple to work with. Every time you buy a comic (or graphic novel, or whatever), you get a small percentage of it as store credit. You can either continuously build up the credit, or spend there and start over again. It is a great way to garner up new customers and it certainly keeps me coming back whenever I get the chance. A win-​win for both sides, right?
The staff are very chill, I don’t talk to them often, but whenever I did they were always very helpful and cool to discuss comics with. Don’t hesitate to go to them for any questions or suggestions.
Great place to buy whatever comic you need!

Just wanted to say Alex is very helpful and unlike the Comic Book Guy on the Simpsons. I just started getting into comics and he made some good recommendations and totally didn’t judge me when I fell for a «kids» comic, MouseGuard (I can’t help it the illustrations are just too cute). His descriptions were spot on and made personalized recommendations, «what do you like? then you might like this».
I am extremely happy that they have a Graphic Novel Club that you can join. They give you 20% credit on comic books purchased, to be applied towards your next purchase. That incentive keeps people coming back and also lowers the overall price to be competitive with online prices. No shipping and handling fee. ;)
They have lots of comics and ones that they don’t have in stock they will order it and can notify you via email once it’s in. Fantastic service!

Here is the quick and dirty review:
1. Extremely clean store
2. Rediculously knowledgable and helpful staff
3. AMAZING pull list/​sub program
4. Graphic Novel club where you earn credit to spend!!!
5. They have an actual working bathroom that customers can use. I always forget about this but it really is a big deal.
Now for the specific review:
I’ll start by saying that the Pasadena area has no shortage of comic shops to choose from sprinkled all along Colorado Blvd. When I moved back from Sherman Oaks last year, I walked into all of them multiple times to get a feel for which store I would eventually settle on. That store ended up being Collector’s Paradise for several reasons.
What Collector’s Paradise offers that is unaparalleled is the way they handle «pull lists.» At this store it is a subscription program that is completely interactive and online. You set it up in person, put down a credit card on file, log in on your computer, and can add and drop any title they carry at any time. There are also options to add whole crossover events (Death of the Family, Thrones of Atlantis, etc.) to ensure that you get every issue. It’s perfect for making sure you’ll get the books you want. This is a must have if you want to get first dibs on variants.
The subscription service also gives you reccomendations based off of what you are already reading. Some people dislike this feature, but you never have to buy a book you do not want. And who the hell doesn’t like finding out about books you would have otherwised missed? And if you do accidentally buy something you didnt intend to, that staff tries to accomodate you as best they can. I have also received personal responses on Twitter from Ed the owner whenever I have questions like this. Yeah TWITTER! These guys are everywhere. They also send out a weekly email announcing titles and events for that week and let you know about pics of the week, TPB releases, and cool figures for sale.
Even if they didn’t have such a great subscription service, the Graphic Novel club would have had me stay anyway. Every time you buy a HC or TPB, 20% of the cover price gets added to your store credit. They have a great Wish List program during the Holiday season where you set up a list of must have graphic novels, and they give you little flyers to give to friedns and family shopping for you. I literally earned over $ 80 worth of store credit just from other people spending their money and using my name from the wish list.
Last but not least, the customer service is fantastic. Andy, Alex, and Tony make you feel right at home in the store. You can tell by talking to each of them that they love what they do and they love reading comics. Just as equally, they love sharing comics with customers. They always have great reccommendations up on the wall and if they know what you are currently reading, offer some great titles similar in feel.
Their signing events are great as they always have free finger foods and beer. FREE BEER DURING SIGNING AND SPECIAL EVENTS! I could go on and on for days about why this store kicks ass, but just go in and see for yourself.