Located in the Mission District, independent comic book operator Al Kizziah opened his shop in 1989. Al's Comics has been catering to a unique clientele ranging from local musicians, young adults, local artist, and long time collecters.
Also, my son learned how to read in no small part because of our weekly trips to Al's.
The shop is tiny and every square inch of space is covered with pulp goodness. There are comics on the walls, floor to ceiling, comics on the shelves, comics in boxes. There are comics Al won't show you until you gain his trust.
Al may be the archetypal comic book guy. He is grumpy, he yells at you for reading in the store, and when nobody's looking he gives you a discount. Al's a great guy, and a friend.
Recently Al's Comics has run into a bit of financial trouble, it involves landlords, tax collectors, zap gun wielding lizard men from another dimension, the city; in short, the usual suspects. He could use some help.
He may lose his space. He's trying to stay in the neigborhood, and the neighborhood would not be the same without him.
I've set up a dropcash campaign to help out.
Even better; if you live in The Bay Area get down to the store and spend some cash. The experience is always worth it. Either way, please help if you can.