Lee’s Comics

This place is awesome! I’ve only been here a few times because I don’t live in the area but I love when I am in the area and have the time to go to lee’s comics because the staff is super friendly and they have a way larger selection of trade paper backs than my regular comic book store. If you ever need to catch up on a series go to lee’s comics

Lee’s is probably best comic shop in South Bay/​Peninsula. Spacious and well lit. Great Wall of new releases and large back issue collection.
Trade paperbacks, are what really makes Lee’s stand above rest. They pretty much have everything.
Friendly staff and always willing to hold books with just a quick phone call.
Very nice store… still a Comics Conspiracy guy though

Had a great time here last week. They let me browse for a good long time without bugging me, and I found all the titles I was looking for. I’ll definitely be back.

Lee’s Comics has been my go-​to spot for all my usual Wednesday pick-​ups for a few months now. They’ve made some new hires recently and the fresh faces have been nothing but helpful! This is the kind of shop where the «Comic Book Guy» only offers his opinion when asked, which is invaluable for me as I usually spend an hour or more perusing graphic novels and back issues long after I’ve found what I came in for. They also have an impressive collection of t-​shirts, hoodies and collectible miniatures/​figurines if you’re into that. I’ve bought a few nifty stickers, keychains and shirts that I haven’t been able to find anywhere else. It’s a great place to spend my lunch breaks. Don’t forget to swing by on FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! They go all out.

Good selection of new comics but while staff was helpful they are not real comic geeks like I am. Hard to find rare comics at this store that I really want to collect but overall a nice comic store. They do have good new prints so that is the big plus.

I don’t come here as often as I should, but this place has always had a quality about it that made it stand out among the rest.
The owner seems have invested a lot of money into his places and it shows. The quality of the actual store décor always feels top notch and they are very helpful at the counter.
They used to have a decent selection of back issues, but I feel like that’s shrinking with time as their focus isn’t on back issues as it once way.
Either way, a very clean and organized store and very easy to find what you’re looking for. You’ll know within a minute if they have what you’re looking for or if they don’t.

I had been a long time customer of this store (10+ years), but recently my subscription was canceled without notice. Nor was I given a chance to clear out my back items (which are now gone). In the interest of full disclosure, I *was* behind on picking up my books. (One series I was eight months behind on.) So I do accept some responsibility in the situation.
However, that had never been a problem in the past as I frequently only picked them up every 4 – 8 months. When I forgot, they’d call and remind me. I’d then go in and clean out my books.
This time, I went in after getting a call (early June) and picked up some books. I explained I would be back for the rest. I went in a month later to find that ‘the employee doing subscriptions that day pulled my subscription’ without any effort to contact me.
The only person who was apologetic was the fellow who I talked with face to face. He said they would investigate. (insert cricket sounds) Almost two weeks later I called to ask what happened with my subscription. No apology, just: ‘There was a backlog of Dr. Who so we cancelled your subscription.
Any luck tracking those missing books down?
No. They’re gone. We can start a new subscription for you…
Uh… No. I’ll go elsewhere.‘
I’m not sure what has changed, but…

BIG Selection, Friendly Staff and Owner and if they don’t have it they will check their San Mateo Location and bring it to their store for you at no extra charge!

Best Comic Book store I’ve been to in a long time! Most of the Comic Spots I’ve been to in the Bay Area have been pretentious lounge types with not a lot of variety. Great find! Also the staff is friendly and down to earth.

Pretty much the only comic book store I go to. The workers are always very helpful and knowledgable when I am looking for something in particular and the store is well stocked on everything from newer novels to back issues. Also the place is organized, bright, and clean which is a lot more than I can say for a few other comic book stores I have been to.
I would easily recommend this store to comic book lovers or anyone who’s looking for a chill environment to browse through.

Great store, well stocked, clean, and organized! Best comic shop I’ve found yet in South Bay.

This place has more than earned my family’s business, it’s earned our loyalty as well! The staff is very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. A solid selection of mainstream, avant garde, and underground materials. The manga section could have a wider selection. Not to worry though! They will gladly order whatever you are looking for or find a way to get it to you. I have a tween girl who was new to the whole comic/​manga/​graphic novel scene. The staff has been extremely giving in helping form a reading list for her. Overall, nothing but positive experiences from Lee’s Comics!

This is my favorite comic book store ever. I’ll admit, I’m somewhat biased as this was the first comic book store I ever visited when I was kid. This was back when it was in its original location next to the Lucky’s. Man, this place has really moved up, though I liked it better when it was twice the square foot of what it is now but I understand it’s hard to make enough sales to upkeep that much space. They guys that Lee hires really know their comics too, they’re super knowledgeable.
Lee himself has really matured over the years (just like me!). I remember he use to be something of a d*ck way back but these days he’s a lot more approachable if you’re lucky to catch him here.

Bigger than San Mateo store. Always will to help us find new comics and call the other store to look for anything that’s out-​of-​stock. We’ve been to the 31^st annual sale and my friend won $ 31 gift card. Good times!

I make it a point to only come in on Sundays. For me, it isn’t just about finding the next great graphic novel to read. It’s about the quality of the customer service as well. The shop keep, Andrew, is engaging and delightful, humorous and astute! His vast knowledge on a plethora of genres always keeps me on my toes, both in categories of my interest and in other areas that expand my literary horizons. You’ll never catch him playing on his cell phone or the computer and he’s genuinely interested in your well-​being. He takes the time to show you the location of items on the shelves, rather than just point them out and if they are out of stock on your desired item, he’ll take the time to put in the order or call their other location to locate it for you; as he has done for me several times.
Quality customer service such as this, is why Lee’s Comics has earned my business. I could shop anywhere, I choose to spend my money here.

A comic book store you say? … those still exist?
that’s right boys n girls comic books are still around. so for those of you out there that grew up with us gen-​X types you’ll come to understand that the comic book medium is a ever dying art in this digital day and age. With all the ipad and portable computers we have in our lives today, its a wonder we still have printed mediums at all.
So its not surprising that whenever i see a comic book store I have to visit it. There’s something perplexing in my mind whenever I see a comic book store these days.
Overall:
The store was very clean, well organized and seemed very well staffed. You can walk around the store and see that titles are organized by publishers and sectioned off by rack space. There isn’t as much toys as I’ve seen i some of the other places but that could be a good thing for those seeking primarily comics and nothing more. There manga section was however very lacking. This was perhaps the one disappointment as I ventured around the store.
If you’re looking for a comic store on the outskirts of shoreline amphitheatre or you just happen to be working for google or one of them other hi-​tech companies and you need a quick comic book fix, there’s a place for you to venture off to.

I often stop here to buy Pokemon cards and sleeve protectors for my little nephew. they always have the latest cards in stock, I’m never disappointed. Recently my nephew said he wanted something different so I got Yugioh cards — they had a few other ones to choose from but for his age these were the best fit. I don’t recall his name but one guy that works there most weeknights is very friendly and helpful. He recommended the Yugioh cards and my nephew loves them! I highly recommend this place!

Many years ago (well ok, like 5 or 6), me and my coworkers formed a comic crew and we’d go to Lee’s Comics and CostCo (for pizza slices) every Thursday to check out all the new drops. This location is a little bigger than the San Mateo location and I think its got a better selection of older issues and graphic novels. The place is clean and very well-​organized, so it’s always easy to find what you want. If for some reason you can’t find what you need, the staff are super nice and will help you out. There are some gachapon machines by the front door which my nephew likes and a shady older reader section in the back which I’ve never ventured into, but it can’t be any worse than what I saw in Alan Moore’s Lost Girls! LOL!

My absolute all-​time favorite comic book shop, the perfect mix of clean, well-​lit, well-​stocked, and friendly without being intrusive. See also: helpful, fun, and addictive!
I feel like I grew up going to Lee’s, way back at the old Palo Alto location, starting as a young and somewhat silly girl of 13 years-​old or so. Now into my 20s, I still love it. I’ve never felt uncomfortable or awkward here — some have tried to tell me that comics are a «boy thing,» but shopping here and seeing all the other gals browsing, I don’t think I believe that. As my tastes grew and changed over the years, I have always felt like I could ask the staff what they recommended, if a certain issue or trade was out, or if a certain story line was likely to ever go anywhere because just maybe the artist dropped dead. Every time I go in I end up having a really nice chat with whomever is behind the counter, but I’ve also never felt pressured to buy. It really is a wonderful place to come in to browse and shop.
Amazon may be a dollar or so cheaper, but Lee’s will always win the day for me by being so much more than just a place to pick up a comic book.

I’m not a comics fan, but I do like a good graphic novel, and my kids like comics of various types, too.
I like Lee’s as a great local shop that knows & loves their business, and is really great at spreading that joy. Along with the shop itself is Lee’s blog /​email /​mailing list which clues you in to special sales, artists showing up at the shop, Lee’s travails as an indie bookstore owner… Although these events and communications might be aimed at the comics enthusiast, it also lets me know that Lee is committed to his customers, his comics, and his business.