North Hollywood is a transient town just behind the Hollywood sign and down the street from Universal Studios. Everyday people with big dreams are always coming and going determined to make there mark in the city of stars. This is a town of dreamers so its only natural that a comic book shop open in the heart of NoHo. Located on Lankershim and down the street from Starbucks Blast Off comics is a welcomed oasis for the imagination.
This is a play ground for the imagination complete with an owner with almost super human abilities. When asked about a particular title he has an encyclopedic, almost rain man knowledge of all comic books.
Name any title he can immediately zero in on the the title, writer, year and publisher.... freaky! Blast Off also specializes in rare comics and collectibles. I was most impressed by a display bust of Christopher Reeve as Superman from the 1978 movie.
What I enjoy is the atmosphere the shop is clean and organized it even has a section for young people complete with age appropriate reading material.
I particularly enjoy this shop because it has one of the best graphic novel collections this side of the valley. Every time I visit I get a good vibe unlike other comic books stores were I feel pressured to buy something as opposed to taking my time to appreciate the artwork so this is indeed a browse friendly store.
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