Box office and pop cultural juggernaut "Avengers: Endgame" has already smashed multiple records in its meteoric opening week — and now its second weekend will coincide with Saturday's annual Free Comic Book Day. One of the 51 comic books available completely free of charge this year is an "Avengers" story that sets up the current run of the superhero team.
But there are also plenty of comics from smaller publishers and properties, such as Noelle Stevenson's award-winning "Lumberjanes;" a comic tie-in to the hit cartoon "Bob's Burgers;" and, yes, a Star Wars comic: this year, Free Comic Book Day also happens to fall on May the 4th.
With all this in mind, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top comic book shops in Los Angeles, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to spend this year's Free Comic Book Day.
1. Secret Headquarters
First up is Silver Lake's Secret Headquarters, situated at 3817 W. Sunset Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 160 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score comic books has proven to be a local favorite.
2. Collector's Paradise
Winnetka's Collector's Paradise, located at 7131 Winnetka Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the art gallery, which offers comic books, tabletop games and more, 4.5 stars out of 116 reviews.
3. Blastoff Comics
Blastoff Comics, a bookstore that offers comic books and more in North Hollywood, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 104 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5118 Lankershim Blvd. to see for yourself.
4. Golden Apple Comics
And then there's Golden Apple Comics, a Melrose favorite with four stars out of 195 reviews. Stop by 7018 Melrose Ave. to hit up the spot to score comic books and more next time you're in the mood.
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