This place is hands down one of the best comic boo...

This place is hands down one of the best comic book stores in southern California! The staff is really cool and down-to-earth. You must visit this place. You won't regret it!- 1 year ago

Update: This used to be my favorite location to purchase my comic books from. I knew the store had changed owners, but I hadn't had the opportunity to stop by until recently. I was heartbroken. Long gone are the little hand made trinkets, jewelry, clothing, etc for whatever your fandom may be. Long gone are the familiar faces I grew so fond of and the artistic environment this small place encouraged of it's customers. All that is left are barren walls and tables filled with D&D and Magic games. Great job on keeping the iconic "Comics" wall art, though.
Bravo.

Yes, I know the atmosphere will change with each new owner, but the environment that the old staff and owners brought to the store is what made me come back each time. What really turned me off about the place was that the employee (presumed-to-be-owner) behind the counter was engaged in conversation with the gentleman in front of me. It went like, "It's funny how girls are all into comic books because it is 'cool' now. I had a girlfriend once who hated them, but now since they are 'cool', all girls love them now". I clear my throat, and the guy excuses himself out of the way, as he wasn't buying anything but instead trash talking. My face shows every emotion I am feeling so I know the employee at the counter knew I was upset. He tried to compliment my purse (it's Captain Marvel), and talk to me about the comic I was about to purchase. Do you know when Charleton Heston found out Soylent Green was people? That's how I felt about my last visit at BNW. I don't think I will be going back. I'm so sick of going to comic book stores and immediately feeling outcasted simply because I am female. I can't support that. Changed my 5 stars to 2.