The Comics
At the Isotope it's all about the comics, baby!
It doesn't matter if it's a "hot 100" book or the xeroxed comic from the creator down the street, here at the Isotope we love the comics. Our staff likes nothing more than to sample a new title, check out a new creative team, or keep up with the latest developments in an on-going series.
The Isotope carries a wide variety of comic titles, with a focus on graphic novels and trade paperbacks. We proudly display the great comics all over the store and take great pride in supporting independent,
The Lounge Atmosphere
More than just a comic book store, the Isotope proudly represents the bleeding edge of comic retailing modernism. The Isotope is the first of its kind, combining a comic store, an original comic art gallery, an active workshop/meeting place for creative individuals, and a relaxing get-away from the pressures of life.
With a swank lounge atmosphere usually reserved for the most expensive of night spots,
The Isotope Award for Excellence in Mini-Comics
In recognition of up-coming talent in the comic industry, the Isotope presents this annual award to those exceptional individuals whose achievements in the mini-comic artform are nothing short of spectacular.
The 2005 winner of this award is Daniel Merlin Goodbrey from London, England for his incredible mini-comic LAST SANE COWBOY.
Isotope Award rules and all the latest information
Comic Rockstars Toilet Seat Museum
Founded by Brian Wood in November of 2002, the Isotope's world-famous Comic Rockstars Toilet Seat Museum features original artwork on toilet seats by Darick Robertson, Judd Winick, Ian Gibson, Joe Casey, Peter Gross, Rob G, Tom Beland, Erik Larsen, Donna Barr, Junko Mizuno, Rick Remender and many more. As featured in Ripley's Belive It Or Not!
(Pictured: Warren Ellis with the script to the unpublished Transmetropolitan #61)
The Isotope's Permanent Art Installation
Watch comics being made, or make them yourself... the choice is yours.
The Isotope's Permanent Art Installation is provided for the convienence of the Call (415) 753 - 3037 to make reservations to use the Isotope's Permanent Art Installation, The Love
"Best Comic Shop in Which to be a Girl" - San Francisco Bay Guardian
Proprietor James Sime's weekly column "The Comic Pimp" on ComicBookResources
The Doggies
Dogs love the Isotope! And we, in turn, got the love for all those furry and fuzzy friends who love us. Lucha Libre Wrestling @ the Isotope
Isotope Lucha Federation
Máscara vs. Máscara! EL DIABLO BLANCO vs. el rudo EL TRUCKADERO.
The Seamonkeys
small press and self published comics, as well as mainstream titles.
guests at the Isotope can chill out in high style with a graphic novel in hand on our leather sofa,
or kick back for a quiet read on our ample seating.
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industry's comic book artists and for the next generation of creators and is available for professional and amateur artists alike to use seven days a week.
as many industry professionals use our facilities making comics, along side mini-comic and zine creators.
"Best of the Bay 2005" - San Francisco Bay Guardian
"Best of the Bay 2004" - San Francisco Bay Guardian
"Best of the Bay 2003" - San Francisco Bay Guardian
"What Makes Isotope Comics So Bad Ass?" - Metroblogging SF
SF Bay Guardian guide to Bay Area comics retailers
Warren Ellis spreads the Isotopic love
Love from the folks at Read Comics In Public dot com
Interview with Isotope Proprietor on Newsarama
Interview with Isotope Proprietor on Sequential Tart
Enjoy these pictures of dogs who have visited us recently
