Isotope Comics Toilet Museum
The Verdict
"A Hayes Valley comic shop whose bathroom walls are drawn on by working comic artists, alongside the regular comic stock. Free to look, comics for sale. Usually open noon to 7pm, closed Monday."
What you need to know
What’s There
Isotope Comics is a Hayes Valley comic book shop that displays original artwork painted, drawn, and decorated on standard toilet seats by working comic artists. The seats hang on the walls among the comics, mixing detailed illustrations with absurdist pieces.
The shop is a comic book store first. The selection and staff are the main reason regulars visit; the toilet seat art is the side feature.
A five-minute browse for the toilet art; longer if you’re shopping for comics.
Visiting
Hours: Check current store hours. Typically noon to 7:00 PM, closed Mondays.
Cost: Free to view. Comics and merchandise for sale.
What to know: Small shop. The toilet seats are on the walls among the comics.
Getting There
Transit: Muni 21-Hayes to Fell and Gough. BART or Muni Metro to Civic Center, then a 10-minute walk west.
Parking: Metered street parking on Fell and surrounding Hayes Valley blocks.
Walking: In Hayes Valley, steps from Patricia’s Green and the boutique shopping along Hayes Street.
