Dark Tower Comics Logan SquareChicago, ILBe the first to rateElseWhere ComicsBlue Island, IL · since Early 1990s storefront (business since early 1970s)Be the first to rateEmerald Knights Comics & GamesBurbank, CA · since December 3, 2008Be the first to rateEmpire’s Comics VaultSacramento, CABe the first to rateFantasy Books & GamesFairview Heights, IL · since Parent company serving the Metro East for over 41 yearsBe the first to rateFirst Aid ComicsChicago, IL · since 2008Be the first to rateGem ComicsElmhurst, ILBe the first to rateGoblin MarketChicago, IL · since 2023 (October)Be the first to rateGolden Apple ComicsLos Angeles, CABe the first to rateGot ComicsGlendale Heights, ILBe the first to rateGraham Crackers Comics AndersonvilleChicago, ILBe the first to rateGraham Crackers Comics DeKalbDeKalb, IL · since 1999Be the first to rateGraham Crackers Comics Downers GroveDowners Grove, IL · since 1986Be the first to rateGraham Crackers Comics LakeviewChicago, ILBe the first to rateGraham Crackers Comics LoopChicago, ILBe the first to rateGraham Crackers Comics NapervilleNaperville, ILBe the first to rateGraham Crackers Comics NormalNormal, ILBe the first to rateGraham Crackers Comics PlainfieldPlainfield, ILBe the first to rateGraham Crackers Comics SchaumburgSchaumburg, ILBe the first to rateGraham Crackers Comics St. CharlesSt. Charles, IL · since 1984Be the first to rateGraham Crackers Comics WheatonWheaton, ILBe the first to rateHeroes & Champions Comics SunnyvaleSunnyvale, CABe the first to rateHeroes Comics, Cards, and ToysCampbell, CA · since 1985Be the first to rateHowling PagesChicago, ILBe the first to rateIllusive Comics & GamesSanta Clara, CABe the first to rateInvisible Jet ComicsSan Francisco, CABe the first to rateJays ComicsThird Lake, IL · since More than 30 years in business (as stated)Be the first to rateKobra ComicsWhittier, CA · since 2021Be the first to rateLegacy Comics and CardsGlendale, CA · since Current location opened August 1, 2025Be the first to rateMega City OneLos Angeles, CABe the first to rate
What makes a good local shop
A pull list (or subscription box) lets the shop hold new issues for you every week. Regulars also care about back-issue stock, a manga and graphic-novel section, events such as signings and Free Comic Book Day, and staff who know what to recommend.
Each shop page lists what the shop itself says it offers, with its address and links. Reviews rate selection, pull-list service, staff and prices.