Mellow Blue PlanetRock Island, IL · since 2000 (October)Be the first to rateMission: Comics & ArtSan Francisco, CABe the first to rateModern Age ComicsAlgonquin, ILBe the first to rateNjoy Games & ComicsSanta Clarita, CABe the first to rateNorth Park ComicsSan Diego, CABe the first to rateNow or Never ComicsSan Diego, CA · since December 2018Be the first to rateOne Stop ComicsOak Park, ILBe the first to rateOther BooksLos Angeles, CABe the first to ratePhantom Zone Comics WoodfieldSchaumburg, ILBe the first to ratePop Comics AnaheimAnaheim, CA · since 2016 as Pop Comics (new owner and current name from 2023)Be the first to ratePulp Fiction Comics Long BeachLong Beach, CABe the first to rateRevenge OfLos Angeles, CABe the first to rateRicks Comics & GradingMidlothian, ILBe the first to rateSac Comics and AnimeSacramento, CABe the first to rateSecret HeadquartersLos Angeles, CA · since 2005 (opened August 2005 at Sunset Junction; moved June 2023)Be the first to rateSheep Cult ComicsChicago, ILBe the first to rateSour Cherry ComicsSan Francisco, CABe the first to rateSouthern California ComicsSan Diego, CA · since 1998Be the first to rateSpaceCatSan Jose, CA · since 1978Be the first to rateStooges Comics & CollectiblesPeoria, IL · since 2025Be the first to rateThe Comic Bug Culver CityCulver City, CABe the first to rateThe Comic Bug Manhattan BeachManhattan Beach, CA · since June 2004Be the first to rateThe Comic DenLos Angeles, CABe the first to rateThe Paper EscapeDixon, ILBe the first to rateThird Coast ComicsChicago, IL · since 2008 (brick-and-mortar shop; current address since 2016)Be the first to rateTop Cut ComicsLoves Park, ILBe the first to rateTreasure Island ComicsFremont, CABe the first to rateTwilight ComicsSwansea, IL · since 1993 (January 1)Be the first to rateWatcher ComixEvanston, ILBe the first to rateZombie Unicorn ComicsChicago, ILBe 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.