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Chicago Comics is a shop for comic lovers, be they superhero comic fans, European comic fans, zine fans or Manga fans. The peppy shop loves comics and the people who write and draw them. Not only...
Long after most comic books shops have closed down and others are just barely hanging on, Comic Relief is thriving. Why? Maybe it's the owner's unabashed devotion to all things comic...
At Golden Apple Comics the golden age of comics is still going strong. Go in and get lost among the comics and comic-related items. Besides the thousands and thousands of new and back-issue...
At Golden Apple Comics the golden age of comics is still going strong. Go in and get lost among the comics and comic-related items. Besides the thousands and thousands of new and back-issue...
Between its cool couch, the array of comics laid out just so and the widely grinning owner and his funky suits, it's hard to see Isotope Comics as anything other than a realization of a dream...
The well-informed know that some of the most engaging writing, art and just general creative output produced anywhere comes by way of the humble comic book and few places do as well to recognize...
Midtown Comics is comic book store expanded to New York proportions. Taking the more is more approach to comics and collectibles there are whole areas for current issues including plenty of...
Midtown Comics is comic book store expanded to New York proportions. Taking the more is more approach to comics and collectables there are whole areas for current issues including plenty of...
The well-informed know that some of the most engaging writing, art and just general creative output produced anywhere comes by way of the humble comic book and few places do as well to recognize...
The well-informed know that some of the most engaging writing, art and just general creative output produced anywhere comes by way of the humble comic book and few places do as well to recognize...
Before every high school and college student had a blog, zines were a favored form of expression for young people. At Quimby's, the zine gets its due credit and is honored for all that it can...
Rocketship is a clear example of how comic books and graphic novels have changed and adapted with the times. They do carry the superhero titles that most associate with comic books but also a huge...
Remember the comic books shops with dingy carpet floors and merchandise covering every square in of the store? Secret Headquarters is not one of those. Try dark hardwood floors, comic art on the...
Super-who? Spider-what? If superhero comic book shops provide an elementary education of the comic book world, consider The Beguiling as the doctoral program. In a crowded, somewhat chaotic space...
Chicago Comics
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Chicago Comics is a shop for comic lovers, be they superhero comic fans, European comic fans, zine fans or Manga fans. The peppy shop loves comics and the people who write and draw them. Not only do they wallpaper their shop with comics and comics memorabilia of all stripes, but they're regularly hosting events with comic creators and...
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Address:3244 North Clark Street
Chicago IL 60657
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-773-528-1983 or 1-800-506-0333
Hours: Mon-Thu: 12-8 Fri: 12-9 Sat: 11-9 Sun: 12-7
Comic Relief
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Long after most comic books shops have closed down and others are just barely hanging on, Comic Relief is thriving. Why? Maybe it's the owner's unabashed devotion to all things comic related. From lunch boxes and toys to comics and graphic novels, Comic Relief has it all. Even small run comics that few have ever heard of find their...
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Address:2026 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley CA 94704
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-510-843-5002
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-10 Sun: 12-8
Golden Apple Comics
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At Golden Apple Comics the golden age of comics is still going strong. Go in and get lost among the comics and comic-related items. Besides the thousands and thousands of new and back-issue comics there are DVDs, toys, anime, model kits, T-shirt, 'zines and LPs. The store also stocks lots of items like signed comic books and exclusive...
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Address:7018 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90046
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-658-6047
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-9 Sun: 11-7
Golden Apple Comics
At Golden Apple Comics the golden age of comics is still going strong. Go in and get lost among the comics and comic-related items. Besides the thousands and thousands of new and back-issue comics there are DVDs, toys, anime, model kits, T-shirt, 'zines and LPs. The store also stocks lots of items like signed comic books and exclusive...
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Address:8967 Reseda Boulevard
Northridge CA 91324
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-818-993-7804
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-9 Sun: 11-7
Isotope
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Between its cool couch, the array of comics laid out just so and the widely grinning owner and his funky suits, it's hard to see Isotope Comics as anything other than a realization of a dream about how a comic book shop ought to work. The laid back atmosphere provides ample space and time to peruse the many facets comic kingdom--the...
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Address:325 Fell Street
San Francisco CA 94102
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-621-6543
Hours: Mon: Close Tue-Fri: 11-7 Sat-Sun: 11-6
Meltdown Comics
The well-informed know that some of the most engaging writing, art and just general creative output produced anywhere comes by way of the humble comic book and few places do as well to recognize this as Meltdown Comics. Made by comic books lovers for comic book lovers the shop features everything from superhero titles to small press graphic...
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Address:7522 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90046
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-851-7223
Hours: Mon-Tue: 11-10 Wed: 10-10 Thu-Sun: 11-10
Midtown Comics
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Midtown Comics is comic book store expanded to New York proportions. Taking the more is more approach to comics and collectibles there are whole areas for current issues including plenty of small/alternative press titles, back issues, graphic novels, toys, etc. Frequent shoppers will want to become official "members" of the store for...
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Address:459 Lexington Avenue
New York NY 10017
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-9 Sun: 12-7
Midtown Comics
Midtown Comics is comic book store expanded to New York proportions. Taking the more is more approach to comics and collectables there are whole areas for current issues including plenty of small/alternative press titles, back issues, graphic novels, toys, etc. Frequent shoppers will want to become official "members" of the store for...
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Address:200 West 40th Street
New York NY 10018
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-302-8192
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-9 Sun: 12-7
Mini Melt
The well-informed know that some of the most engaging writing, art and just general creative output produced anywhere comes by way of the humble comic book and few places do as well to recognize this as Meltdown Comics. Made by comic books lovers for comic book lovers the shop features everything from superhero titles to small press graphic...
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Address:3151 Los Feliz Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90039
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-668-1212
Hours: Mon-Tue: 11-10 Wed: 10-10 Thu-Sun: 11-10
Mini Melt Too
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The well-informed know that some of the most engaging writing, art and just general creative output produced anywhere comes by way of the humble comic book and few places do as well to recognize this as Meltdown Comics. Made by comic books lovers for comic book lovers the shop features everything from superhero titles to small press graphic...
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Address:1613 Colorado Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90041
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-258-2300
Hours: Mon-Tue: 11-10 Wed: 10-10 Thu-Sun: 11-10
Quimby's
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Before every high school and college student had a blog, zines were a favored form of expression for young people. At Quimby's, the zine gets its due credit and is honored for all that it can be. The alternative book retailer seeks out everything from the DIY photocopied zines of yore, to college literature and design journals to indie...
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Address:1854 West North Avenue
Chicago IL 60622
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-773-342-0910
Hours: Mon-Fri: 12-10 Sat: 11-10 Sun: 12-6
Rocketship
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Rocketship is a clear example of how comic books and graphic novels have changed and adapted with the times. They do carry the superhero titles that most associate with comic books but also a huge variety of titles from publishers big and obscure tackling topics from war to relationships. For every hardcore, prototypical comic book reader...
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Address:208 Smith Street
Brooklyn NY 11211
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-718-797-1348
Secret Headquarters
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Remember the comic books shops with dingy carpet floors and merchandise covering every square in of the store? Secret Headquarters is not one of those. Try dark hardwood floors, comic art on the walls and the fit and furniture of an old school library. In a warm, inspiring space you get an interesting cross-section of what's happening in...
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Address:3817 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90026
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-666-2228
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Fri: 11-9 Sat: 10-9 Sun: 12-7
The Beguiling
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Super-who? Spider-what? If superhero comic book shops provide an elementary education of the comic book world, consider The Beguiling as the doctoral program. In a crowded, somewhat chaotic space is a worldly intersection of the coolest comic books, graphic novels, zines and alternative art books you're going to see in one shop. Head...
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Address:601 Markham Street
Toronto ON M6G 2L7
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-416-533-9168
Hours: Mon-Thu: 11-7 Fri: 11-9 Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6
