Comic Shops reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 161 Reddit reviews across 19 subreddits and 32 posts to rank the best Comic Shops brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/comicbookcollecting, r/comicbooks, r/LosAngeles, r/OmnibusCollectors, r/StLouis. Top-rated brands include House of Secrets (4.8/5), Pulp Fiction (4.6/5), Midtown Comics (4.0/5).
Stats
Reviews161
Subreddits19
Posts32
Brands94
Products30
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#1
House of Secrets
4.8
(8)
"Is the best comic shop in LA"
"House of Secrets in Burbank is my favorite."
"House of Secrets in Burbank and Pulp Fiction in Culver are the best shops"
"Always loved House of Secrets."
"House of Secrets in Burbank was my favorite shop."
"House of Secrets in Burbank! Crew that works there are gems. Great atmosphere, great selection."
"House of secrets in burbank, earth 2 in Sherman oaks."
"House of Secrets is great (check out Hyaena Gallery next door too)."
#2
Pulp Fiction
4.6
(7)
"For Omni and graphic novels: Pulp Fiction in Culver City."
"Pulp Fiction is the one."
"Pulp Fiction in Culver City is great for getting discounted trades."
"Pulp Fiction in Culver City is the real deal."
"Definitely hit up Pulp Fiction in Culver City."
"Pulp Fiction in Lee's Summit is still one of my favorites."
"Pulp Fiction in Culver City"
#3
Midtown Comics
4.0
(6)
"If you're going through New York maybe checkout Midtown Comics."
"Midtown Comics"
"Midtown"
"Midtown comics for new issues. Mycomicshop for back issues."
"Midtown comics/ Golden Apple Comics are my consistent online favorites."
"Midtown Comics is hit or miss, but can sometimes be an acceptable backup store."
#4
Golden Apple
4.4
(5)
"Golden Apple in Hollywood."
"Golden Apple. The Celebs buy all their books there."
"Golden Apple is a great shop"
"Golden Apple and Meha City One are both on Melrose"
"Golden Apple on Melrose also has a great vibe."
#5
My Comic Shop
4.2
(5)
"Third Eye Comics and My Comic Shop are my go to."
"I would also say mycomicshop.com"
"MCS of course tops the list."
"Mycomicshop.com"
"MyComicsShop.com for the US."
#6
Silver Snail
5.0
(4)
"Silver Snail, 809 Queen St. West."
"Silver Snail on Queen West is great!"
"The Silver Snail on Queen west ! 50 years in business."
"Silver Snail on Queen West for comics."
#7
Apotheosis
3.2
(6)
"Apotheosis is great people but not a lot of selection, though they can order anything you want."
"Apotheosis Comics is more of an experience. They may not have the biggest selection, but the staff and vibe of the place is great."
"Apotheosis. They sell beer."
"Apotheosis"
"Apotheosis or Wizard Wagon"
"Apotheosis is more of a bar with a comic book gimmick, pulls get neglected there quite frequently."
#8
Revenge Of
4.5
(4)
"Can't say enough good shit about "Revenge Of" up north near Glendale."
"Revenge of is excellent. They also have a killer pinball selection."
"Revenge of is dope. But a small collection of comics. Cool place to hang out, get a sandwich and play pinball."
"Revenge Of, and Comics vs Toys are both in Eagle Rock."
#9
Comicazi
4.3
(4)
"I love Comicazi and Hub too, but money flies out of my pockets on its own at this place."
"Comicazi as others have mentioned, and when comicazi didn't have something I wanted, they recommended I check out Hub comics in union square."
"Comicazi in Davis Square"
"My fave is comicazi in cambridge"
#10
Golden Apple Comics
4.0
(4)
"Midtown comics/ Golden Apple Comics are my consistent online favorites."
"Golden Apple Comics is good too."
"Golden Apple on Melrose in LA"
"If you're in the Melrose area, I've found some good digs at Golden Apple Comics."
#11
The Beguiling
5.0
(3)
"The Beguiling for comics"
"I'd reccommend The Beguiling for comic shops."
"There's no place like The Beguiling."
#12
Megacity Comics
4.7
(3)
"Mega City in Camden is brilliant."
"Megacity in Camden. Nicest staff. Great selection. Support independent."
"Camden one is Megacity comics. Nice selection both of those!"
#13
Time Capsule
4.7
(3)
"Time Capsule is pretty much the best you’ll find in RI."
"Time Capsule, in my opinion, is the best in Rhode Island."
"Time Capsule in Cranston and Seekonk."
#14
Graham Cracker Comics
4.0
(3)
"Graham Crackers has a decent selection of back issues and some wall books."
"Graham Cracker Comics on Broadway/Belmont has a pretty good selection."
"There's also another one in the Loop called Graham Cracker Comics on Madison."
#15
All American Comics
5.0
(2)
"All American comics is hands down the best in the city."
"All American Comics had the best selection of both new releases and back issues and a reliable P&H service."
#16
Mile High Comics
5.0
(2)
"Mile high is the biggest comic shop in the world"
"Mile high comics. Biggest comic store in the country if i’m not mistaken"
#17
Read More Comics
5.0
(2)
"I second Read More Comics and The Comic Club on Lumsden. Both have a great selection!"
"Best prices/availability is Read More Comics in Brandon. Everything graphic novel-wise is 25% of the msrp."
#18
Legacy
4.5
(2)
"Legacy in Glendale! Been going there since I was a child. My dad has been a customer of theirs for over 30 years at this point."
"Legacy in Glendale. Really great stuff in that place."
#19
Wizard Wagon
4.5
(2)
"Wizards Wagon always has such a great selection to choose from. I rarely have to worry about them not having a new issue I am looking for."
"Try Wizard Wagon."
#20
Midnight Vault
4.0
(2)
"That's the best place there is, definitely one that I recommend"
"Midnight Vault"
#21
Big Ben’s Comix Oasis
4.0
(2)
"Big Ben’s is in Allen Park"
"Since others have recommended spots outside of the city, definitely check out Big Ben’s Comix Oasis in Allen Park."
#22
Green Brain Comics
4.0
(2)
"Green Brain Comics for Indie books and great comic selection."
"Green Brain Comics in Dearborn!"
#23
Time Travelers
4.0
(2)
"Time Travelers has a little bit of everything."
"Time Travelers in Berkley and Big Ben's Comix Oasis in Melvindale."
#24
Gosh!
4.0
(2)
"Gosh is a bit hipster but great selection, particularly basement."
"This place in soho is good - https://goshlondon.com. There’s one on Inverness Street in Camden."
#25
Forbidden Planet
4.0
(2)
"Forbidden Planet is great for Manga (3 for 2) and discounted books downstairs."
"Forbidden Planet is a good place to start."
#26
Continental Comics
4.0
(2)
"Continental Comics in Northridge has a decent back issue selection."
"There's a great shop called Continental Comics I used to frequent"
#27
AbeBooks
4.0
(2)
"AbeBooks, Alibris, and Powell's in that order are good alternatives."
"AbeBooks, Alibris, and Powell's in that order are good alternatives."
#28
A to Z
4.0
(2)
"I know A to Z has a good collection of Chew."
"How about A to Z or Pulp Fiction?"
#29
Jim Hanley's Universe
4.0
(2)
"Jim Hanley's Universe on New Dorp Lane on Staten Island!"
"Jim Hanley's Universe on New Dorp Lane on Staten Island!"
#30
New England Comics
3.5
(2)
"New England Comics in Malden Center was great when I went in. Didn't have what I was looking for but they were very friendly and knowledgable."
"Check out New England Comics in Quincy. Kind of a shadow of its former self, but it's the birthplace of The Tick (and if the legends are true Squirrel Girl as well)."
#31
The Escapist
5.0
(1)
"The Escapist in Berkeley has a deep collection of silver and bronze age."
#32
Heroes and Champions
5.0
(1)
"The most luck I've had is in Heroes and Champions: 2050 Lincoln Avenue in San Jose."
#33
ComicStnt
5.0
(1)
"Comicstnt."
#34
Coliseum of Comics
5.0
(1)
"He and our boys really like Coliseum of Comics on Bruce B Downs Blvd."
#35
Emerald City
5.0
(1)
"He also recc’s Emerald City in Clearwater."
#36
The Comic Bug
5.0
(1)
"The comic bug in Culver city"
#37
Secret Headquarters
5.0
(1)
"Secret Headquarters"
#38
Fantasy Zone
5.0
(1)
"Fantasy Zone in NK. I’ve been going there since back when I was 13."
#39
Knowhere Comics
5.0
(1)
"Is a great store. Mathias is an amazing owner"
#40
Hi De Ho
5.0
(1)
"Hi De Ho in Santa Monica is my favourite place to drop in on."
#41
Zapp
5.0
(1)
"Zapp in Wayne hands down."
#42
The Wizard Wagon
5.0
(1)
"The Wizard Wagon in the Delmar loop, right across from the pin up bowl, is my go to shop for single issues."
#43
Speeding Bullet
5.0
(1)
"DZ Comics and Games in Moore and Speeding Bullet in Norman are great."
#44
Silver Age Comics
5.0
(1)
"Silver Age Comics has an excellent older back issue selection."
#45
Sarge’s Comics
5.0
(1)
"If you’re down in Washington County area I recommend a drive down to Sarge’s Comics."
#46
Rubber Chicken
5.0
(1)
"For any back issues, indie labels, or $1 bin diving I go to Rubber Chicken."
#47
Royal Collectibles
5.0
(1)
"My favorite LCS has back issues some from 80's and up."
#48
Rah-Coco’s
5.0
(1)
"Rah-Coco’s in Providence has been my go-to for over 20 years."
#49
Pulp Fiction Comics
5.0
(1)
"Pulp Fiction Comics in Culver City."
#50
Phat Collectibles
5.0
(1)
"Phat Collectibles in La Habra."
#51
Paradox Comics
5.0
(1)
"Paradox Comics - North Arlington."
#52
Newcastle Comics
5.0
(1)
"I found some OOP Omnis at Newcastle comics before."
#53
McFlys Comics
5.0
(1)
"For back issues, I always stop by McFlys Comics."
#54
McFly's Comics
5.0
(1)
"It's called McFly's Comics."
#55
Black Dragon Comics
4.0
(1)
"I have ordered several things from Black Dragon Comics, Golden Apple Comics, TriStar Comics and Third Eye Comics and they have been great."
#56
CaptCanComics.ca
4.0
(1)
"CaptCanComics.ca for Canada."
#57
Collector's Paradise
4.0
(1)
"Collector's Paradise has always been good. I think they have 3 shops. Pasadena, Valley, and Noho."
#58
Hub Comics
4.0
(1)
"Hub Comics in Somerville"
#59
Vault of Midnight
4.0
(1)
"Vault of midnight on grand blvd."
#60
Raygun
4.0
(1)
"My favorite comic boom shop is in Richmond. Its called Raygun"
#61
Amazing Fantasy
4.0
(1)
"Amazing Fantasy might have a few: 650 Irving Street in San Francisco."
#62
Kijiji
4.0
(1)
"Kijij and fb marketplace are another good source for oop stuff."
#63
Alibris
4.0
(1)
"AbeBooks, Alibris, and Powell's in that order are good alternatives."
#64
Powell's
4.0
(1)
"AbeBooks, Alibris, and Powell's in that order are good alternatives."
#65
Page 13
4.0
(1)
"Add Page~~13~~45 based in the UK too."
#66
ComicHub
4.0
(1)
"I use comichub, it aggregates local comics shops."
#67
Comics Toons n Toys
4.0
(1)
"Comics Toons n Toys in Tustin."
#68
Toywiz
4.0
(1)
"In nanuet there's one called toywiz. Weekends they have tons of people playing all sorts of card games."
#69
Twenty Sided Store
4.0
(1)
"Not a comic store, but Twenty Sided Store has great game stuff and is a good spot to meet people."
#70
Iliad
4.0
(1)
"I highly recommend used book stores like Iliad in North Hollywood."
#71
Bries
4.0
(1)
"[Bries] (a publisher and also a store selling other publishers' stuff, based in Belgium, with international delivery)"
#72
Westfield Comics
4.0
(1)
"Westfield's store deals with new issues only."
#73
G-Mart
4.0
(1)
"There's one in Logan Square called G-Mart right off the Logan Square Blue Line Stop."
#74
Earth 2
4.0
(1)
"Earth 2 in Northridge."
#75
BMV
4.0
(1)
"Try BMV. They're based in Ontario and they sell used and remainders books including omnis."
#76
Frank N Sons
4.0
(1)
"You should check out frank n sons for Omni’s"
#77
World's Greatest Comics
4.0
(1)
"Has a big selection of Legends and DC Multiverse"
#78
Things From Another World
4.0
(1)
"Things From Another World at the Universal City Walk"
#79
Neal Adams' Crusty Bunker
4.0
(1)
"Neal Adam's Crusty Bunker, House of Secrets, Golden Apple."
#80
Silver Sprocket
4.0
(1)
"Don’t forget Silver Sprocket from San Francisco"
#81
Quimby's
4.0
(1)
"Quimby's Chicago and Desert Island Brooklyn."
#82
A Shop Called Quest
4.0
(1)
"My two shops are A Shop Called Quest in DTLA arts district"
#83
Comics Factory
4.0
(1)
"Comics Factory in Pasadena"
#84
Carmine St. Comics
4.0
(1)
"You could try Carmine St. Comics in the west village."
#85
B-Bop Comics
4.0
(1)
"There is also B-Bop Comics."
#86
Golden Age
3.0
(1)
"Golden Age is a cool shop, but they sell more current releases than older stuff. And…the markup is aimed directly at the tourist market."
#87
Comics vs Toys
3.0
(1)
"Comics vs Toys is a more typical comic shop. Small but good selection."
#88
Omar's
3.0
(1)
"Omar's in Lexington."
#89
Coastside Comics
3.0
(1)
"Coastside Comics merged with Anime Imports and may not be as useful as it once was: 116 Manor Drive in Pacifica."
#90
comic shop
3.0
(1)
"Theres one in uptown whittier its pretty decent"
#91
Still Point
3.0
(1)
"Still Point in Fall River isn’t bad."
#92
Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash
3.0
(1)
"It's probably at least worth checking out"
#93
Third Coast Comics
3.0
(1)
"Probably worth giving Third Coast Comics a call."
#94
The Uncommons
3.0
(1)
"Check out The Uncommons in Greenwich Village."
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