Local Comic Shops by Location 2 2

[HighRadArt]

On 4/6/2024 at 12:43 PM, Jesse-Lee said:

Kowabunga Comics in Oconomowoc, Wis., is an outstanding store. James from Kowabunga is a member here on the boards, and he's just a flat-out great guy. The store is large and well stocked with new books and back issues, as well as toys, Pops, etc. They always have a large presence at the local comic shows as well - and James really helped me out a lot when I first decided to start doing shows myself.

https://kowabungacomics.com/index.html

650 E Wisconsin Ave Oconomowoc, WI 53029

Done and thanks!

[HighRadArt]

Dropped already. 

[wardevil0]

I strongly recommend:

To Be Continued Comics

2137 Defense Hwy STE 12

Crofton, MD 21114

 

south of Baltimore, about halfway between Baltimore and DC.  Large selection of new and back issues, both high grade and discount bins.  

 

https://www.facebook.com/TBCComicshop/

https://www.instagram.com/to_be_continued_comics/

[universal soldier]

On 4/9/2024 at 11:01 AM, HighRadArt said:

Dropped already. 

@CGC Mike can we nominate this thread for pinning? It's great idea as you see these type of threads pop-up frequently.

[universal soldier]

@HighRadArt

You missed a few on my post for Massachusetts. Also, it's Salem not Salam.

 

 

That's Entertainment- https://thatse.com/

244 Park Ave, Worcester, MA

 

Bedrock Comics - http://www.bedrock-comics.com/ 

371 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA

 

Rubber Chicken Comics - http://www.rubberchickencomics.com/

15 N Main St # A4, Bellingham, MA

 

Boston area

The Outer Limits - https://eouterlimits.com/

437 MOODY ST. WALTHAM, MA

[CGC Mike]

On 4/9/2024 at 12:01 PM, universal soldier said:

@CGC Mike can we nominate this thread for pinning? It's great idea as you see these type of threads pop-up frequently.

I did pin it.  I am not sure how it got unpinned.  

[universal soldier]

On 4/9/2024 at 12:19 PM, CGC Mike said:

I did pin it.  I am not sure how it got unpinned.  

Ghosts!  

[FigaroToe]

For the East Bay, CA, there's a few notable ones:

 

Cape and Cowl Comics -1601 Clay St, Oakland, CA 94612 - Easily my favorite spot in the Bay Area. Fantastic back issue area, constantly revolving top-shelf selection of keys, super nice staff. Prices are extremely reasonable too.

 

Flying Colors - 2980 Treat Blvd, Concord, CA 94518 - originator of FCBD. They'll be moving locations soon apparently. Have a nice wall of keys but the prices can sometimes be a little crazy. They are VERY anti-slab so don't bring up CGC unless you want to get lambasted by an angry nerd.

[ADAMANTIUM]

From Dallas there are several being a big city, idk if I can name them all to do justice

In no particular order and from memory, but no links: 

Duncanville bookstore 

Titan Comics

Awesome comics more than one location 

Keith's comics more than two locations 

Comics asylum 

 

[HighRadArt]

On 4/9/2024 at 9:02 AM, universal soldier said:

@HighRadArt

You missed a few on my post for Massachusetts. Also, it's Salem not Salam.

 

 

That's Entertainment- https://thatse.com/

244 Park Ave, Worcester, MA

 

Bedrock Comics - http://www.bedrock-comics.com/ 

371 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA

 

Rubber Chicken Comics - http://www.rubberchickencomics.com/

15 N Main St # A4, Bellingham, MA

 

Boston area

The Outer Limits - https://eouterlimits.com/

437 MOODY ST. WALTHAM, MA

Fixed (Salem) and I probably will not get a chance to update these and the others until I have a day off. 

[FlyingDonut]

Virginia is multiple states so please make sure you have several sections. I live in Northern Virginia, which is part of the Northeast. @CAHokie lives out west where it says "Here There Be Tygers" on the maps. The Richmond area, the Tidewater area - those are all different places.

Northern Virginia:
Comics and Gaming, 7556 Gardner Park Dr, Gainesville Good store, been there forever.
Victory Comics, 586 South Washington Street, Falls Church. Owned by mega-dealer Jeff Weaver. Has great selection but you're paying convention prices. Lots of gaming.
Amazing Comic Shop, University Mall, 10647 Braddock Rd, Fairfax. This is my LCS. Very little back issues but solid for stuff. Located in a strip mall - its behind the Giant. Used to be the Laughing Ogre, which is a story in itself.
Comic Logic, 44031 Ashburn Shopping Plz, # 281, Ashburn. Odd store - huge with a lot of wasted space. Good to box dive as they don't really track non-superhero stuff.
Keep it Strange Comics,  9863 Liberia Ave, Manassas. Lots and lots of stuff. Stuff.
Big Planet Comics, Vienna - been there for a thousand years. Back issue prices are stratospheric but if you're in the Tysons area a pleasant way to spend an hour
Painted Visions, Woodbridge - humongous store. Lots of stuff.
Flashback Comics, Woodbridge. Lots of back issues but a very small store so quite cramped.
 

[HighRadArt]

On 4/9/2024 at 9:02 AM, universal soldier said:

@HighRadArt

You missed a few on my post for Massachusetts. Also, it's Salem not Salam.

 

 

That's Entertainment- https://thatse.com/

244 Park Ave, Worcester, MA

 

Bedrock Comics - http://www.bedrock-comics.com/ 

371 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA

 

Rubber Chicken Comics - http://www.rubberchickencomics.com/

15 N Main St # A4, Bellingham, MA

 

Boston area

The Outer Limits - https://eouterlimits.com/

437 MOODY ST. WALTHAM, MA

All updated and let me know if you have any other comments to add - thanks.

[mysterymachine]

For California I would recommend Spero's Heroes. About an hour from Los Angeles. No new books, just back issues. Gold, silver, bronze, and copper. Great selection at fair prices. Extremely friendly staff that loves to talk old comics.

Note* They are closed on Mondays Tuesday and Wednesdays.

Spero's Heroes Comic Book Store

21037 Devonshire St
Chatsworth, CA 91311

[sd2416]

Arkansas 

http://www.kapow-comics.com/index.html

 

[HighRadArt]

On 4/12/2024 at 7:50 AM, FlyingDonut said:

Virginia is multiple states so please make sure you have several sections. I live in Northern Virginia, which is part of the Northeast. @CAHokie lives out west where it says "Here There Be Tygers" on the maps. The Richmond area, the Tidewater area - those are all different places.

Northern Virginia:
Comics and Gaming, 7556 Gardner Park Dr, Gainesville Good store, been there forever.
Victory Comics, 586 South Washington Street, Falls Church. Owned by mega-dealer Jeff Weaver. Has great selection but you're paying convention prices. Lots of gaming.
Amazing Comic Shop, University Mall, 10647 Braddock Rd, Fairfax. This is my LCS. Very little back issues but solid for stuff. Located in a strip mall - its behind the Giant. Used to be the Laughing Ogre, which is a story in itself.
Comic Logic, 44031 Ashburn Shopping Plz, # 281, Ashburn. Odd store - huge with a lot of wasted space. Good to box dive as they don't really track non-superhero stuff.
Keep it Strange Comics,  9863 Liberia Ave, Manassas. Lots and lots of stuff. Stuff.
Big Planet Comics, Vienna - been there for a thousand years. Back issue prices are stratospheric but if you're in the Tysons area a pleasant way to spend an hour
Painted Visions, Woodbridge - humongous store. Lots of stuff.
Flashback Comics, Woodbridge. Lots of back issues but a very small store so quite cramped.
 

Done and thanks.

[Tec-Tac-Toe]

On 4/12/2024 at 10:50 AM, FlyingDonut said:

Virginia is multiple states so please make sure you have several sections. I live in Northern Virginia, which is part of the Northeast. @CAHokie lives out west where it says "Here There Be Tygers" on the maps. The Richmond area, the Tidewater area - those are all different places.

Northern Virginia:
Comics and Gaming, 7556 Gardner Park Dr, Gainesville Good store, been there forever.
Victory Comics, 586 South Washington Street, Falls Church. Owned by mega-dealer Jeff Weaver. Has great selection but you're paying convention prices. Lots of gaming.
Amazing Comic Shop, University Mall, 10647 Braddock Rd, Fairfax. This is my LCS. Very little back issues but solid for stuff. Located in a strip mall - its behind the Giant. Used to be the Laughing Ogre, which is a story in itself.
Comic Logic, 44031 Ashburn Shopping Plz, # 281, Ashburn. Odd store - huge with a lot of wasted space. Good to box dive as they don't really track non-superhero stuff.
Keep it Strange Comics,  9863 Liberia Ave, Manassas. Lots and lots of stuff. Stuff.
Big Planet Comics, Vienna - been there for a thousand years. Back issue prices are stratospheric but if you're in the Tysons area a pleasant way to spend an hour
Painted Visions, Woodbridge - humongous store. Lots of stuff.
Flashback Comics, Woodbridge. Lots of back issues but a very small store so quite cramped.
 

The closed Big Planet Comics (which I believe was formerly something along the line of Closet Full of Comics and then Liberty Comics) which was in College Park, MD; purchased by Third Eye Comics, also in College Park but in a different location; that I visited on occasion for new release issues as it was a bit far for me, had few but also, generally, very expensive back issues.

I'll note that the very few CGC graded comic books were priced aggressively.

Lastly, it was also a pleasant way to spend some time due to the helpful and friendly staff, except for one individual who was somewhat coarse, and the 9.8 condition of most new releases which, in my experience, is not as common/the standard as it should be.

[HighRadArt]

On 4/9/2024 at 8:19 AM, wardevil0 said:

I strongly recommend:

To Be Continued Comics

2137 Defense Hwy STE 12

Crofton, MD 21114

 

south of Baltimore, about halfway between Baltimore and DC.  Large selection of new and back issues, both high grade and discount bins.  

 

https://www.facebook.com/TBCComicshop/

https://www.instagram.com/to_be_continued_comics/

Done/Updated and thanks!

[HighRadArt]

On 4/19/2024 at 10:13 AM, sd2416 said:

Arkansas 

http://www.kapow-comics.com/index.html

 

Done/updated and thanks.

[HighRadArt]

On 4/9/2024 at 10:39 AM, FigaroToe said:

For the East Bay, CA, there's a few notable ones:

 

Cape and Cowl Comics -1601 Clay St, Oakland, CA 94612 - Easily my favorite spot in the Bay Area. Fantastic back issue area, constantly revolving top-shelf selection of keys, super nice staff. Prices are extremely reasonable too.

 

Flying Colors - 2980 Treat Blvd, Concord, CA 94518 - originator of FCBD. They'll be moving locations soon apparently. Have a nice wall of keys but the prices can sometimes be a little crazy. They are VERY anti-slab so don't bring up CGC unless you want to get lambasted by an angry nerd.

Done/updated and thanks!