Alleycat Comics is one of The 13 Best Places for Comic Books in Chicago.

1. Alleycat Comics

8.7
5304 N Clark St (at W Berwyn Ave), Chicago, IL
Comic Book Store · Andersonville · 20 tips and reviews

D B.D Browne: Very nice staff. Support your new local comic shop!

JenJen: An airy and bright place to browse the latest comic book or graphic novel.

Drew M.Drew Moody: My favorite comic shop in the city. A real gem.

Chicago Comics is one of The 13 Best Places for Comic Books in Chicago.

2. Chicago Comics

8.7
3244 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Comic Book Store · Lakeview · 20 tips and reviews

pnclnekpnclnek: if there is anything that is comic book related you will be able to find it at Chicago Comics. Heaven on earth!!

Kellen T.Kellen Terrett: This is the best comic shop in Chicago, if not the nation. Amazing selection, and some of the friendliest people. Lots for all types of people. Toys, books, t-shirts, etc. kid friendly, and fun.

L.L.: Aside from great stock of new and back issues, it's also great for graphic novels and hard to find comics. There's also an awesome collection of..collectables. Good place for gifts for comic book fans

First Aid Comics is one of The 13 Best Places for Comic Books in Chicago.

3. First Aid Comics

8.2
1617 E 55th St (btwn Cornell & Lake Park), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · East Hyde Park · 15 tips and reviews

William —.William —: This is what a comic shop ought to be. Diverse crowd, friendly and knowledgeable staff, wall to wall stock, and a welcoming gaming area. Not just culture being retailed: part of the culture.

Britini R.Britini Rios: This is my comics shop! Lovely, well lit, great selection, nice staff, and a newly expanded gaming area.

David M.David Martin: Your friendly neighborhood comic shop. I love this place, friendly staff, James The owner is great and will help you find whatever you may need for your comic collection. You get discounts on pulls.

Graham Crackers Comics is one of The 13 Best Places for Comic Books in Chicago.

4. Graham Crackers Comics

7.6
77 E Madison St (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Comic Book Store · The Loop · 24 tips and reviews

Mari L.Mari Lopez: This is the best comic shop chain ever. I love the location because it's the easiest to get to but I love the selection at the lincoln park and edgewater locations.

Lucas H.Lucas Hansen: They may be knowledgeable, they may have a ton of shit, but they are usually pretty rude. They make the comic book guy on Simpsons look nice

Tyler B.Tyler Blackkk: There are many better comic shops but this one is close to work

Challengers Comics is one of The 13 Best Places for Comic Books in Chicago.

5. Challengers Comics

8.4
1845 N Western Ave (btw Cortland and Moffat, 1/2 blk So. of Milwaukee), Chicago, IL
Comic Book Store · Bucktown · 9 tips and reviews

benjamin r.benjamin rogers: Best selection of graphic novels, best events, and the only comic shop with places to sit down and read

Joshua C.Joshua Coleman: Super friendly staff and HUGE selection

Rachelle B.Rachelle Bowden: horrible music playing

Rotofugi Gallery is one of The 13 Best Places for Comic Books in Chicago.

6. Rotofugi Gallery

8.9
2780 N Lincoln Ave (at Diversey Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · North Side · 22 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Marvel at the selection of Japanese vinyl toys, comic books, and other stuff you didn’t know you wanted until you ended up buying it.

L H.L Hess: Super weird original art and art prints, cute t-shirts, lots of toys, everything a great mix of kawaii + disturbing. Cool store for adults and kids both.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: One of the world’s premier sellers of designer toys, this shop features a diverse selection of vinyl figures, capsule toys, plush creatures, and more from Eastern and Western designers.

Vigilante Press is one of The 13 Best Places for Comic Books in Chicago.

7. Vigilante Press

7.3
1931 W Chicago Ave (East of Chicago & Damen), Chicago, IL
Comic Book Store · East Ukrainian Village · 2 tips and reviews

Bob D.Bob DeGraff: Great selection of inventory at this Comic Book Store. Friendly service.

Vince L.Vince L: Good local comic store with a few toys thrown in..

Graham Cracker Comics is one of The 13 Best Places for Comic Books in Chicago.

8. Graham Cracker Comics

8.1
3162 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
Comic Book Store · Lake View East · 9 tips and reviews

Stephen L.Stephen Legault: Great store with knowledgeable and helpful employees. Find yourself a good read or ask for a recommendation.

David D.David Derrick: Huge selection of current titles and back issues! Big store with lots to offer.

Joseph K.Joseph Kristjansson: Awesome for what you need and what you didn't know you need but now do. Yes, they're that good.

Myopic Books is one of The 13 Best Places for Comic Books in Chicago.

9. Myopic Books

8.7
1564 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Wicker Park · 60 tips and reviews

Noel R.Noel Rodriguez: Super large collection of books and the staff is always helpful. Calvin and Hobbes comic books can be found in the basement level. :-)

Peter B.Peter Boyce: The best bookstore vibes & helpful staff

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: With 3 floors of books stacked from floor to ceiling, Myopic is one of Chicago’s oldest and largest used bookstores. They also have a curious piece of memorabilia: Charles Bukowski’s “last breath”.

G-Mart Comics is one of The 13 Best Places for Comic Books in Chicago.

10. G-Mart Comics

7.7
2641 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
Comic Book Store · Logan Square · 7 tips and reviews

L.L.: It's a hole in the wall and could use some dusting or vacuuming. BUT! If you can overlook the cosmetics (and the smell), this is a wonderful little shop for comics. Staff is fun and very helpful.

Juan D.Juan Delgado: If you're looking to get into comics, you can read any of these books and love them - Y: The Last Man, Bone, Scott Pilgrim, Fables, The Walking Dead, Marvel's Runaways & The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Alex F.Alex Fernandez: Dog friendly and discounted advance orders. Need I say more.

Alternate Reality is one of The 13 Best Places for Comic Books in Chicago.

11. Alternate Reality

7.4
3149 W 111th St (111th Street), Chicago, IL
Comic Book Store · Mount Greenwood · 1 tip

Jeffrey H.Jeffrey Hunter: ok now what

The Wormhole Coffee is one of The 13 Best Places for Comic Books in Chicago.

12. The Wormhole Coffee

9.2
1462 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 249 tips and reviews

Tyler C.Tyler Chartier: Great vibes in the one of kind cafe for comic book and 80's movie lovers. Also great coffee. Barista was sassy which is kinda great. Not the best for work but great to meet up with people. Wifi

Araiz A.Araiz Arriola: Coolest coffee shop in Chicago (and with great coffee too)

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This time-travel-themed (it has a DeLorean in the front) coffee shop has a small selection of baked goods from Fritz Pastry, Cheerios and other assorted cereals; and talented baristas.

Market Fresh Books is one of The 13 Best Places for Comic Books in Chicago.

13. Market Fresh Books

7.6
1076 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · University Village - Little Italy · 4 tips and reviews

Patrick W.Patrick W: Great used book store with awesome deals. Offer more money back on textbooks than the UIC bookstore.

Eddy G.Eddy Gonzalez: Cheap books by the pound!

LunYe M.LunYe Marsh: LOVE THIS STORE!!!