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Back issue comic shops in Connecticut

26 comic shops in Connecticut carry back issues, out of 33 comic shops we list in the state. Each one is here because a customer review or the shop's own website mentions back issues; the proof is under each shop. Call ahead before a long drive, since what a shop offers can change.

26Shops
25Cities
33All comic shops in CT

Top 12 shops by rating and reviews

Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews. The other 14 are listed by city below.

Most Excellent Comics & Gaming

483 Enfield St

Pull listsBack issuesFree Comic Book Day
4.5Rating
658Reviews
6Extras
Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review

M & J Video Games & Collectibles

847 Queen St

Back issues
4.4Rating
661Reviews
3Extras
Back issues, per the shop's website

Sarge's Comics & Games

124 State St

Back issuesIndie & small press
4.5Rating
410Reviews
6Extras

There’s a reason why this place is a New London institution - really huge selection of comics and collectibles, including awesome back issue inventory.

From a customer review

Matt's Sports Cards & Comics

348 Hazard Ave

Back issuesMangaFree Comic Book Day
4.5Rating
348Reviews
5Extras

Great selection of new comics and plenty of back issues.

From a customer review

Wonderland Comics

160 Main Street

Back issuesMangaFree Comic Book Day
4.5Rating
316Reviews
7Extras

Pretty huge space that is divided between new comic/toy/trade paperback inventory in the front, and a sizable back issue collection in the back.

From a customer review

The Goblin's Cavern

221 Danbury Rd

Back issues
4.6Rating
221Reviews
5Extras
Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review

Cave Comics Inc

57 Church Hill Rd

Back issues
4.8Rating
211Reviews
3Extras

Lots of back issues as well as new books and other collectibles and games.

From a customer review

Comics and Collectibles ETC

28 Main St

Back issues
4.6Rating
206Reviews
3Extras

Great store, good selection with tons of older trades and back issues.

From a customer review

Boom Tube Comics

1475 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike

Pull listsBack issuesVintage & keys
4.7Rating
180Reviews
5Extras
Back issues: mentioned in 3 customer reviews

Eye Opener

15 Center Ct

Back issuesVintage & keys
4.7Rating
167Reviews
3Extras

The only thing i don't like is there aren't prices on the back issues which can make it hard to decide on what to buy.

From a customer review

Alternate Universe LLC

398 Bridgeport Ave

Pull listsBack issuesVintage & keys
4.5Rating
142Reviews
6Extras

As well as back issues, action figures, funko pops and a bunch of other collectibles as well.

From a customer review

Alternate Universe

1181 Chapel St

Back issues
4.2Rating
149Reviews
2Extras
Back issues: mentioned in 4 customer reviews

More comic shops with back issues in Connecticut, by city

Branford 1 shop

  • What's The Issue? Comics & More1008 Main St Unit F · ★ 5 (27)

    Good selection and layout for new books, and a decent back issue collection.

    From a customer review

Brookfield 1 shop

  • Hidden Treasures Collectibles and GiftsDown in Back, 499 Federal Rd Unit 10 · ★ 4.5 (22)

    More comics than I thought it would have, and $1 boxes, which are always fun to flip through.

    ★★★★★ Rakkasan187Th, Jul 2026

Canton 1 shop

  • Two Guys Comics and Collectibles155 Albany Turnpike · ★ 4.8 (89)

    There are lots of back issues, but the newer stuff seems somewhat limited…

    ★★★★ K, Jul 2024

Deep River 1 shop

  • Comics & Coffee LLC497 Winthrop Rd · ★ 4.8 (33)

    They have a huge variety of back issues, graded comics, Pokemon and Magic cards, Old School video games, toys, and statues.

    From a customer review

Durham 1 shop

  • Bobby's World of Cards and Comics459 Madison Rd · ★ 4.6 (70)

    They have the things I need, but if you want an extensive back issue collection, this might not work for you.

    From a customer review

Naugatuck 1 shop

  • Salem Comics & Collectibles78 Church St · ★ 5 (20)

    Happily set up a pull list for monthly comics, and they had some back issues to paw though.

    ★★★★★ Tyler, Mar 2026

North Branford 1 shop

  • 2nd Alarm Comics205 Foxon Rd · ★ 4.7 (25)

    2nd Comics has an amazing inventory of back issues along with carrying the hottest new weekly titles.

    From a customer review

Norwalk 1 shop

Oakville 1 shop

  • Legends of Superheros28 Main St · ★ 4.6 (114)

    Awesome space in an old factory, thousands and thousands of back issues to explore, and an open an inviting atmosphere.

    From a customer review

Orange 1 shop

  • Clockwork Comics512 Boston Post Rd · ★ 4.9 (17)

    Has all the new issues, and a ton of back issues.

    ★★★★★ Sean, May 2025

Stamford 1 shop

  • Sucker Punch Comics1000 Hope St · ★ 4.8 (88)

    Always blown away with the back issue selection, and they are very reasonably priced for their keys!

    From a customer review

Wallingford 1 shop

  • DJ's Comics116 N Plains Industrial Rd · ★ 4.2 (59)
    Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review

Waterbury 1 shop

  • Richie's Comic Cabana96 Store Ave · ★ 4.5 (108)

    A fair number of dollar comics and the sets were 50% off.

    From a customer review

Watertown 1 shop

  • Really awesome little shop with a great setup - long boxes of back issues are centered on the floor and easy to navigate, with new issues all along the walls.

    ★★★★★ Stan, Aug 2026

Back issues in Connecticut, by city

The number is shops with back issues; each city link opens every comic shop we list there.

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