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Back issue comic shops in Illinois
70 comic shops in Illinois carry back issues, out of 122 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.
Top 12 shops by rating and reviews
Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews. The other 58 are listed by city below.
It's something you would tolerate on the $1 boxes not new drops.
The new issues and back issues (with a huge selection going back decades) are well organized.
Everything was laid out very nicely, there's a large variety of back issues, some tabletop games, dungeons & dragons, accessories, lots of Pop!
Worth a visit if you're looking for back issue comics or variant art of new ones.
The backstock bucks are amazing if you spend $50+, and the sale section is pretty unreal for deals too!
Knowledgeable and got me a massive haul of comics in their dollar boxes.
The comic section is really nice -- bins of back issues in the back room, new comics on the racks and a good few shelves of trade paperbacks and graphic novels.
They have new releases, back issues, trade paperbacks of all sorts.
The layout is amazing too as you'll only find back issues in long boxes, whereas the newer books are all alphabetical order on the shelves and easy to find.
Graham Crackers Comics of Plainfield, IL.
I went to this Graham Crackers Comics this past weekend for their chain-wide back issues sale.
And the best part is: you can order back issues from their website and pick them up in the Andersonville store.
Pretty great selection of books, back issues, trades, and bunch of other stuff.
More comic shops with back issues in Illinois, by city
Algonquin
The store is nice, has a good selection of back issues for DC, Marvel and Indie titles, as well as graphic novels.
Belleville
Excellent availability of back issues - allow time to dig but they do have them sorted some what.
Bensenville
The owner makes great use of the space they have, with plenty of old and new selections including some neat manga picks and intriguing back issues.
Blue Island
friendly staff , small space also have some of the old issues check them out
Bourbonnais
Good selection of new comics and plenty of long boxes to look for recent back issues.
Champaign
- Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review
Friendly staff, well organized, and tons of discounted back issues!
Charleston
- Back issues, per the shop's website
Chicago
Able to get 5 books for free plus pick up some back issues.
My latest trip was at the behest of my daughter, who wanted to bring her report card so that she could dig through the boxes of back issues.
There are also a few 50 and 25 cent comic bins and a good selection of back issues ranging from vintage to modern.
They have an amazing selection, tons of random back issues, and know what they are talking about.
I do live a bit further away in Arlington Heights but i will 100% be coming here at least once a month or more looking for key issues and back issues.
Have a good selection of dollar comics too for young readers.
Has more back issuez than any store in Chicago and I've seen them all.
Crete
There is a nice collection of back issues here.
Dixon
- Back issues, per the shop's website
Downers Grove
The latest comics, tons of toys, graphic novels/collected editions, and back issues galore.
Elgin
Went here with a buddy of mine to get specific back issues that are tough to find in alot of places.
Elmhurst
I've been to many before and it's always a hassle looking through back issues.
Glendale Heights
Very up to date on current comics but lacking a selection of older back issues.
Grayslake
This one is extremely well laid out and has an excellent assortment of current and back issues, as well as the full gambit of supplies, toys, and more.
Homewood
Large shop space that allows for gaming and backissues.
La Grange
Been going here for years, this place is great for back issues, new stuff, and signings.
La Salle
Again this is a straight old-school comic shop so they may have some D&D dice and stuff or 1990's comic trading cards but it's pretty much back issues and newer stuff.
Libertyville
I go there for the comic book back issues which are extensive and updated frequently.
I've popped in here many times over the last several years just to brows and pick up a back issue here and there.
Lockport
Huge selection of back issues, best selection of miniature paints and individual ccg singles.
Marion
If one is selling comics, he takes back issues from nearly any time period and will be honest with what you have.
Mitchell
Check out their $1 comics section might find some hidden gems
Momence
And a decent selection of back issues of more contemporary comics titles.
Mt Prospect
- Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review
Naperville
Fantastic comic store with a big selection of back issues, $1.
Normal
Super awesome setup, lots of cool new fun stuff with back issues as well but, alas, I’m a “Bronze Age” Guy and li and behold!
Northbrook
They have a good selection of currently out issues, and lots of back issues and collectors stuff!
Oak Park
Love this shop only downside is due to space restrictions there are no back issue discount bins!
Olney
If you're hunting for back issue comics, they are in a few boxes in the back of the store.
Palatine
New comics, back issues, Manga, TPB, FUNKO pops, statutes, figurines, toys 🧸
Peoria
Back issue prices are very reasonable, especially for bronze age Marvel and DC.
Plenty of new books along with a great selection of back issues!
Rock Island
Family friendly store with,new issues, back issues, graphic novels and even comic Book cleaning and pressing by the co-author of Comic Book Stain Removal and Whitening!
There is also tons of memorabilia, graphic novels and boxes upon boxes of back issues.
Rockford
- Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review
- Owner is not actively buying used comics so the selection of back issues will likely not change anytime soon.
Round Lake
- Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review
Sandwich
- Back issues, per the shop's website
Schaumburg
They also have back issues I have been sleeping on newsstand!
Manager was very helpful and friendly in securing me a back-issue from another location, even when it was just a single super cheap comic.
Skokie
They have a new catalog of trendy stuff and a bunch of interesting older issues as well.
Springfield
Impressive collection of new comic releases and back issues.
If you're looking for comic book back issues, this is hands-down the best place in Central Illinois.
St. Charles
The clerk did mention that if they had a back issue at one of the other stores, they could ship it locally, if you were interested.
Streamwood
Awesome back issues, fair prices, and a vibe that makes you want to hang out and dig through bins until your parking meter cries.
Swansea
I was able to find a birthday present easily with their great selection of trades, back issues as well as some more rare finds.
Tinley Park
Second, smaller location, but incredibly well-stocked comic shop, with a wide assortment of new issues and recent back issues.
Villa Park
You’re sure to find what you’re looking for here whether it be a new release or back issue as there seemed to be an endless supply to go through.
Wheaton
They've always located back issues from other stores and gotten them quickly (when not in the store).
- Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review
Back issues in Illinois, by city
- Chicago13
- Champaign2
- Libertyville2
- Naperville2
- Peoria2
- Rock Island2
- Rockford2
- Schaumburg2
- Springfield2
- Wheaton2
- Algonquin1
- Belleville1
- Bensenville1
- Blue Island1
- Bourbonnais1
- Carbondale1
- Charleston1
- Crete1
- DeKalb1
- Dixon1
- Downers Grove1
- Elgin1
- Elmhurst1
- Frankfort1
- Glendale Heights1
- Grayslake1
- Homewood1
- La Grange1
- La Salle1
- Lockport1
- Loves Park1
- Marion1
- Mitchell1
- Momence1
- Mt Prospect1
- Normal1
- Northbrook1
- Oak Park1
- Olney1
- Palatine1
- Plainfield1
- Round Lake1
- Sandwich1
- Skokie1
- St. Charles1
- Streamwood1
- Swansea1
- Tinley Park1
- Villa Park1
More in Illinois
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- Comic shops with manga in Illinois39
- Vintage and key issue comic shops in Illinois12
- Comic shops that host signings in Illinois10
- Free Comic Book Day shops in Illinois30
- Comic shops that help with grading in Illinois8
- Indie comic shops in Illinois16
- Where to sell comics in Illinois16
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