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Back issue comic shops in Massachusetts

47 comic shops in Massachusetts carry back issues, out of 65 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.

47Shops
40Cities
65All comic shops in MA

Top 12 shops by rating and reviews

Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews. The other 35 are listed by city below.

That's Entertainment

244 Park Ave

Buys comics Back issuesManga
4.7Rating
2,252Reviews
8Extras
Back issues, per the shop's website

Harrison's Comics

252 Essex St

Back issues
4.6Rating
1,339Reviews
5Extras

The selection stands out—ranging from superhero back issues to manga, anime, toys, and trading cards—giving it a reputation as more than just a comic shop.

From a customer review

Comicazi

407 Highland Ave

Back issuesVintage & keysFree Comic Book Day
4.7Rating
985Reviews
6Extras

Amazing shop, great selection of back issues, and well maintained!

★★★★★ Magdiel, Jun 2023

That's Entertainment

56 John Fitch Hwy

Buys comics Back issuesSignings
4.6Rating
668Reviews
7Extras
Back issues, per the shop's website

The Time Capsule

1732 Fall River Ave

Buys comics Back issues
4.7Rating
459Reviews
3Extras

Great selection of back issues!

From a customer review

Comically Speaking

575 Main St

Buys comics Pull listsBack issues
4.7Rating
408Reviews
4Extras

I hit when then had a 50% off their back issues - which made my choices easier as the price was then competitive.

From a customer review

Comicopia

464 Commonwealth Ave

Back issuesMangaSignings
4.8Rating
350Reviews
5Extras

They even have a $5 bargain bin, which is super nice as I can find copies from manga I enjoy but might be on the fence about paying full price for.

From a customer review

Nick's Comic Strip

85 Andover St

Buys comics Pull listsBack issues
4.6Rating
288Reviews
5Extras

The shelves are lined with everything from the newest comic releases to classic back issues, plus a seriously impressive selection of action figures and collectibles.

From a customer review

Omar's World of Comics

20 Waltham St

Back issuesSignings
4.8Rating
253Reviews
5Extras

Their selection is excellent for current and back stock comics, board games, books, trading cards, and more!

From a customer review

Hub Comics

19 Bow St

Back issuesMangaSignings
4.7Rating
225Reviews
4Extras

This shop has back issues and new weekly comics but one feels they know their regulars well and new comics sell through promptly.

From a customer review

The Hall of Comics

122 Turnpike Rd

Pull listsBack issues
4.8Rating
201Reviews
3Extras

The selection of back issues was insane for a shop this size, super-well organized, and with a great selection of wall books as well.

From a customer review

The Outer Limits

437 Moody St

Back issues
4.9Rating
193Reviews
3Extras

They have new comics but also a lot of back issues, graphic novels, toys, other kinds of collectibles you can imagine.

★★★★★ Alan, Jul 2022

More comic shops with back issues in Massachusetts, by city

Arlington 1 shop

  • Magic Dragon Comics91 Warren St · ★ 4.6 (59)

    There's a lot of back issues here, mostly recent and modern, but at a good price, so I often fill up the gaps or pick up a run, cheaper than a graphic novel, for sure.

    From a customer review

Attleboro 1 shop

  • Wild Time Comics & Stories703 Washington St · ★ 4.6 (96)

    Thousands upon thousands of back issues and secret finds everywhere.

    From a customer review

Bellingham 1 shop

  • Rubber Chicken Comics15 N Main St # A4 · ★ 4.8 (180)

    Just enough to know what your looking for but still know you can find a hidden gem in the back issue bins or boxes of $5, $1 or .

    ★★★★★ Joshua, Feb 2020

Beverly 1 shop

  • Paper Asylum260 Cabot St · ★ 4.7 (127)

    Also, check out the back issues.

    From a customer review

Brockton 1 shop

  • New England Comics716A Crescent St · ★ 4.5 (203)

    They usually have all of the new titles I’m looking for and a good selection of back issues.

    ★★★★★ Dan, Aug 2024

Brookline 1 shop

  • Friar Tuck's Comics & Collectibles310 Harvard St 2nd floor · ★ 3.9 (119)

    Highly suggest a visit for current books, back issues, slabs, and I think lots of gaming stuff as well (I didn’t pay attention to their non-comic stuff).

    From a customer review

Burlington 1 shop

  • Counterplay Comics, Collectibles & Cosplay279 Cambridge St #10 · ★ 4.8 (140)

    I purchase comics from their $1 bins all the time, and I always find something that I'll either enjoy for reading or something I can use for my homemade comic related crafts!

    From a customer review

Cambridge 2 shops

  • The Million Year Picnic99 Mt Auburn St · ★ 4.8 (182)

    The walls and shelves are lined with back issues, undergrounds, art books, Indies, and a fantastic variety of graphic novels and current comics.

    From a customer review
  • Amaya Bros Comics357 Cambridge St · ★ 4.7 (107)

    Prices were VERY reasonable, especially if you have the patience to dig through some unsorted back issues.

    From a customer review

Dracut 1 shop

  • Command D172 Merrimack Ave · ★ 4.6 (159)

    One of the largest, most diverse selections of back issue comics north of Boston/Cambridge - managed to find a variant cover I'd been searching ages for.

    From a customer review

Easthampton 1 shop

  • Gary Dolgoff Comics116 Pleasant St Ste 213 · ★ 3.8 (21)

    And there's always auctions running for higher-end collectible back issues, keys, CGC gems, etc.

    From a customer review

Framingham 1 shop

  • Bedrock Comics371 Worcester Rd · ★ 4.7 (172)

    They have a huge selection of new comics, a great selection of statues, t-shirts, back issues, action figures, and more.

    ★★★★★ Eric, Aug 2019

Greenfield 1 shop

  • His and Hers Comics40 Bank Row · ★ 4.9 (61)

    Great back issue stock, quarter bin full of surprises, pop culture ephemera, and a very friendly owner who can help you get what you need if he doesn't currently stock it.

    From a customer review

Haverhill 1 shop

  • Comic Book Palace620 Primrose St #3 · ★ 4.9 (164)

    The best comic shop in the area with an extensive selection of reasonably priced back issues and a vast number of trade paperbacks.

    From a customer review

Hyannis 1 shop

  • The Cape Comics795 W Main St · ★ 4.2 (14)
    Back issues: mentioned in 3 customer reviews

Lee 1 shop

Littleton 1 shop

Ludlow 1 shop

  • Wall of Comics433 Center St Suite 15 · ★ 3.9 (7)

    I am looking forward to getting some back issues and checking out the Westfield store.

    From a customer review

Malden 1 shop

  • Zenith Comics95 Pleasant St · ★ 4.5 (158)

    This shop is well stocked with comics and graphic novels and has a huge selection of $1 back issues, lots of comics for kids and some more unusual product.

    ★★★★★ James, Feb 2020

New Bedford 3 shops

  • Temptations Comics & Guitars2331 Acushnet Ave · ★ 4.4 (46)

    A huge selection of current comics & back issues at consistently great prices!

    From a customer review
  • Evy’s Treasures And Collectibles1670 Acushnet Ave · ★ 4.7 (32)

    I stop by once in awhile and always get fair deals on back issue comics.

    From a customer review
  • Twilight Comics2184 Acushnet Ave · ★ 4 (23)

    Great rarities, new publications and cool finds in the dollar bins too!

    ★★★★★ Laura, Sep 2021

North Attleborough 2 shops

North Reading 1 shop

  • Mint Collectibles325 Main St · ★ 4.4 (98)
    Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review

Northampton 1 shop

  • Holeymoleys Comics & Collectibles300 Pleasant St Unit B · ★ 4.5 (62)

    It's much more obvious they've got more than just comics (toys, media, etc) alongside an extensive collection of current and back issues from multiple publishers.

    From a customer review

Northborough 1 shop

  • Crazy4Comics276 W Main St · ★ 3.7 (71)

    Now while most of the back issues aren't "priced" and I didn't see any dollar bins he isn't running to ebay while ringing you up either.

    From a customer review

Norwood 1 shop

  • Blackhole Comics732 Washington St · ★ 4.5 (42)

    Fantastic shop for weekly pulls, back issues, dollar bins, and wall books.

    From a customer review

Quincy 1 shop

  • New England Comics1511 Hancock St · ★ 4.7 (148)

    Huge selection of new comics and back issues, with a room full of silver age books that makes me reminisce of old-school comic shops.

    From a customer review

Salem 1 shop

  • Silver Moon Comics and Collectibles1 East India Square Mall #131 · ★ 4.6 (126)

    I did very well here with 28 dollar comics, all on my wants list (or for my Switchblade collecting Witchy fan) and was impressed with the back issues.

    ★★★★★ James, Feb 2025

Springfield 1 shop

  • Bob's Hobbies & Collectibles659 Dickinson St · ★ 4.6 (120)

    They have just about every back issue you could think of at very reasonable prices as well as every new release.

    From a customer review

Wareham 1 shop

  • Geek & Chic Shop3065 Cranberry Hwy · ★ 5 (14)
    Back issues, per the shop's website

Watertown 1 shop

  • Comic Stop134 Main St · ★ 4.9 (90)

    David keeps the store well stocked with current books and a sweet little collection of nicely curated back issues.

    From a customer review

Westborough 1 shop

  • Wall of Comics18 Lyman St Ste 140W · ★ 5 (1)

    Lots of wall books, back issues and $1 books.

    ★★★★★ Ryan, Aug 2026

Wilbraham 1 shop

Back issues in Massachusetts, by city

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

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