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Back issue comic shops in Ohio

73 comic shops in Ohio carry back issues, out of 111 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.

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58Cities
111All comic shops in OH

Top 12 shops by rating and reviews

Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews. The other 61 are listed by city below.

Packrat Comics

3864 Lattimer St

Pull listsBack issuesManga
4.8Rating
1,013Reviews
6Extras

Great selection of brand new/ back issue/ old comics, manga, tabletop, pops, etc.

★★★★★ Ayden, May 2026

The Laughing Ogre

4258 N High St

Buys comics Pull listsBack issues
4.8Rating
962Reviews
2Extras

Great back stock on hand and amazing prices.

From a customer review

Kidforce Collectibles

103 Front St

Back issues
4.7Rating
871Reviews
4Extras

Comics both new and back issues.

★★★★★ Shawn, Feb 2021

Bell, Book & Comic

458 Patterson Rd

Buys comics Back issuesFree Comic Book Day
4.7Rating
826Reviews
6Extras

I can talk endlessly about their selection — spanning “traditional” Marvel and DC to indies, local titles and a vast array of new releases — to back issues.

From a customer review

Carol & John's Comic Shop

17462 Lorain Ave

Buys comics Pull listsBack issues
4.8Rating
708Reviews
6Extras

Super nice staff, and a collection of back issues that keeps me searching every time I come in.

From a customer review

Toledo Game Room

3001 W Sylvania Ave

Back issues
4.5Rating
747Reviews
5Extras

I went comics shopping and was happy to see a great variety of current running comics as well as back issues.

★★★★★ Mark, Jul 2023

Ground Zero Comics

15139 Pearl Rd

Back issues
4.8Rating
648Reviews
5Extras
Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review

Rockin' Rooster Comics & Games

5000 Glenway Ave

Back issuesFree Comic Book Day
4.6Rating
597Reviews
5Extras

Great selection of back issues and older comics, tons of role playing and other gaming stuff.

From a customer review

The POP! Shop: Trading Cards, Comics and Collectibles

3104 Milan Rd #1

Pull listsBack issuesFree Comic Book Day
4.6Rating
456Reviews
7Extras

If you find yourself in Sandusky and you are looking for those “missing back issues”, this is a great place to dig in and find em fast,

★★★★★ John, Feb 2025

Super-Fly Comics & Games

132 Dayton St

Back issuesManga
4.7Rating
418Reviews
5Extras

Huge selection of back issue comics, current runs, boardgames and TTRPGs, card games, pretty much anything you might want if you are into comics and games.

From a customer review

Bookery Fantasy Collectibles

16 W Main St

Buys comics Back issuesVintage & keys
4.6Rating
426Reviews
5Extras

EDIT: I stopped in again after living in Oregon for 2 years and I wanted to say that I’m still impressed with their selection of comic book back issues for only $1.

★★★★★ Chris, Jun 2017

All American Cards & Comics

161 W Market St

Back issuesVintage & keys
4.9Rating
380Reviews
5Extras

Great atmosphere selection is awesome of back issues and the workers are very knowledgeable also super friendly

From a customer review

More comic shops with back issues in Ohio, by city

Akron 3 shops

  • Rubber City Comics74 E Mill St · ★ 4.6 (175)

    New arrivals selection is one of the best I’ve seen, and the $2 dollar boxes are worth making multiple trips back to dig thru.

    From a customer review
  • Red Curtain Comics & Collectibles2317 Manchester Rd · ★ 4.9 (73)

    After I had though I’d seen it all he goes and tells me there are still 3 more rooms of retro toys and dollar bin comics.

    From a customer review
  • Nine Realms Comics and Gaming3900 Medina Rd R · ★ 4.9 (63)

    That day it appeared to be older issues of comic books for under a dollar and shelves of vintage toys.

    From a customer review

Amelia 1 shop

  • House of M Comics and Arcade1369 Ohio Pike Ste 7 · ★ 4.9 (189)

    The back issues are not organized very well.

    ★★★★★ Chaud, Jan 2025

Amherst 1 shop

  • Phat Daddy's Comics46388 Telegraph Rd · ★ 4.5 (11)

    Dollar boxes are great for filling in gaps in your collection.

    From a customer review

Austintown 1 shop

  • Liberty Comics5474 Mahoning Ave · ★ 4.4 (30)
    Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review

Bay Village 1 shop

Blue Ash 1 shop

  • Up Up & Away!9687 Kenwood Rd A · ★ 4.6 (297)

    Had a great selection of back issues, current and wall comics.

    ★★★★★ Kentucky, Mar 2021

Boardman 1 shop

  • All American Cards & Comics52 Boardman-Canfield Rd · ★ 4.6 (329)

    They have an extensive selection of new release issues as well as back issues for currently publishing series.

    ★★★★★ Robert, Sep 2017

Canton 2 shops

  • Bill's Books & More2215 6th St SW · ★ 4.8 (282)

    They have an extensive back issue collection with most issues selling at cover price, a row of $1 boxes, and probably most impressively, a whole row dedicated to indie back issues.

    From a customer review
  • Comics Cards & Collectibles724 Cleveland Ave SW · ★ 4.7 (112)
    Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review

Chesterland 2 shops

  • BamPowComics & Collectibles8228 Mayfield Rd Ste 2B · ★ 4.9 (33)

    If you’re looking for the Great Wall of comic books and a good selection of dollar bins to rummage through this is your place.

    ★★★★★ Jeff, Nov 2023
  • Graydog Comics12660 Chillicothe Rd · ★ 5 (32)

    I was hunting down back issues and he got back to me very fast and was definitely a great price .

    From a customer review

Cincinnati 4 shops

  • Queen City Comic & Card Company6101 Montgomery Rd · ★ 4.7 (323)

    This is what I think a comic book shop should be - new issues, back issues, graphic novels, TPBs, magazines, trading cards, toys and lots more.

    ★★★★★ Laura, Aug 2025
  • Up Up & Away4016 Harrison Ave · ★ 4.6 (218)

    They have an extensive back issue selection along with a rotating new release section so every visit is different in the best kind of way.

    From a customer review
  • Maverick's Comics8522 Winton Rd · ★ 4.8 (196)

    Prices are remarkably reasonable across the board and one benefit of all of that backstock is that right behind the $9.

    From a customer review
  • The Cracked Slab8456 Blue Ash Rd · ★ 5 (9)
    Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review

Circleville 1 shop

Cleveland 1 shop

  • North Coast Comics5853 Ridge Rd · ★ 4.7 (170)

    They female owner was really nice and pleasant to talk to and the back stock of the store as far as comics and everything else was on sale.

    From a customer review

Columbiana 1 shop

Columbus 1 shop

  • Collector Supreme1500 Polaris Pkwy ste 2008 · ★ 4.1 (56)

    They are offering a discounted pull service for new books and have some backstock issues (some are not yet tagged, but they'll price them at the counter).

    From a customer review

Cuyahoga Falls 1 shop

  • J C Comics & Cards2609 State Rd · ★ 4.5 (278)

    Stopped in and talked with the owner John, they have everything, vintage action figures, new comics, back issues, funko pop‘s, T-shirts, manga, anime and so much more.

    From a customer review

Dayton 2 shops

  • Bonnett's Book Store502 E 5th St · ★ 4.7 (166)
    Back issues, per the shop's website
  • Old Codger's ComicsInside Antiques Village Booth 6015, 651 Lyons Rd, 6020 Showcase 6 · ★ 5 (9)

    The bargain bins they have are incredible also!

    ★★★★★ Tom, May 2026

Elyria 1 shop

  • Keith's Comics394 Broad St · ★ 4.7 (173)

    The store is filled with a large assortment of current issue and back issue comics along with a variety of other things to appeal to both young and old.

    From a customer review

Englewood 1 shop

Fairfield 1 shop

  • Queen City Comic & Card Co6600 Dixie Hwy V · ★ 4.4 (198)

    It's clean, well-organized, and he stocks it with plenty of back issues alongside a varied selection of new weekly issues from both major and indy publishers.

    From a customer review

Fremont 1 shop

  • Rupp's Comics335 N Ohio Ave · ★ 4.6 (140)

    Anytime I'm looking for a back issue I give them what I'm looking for and 9 out of 10 times they have it.

    From a customer review

Gahanna 1 shop

  • Krazzy Comics1010 N Hamilton Rd · ★ 4.8 (170)

    Large selection of quality back issues with modern varoants.

    From a customer review

Geneva 1 shop

  • Robot Zero Comics24 N Broadway · ★ 4.8 (128)
    Back issues: mentioned in 2 customer reviews

Harrison 1 shop

  • The Atomic Vault211 Harrison Ave FL-1 · ★ 4.7 (39)

    Their back issue selection is incredible!

    From a customer review

Kettering 1 shop

  • Game Runners Ohio3600 Wilmington Pike · ★ 4.5 (406)
    Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review

Loveland 1 shop

  • Nostalgia Ink403 Loveland Madeira Rd · ★ 4.7 (274)

    The store carries new and back-issue comics, trade paperbacks, board games and even some trading cards.

    From a customer review

Madison 1 shop

  • Comic Book City2601 Hubbard Rd · ★ 4.8 (30)

    Went to their grand opening today and the selection of back issues was solid.

    From a customer review

Mansfield 1 shop

  • Blackwater Market Comics & Coffee672 1/2 Logan Rd #4003 · ★ 4.7 (15)

    I went searching online for a very specific back issue I’d lost over the years.

    From a customer review

Marietta 1 shop

  • Asylum Comics212 3rd St A · ★ 4.7 (59)

    Large selection of new comics and trade paperbacks at cover price, back issues at discount prices, and other gaming/comic-related merchandise.

    ★★★★ The, Dec 2017

Marion 1 shop

Mentor 1 shop

  • COMICS AND FRIENDS7850 Mentor Ave Ste 1054 · ★ 4.5 (187)

    Especially great on going deep on newer titles which are on the wall and with very well stocked bronze/modern back issue boxes.

    ★★★★★ Swrudge, Aug 2022

Middletown 1 shop

  • Crooked Dog Comics1373 Central Ave · ★ 4.9 (123)

    Back issues nicely sorted.

    From a customer review

Milford 1 shop

  • Our Comic Shoppe1222 OH-28 Ste C · ★ 4.8 (112)

    I'm just getting into comics and spent a recent weekend hitting several comic book stores hunting down some back-issues and ended up about an hour away from home.

    From a customer review

Mogadore 1 shop

  • Legends & Lore1437 OH-43 Unit B · ★ 4.8 (73)

    Tons of back issues this is pretty much comics some gaming and lots of dvd/Blu-ray.

    From a customer review

Niles 1 shop

  • Doomsday toys and comics llc6072 Youngstown Warren Rd · ★ 4.8 (26)

    The store layout is organized logically with dedicated sections for back-issue comics and high-end action figures, ensuring that browsing is both efficient and enjoyable.

    ★★★★★ Jim, Dec 2025

North Ridgeville 1 shop

  • Lake Effect Comics33117 Center Ridge Rd · ★ 4.9 (37)
    Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review

Norwood 1 shop

  • Paper Street Trading Company4409 Montgomery Rd · ★ 4.6 (398)

    Not as complete a back issue selection as some other stores, but very large new books selection, the fair prices made for some good deals.

    From a customer review

Parma 1 shop

  • B & L Comics Cards & Nostalgia5591 Ridge Rd · ★ 4.7 (219)

    No games, no Pokémon, just tons and tons of back issue comics and a section of sports cards.

    From a customer review

Portsmouth 1 shop

  • Castle Comics1546 Gallia St · ★ 4.4 (85)

    I was able to pick up five back issues I had been searching for and spent about an hour talking comics with the owner.

    ★★★★★ Ky, Jun 2026

Reynoldsburg 1 shop

  • Capital City Comics7530 E Main St · ★ 4.6 (395)

    With a generous and varying selection of new issues, plus one of the best assortments of back issues and runs, there is something here for every taste.

    ★★★★★ George, Sep 2021

Sheffield 1 shop

  • Comics Are Go5214 Detroit Rd · ★ 4.7 (205)

    A great cross between a small personal shop and a shop with enough back issues and hidden gems to keep you digging all day.

    From a customer review

St Clairsville 1 shop

  • New Dimension Comics - Ohio Valley67800 Mall Ring Rd #875 · ★ 4.4 (263)

    Huge assortment of bulk Magic the Gathering and Pokemon cards to dig through, not to mention the thousands of comics, especially their $1 boxes of comics.

    From a customer review

Toledo 3 shops

  • Monarch Comics4400 Heatherdowns Blvd Ste 11 · ★ 4.7 (257)

    Incredible selection, fully accessible back stock, amazing staff and more.

    From a customer review
  • Freedom Comics2223 W Laskey Rd · ★ 4.7 (235)

    Nate is extremely knowledgeable and will go the extra mile to help you find a back issue if you ask.

    From a customer review
  • I will say that the back issues are too tightly packed so it's hard to look through them and it is pretty cluttered (although that can be a charm within itself).

    From a customer review

Trenton 1 shop

  • Wonder Comics & More100 N Miami St · ★ 4.7 (102)

    I’ve been able to find several back issues here that are difficult to track down elsewhere.

    From a customer review

Vandalia 1 shop

  • Heroes 4 sale501 Helke Rd · ★ 4.2 (41)
    Back issues: mentioned in 3 customer reviews

Wauseon 1 shop

  • Key Elements Comics129 S Fulton St · ★ 4.4 (33)
    Back issues: mentioned in 2 customer reviews

West Alexandria 1 shop

  • Jim & Dan Comics and Collectibles1 E Dayton St · ★ 4.9 (111)

    Back issues, toys, Pops, posters, magazines, Hardcovers, Tradepaper packs and more.

    From a customer review

Westerville 1 shop

  • Worlds Greatest Comics5974 Westerville Rd · ★ 4.7 (271)

    They have a very deep back issue selection along with new books and about as many action figures as I’ve ever seen in anyone’s shop.

    From a customer review

Wickliffe 1 shop

  • Vallar comics29135 Euclid Ave · ★ 4.9 (52)

    They have a great selection of all the new stuff and their back stock is growing week by week which is awesome to see.

    From a customer review

Willoughby 1 shop

  • Comic Heaven4847 Robinhood Dr · ★ 4.6 (227)

    The biggest and best comic store I’ve ever seen, with back stock going back 80+ years, TCG from every major brand, manga, and very friendly staff, especially the owner and his son.

    From a customer review

Xenia 1 shop

  • Triple J's Comics and Collectibles57 W Main St · ★ 4.7 (49)

    Id definitely buy more back issues if i could just easily navigate to what titles I wanted

    From a customer review

Zanesville 1 shop

  • Mass Media Comics, LLC631 Main St · ★ 5 (59)

    A terrific assortment of new releases and back issues are available along with pop culture toys and memorabilia.

    From a customer review

Back issues in Ohio, by city

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