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Back issue comic shops in Pennsylvania

73 comic shops in Pennsylvania carry back issues, out of 129 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.

73Shops
60Cities
129All comic shops in PA

Top 12 shops by rating and reviews

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

Atomic City Comics

638 South St

Back issuesManga
4.6Rating
1,075Reviews
4Extras

They have good selection of all comics collected editions new comic book day comics and back issues you can find every thing you need there

From a customer review

Eide's Entertainment

1121 Penn Ave

Back issuesVintage & keysFree Comic Book Day
4.5Rating
893Reviews
4Extras

4 floors of everything you could possibly want including a drink and snacks selection, $1 comics, and a $20k vintage metal record playing machine of some kind.

From a customer review

Brave New Worlds

433 W Moreland Rd

Pull listsBack issuesManga
4.7Rating
704Reviews
7Extras

From comic books (of course) and collected editions, back issues to everything current that came out that week.

From a customer review

New Dimension Comics - Waterfront

630 E Waterfront Dr

Buys comics Back issues
4.6Rating
646Reviews
4Extras
Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review

Brave New Worlds

55 N 2nd St

Pull listsBack issuesManga
4.7Rating
576Reviews
7Extras

Great selection of new releases, back issues, and collectibles.

★★★★★ Mark, Jul 2025

Ontario Street Comics

2235 E Ontario St

Back issuesFree Comic Book Day
4.8Rating
507Reviews
4Extras

A huge selection of back issues, collectable toys and other pop culture paraphernalia.

★★★★★ Mike, May 2018

Comic Store West

2111 Industrial Hwy

Back issues
4.5Rating
531Reviews
5Extras

I think the owner is a big fan of Star wars because they had a whole 2 boxes of graded Star wars comics and they had about a short box worth of back issues.

From a customer review

The Comic Store

28 McGovern Ave

Pull listsBack issues
4.6Rating
480Reviews
3Extras

They’ve got a massive selection of back issues and hidden gems, and the whole place has that classic, welcoming comic shop feel.

From a customer review

Wade's Comic Madness

8750 New Falls Rd

Pull listsBack issues
4.7Rating
436Reviews
5Extras

Wade's has a great selection of the latest issues, as well as tons of back issues.

★★★★★ Jackie, May 2026

Encounter

811 Union Blvd

Back issuesVintage & keysFree Comic Book Day
4.5Rating
437Reviews
6Extras

Excellent selection of modern comics, back issues, modern collectible games, and all sorts of collectibles from the last 30 years or so.

★★★★ Aaron, Feb 2022

Comix Connection - Mechanicsburg

6200 Carlisle Pike

Pull listsBack issuesFree Comic Book Day
4.7Rating
415Reviews
3Extras

Awesome staff and a really great selection of back issues and collectibles at fair prices.

★★★★★ Matt, May 2019

Uncanny!

160 N Gulph Rd #2014

Back issuesManga
4.4Rating
416Reviews
3Extras

They have a great selection of comics (new and back issues) as well as collectables and gaming supplies.

From a customer review

More comic shops with back issues in Pennsylvania, by city

Allentown 1 shop

  • Beachead Comics1326 W Chew St · ★ 4.7 (94)

    With the place to myself for most of my visit, I was able to look through the back issues in peace and left with over $30 in late 80s and early 90s Marvel.

    From a customer review

Allison Park 1 shop

  • Arkham Gift Shoppe Comics2506 Wildwood Rd Ste 160 · ★ 4.9 (93)

    Great selection of new comics and has been increasing the selection of back issues.

    From a customer review

Altoona 1 shop

  • The Comics Vault1130 12th Ave · ★ 4.7 (205)
    Back issues, per the shop's website

Bethlehem 1 shop

  • JAF Comics224 Nazareth Pike · ★ 4.8 (377)

    They have a wide rarity of back issues, current issues, toys, manga and a huge TCG area for play

    From a customer review

Boothwyn 1 shop

  • Cult Fiction Comics1520 Meetinghouse Rd · ★ 4.7 (73)

    Smaller shop with some wall books and back issues for collectors - or just to fill out your reader books.

    ★★★★ Chris, Jul 2023

Bridgeport 1 shop

  • Mazz Comics & Collectibles24 E 4th St · ★ 4.5 (105)

    We spent hours digging through back issues, mountains of collectables, and having a great conversation with the owner.

    From a customer review

Bryn Mawr 1 shop

  • Showcase Comics and Games1015 Lancaster Ave · ★ 4.7 (370)

    BTW-It's always fun digging for spec books, keys, and under-the-radar gems 💎 Be sure to checkout their SUPER-ORGANIZED Back Issue Bins.

    From a customer review

Butler 1 shop

Chambersburg 1 shop

  • Comics World1670 Lincoln Way E · ★ 4.7 (115)

    There was a tremendous selection of new comics and back issues, as well as good stock of unique graphic novels and various collectibles.

    From a customer review

Coopersburg 1 shop

  • Tales of Adventure201 S 3rd St · ★ 4.3 (318)

    As an added organizational bonus, their many bargain bins are labeled as ,,Marvel, DC, Independent” which helps narrow The Search.

    ★★★★ Herr, May 2022

Cranberry Township 1 shop

  • New Dimension Comics - Cranberry TWP20550 U.S. 19, Piazza Plaza · ★ 4.4 (235)

    Back issue inventory isn't the best, but they have every collected edition and paperback trade you can think of, and the staff is some of the friendliest people you can meet.

    ★★★★ Alstoyle, Aug 2025

Doylestown 1 shop

  • Cyborg One44 E State St · ★ 4.7 (369)

    Extremely friendly staff and great selection of both back issues and new stuff.

    From a customer review

East Greenville 1 shop

  • Bitterman's Comics and More117 Main St · ★ 4.4 (52)

    Box upon box of neatly organized comics, with a huge selection of back issues (in great condition!

    ★★★★★ Greg, Jul 2021

Ebensburg 1 shop

  • Codex Comics & Collectibles125 W High St · ★ 4.8 (116)

    They offer a large scale selection of back issues from all different genres, publishers, and eras.

    From a customer review

Elizabethtown 1 shop

Ephrata 1 shop

  • Critical Finds Comics & Collectibles18 N State St 1st Floor · ★ 4.9 (57)

    The store has an extensive back issue inventory, I was able to get almost every book on my list.

    From a customer review

Feasterville-Trevose 1 shop

Folsom 1 shop

  • Comic Universe1413 E Macdade Blvd · ★ 4.7 (205)

    Continuously getting in new collections and back issues, you just never know what exciting comic or fun conversation you might find when you walk through the door.

    From a customer review

Gettysburg 1 shop

  • Fourcorners Comics & Games42 Baltimore St · ★ 4.7 (361)

    Wide selection of back issue comics, graphic novels, action figures, and other comic-related paraphernalia, as well as ample amounts of pokemon and magic the gathering cards.

    ★★★★★ Braden, Jul 2026

Gilbert 1 shop

  • Keep It Comics1356 US-209 · ★ 5 (18)

    I was really impressed by their selection of variety on comic back issues, graphic novels, and recent releases.

    ★★★★★ Amelia, Jun 2026

Hanover 2 shops

  • Comix Universe1000 Carlisle St Ste 1425 · ★ 4.5 (89)

    Not a huge back issue section but you will be able to find something.

    From a customer review
  • The Comics Closet506 W Elm Ave · ★ 4.6 (38)

    Love shopping thru back issues

    ★★★★★ Bubbie, Sep 2022

Hermitage 1 shop

  • Dawson's Geek Comics395 N Hermitage Rd · ★ 4.9 (90)

    New issues are the standard cover prices, but there's plenty of back issues available for $1-2, all in great condition.

    From a customer review

Johnstown 1 shop

  • Bent Wookee Comix127 Fairfield Ave · ★ 4.6 (44)

    They also have posters t-shirts, figures, comic supplies and a lot of backstock.

    ★★★★★ Pj, Jun 2018

Lancaster 1 shop

  • 4th Wall Comics1224 Millersville Pike · ★ 4.7 (313)

    I picked up some old issues of “Invincible” and they were fun to read.

    From a customer review

Lansdale 1 shop

  • Comic Zen301 W Main St apt-a · ★ 4.9 (64)

    Came for Free Comic Book Day and left with 3 bags filled with crazy deals, $1 comics, freebies, posters, trade Paperbacks, Annuals, back issues.

    From a customer review

Manheim 1 shop

  • Keystone Comic Den LLC1 N Main St Basement Suite · ★ 4.9 (19)

    Great selection of back issues, very well organized with fair prices.

    From a customer review

McAdoo 1 shop

  • Golden Unicorn Comics4 N Kennedy Dr · ★ 4.1 (51)

    If you are looking for older, hard to find back issues to fill in the gaps in your collection, then this is definitely a spot that you need to hit up.

    From a customer review

McMurray 1 shop

  • Pittsburgh Comics113 E McMurray Rd · ★ 4.9 (266)

    Nice clean store with ample amount of new and back issues along with Trade Paper Backs, t-shirts, posters and statues.

    From a customer review

Monroeville 1 shop

  • Phantom of the Attic3766 William Penn Hwy · ★ 4.9 (171)

    Lacking on quantity of back issue comics but I've had some luck finding stuff I'm searching for.

    From a customer review

Montandon 1 shop

  • Yukon Cards & Comics116 Main St · ★ 4.3 (47)

    Nice selection of back issues, new stuff shows up all the time, keep checking back.

    ★★★★★ Steven, May 2018

New Hope 1 shop

  • PHANTASM COMICS26 N Main St · ★ 4.7 (198)

    Dollar bins outside for the indiscriminate bargain hunter looking for cheap reads.

    From a customer review

Orwigsburg 1 shop

Oxford 1 shop

Palmyra 1 shop

  • Comics & Paperbacks Plus201 E Main St #1 · ★ 4.7 (125)

    Tons of back issues and trades, as well as a great stock of new comics.

    ★★★★★ Jeff, Aug 2017

Pen Argyl 1 shop

  • Jmz Comics & Collectibles LLC12 E Pennsylvania Ave · ★ 4.8 (52)

    He has $1 comics and gives back to the community and helps get people into the hobby.

    From a customer review

Philadelphia 2 shops

  • Johnny Destructo's Hero Complex4327 Main St · ★ 4.9 (176)

    Enjoyed browsing through back issues and found many to add to my collection.

    From a customer review
  • Multiverse8026 Germantown Ave · ★ 5 (111)

    It’s a newer shop so most of the books are new but the back issue bins are growing every time I visit.

    ★★★★★ James, Apr 2026

Pittsburgh 5 shops

  • Pop Culture Comics & Toys - Pittsburgh1105 Mt Royal Blvd · ★ 4.8 (380)

    Most standard, modern back issues were $3 instead of $4 like a lot of other places.

    From a customer review
  • Phantom of the Attic2351 Noblestown Rd · ★ 4.8 (259)

    Awesome selection of new comics and back issues.

    From a customer review
  • South Side Comics314 1/2 Curry Hollow Rd · ★ 4.7 (134)

    Great selection of graphic novels, trade paperbacks, back issues, etc.

    From a customer review
  • Geekadrome : Games and Comics534 Brookline Blvd · ★ 4.6 (119)

    Great selection of gold/silver age and back issues, plus awesome card games.

    From a customer review
  • Mustang Comics1705 Monongahela Ave · ★ 4.8 (16)

    Has maybe 10 long boxes of recent modern back issues.

    ★★★★★ Nokautu, Jun 2024

Plymouth Meeting 1 shop

  • Uncanny!500 W Germantown Pike Ste 2060 · ★ 4.3 (212)

    Fair and reasonable prices on new, back issues as well as supplies.

    From a customer review

Pottstown 1 shop

Reading 1 shop

  • Golden Eagle Comics & Games2910 N 5th Street Hwy #A · ★ 4.3 (278)

    I'm hoping to stop by when I have a lot of free time and search through their back issues.

    From a customer review

Schwenksville 1 shop

  • New Wave Comics4020 Skippack Pike · ★ 4.8 (267)

    Now from the outside it is a smaller place and don't have a large space for graphic novel and back issues but they have them.

    From a customer review

Scranton 1 shop

  • Comics On the Green307 N Washington Ave · ★ 4.9 (366)

    Dive into thousands of back issues, spanning from the 1930s to modern-day hot releases—a verified paradise for collectors chasing golden-age gems or rare back-number treasures.

    From a customer review

Sewickley 1 shop

Shrewsbury 1 shop

  • The Comics Closet37 Old Farm Ln · ★ 4.8 (167)

    Great and organized selection of back issues.

    From a customer review

South Williamsport 1 shop

  • Isle of Comics56 W Southern Ave · ★ 4.6 (103)

    Friendly staff, huge selection of back issues and the new and recent releases are well organized.

    From a customer review

State College 1 shop

  • Comic Cove528 Westerly Pkwy · ★ 4.9 (16)

    First time being there they had comics but I did not really see a lot of newer stuff or back issues that I might need but I did like it alot

    ★★★★★ D, Aug 2026

Stroudsburg 1 shop

Sunbury 1 shop

  • Supercluster Comics30 S 4th St · ★ 4.7 (47)

    They were running a sale on back issues, so I was able to get caught up on some titles I've been missing at a very reasonable price.

    ★★★★★ Nick, Oct 2023

Tannersville 1 shop

  • White Dragon ComicsPeddler's Village, 254 Stadden Rd Ste 211 · ★ 4.6 (148)

    They also have a decent selection of back issues and variant covers as well as various collectables and statues.

    From a customer review

Titusville 1 shop

  • Comic Books 101101 N Franklin St · ★ 4.4 (80)

    And there are plenty of back issues and dollar bins to search through.

    From a customer review

West Pittston 1 shop

  • Rubber Mallet Comics802 Wyoming Ave · ★ 4.8 (136)

    Awesome comic book store with a great selection of new and back issues, graphic novels, and toys.

    ★★★★★ Christopher, Nov 2016

West View 1 shop

  • K & J Comics and Games1017 W View Park Dr · ★ 4.5 (75)

    I go there for collected editions but their back issues are well organized and very fairly priced

    From a customer review

Whitehall Township 1 shop

  • ComicMasters Inc.1978 Whitehall Mall · ★ 4.7 (165)

    Lots of great back issues here, pretty large bargain bin, everything is well-organized, and the manager is very friendly.

    From a customer review

Windber 1 shop

  • Comics World1002 Graham Ave · ★ 4.7 (70)

    " A mark of quality I look for in a shop such as this is that not only are current titles complete and in stock, but that there are copious back issues to go through as well.

    From a customer review

York 1 shop

  • Comix Connection - York2150 White St #3 · ★ 4.8 (190)

    Do you like back issues or older comics?

    From a customer review

Back issues in Pennsylvania, by city

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

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