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Back issue comic shops in Tennessee

34 comic shops in Tennessee carry back issues, out of 66 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.

34Shops
24Cities
66All comic shops in TN

Top 12 shops by rating and reviews

Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews. The other 22 are listed by city below.

Infinity Flux

3643 Hixson Pike

Back issuesManga
4.9Rating
1,455Reviews
5Extras

They have deep selections of back issues, fresh updated weekly releases, and an extensive Grail selection.

★★★★★ Robert, Aug 2026

The Great Escape

5400 Charlotte Ave

Back issues
4.5Rating
1,185Reviews
4Extras

Cool record store with a really great selection of back issue comics.

★★★★★ John, May 2024

Outer Limits Boro

Broad Street Centre, 1244 NW Broad St

Buys comics Pull listsBack issues
4.7Rating
613Reviews
4Extras

This place is awesome, great selection of comics and a great selection for back issues as well very happy with what I found today!

From a customer review

Rick's Comic City

2720 Old Lebanon Pike #104

Pull listsBack issuesIndie & small press
4.7Rating
610Reviews
4Extras

Their prices for back issues are very fair, they add a discount currently for TPB and have a TON in stock; its WELL worth going to.

From a customer review

Nirvana Comics Knoxville

Around Back, 6709 Kingston Pike B

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4.7Rating
578Reviews
7Extras

That pride translates into a knowledgeable staff, a fun experience and an even larger selection of back stock and accessories.

From a customer review

Grand Adventures: Comics & Games

1013 Memorial Blvd

Buys comics Pull listsBack issues
4.5Rating
551Reviews
6Extras

They have a decent amount of back issues, which will always keep me coming back.

From a customer review

Rick's Comic City Clarksville

1923 Madison St

Pull listsBack issues
4.6Rating
518Reviews
5Extras

There used to be a ton of dollar comics in the back but that changed the last time I went in.

★★★★ Joseph, May 2025

The Golden Age 1942

316 Court St

Pull listsBack issuesManga
4.8Rating
461Reviews
7Extras

All the new issues tons of old issues.

★★★★★ John, Mar 2022

Comics & Collectibles

4730 Poplar Ave #2

Pull listsBack issuesIndie & small press
4.6Rating
410Reviews
4Extras

Every current comic title you could think of, a sea of sorted back stock, and a great selection of trade paperbacks and hardcovers.

★★★★ Will, Mar 2017

Comics Exchange

3611 Chapman Hwy

Pull listsBack issuesSignings
4.7Rating
399Reviews
5Extras

They have the biggest collection of back issues in town, as well as a really great folder subscription service.

★★★★★ Ryan, Sep 2021

Escape Reality Comics

464 Forks of the River Pkwy

Back issuesVintage & keys
4.5Rating
411Reviews
3Extras

Insanely good selection of back issues, good set up, staff was passionate and cared

From a customer review

Epikos Comics and Games

5864 Brainerd Rd

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4.5Rating
404Reviews
10Extras
Back issues, per the shop's website

More comic shops with back issues in Tennessee, by city

Atoka 1 shop

  • Lootz Collectibles101 Wesley-Reed Dr Ste A · ★ 5 (170)

    This comic shop has a wide variety of back issues.

    From a customer review

Bristol 1 shop

  • Mountain Empire Comics31 6th St · ★ 4.9 (67)

    Rob was super friendly, and the place was well stocked with current and back issues.

    ★★★★★ Mark, Jan 2026

Chattanooga 1 shop

  • B & M Amusement5036 TN-58 · ★ 4.6 (171)

    Buddy opens up at 7AM on Free Comic Book Saturday every year, offering deals like 50 percent off all back issues.

    From a customer review

Cleveland 1 shop

  • Comics Unlimited2538 Keith St NW #3 · ★ 4.8 (112)

    Update: They have several bins of dollar comics, figures, and huge decorative comics stop by and get that unique gift for a loved one.

    From a customer review

Clinton 1 shop

  • Without Fear Comics296 Hiway Dr · ★ 4.9 (18)

    A great way to spend a couple of hours is by going through his back issues.

    ★★★★★ Real, Jun 2025

Cookeville 2 shops

  • Mountain Top Comics & Collectibles1683 S Jefferson Ave · ★ 4.8 (140)

    Wide selection of back stock as well as figures, pops, and trade paper backs.

    From a customer review
  • Wonderland Comics1460 N Washington Ave · ★ 4.8 (61)

    They have an excellent subscription program, and they offer a great variety of trades: paperbacks, hardcovers, and back issues.

    ★★★★★ Hoosier, Feb 2026

Cordova 1 shop

  • 901 Comics East/901 Games East8551 Macon Rd · ★ 4.7 (142)

    Great staff, great backstock of comics and really nice new comic selection.

    From a customer review

Franklin 1 shop

  • Outer Limits Comics209 S Royal Oaks Blvd #116 · ★ 4.7 (366)

    Tons of collectibles, bargain bins, $1 comics and more!

    From a customer review

Gallatin 1 shop

  • Towne Square Records & Comics124 N Water Ave · ★ 4.7 (89)

    I was visiting from Florida and stopped in to see what they had in the way of back issues.

    ★★★★★ Jared, Aug 2021

Hixson 1 shop

Jackson 1 shop

  • Comics Universe1869 US-45 BYP Ste 1 · ★ 4.7 (103)

    Free Comic Book is coming up in May and is always a great time to stock up on back issues you are missing because their monster sale.

    From a customer review

Johnson City 2 shops

  • Mountain Empire Comics JC1805 N Roan St C3 · ★ 4.9 (214)

    They had a great selection of recent back issues and cute stuff by local artists.

    From a customer review
  • LEGACY COMICS AND COLLECTIBLES1007 N Roan St · ★ 4.7 (46)

    Lots and lots of comics great place to find back issues and older comics/graphic novels.

    From a customer review

Knoxville 1 shop

  • Snake Eyes Comics9317 Kingston Pike · ★ 4.6 (177)

    I've spent whole afternoons browsing the dollar bins to try and get back things I left in Argentina when I moved (and never was able to finish, that's how much there is!

    From a customer review

Madison 1 shop

  • Comix City Too!1574C Gallatin Pike N · ★ 4.6 (313)
    Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review

Memphis 1 shop

  • 901 Comics2162 Young Ave · ★ 4.8 (361)

    I was traveling through from Texas and knew this was a GREAT place to dig for back issues with great prices.

    From a customer review

Millington 1 shop

Murfreesboro 1 shop

  • The Great Escape810 NW Broad St #202 · ★ 4.7 (378)

    They have comics, both back issue and a smaller selection of new, graphic novels, books, movies, toys, records, and more.

    ★★★★★ Another_Umbrel, Jul 2021

Powell 1 shop

  • krypto Comics3513 W Emory Rd · ★ 4.7 (189)

    Hands down the best selection of new releases and variant covers (but also has a good amount of back issues, too!

    From a customer review

Spring Hill 1 shop

  • Cadets Toys & Comics4910 Main St Ste 114 · ★ 4.6 (112)

    Plenty of new and back issue comics for active collectors, inviting to kids and new collectors too!

    From a customer review

White House 1 shop

  • Dragonfly Comics & Collectibles111 TN-76 · ★ 4.9 (125)

    Constantly rotating and fresh selection of Funkos, great selection of comics (both new and back issues), statuettes, and graphic novels galore just to name a few things.

    ★★★★★ Daniel, Jan 2020

Back issues in Tennessee, by city

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

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