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Back issue comic shops in Virginia

42 comic shops in Virginia carry back issues, out of 73 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.

42Shops
28Cities
73All comic shops in VA

Top 12 shops by rating and reviews

Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews. The other 30 are listed by city below.

Victory Comics

586 S Washington St

Back issuesManga
4.5Rating
1,036Reviews
6Extras

Staff should work on being engaging with staff on the floor and some back issue prices seem high but could be regional.

★★★★ Chelsie, Jul 2022

Atlantis Games & Comics

9649 1st View St

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4.7Rating
954Reviews
6Extras
Back issues, per the shop's website

Atomic Comics Emporium

50 W Mercury Blvd

Back issues
4.7Rating
816Reviews
5Extras

I was able to fill in several back issues that I've had a hard time finding anywhere else.

From a customer review

Atlantis Games & Comics

2858 Airline Blvd

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4.6Rating
623Reviews
6Extras
Back issues, per the shop's website

Trilogy Comics

5773 Princess Anne Rd

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4.5Rating
545Reviews
4Extras

If you're looking for back issues, there's a very good chance you'll find them here.

★★★★★ Devin, Mar 2020

Gateway Comics and Toys

2340 Plank Rd

Pull listsBack issues
4.6Rating
494Reviews
4Extras

They have an awesome collection of toys and tons of back issues.

From a customer review

Local Heroes

1905 Colonial Ave

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4.8Rating
412Reviews
5Extras

Slim back issue selection.

From a customer review

Atomic Comics Emporium II

467 Denbigh Blvd

Back issues
4.7Rating
407Reviews
3Extras

Visiting from out of state and found that thia shop has a large variety of back issues and a section for new comics.

★★★★★ Alexander, Oct 2025

Tosche Station

7521 Huntsman Blvd

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4.8Rating
374Reviews
6Extras
Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review

The Amazing Comic Shop

10647 Braddock Rd

Pull listsBack issuesManga
4.8Rating
372Reviews
7Extras
Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review

Alpha Comics and Games

1601 Willow Lawn Dr #300B

Pull listsBack issuesFree Comic Book Day
4.7Rating
369Reviews
7Extras

Great selection of graphic novels, cards, new and back issues.

From a customer review

Velocity Comics

819 W Broad St

Buys comics Pull listsBack issues
4.8Rating
333Reviews
7Extras

You can tell they have garnered a good relationship with their local regulars, and had an absurdly awesome amount of trade paper backs, graphic novels, and dollar bins!

From a customer review

More comic shops with back issues in Virginia, by city

Ashburn 1 shop

  • Comic Logic Books & Artwork44031 Ashburn Shopping Plz #281 · ★ 4.8 (304)

    Staff are super friendly and helpful, and their selections of popular titles, back issues, and special issues are awesome!

    From a customer review

Bon Air 1 shop

  • Richmond Comix Inc9209 Midlothian Turnpike · ★ 4.7 (288)

    Longtime seeker of silver age back issues, odd independents, and old horror: this store did not dissapoint!

    From a customer review

Centreville 1 shop

  • Tosche Station Echo Base5091 Westfields Blvd · ★ 4.7 (213)

    I bought a few back issues and also some comic boxes.

    From a customer review

Charlottesville 2 shops

  • Hello Comics - Uptown398 Hillsdale Dr · ★ 4.8 (250)

    Friendliest staff that arealways ready to help, very clean and organized facility with a large selection of new and back issue comics.

    From a customer review
  • Hello Comics (Downtown Mall)211 W Main St · ★ 4.7 (104)

    Amazing selection of current and hard to find back issues!

    From a customer review

Chesapeake 1 shop

  • Zeno's Books1112 Sparrow Rd · ★ 4.6 (224)

    He offers back issues of comics, weekly new releases, graphic novels, used book, and statues, all at extremely fair prices!

    ★★★★★ Anna, Sep 2017

Culpeper 1 shop

  • Final Boss201 N Main St · ★ 4.9 (165)
    Back issues, per the shop's website

Dale City 1 shop

Front Royal 1 shop

  • Main Street Geek301 E Main St · ★ 4.9 (112)

    Not a large selection of back issues but otherwise a worthwhile comic book store stop.

    From a customer review

Gainesville 1 shop

  • Comic & Gaming Outpost Inc7556 Gardner Park Dr · ★ 4.7 (249)

    It's a great place to come in and grab new comics and back issues.

    From a customer review

Harrisonburg 1 shop

  • The Secret Lair Comics1854 E Market St Ste 105 · ★ 4.7 (187)

    Fair prices on back issues.

    From a customer review

Henrico 1 shop

  • Stories Comics9040 W Broad St · ★ 4.6 (165)

    Extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff with large back issues to go thru and great new comics to find.

    From a customer review

Hopewell 1 shop

  • Time Capsule205 E Broadway · ★ 4.7 (202)

    Love the Funko selection and the $1 comics.

    ★★★★★ Brian, Dec 2025

Manassas Park 1 shop

Mechanicsville 1 shop

  • Third Eye Comics6102 Brashier Blvd Ste H · ★ 4.8 (248)

    If you are looking for back issues then this store is unable to help you.

    From a customer review

Newport News 1 shop

  • Amazing Fantasy Comics13901B Warwick Blvd · ★ 4.7 (92)

    Good selection of current and back issues, and some nice bundles of comics.

    From a customer review

Norfolk 1 shop

  • Trilogy Comics700 E Little Creek Rd · ★ 4.4 (81)

    Good stock of new stuff and lots of older issues.

    From a customer review

Richmond 2 shops

  • Third Eye Comics11575 W Broad St · ★ 4.7 (124)

    My first time here they helped me pick up a bunch of back issues I couldn't find anywhere else.

    From a customer review
  • Black Dog Cards and Comics1616 W Main St · ★ 4.8 (6)

    Great shop for back issues.

    ★★★★★ Heinzsight, Dec 2025

Roanoke 5 shops

  • B & D Comic Shop2937 Brambleton Ave SW · ★ 4.7 (260)

    I've been getting my comics here for twenty years, whether that be my monthly pull list or helping me track down more elusive back issues.

    From a customer review
  • Collectors Lair-Roanoke2110 Bennington St SE · ★ 3.9 (300)
    Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review
  • Big Lick Comics7547 Williamson Rd · ★ 4.6 (170)

    I have had a good look at their back issues, toys and Graphic Novels and the prices are really nice for a store this size.

    From a customer review
  • Big Belly Comic Cave3646 Williamson Rd · ★ 4.5 (53)

    Tremendous selection of back issues, key issues (just ask Joe if there’s something you’re looking for), and even some runs of modern issues.

    ★★★★★ Benjamin, Jan 2023
  • Collector's Lair5327-B Williamson Rd · ★ 4.3 (31)
    Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review

Salem 2 shops

  • The Basement Toys & Comics1529 Apperson Dr Booth A13 · ★ 4.6 (230)

    This store had TONS of back issues and so much more.

    From a customer review
  • Frank's Cool Stuff213 W 4th St · ★ 4.5 (105)
    Back issues, per the shop's website

Springfield 1 shop

  • Victory Comics Springfield6681 G Backlick Rd · ★ 4.7 (21)

    Small but decent selection of comics with some boxes of "recent back issues" available (bagged and boarded).

    From a customer review

Vienna 1 shop

  • Big Planet ComicsWolftrappe Shopping Center, 426 Maple Ave E #4721 · ★ 4.8 (192)

    Great selection of back issues rare and budget comics, rewards program, good recommendations by staff.

    From a customer review

Virginia Beach 1 shop

  • Nerd Alert Comics & Collectibles2645 Dean Dr · ★ 4.9 (30)

    This location is a hidden gem if you are looking for back issues to fill out your comic collection.

    ★★★★★ Casey, Apr 2024

Winchester 1 shop

  • Four Color Fantasies80 Weems Ln · ★ 4.9 (185)

    (And I found some good ones for myself in the $1 bin😊) The owner & his asst were extremely knowledgeable and very helpful, even regarding issues I’d ordered on eBay.

    From a customer review

Back issues in Virginia, by city

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

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