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Back issue comic shops in Washington

34 comic shops in Washington carry back issues, out of 67 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
25Cities
67All comic shops in WA

Top 12 shops by rating and reviews

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

Golden Age Collectables

Pike Place Market 1501, Pike St #401

Buys comics Back issuesManga
4.6Rating
1,113Reviews
5Extras
Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review

Phoenix Comics & Games

113 Broadway E

Back issuesMangaSignings
4.6Rating
934Reviews
7Extras

Their back issues still a little to be desired, but overall doing a lot better.

★★★★ Jessica, Mar 2026

I Like Comics

1715 Broadway St

Pull listsBack issuesVintage & keys
4.7Rating
840Reviews
5Extras

Great pricing for back issues, overall very happy with both the quality of my purchases and the services provided.

From a customer review

Comics Place

107 W Holly St

Buys comics Back issuesManga
4.8Rating
648Reviews
5Extras

Here there are modern comic books and ALSO a lot of back issues!

From a customer review

Comiks The Gathering

7304 Lakewood Dr W Ste 9

Pull listsBack issuesFree Comic Book Day
4.8Rating
572Reviews
6Extras

Great staff and they have a great collection but, it's mostly back issues that they haven't sold.

From a customer review

Docking Bay 93

224 Stewart Rd #115

Back issuesMangaFree Comic Book Day
4.7Rating
551Reviews
7Extras

Very cool place, comics, cards, graphic novels - and whole back room with like 20 arcade games & pinball plus another large area for back issues.

From a customer review

Everett Comics

2831 Wetmore Ave &, Hewitt Ave

Pull listsBack issues
4.7Rating
414Reviews
3Extras

A great selection of back issues and current titles.

From a customer review

Atomic Comics & Toys

4020 S Steele St #102

Pull listsBack issuesFree Comic Book Day
4.5Rating
397Reviews
4Extras

Awesome comic shop with a good selection of new releases, back issues, and collectibles.

From a customer review

Arcane Comics

1207 N 152nd St C

Back issuesMangaIndie & small press
4.8Rating
340Reviews
5Extras

Super helpful when I came in looking for some back issues and grabbed stuff from a storage very quickly.

From a customer review

Hills of Comics

1320 26th St NW ste 14

Back issues
4.3Rating
363Reviews
3Extras

Great selection, have not found any other store with such amazing back issue stock.

From a customer review

Central City Comics

113 E 4th Ave

Back issues
4.8Rating
306Reviews
4Extras

Found the two new books I was looking for and several older backstock books.

From a customer review

Stargazer Comics

2610 6th Ave A

Back issues
4.8Rating
297Reviews
3Extras

They have a fair amount of back issues at good prices and the vibe inside is awesome.

From a customer review

More comic shops with back issues in Washington, by city

Bellevue 1 shop

  • Mighty Moose Comics4015 Factoria Blvd SE · ★ 4.4 (229)

    Lots of back issues to browse through without pressure.

    ★★★★★ Tal, Nov 2024

Burien 1 shop

  • Ancient Comics14200 1st Ave S #105 · ★ 4.7 (165)

    I spent hours there finding some amazing deals, with a phenomenal back issue selection, and tons of comics at incredible prices.

    ★★★★★ Rick, Jul 2025

Federal Way 2 shops

  • Action City Comics & Toys2016 S 320th St Ste M · ★ 4.8 (250)

    Some cool books to rifle through, and the dollar bins have some pretty good stuff in 'em.

    ★★★★★ Mtrsmma, Jul 2024
  • PristineComics2008 S 314th St · ★ 4 (20)

    But their basic back-issues selection is fairly priced.

    ★★★★ Mtrsmma, Aug 2025

Kent 1 shop

  • PTB Comics & Manga215 1st Ave S · ★ 4.4 (25)

    A great store that offers back issues, graphic novels and manga with plenty of room to grow.

    ★★★★★ Yunfa, Apr 2022

Kirkland 1 shop

  • Bel-Kirk Stamp Coin & Comics11232 120th Ave NE Ste 107 · ★ 4.4 (97)

    Regarding the comics, they look to have a decent selection of back issues but I didn't have time to really look into what they had.

    From a customer review

Lynnwood 2 shops

  • Subspace Comics3333 184th St SW Ste g · ★ 4.6 (254)

    Excellent Comic Book Store 5☆ Amazing friendly staff, great selection, well organized, solid collection of both old back issues and new comics and very knowledgeable.

    From a customer review
  • Grade City Comics LLC6333 212th St SW · ★ 3.9 (13)

    Had tons of throwback toys, figures, video games, cobsules, dvds, back issue comics.

    ★★★★★ Cali, Sep 2024

Olympia 1 shop

  • Danger Room Comics201 4th Ave W · ★ 4.7 (237)

    They have new releases, back issues, older issues, trade paperbacks, compendiums, etc.

    ★★★★ Reid, Jul 2026

Puyallup 1 shop

  • Harley's Hobby Shop16126 Meridian E #106 · ★ 4.9 (54)

    Lots of back stock to choose from and decent prices!

    From a customer review

Renton 1 shop

  • All American Comics & Collectibles1102 Bronson Way N Ste a · ★ 4.7 (79)

    I was in heaven rummaging though all the back issues and trying to visually take in everything that the store had to offer.

    From a customer review

Seattle 4 shops

  • The Grumpy Old Man's Comics, Art & Collectibles1737 NW 56th St #102 · ★ 4.7 (178)

    I found a store that had a mini line waiting for them to open at 1:00, and an incredibly nice owner who helped me look for some hard to find back issues, of which he has a TON.

    ★★★★★ Ryan, Jun 2025
  • Dreamstrands Comics & Such115 N 85th St #106 · ★ 4.8 (150)
    Back issues, per the shop's website
  • Tails to Astonish5633 California Ave SW Suite C · ★ 4.5 (33)

    An amazing comic shop with plenty of back issues, current titles, and collected volumes.

    From a customer review
  • Crow's Nest Comics831 Hiawatha Pl S · ★ 5 (13)

    Was in there looking for back issues, and was met with friendly workers willing to help and recommend where else I could and a small artist alley!

    ★★★★★ Rico, Mar 2026

Silverdale 1 shop

  • Kitsap Comics And Games10315 Silverdale Way NW · ★ 4.6 (250)

    Lots of back issues, and new collectibles & toys as well as vintage stuff.

    From a customer review

Spokane 1 shop

  • Monkey Biz2928 N Nevada St · ★ 4.9 (193)

    It's become my first stop for back issues I'm looking for, and they tend to have harder to find runs in stock.

    From a customer review

Tacoma 1 shop

Walla Walla 1 shop

  • Digital Heroes120 E Alder St · ★ 4.6 (221)
    Back issues, per the shop's website

Wenatchee 1 shop

  • Galaxy Comics1720 Fifth St D · ★ 4.4 (45)

    Back issues are thin, but at least he has some.

    From a customer review

Woodinville 1 shop

  • Sir Lonebuck's House of Comics & Geekery14132 NE Woodinville Duvall Rd · ★ 4.9 (105)

    They have a nice selection of current comics as well as some back issues and graphic novels, not to mention the collectibles and a children's section.

    From a customer review

Yakima 1 shop

  • Yakomix1404 Fruitvale Blvd · ★ 4.9 (33)

    Great selection of back issues, great prices, and well organized.

    From a customer review

Back issues in Washington, by city

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

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