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Back issue comic shops in Wisconsin

20 comic shops in Wisconsin carry back issues, out of 34 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.

20Shops
15Cities
34All comic shops in WI

Top 12 shops by rating and reviews

Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews. The other 8 are listed by city below.

Lost World of Wonders

6913 W Oklahoma Ave

Pull listsBack issuesManga
4.7Rating
1,017Reviews
7Extras

Check out the 50cent comics in the back left corner.

From a customer review

Kowabunga Comics

650 E Wisconsin Ave

Buys comics Back issuesManga
4.8Rating
479Reviews
6Extras

Overall, if I were in the area again, I would definitely stop by and get some hard to find back issues from their inventory.

From a customer review

Powers Comics & Collectibles

2180 S Ridge Rd #2

Back issuesIndie & small press
4.9Rating
439Reviews
3Extras

They have a awesome selection of back issues, action figures and anything a collector is looking for.

★★★★★ David, Nov 2025

Graham Crackers Comics of Wisconsin

2831 E Washington Ave

Buys comics Pull listsBack issues
4.7Rating
337Reviews
8Extras

The store has a good assortment of back issues, graphic novels, manga, trading cards, figurines, collectibles, and a very solid section for younger readers right by the door.

From a customer review

Vortex Comics

8118 W National Ave

Back issues
4.7Rating
304Reviews
1Extras

The owner is knowledgeable about comcs and also has older issues of some of the comic series.

From a customer review

Westfield Comics - West

7475 Mineral Point Rd #22

Pull listsBack issues
4.7Rating
297Reviews
3Extras

Not a backissue specialty store, but plenty of current or recent comics, plus boxes, bags, lots of paperbacks, hardbacks, magazines, some t-shirts, and toys and collectibles.

From a customer review

House of Heroes Comics

407 N Main St

Pull listsBack issuesFree Comic Book Day
4.7Rating
294Reviews
5Extras

The staff was very friendly and didn’t mind at all when I asked to look at some back issues up on the wall and took a long time debating if I was going to buy them or not.

From a customer review

Globe News

1430 Tower Ave

Back issues
4.6Rating
285Reviews
4Extras
Back issues: mentioned in 1 customer review

Planet Chaos

1117 Whitewater Ave

Back issues
4.9Rating
243Reviews
3Extras

Her back issues are pretty decently organized and, while I am not a gamer, she has plenty of space to set up a game.

From a customer review

Collector's Edge Comics | South - Bay View

2330 S Kinnickinnic Ave #2332

Back issuesVintage & keys
4.3Rating
225Reviews
4Extras

The owner and staff are always polite, the selection suits my casual collecting perfectly, and they seem to have most every back issue I’m looking for when a need arises.

From a customer review

Power House Comics

807 W College Ave

Back issues
4.7Rating
187Reviews
1Extras

What can one say about a place so unique, the history, the comics (back issues galore), and the owner… all equal a great experience you can not get anywhere else!

From a customer review

Tryke's Comic Alley

222 E Walworth Ave

Back issues
4.7Rating
175Reviews
2Extras

Also not very cheap, if you're looking for old back issues then expect to pay mostly $2.

★★★★ Jim, Jul 2022

More comic shops with back issues in Wisconsin, by city

Kewaskum 1 shop

  • Flaschpoint comics355 Main St · ★ 4.5 (22)

    They have old issues in bag and board, books, a TON of Funko Pops, and other fun collectible items.

    ★★★★★ Markocon, May 2024

Lannon 1 shop

  • Collectors Asylum20549 W Main St · ★ 4.6 (57)

    Outstanding and friendly: there is a great selection of back issues and vintage toys.

    ★★★★★ Jimmy, Oct 2020

Madison 1 shop

  • Capital City Comics1910 Monroe St · ★ 4.2 (128)

    His method of organization may be peculiar, but there is some genuine gold throughout the collection and this shop is very much worth the time spent digging through back issues.

    From a customer review

Menomonie 2 shops

  • K&B Toys and Collectibles1214 N Broadway St N · ★ 4.9 (156)

    Lots of the back issues are cover price and the rest were very reasonable.

    ★★★★★ Tim, Sep 2025
  • Heroes Welcome424 Main St E · ★ 4.7 (113)
    Back issues: mentioned in 2 customer reviews

Milwaukee 1 shop

  • Collector's Edge Comics | North - Kops Park7826 W Burleigh St · ★ 4.4 (114)

    Focuses mainly on new titles but also carries a good selection of back issues, a great selection of trade paperbacks, some collectible figures, and comic storage materials.

    From a customer review

Racine 1 shop

  • Legendary Comics & Records6216 Washington Ave Ste A · ★ 4.6 (79)

    This is not a huge store, but they have a good inventory of new comics and back issues, as well as books and some toys and other collectible items.

    From a customer review

Viroqua 1 shop

  • Room For Comics119 W Court St · ★ 4.9 (16)

    Seriously, if you're a comic collector, especially if you're looking for older issues, go see Al!

    From a customer review

Back issues in Wisconsin, by city

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

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