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Top-rated comic book stores in North Carolina

How this list is ranked: each shop's Google rating multiplied by its number of Google reviews, so a shop needs both a high rating and a lot of reviews to place well. Only shops with 10 or more reviews count. 77 of the 90 comic shops we list in North Carolina qualify; these are the top 10.

Ranked from public Google numbers. Not an endorsement.

1. 1

   Atomic Empire

   4.6★★★★★ 1,663 reviews

   Durham, NC · 3400 Westgate Dr #14b
   Score 7,650 (4.6 × 1,663)

   Back issues

   If you are looking for a place that can answer literally any question on the planet related to gaming, hobbies, or tabletop life in general, stop scrolling. Atomic Empire is it.

2. 2

   Mr K's Used Books, Music and More

   4.6★★★★★ 1,550 reviews

   Asheville, NC · 50 River Ridge Dr
   Score 7,130 (4.6 × 1,550)

   There is a lot to love. 1. Unless you have a massive stack of books, they will usually be able to review what you have brought in and give you store credit while you wait. 2. The comics and graphic novels section is excellent, and they have some really fun bobble heads. 3. The YA section is also really wonderful!

3. 3

   Reader's Corner Inc

   4.7★★★★★ 1,186 reviews

   Raleigh, NC · 3201 Hillsborough St
   Score 5,574 (4.7 × 1,186)

   Manga

   Great bookstore for used books of all genres; fiction, non-fiction, and anything in between. Great prices too! They have 10 and 25 cents book outside, but there are also great quality books at great prices inside as well. The staff members were very friendly and helpful. Parking available.

4. 4

   Parker Banner Kent and Wayne

   4.8★★★★★ 831 reviews

   Cornelius, NC · 21500 Catawba Ave Ste A
   Score 3,989 (4.8 × 831)

   Back issues

   I'm not from North Carolina. I was just in town on vacation and wanted to stop by the shop while I had the chance. Really glad I did. As soon as I walked in, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the owners actually came out and greeted me themselves. That kind of hospitality stuck with me.

5. 5

   Heroes Aren't Hard To Find

   4.7★★★★★ 741 reviews

   Charlotte, NC · 417 Pecan Ave
   Score 3,483 (4.7 × 741)

   Back issuesVintage & keys

   I grew up with an uncle that was an avid comic book collector. I used to read his Archie comics. I had been meaning to walk into Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find for a few years and yesterday my timing was perfect! I had just left East 8th Vintage which is just a short walk away.

6. 6

   Memory Lane Comics

   4.9★★★★★ 699 reviews

   Wilmington, NC · 201 Princess St
   Score 3,425 (4.9 × 699)

   Buys comics Pull listsBack issuesManga

   In 1989 my mom took me to ACME Comics in Greensboro, NC, and I bought some Batman comics (freshly in love with the character after the Tim Burton movie). Then, from 1989 to 1998 I collected comic books.

7. 7

   Acme Comics

   4.8★★★★★ 704 reviews

   Greensboro, NC · 2150 Lawndale Dr
   Score 3,379 (4.8 × 704)

   Buys comics Pull listsBack issuesFree Comic Book Day

   I was killing time and stopped in Acme Comics to fulfill my curiosity because I'd never been inside a comic book store before. Jermaine was super friendly and informative. Let me tell you, this store did not disappoint. From new comics to vintage and everything in between, there was nothing lacking in this space!

8. 8

   Ultimate Comics

   4.8★★★★★ 704 reviews

   Cary, NC · 218 Nottingham Dr
   Score 3,379 (4.8 × 704)

   Pull listsBack issuesMangaVintage & keys

   From any book stores, this was the best one I ever been to! So many franchises to see around, multiple genres to choose from, exclusive action figures, and even mangas to buy from! Best part that I got a free poster while shopping there with my friend!

9. 9

   Blue Ox Games

   4.8★★★★★ 639 reviews

   Greenville, NC · 2713 E 10th St
   Score 3,067 (4.8 × 639)

   Pull listsManga

   HIGHLY recommend! Blue ox has the best prices not just in the area, but prices are very competitive with online options as well. If I'm buying cards I will always check blue ox first. The online site lets you pick out cards (and other items) and order them so you can just pop in, grab and go.

10. 10

    Collectors Cove

    4.8★★★★★ 633 reviews

    Salisbury, NC · 322 S Main St
    Score 3,038 (4.8 × 633)

    I love this place! The new store is massive and amazing with all kinds of great Pokemon and video games for sale. I setup a booth in the store to sell some of my collection and the experience has been amazing. The staff is top notch, very knowledgeable and helpful.

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