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Indie comic shops in Illinois
16 comic shops in Illinois carry indie and small press comics, out of 122 comic shops we list in the state. Each one is here because a customer review or the shop's own website mentions indie or small press comics; the proof is under each shop. Call ahead before a long drive, since what a shop offers can change.
Top 12 shops by rating and reviews
Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews. The other 4 are listed by city below.
This place has a great range of books from the big 2 as well as plenty of independent publishers.
There’s no other place like Quimby’s ❤️ amazing bookstore, really great for zines by small independent artists, comics and a large variety of small press.
- Indie comics and small press
They have a large selection of new comics from independent publishers as well as the big three so it's ready to find what you might be looking for.
The store is nice, has a good selection of back issues for DC, Marvel and Indie titles, as well as graphic novels.
Also the widest selection of DC, Marvel, and Indie titles anywhere.
This place has become one of my favorite indie bookstores after a few visits!
Good selection of mainstream and indie titles.
They're knowledge is spread wide- from Manga to keys to indie comics, they seem to know a lot about everything.
Something for everyone with mainstream, indie publishers, and local hand made zines!
Upon entering, I was overwhelmed by the wall to wall selection of trade paperbacks, hardcovers, indie comics, and other fantastic reading materials that are available there.
Not only does MBP carry your major publishers but also has quite a few indie titles.
More comic shops with indie and small press in Illinois, by city
Chicago
A quirky comic book shop unlike any other with a great selection of indie comics, zines, and posters all within one giant art installation.
Highland Park
How lucky are we to have another lovely and intimate indie bookstore in our area?
Schaumburg
I don't have many comic stores in my area but this place pretty much everything you need with a wide selection of DC, Marvel, Independent comics, and some Manga.
Winthrop Harbor
- Indie & small press: mentioned in 1 customer review
Indie & small press in Illinois, by city
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- Where to sell comics in Illinois16
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