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Indie comic shops in New York

13 comic shops in New York carry indie and small press comics, out of 163 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.

13Shops
12Cities
163All comic shops in NY

All 13 shops, by city

Earthworld

537 Central Ave

Pull listsBack issuesFree Comic Book Day
4.8Rating
303Reviews
6Extras

They have a great selection of current issues from DC, Marvel, and even indie titles that are hard to find elsewhere locally.

★★★★★ Elizabeth, May 2026

Babylon Collectibles

225 Deer Park Ave

Back issuesVintage & keysIndie & small press
4.8Rating
46Reviews
4Extras

Besides the great selection of back issues, the variety of independent comics is some of the best I’ve seen.

From a customer review

Desert Island

490 Metropolitan Ave

Indie & small press
4.8Rating
330Reviews
1Extras

Desert island is one of the best resources for independent comics in New York City.

From a customer review

Vinyl Fantasy

194 Knickerbocker Ave

Pull listsMangaIndie & small press
4.6Rating
245Reviews
3Extras

It’s been great to see it grow over the years and I love the variety of indie comics available.

From a customer review

Gutter Pop Comics

1421 Hertel Ave

Buys comics Back issuesManga
4.8Rating
244Reviews
3Extras

Gutter pop specializes in indie comics, although they do have a selection of your regular DC and Marvel comics.

From a customer review

Dream-Land Comics

4626 Broadway

Back issuesFree Comic Book DayIndie & small press
4.7Rating
36Reviews
4Extras

Staff was highly informed on current and older comics, had plenty of new comics, and a wide variety of long boxes with a wide variety of marvel, DC, and independent titles.

From a customer review

Superhero Comics Express

146 Jericho Tpke

Vintage & keysFree Comic Book DayIndie & small press
4.6Rating
80Reviews
4Extras

DC, Marvel and independent publishers all seem pretty well represented.

From a customer review

Beldame Books

71 Lawrence St Ste 118E

Pull listsMangaIndie & small press
5Rating
17Reviews
4Extras

I visited the store on Indie bookstore day and was thrilled to find a ton of selection of horror books.

★★★★★ Melissa, Aug 2026

Escape Pod Comics

302 Main St

Pull listsBack issuesManga
4.8Rating
149Reviews
5Extras

He is also open to selling one's self-published comics or zines if you ask him, making him an invaluable connection for local artists.

From a customer review

Comics Warehouse

52 S Main St

Back issuesIndie & small press
4.6Rating
46Reviews
3Extras

Good array of independent titles also especially the walking dead.

From a customer review

Red Shirt Comics

322 Main St

Back issuesIndie & small press
4.7Rating
131Reviews
4Extras

They have a good selection of new independent titles if you prefer adventure to predictable politics.

From a customer review

JHU Comic Books

299 New Dorp Ln

Back issuesIndie & small press
4.7Rating
278Reviews
2Extras

They are also big supporters of local artists, you can even find a local creators section in the shop.

From a customer review

Cromulent Comics

362 Congress St B

Pull listsBack issuesIndie & small press
4.9Rating
96Reviews
4Extras

Don't forget to check iut the makers space in the back to view products made by local creators!

From a customer review

Indie & small press in New York, by city

The number is shops with indie or small press comics; each city link opens every comic shop we list there.

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