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Comic book stores in Albany, NY

We list 3 comic shops in Albany, New York. Per their reviews or own websites, 1 has pull lists and 1 carries back issues. Shops are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Zombie Planet

1238 Central Ave

4.6Rating
955Reviews
4Extras

Earthworld

537 Central Ave

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

The Lost Gnome

21 Erie Blvd Ste 1

4.8Rating
66Reviews
3Extras

The "Local fave" sticker marks the Albany shop with the highest Google rating times review count. It's a ranking of public numbers, not an endorsement.

Compare Albany comic shops

ShopRatingReviewsProven comic extras
Zombie Planet1238 Central Ave 4.6★ 955 —
Earthworld537 Central Ave 4.8★ 303 Pull lists · Back issues · Free Comic Book Day · Indie & small press
The Lost Gnome21 Erie Blvd Ste 1 4.8★ 66 —

Extras show only when a shop's reviews or its own website mention them; the proof is on each shop's page. A dash doesn't mean a shop lacks it.

What Albany shoppers say

Zombie Planet

Full service comic book shop that also has Pokemon and Magic cards. The staff is knowledgeable and available. The place is two floors full of all the things that round out a collector's desire. Action figures and related paraphernalia are readily available.

★★★★★ T, Feb 2019

Earthworld

I went today and had a great experience. i’m always nervous as a girl to go and buy comics irl but they were very nice. Great prices as well as selection!!

★★★★★ Gabrielle, Oct 2025

The Lost Gnome

Great staff! Friendly, kind and welcoming ! Fresh food and varieties. Great coffee and tea selections. Great space for gamers to gather and hang out. Marvel comics, Pokémon, fantasy game items for purchase also.

★★★★★ Darlene, Jan 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

Comic shops near Albany

Shop count and straight-line distance between city centers.

Albany comic shop FAQ

How many comic book stores are in Albany?
We list 3 comic shops in Albany, out of 163 comic shops in 104 cities across New York.
Which Albany comic shop ranks first?
By Google rating times review count, Zombie Planet comes first, with 4.6★ from 955 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Earthworld is highest at 4.8★ from 303 reviews.
Where can I sell comics in Albany?
None of the Albany shops we list say they buy comics in their reviews or on their websites. 27 shops elsewhere in New York do: see the New York buyers.
Which Albany comic shops do pull lists?
Earthworld. Its reviews or website mention pull lists or subscriptions. A pull list holds each new issue of the series you follow. How pull lists work.
Are Albany comic shops open on Sundays?
All 3 shops with hours on Google list Sunday hours. Hours change, so check before you go.
What other towns near Albany have comic shops?
Rensselaer (1 shop, 6 mi), Troy (2 shops, 6 mi) and Cohoes (1 shop, 8 mi).

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