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Vintage and key issue comic shops in California

27 comic shops in California sell vintage comics and key issues, out of 249 comic shops we list in the state. Each one is here because a customer review or the shop's own website mentions vintage comics or key issues; the proof is under each shop. Call ahead before a long drive, since what a shop offers can change.

27Shops
25Cities
249All comic shops in CA

Top 12 shops by rating and reviews

Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews. The other 15 are listed by city below.

Golden Apple Comics

7018 Melrose Ave

Buys comics Pull listsBack issues
4.4Rating
755Reviews
9Extras

They have a selection of new and old as well as multiple slabs.

From a customer review

Bases Cards & Comics

42035 12th St W #106

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4.5Rating
667Reviews
7Extras
Vintage & keys: mentioned in 3 customer reviews

The Comic Bug, Inc.

1807 Manhattan Beach Blvd

Pull listsBack issuesVintage & keys
4.7Rating
527Reviews
8Extras

They offer slabs, sealed product, and singles for the cheapest prices in LA.

From a customer review

House of Secrets

1930 W Olive Ave

Back issuesVintage & keys
4.8Rating
420Reviews
2Extras

They range from modern age to golden age comics and it cannot be said anymore that this wonderful place is beyond stocked.

★★★★★ Howard, Jun 2022

Now Or Never Comics

1055 F St

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4.8Rating
418Reviews
7Extras

I spent close to 2 hours there and bought 3 Bronze Age comis that I am extremely happy with.

★★★★★ Jeff, Mar 2023

Arsenal Comics & Games

1610-1 Newbury Rd

Back issuesMangaVintage & keys
4.8Rating
270Reviews
10Extras

Large selection of silver and bronze age comics mixed in with current titles.

From a customer review

Comic Cellar

135 W Main St

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4.6Rating
255Reviews
4Extras
Vintage & keys: mentioned in 2 customer reviews

Arsenal Comics & Games Ventura

3431 Telegraph Rd

Back issuesMangaVintage & keys
4.7Rating
245Reviews
8Extras

They have raws and slabbed CGC graded comic books.

From a customer review

Heroes & Champions

574 E El Camino Real

Back issuesMangaVintage & keys
4.6Rating
234Reviews
6Extras

Update: store has been updated they actually have a lot more Pokémoncards singles slabs and high grade cards for a good price .

From a customer review

Al's Comic Shop

1847 Pacific Ave

Back issuesVintage & keys
4.8Rating
210Reviews
3Extras

I purchased 2 silver aged Fantastic Four books on the wall to add to the collection I'm trying to complete.

From a customer review

Comics & Collectibles

1904 Fruitridge Rd

Pull listsBack issuesVintage & keys
4.6Rating
214Reviews
6Extras

Good comic shop to find back issues and key issues.

★★★★★ Lockedown, May 2022

Horizon Comics

42156 10th St W # K

Buys comics Pull listsBack issues
4.6Rating
214Reviews
7Extras

Good selection of new comics and back issues, even some CGC slabs if you're into collecting those.

★★★★★ Bob, Apr 2022

More shops with vintage and key comics in California, by city

Chatsworth 1 shop

  • We Can Be Heroes Comics, TCG, Studio9449 De Soto Ave · ★ 4.7 (182)

    They have a great selection of wall comics and glass cases of collectible toys, pops, slabs and vintage stuff.

    From a customer review

Fresno 1 shop

  • Wonderland Comics1409 N Van Ness Ave · ★ 4.5 (128)

    I personally am a buyer of back issues, and they have one of the best selections of Silver and Bronze age books I have seen and at very fair prices.

    From a customer review

Hesperia 1 shop

  • HD Comics9594 I Ave Ste F · ★ 4.8 (190)

    Recently inquired about assistance in getting things graded with CGC and CBCS and they were able to assist with an insanely fast turnaround.

    From a customer review

Irvine 1 shop

  • Torpedo Comics630 Spectrum Center Dr · ★ 4.2 (86)

    Figurines are of astounding quality and they possess graded comics for collectors.

    From a customer review

Los Gatos 1 shop

  • Bronze Age Bat Cave20 S Santa Cruz Ave #112 · ★ 4.8 (50)

    Lots of good Silver Age books that are raw, but there is a room full of pretty epic slabbed books if that's your thing.

    From a customer review

Palm Desert 1 shop

  • Comics & Anime72840 CA-111 b135 · ★ 3.5 (22)

    They had scattered shelves all over the store with comics, new and old, slabbed and raw.

    ★★★★ Warren, Aug 2023

Palm Springs 1 shop

  • Rated Comics913 Crossley Rd · ★ 4.1 (34)

    Great comic shop with lots of rare variants and graded comics.

    From a customer review

San Jose 1 shop

Sanger 1 shop

  • GG'S Comics1514 Jensen Ave · ★ 4.9 (65)

    As a long time comic book collector I can say that I never seen better deals on vintage comics then at this store.

    ★★★★★ Tankcop, Dec 2020

Santa Clarita 1 shop

  • Cruzin’ Thru Comics17804 Sierra Hwy · ★ 4.9 (39)

    They have great, and ever-changing selection of Copper, Bronze and Silver Age, Raw and Slabbed, and a huge collection of dollar-bin comics.

    ★★★★★ Jeff, Aug 2022

Turlock 1 shop

  • Turlock Comics2717 Geer Rd · ★ 4.5 (133)

    They've got a mix of new stuff, back issues, graded books, and all the usual Marvel/DC/indie titles plus Magic, Pokémon, and gaming stuff.

    From a customer review

Vacaville 1 shop

  • Boys of Summer Comics & Collectables490 Merchant St #103 · ★ 4.7 (113)

    This isn't a shop for those looking for silver age or modern age back issues, so when I am in need of this sort of experience, I have many other local options.

    From a customer review

Victorville 1 shop

Whittier 2 shops

  • Kobra Comics12603 Beverly Blvd · ★ 4.7 (74)

    From CGC slabs, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper, and Modern comics.

    ★★★★★ Charles, Feb 2023
  • Fisk Comics16254 Whittier Blvd · ★ 4.6 (75)

    Vintage comics, records, toys, cassettes and an Arcade on free play, wow!

    From a customer review

Vintage & keys in California, by city

The number is shops with vintage comics or key issues; each city link opens every comic shop we list there.

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