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Vintage and key issue comic shops in Illinois

12 comic shops in Illinois sell vintage comics and key issues, 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 vintage comics or key issues; the proof is under each shop. Call ahead before a long drive, since what a shop offers can change.

12Shops
11Cities
122All comic shops in IL

All 12 shops, by city

Chicago Comics

3244 N Clark St

Back issuesMangaVintage & keys
4.7Rating
608Reviews
4Extras

I collect very specific DC giants from the silver age and found a pile.

From a customer review

Atlas Comics

5251 N Harlem Ave

Buys comics Pull listsBack issues
4.8Rating
118Reviews
4Extras

I do live a bit further away in Arlington Heights but i will 100% be coming here at least once a month or more looking for key issues and back issues.

From a customer review

Comic book pressing and cleaning

2303 N 77th Ave

Vintage & keysGrading & pressing
5Rating
5Reviews
2Extras

I sent a pretty dirty Superman comic, not only dirty, but a Golden age, one unattached staple cover.

From a customer review

Comic Buying Center

624 E Park Ave Ste D

Buys comics Back issuesVintage & keys
4.9Rating
256Reviews
5Extras

Went in for the first time on 6/16/26 to sell some slabbed cards and I was so happy with the experience.

From a customer review

Comix Revolution

115 Central Rd

Back issuesVintage & keys
4.4Rating
220Reviews
5Extras

Best selection of silver age and copper age comic book goodness in the burbs!

From a customer review

Clan McDonald Comics

710 E Ogden Ave #600

Back issuesVintage & keysSignings
4.9Rating
41Reviews
5Extras

Their collection of new releases, rare exclusives covers, signed books/memorabilia, graded books and original art is just incredible!

From a customer review

Graham Crackers Comics of Normal, IL

115 W North St

Buys comics Pull listsBack issues
4.8Rating
273Reviews
6Extras

Super awesome setup, lots of cool new fun stuff with back issues as well but, alas, I’m a “Bronze Age” Guy and li and behold!

From a customer review

North Shore Comics

3161 Dundee Rd

Back issuesVintage & keys
4.6Rating
79Reviews
4Extras

They have a great selection of comics, some are CGC graded, also Pokémon cards and some board games as well.

From a customer review

One Stop Comics

328 Madison St

Pull listsBack issuesManga
4.5Rating
316Reviews
8Extras
Vintage & keys: mentioned in 2 customer reviews

Clyde's Comic & Fantasy Shop

1528 Broadway

Back issuesMangaVintage & keys
4.7Rating
87Reviews
3Extras

Not even slabbed or graded comics.

From a customer review

Amazing Fantasy Books & Comics

16649 Oak Park Ave A

Back issuesMangaVintage & keys
4.8Rating
184Reviews
6Extras
Vintage & keys: mentioned in 5 customer reviews

Unicorn Comics & Cards

216 S Villa Ave

Back issuesVintage & keys
4.8Rating
98Reviews
4Extras

Unicorn has incredible selection of current and back issues, as well as some spectacular key issues from the past.

From a customer review

Vintage & keys in Illinois, 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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