Comic Book Shops
in Iowa.

1200 S Duff Ave

HOURS: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–8:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Horror memorabilia from Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street mixes with a manga wall locals rank above Barnes and Noble for Berserk and beyond.

2532 Lincoln Way

HOURS: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–8:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Two floors of comics and collectibles with a basement full of rare finds, plus a Funko Pop punch card that keeps regulars coming back.

613 S Ankeny Blvd

HOURS: Mon–Thu 10:00 AM–7:00 PM · Fri–Sat 10:00 AM–9:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM–6:00 PM

The CD in the name isn't a joke: vinyl records sit alongside Pokémon packs, Star Wars collectibles, and back issue bins that keep regulars coming back.

318 S Ankeny Blvd

HOURS: Mon 12:00 PM–8:00 PM · Tue 5:30 PM–8:00 PM · Wed 11:00 AM–8:00 PM · Fri 5:30 PM–8:00 PM · Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Ratio variants at 1:10, 1:25, and 1:50 share shelf space with indie publishers like Zenescope and Antarctic Press inside a surprisingly airy 700 square foot shop.

2801 State St

HOURS: Mon 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Tue 9:00 AM–5:00 PM · Wed 9:00 AM–9:00 PM · Thu–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sat 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

Variant cover hunters and statue collectors both find hard to source Quad Cities items here, alongside well organized back issues that keep drawing people back.

1604 Mt Pleasant St

HOURS: Tue–Thu 2:00 PM–6:00 PM · Fri 2:00 PM–10:00 PM · Sat 12:00 PM–6:00 PM

Resident shop cats roam the aisles while binders of Magic singles and sealed product fill out a compact space that locals treat as their regular gaming hangout.

2225 College St

HOURS: Tue–Fri 9:30 AM–6:00 PM · Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Graphic novels and pop culture statues share shelf space with candles and incense, giving the whole place a warmer vibe than your average comics shop.

2225B College St

HOURS: Tue–Fri 9:30 AM–6:00 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–5:00 PM

Sports cards like Jordan rookies share shelf space with Golden Age comics priced well enough to justify a six hour drive.

1926 Valley Park Dr

HOURS: Mon–Thu 10:00 AM–6:00 PM · Fri 10:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sat 10:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

Prices on back issues often beat online retailers, and shelves span Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, D&D supplies, manga, and Funko Pops alongside Marvel and DC.

7500 University Ave

HOURS: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–8:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Back issues, Pokémon cards, Magic singles, RPG miniatures, and a growing manga section make this one of the larger comic stops in the metro.

530 S 4th St

HOURS: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Dig through Tim's stacks of cheap back issues and vintage comics and you might also surface records or old media that most shops would never carry.

4000 E 53rd St

HOURS: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–8:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Part of the Books A Million chain, this Davenport outpost stocks manga, Funko Pops, and comics alongside used books at mixed price points.

1527 N Harrison St

HOURS: Tue–Sat 11:00 AM–5:00 PM

Boxes upon boxes of comics stretching from 70s back issues to current releases, all priced by the Overstreet guide, make this a proper digger's destination.

205 W Water St

HOURS: Mon–Sat 7:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sun 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

Comics and coffee are the obvious pitch, but the Pokémon cards, Funko Pops, LEGO, and Squishmallows are why the visit runs long.

701 NE 50th Ave

HOURS: Mon–Sun 9:00 AM–9:00 PM

Buried inside a sprawling antique mall, this booth hauls in so much sci fi and fanboy material that regulars swear multiple visits still won't cover it all.

3315 SE 14th St

HOURS: Mon–Thu 10:00 AM–7:00 PM · Fri–Sat 10:00 AM–9:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM–6:00 PM

Staff hand out free Pokémon posters to kids while adults dig through Funko Pops, back issues, and vintage action figures from Superman to The Walking Dead.

555 John F Kennedy Rd

HOURS: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–9:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Expect the big chain bookstore experience, but the expanding manga and anime section, action figures, trading cards, and a dedicated kids area make it genuinely useful for families.

3220 Dodge St

HOURS: Mon–Sun 12:00 PM–9:00 PM

Long boxes, board game supplies, Warhammer minis, and couches for reading make this Dubuque shop feel more like a gaming den than a standard comics rack.

1213 12th Ave SE

HOURS: Tue–Wed 12:00 PM–9:00 PM · Thu 5:00 PM–9:00 PM · Fri–Sat 12:00 PM–9:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

Draws families from across Iowa for Pokémon cards, MTG supplies, and D&D materials, with staff who will special order whatever isn't on the shelf.

1018 Central Ave

HOURS: Mon–Thu 12:00 PM–8:00 PM · Fri–Sat 12:00 PM–10:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM–6:00 PM

Pokémon cards go for 25 cents, MTG lands are free, and the staff have been known to show up in full Marvel costume when a new movie opens.

229 E Washington St

HOURS: Mon–Tue 12:00 PM–4:00 PM · Wed 10:00 AM–6:00 PM · Thu–Sat 11:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

Their trade paperback depth puts most chain bookstores to shame, and the children's section and back issue bins make it a store the whole family can dig through.

331 7th Ave

HOURS: Wed–Fri 11:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sat 11:00 AM–5:00 PM

Their 24 cent boxes alone are worth the trip, sitting alongside Funko Pops and a mix of new releases and vintage issues that keeps both kids and collectors digging.

1531 4th St SW

HOURS: Mon–Thu 10:00 AM–7:00 PM · Fri 10:00 AM–10:00 PM · Sat 10:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Comics share shelf space with retro consoles, Dungeons and Dragons gear, Magic singles, and Funko Pops in a shop that has grown well past its comic roots.

221 N Federal Ave

HOURS: Mon 11:00 AM–5:00 PM · Tue 1:00 PM–4:00 PM · Wed 11:00 AM–6:00 PM · Thu 11:00 AM–5:00 PM · Fri 11:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sat 10:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sun 12:30 PM–4:30 PM

Graded comics and sports card booster packs share shelves with music merchandise, turning what looks like a comic shop into something harder to categorize.

312 E Main St

HOURS: Wed–Thu 5:00 PM–9:00 PM · Fri 12:00 PM–7:00 PM · Sat 11:00 AM–10:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

Back issues and new comics share shelf space with Magic singles, Lorcana, Warhammer minis, and D&D sourcebooks, plus regular gaming nights that keep the tables busy.

1622 Pierce St

HOURS: Mon–Fri 11:00 AM–8:00 PM · Sat–Sun 11:00 AM–5:00 PM

The D&D tables stay full and the Doctor Who merch section is deep enough to lose an afternoon in.

4501 Southern Hills Dr

HOURS: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–8:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

Collectors find back issues alongside Magic: The Gathering cards, Pokémon, D&D figurines, and even SDCC exclusives, all at prices that keep them returning to this well organized Sioux City shop.

213 Antique City Dr

HOURS: Wed 3:00 PM–6:00 PM · Thu 3:00 PM–8:00 PM · Fri–Sat 10:00 AM–9:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–6:00 PM

Golden age through modern singles, action figures, MTG sets, and D&D gear packed into a small Iowa shop where the owner prices things to spread the hobby, not maximize margins.

1421 22nd St

HOURS: Mon–Thu 10:00 AM–7:00 PM · Fri–Sat 10:00 AM–9:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM–6:00 PM

The CD in the name hints at its age, but the shelves now run from back issues to Pokémon cards, vintage Funko Pops, and anime figures.

104 N 1st Ave

HOURS: Mon–Tue 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Wed 10:00 AM–7:00 PM · Thu 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Fri 10:00 AM–9:00 PM · Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

Long boxes of back issues share shelf space with Magic singles and D&D gear, and the Hero Fuel drinks make browsing feel like an event.