Comic Book Shops
in Kentucky.

104 16th St

HOURS: Mon–Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–6:00 PM

Walk in for new releases and you might leave with a 10 cent back issue, a Funko Pop, and a story about that life size Han Solo guarding the collectibles wall.

1116 Main St

HOURS: Mon–Sun 4:00 PM–9:00 PM

The owner hands out free Pokémon Battle Academy sets to kids just learning to play, and that generosity tells you everything about this trading card shop.

2945 Scottsville Road B17 and B18

HOURS: Wed–Fri 12:00 PM–7:00 PM · Sat 10:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–7:00 PM

Silver age superhero books share bins with dollar box finds, while vinyl records and retro video games round out a store collectors have been raiding for nearly three decades.

1000 E Cumberland Gap Pkwy

HOURS: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–8:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–7:00 PM

Graphic novels and manga anchor the shelves at this chain outpost that punches above its weight, with prices that undercut online retailers and staff who will special order what they don't have.

120 W Dixie Ave

HOURS: Tue–Thu 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–7:00 PM · Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM–3:00 PM

Somewhere between the corner room of graded comics and the owner handing a free Hot Wheels car to a kid, you realize this place runs on genuine enthusiasm.

1704 N Dixie Hwy

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

Pull list subscribers get 25% off here, and the floor spans vintage back issues, Pokémon cards, Magic: The Gathering, and Funko Pops with enough kid appeal to bring the whole crew.

7130 Turfway Rd

HOURS: Mon–Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

The $1 and $2 bargain bins are the hook, but the mix of Warhammer models, HeroClix, and a deep manga wall keeps regulars coming back.

8470 US-42

HOURS: Mon–Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

Pinball machines hum near the back issue bins while people make special trips just for the Funko Pop selection.

325 3rd St

HOURS: Mon–Thu 1:00 PM–7:00 PM · Fri 1:00 PM–8:00 PM · Sat 10:00 AM–7:00 PM

Half price back issues sit alongside a solid Magic: The Gathering section and a gaming table where D&D campaigns actually get played.

466 Southland Dr

HOURS: Wed–Sat 11:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sun 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

Beats online prices on Amazing Spider Man back issues while stocking hard to find Funko Pops and rare collectibles in a bright space families keep coming back to.

115 N Locust Hill Dr

HOURS: Wed–Sat 11:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sun 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

Serious RPG players swear by the D&D selection and fair prices on gaming supplies, but the back issue bins and Dark Horse Conan statues keep collectors coming back too.

545 S Broadway

HOURS: Tue–Fri 8:30 AM–9:00 PM · Sat–Sun 9:00 AM–9:00 PM

Grab a coffee, crack open your D&D sourcebook, and ask about the free bulk Pokémon cards while you browse Citadel Paints.

393 Waller Ave

HOURS: Tue 12:00 PM–5:30 PM · Wed 10:00 AM–7:00 PM · Thu–Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Decades of action figures from 70s originals through current G.I. Joe Classified pack the walls, making the collectibles section feel as substantial as the comics.

139 E New Circle Rd

HOURS: Tue–Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

Roughly alphabetical dollar bins and no markup on older graphic novels make this the kind of shop where you actually budget to browse.

1106 S Main St

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

Walk in and the new releases are already bagged and boarded for you, dollar bins beg for digging, and the owner will cut a deal.

994 Breckenridge Ln

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

Chain bookstore trappings aside, the manga wall here stacks Naruto, One Piece, and enough titles to give dedicated anime shops a run for their money.

6905 Shepherdsville Rd

HOURS: Tue–Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Collectors drive hours across state lines to raid the graphic novel shelves and D&D miniatures section at this Louisville institution.

903 Hess Ln

HOURS: Mon 12:00 PM–6:00 PM · Tue–Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–6:00 PM

Star Wars and Disney Funko Pops organized by franchise fill one wall while back issues and older comics give collectors and casual readers plenty to dig through.

5031 Shelbyville Rd

HOURS: Mon–Sat 12:00 PM–7:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

Funko Pops and Hot Toys share the floor with Marvel and DC runs, plus a kids section up front that actually gets families to stay a while.

2433 Bardstown Rd

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

Decades of back issues sit alongside vinyl records and '80s toys, making it the kind of shop where parents who came here as kids now steer their own children toward the bins.

285 N Hubbards Ln

HOURS: Tue–Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Alphabetically filed back issues share floor space with vintage Transformers, and frequent sales make it worth checking in even when you're not sure what you want.

15858 Fort Campbell Blvd

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

Collectors drive hours to dig through wall to wall comics, vintage toys, Batman statues, and Funko Pops packed into every corner.

2520 Calumet Trce

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

Manga gets the strongest reviews, Funko Pops and trading cards cover the collector side, and a reading exchange program for young visitors is what keeps families returning.

4786 Frederica St

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

Collectors drive past closer shops to reach this place, drawn by an inventory that stretches from D&D miniatures and manga to vintage toys and Pokémon cards.

1421 Triplett St

HOURS: Mon–Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–6:00 PM

Cheap prices on comics sit alongside vinyl records, retro video games, DVDs, and board games in this everything exchange that feels like a Saturday afternoon rabbit hole.

2929 James Sanders Blvd E

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

Manga fans and younger readers tend to linger longest here, drawn by a solid manga wall and Funko Pop shelves alongside the standard chain bookstore comics section.

1201 Kentucky Ave

HOURS: Mon–Wed 12:00 PM–6:00 PM · Thu–Fri 10:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

Deep back issue bins where you might surface a Giant Size X Men #1 share the floor with Gundam kits and Magic: The Gathering singles.

5194 Hinkleville Rd

HOURS: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–9:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–6:00 PM

Bulk card bins loaded with Pokemon, Magic, and Lorcana singles share this cozy shop floor with sealed Funko Pops and anime collectibles.

3215 Irvin Cobb Dr

HOURS: Mon–Sat 11:00 AM–6:00 PM

Prices here feel like a time machine, which fits a shop where golden age comics share shelf space with vintage Base Set Pokemon cards, Magic singles, and old sports cards.

547 N Mayo Trail

HOURS: Mon–Thu 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–8:00 PM · Sun 1:00 PM–6:00 PM

Dig through loose, unpriced comics spread across a spacious floor and you might surface a vintage Funko or retro action figure you haven't seen since childhood.

610 Big Hill Ave

HOURS: Mon–Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

Back issue bins stocked deep with Fantastic Four and vintage Marvel sit beside retro video games and WWE action figures, and the owner will negotiate on the right pieces.

709 Mt Eden Rd

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

Board games, miniatures, painting supplies, Pokémon, and Magic sit alongside comics here, drawing collectors past closer shops to reach it.

544 Conestoga Pkwy

HOURS: Tue–Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM–4:00 PM

From 60s back issues to graded copies and wall books, the owner cuts deals on bulk purchases and hands out free comics to kids.

4150 S Hwy 27

HOURS: Mon–Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

Tucked into Somerset Mall, this traditional bookstore earns repeat visits for its manga selection and tarot cards, plus Thursday deals that knock prices down 40%.

2264 KY-2227 Ste. A

HOURS: Tue–Thu 10:00 AM–4:00 PM · Fri–Sat 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

Staff will haggle on prices, making it easier to walk out with vintage singles and Pop figures you actually want.

5000 Shelbyville Rd

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

Pokémon card events and an impressive wall of Funko Pops make this collectibles shop a reliable stop for young collectors and their families.