Comic Book Shops
in Maryland.

207 Main St

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

Despite its compact footprint, back issues sit alongside new Marvel and DC pulls, a manga shelf, and a kids corner stocked with sticker books.

209 Chinquapin Round Rd

HOURS: Mon–Sat 11:00 AM–9:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM–6:00 PM

Three connected shops packed with back issues, a massive Funko Pop collection, Pokémon, Magic, and manga make this place feel more like a comics complex than a store.

5403 East Dr

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

Complete run bundles let you skip the back issue hunt, and the basement holds $1 comics that kids are welcome to sit and read on the spot.

400 S Highland Ave

HOURS: Mon 8:00 AM–2:00 PM · Tue 9:00 AM–6:00 PM · Wed 8:00 AM–6:00 PM · Thu–Fri 9:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sun 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Trade paperbacks shelved by genre rather than publisher make browsing feel intuitive here, alongside a kids section, manga, and a 50% off shelf worth digging through.

17 N Main St

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

Free arcade cabinets greet you at the door, and Gundam models, Funko Pops, and Magic singles now fill more floor space than the comics do across multiple buildings.

515 Baltimore Pike

HOURS: Mon–Sun 10:00 AM–8:00 PM

Parents bring their kids here to bond over retro games and childhood favorites, while Pokémon cards and Funko Pops keep the younger crowd just as hooked.

7939 Norfolk Ave

HOURS: Mon–Fri 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sat 11:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

Worth the climb to the second floor for one of the deepest trade paperback collections around, only grown bigger since a former manager took over the shop.

45315 Alton Ln

HOURS: Mon–Sat 11:00 AM–9:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM–6:00 PM

The horror figurine collection alone is worth the trip, but the back issues, manga wall, and D&D supplies make it a full afternoon.

2833 Ocean Gateway

HOURS: Mon–Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Graded golden and silver age issues share shelf space with an unusually deep Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles run, and Sunday deals keep prices honest.

Crosby Rd

HOURS: Mon–Sun 10:00 AM–11:00 PM

Steve runs this out of his home, keeps every back issue catalogued in an online database, and has hundreds of autographed celebrity photos alongside the Silver Age bins.

4744 Cherry Hill Rd

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

Regulars swear by the preorder system for tracking down any title, while the kids section up front at the entrance makes it clear this shop was built for the whole family.

10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy Space

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

Manga shelves and anime merch steal the show at this mall chain outpost, where the Funko Pop section draws as much foot traffic as the sci fi novels.

9400 Snowden River Pkwy

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

Kids show up to trade Pokémon cards, regulars hunt Magic singles, and the manga section has its own devoted following.

2137 Defense Hwy

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

Back issues spanning golden age to modern, fair prices, and an owner who hands free comics to kids.

1262 Vocke Rd

HOURS: Mon–Wed 10:00 AM–7:00 PM · Thu–Sat 10:00 AM–8:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–6:00 PM

Staff will special order what's not on the shelves, and the bargain section keeps browsing accessible, even if the manga selection leans toward older titles.

415A E Dover St

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

Regulars call it their D&D headquarters, and Pokémon card hunters show up knowing even scarce pulls are priced at MSRP.

1332 Londontown Blvd Suite

HOURS: Wed 2:00 PM–7:00 PM · Sat 12:00 PM–6:00 PM

Jam packed with single issues and back issues alongside Magic: The Gathering singles, the staff here functions more like collection advisors than salespeople.

2807 Belair Rd

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

Back issues bundled by storyline and priced to move means you can walk out with an entire Marvel or DC arc for what a single new issue costs.

5632 Buckeystown Pike

HOURS: Mon–Tue 11:00 AM–6:00 PM · Wed 9:00 AM–9:00 PM · Thu–Fri 10:00 AM–9:00 PM · Sat 10:00 AM–8:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

Regular Magic events anchor a shop where back issue bins share floor space with D&D sourcebooks, Pokémon cards, and collectible statues lining every wall.

1306 W Patrick St

HOURS: Mon–Sun 10:00 AM–9:00 PM

Regulars warn you to block off the afternoon before stepping into aisles stocked with first edition comics, used books, and enough collectibles to derail any plan.

18749 N Frederick Ave

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

Dollar bins stocked with well conditioned finds, Mezco figures, Marvel Legends, and a life sized Hulk display make this a collectors' shop with real depth in back issues.

15976 Shady Grove Rd

HOURS: Mon–Sun 10:00 AM–8:00 PM

Beyond comics and graphic novels, the inventory sprawls into vinyl records, DVDs, and video games, with a cabinet of curiosities in the kids section.

18 Crain Hwy N

HOURS: Wed 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Thu–Fri 12:00 PM–6:00 PM · Sat 11:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

Staff have been known to hide birthday presents for kids and negotiate prices on untagged golden age books, which tells you everything about the vibe.

17636 Garland Groh Blvd

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

Swap your old comics, games, or DVDs for store credit worth 50% more than cash, then browse a floor that covers manga, vinyl, Funko Pops, and trading cards as much as comics.

18 W Franklin St

HOURS: Mon–Sat 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

Dig through 20 years worth of back issues and vintage 80s and 90s action figures at competitive prices, though service can run hot or cold depending on the visit.

17301 Valley Mall Rd

HOURS: Mon–Thu 11:00 AM–8:00 PM · Fri–Sat 10:00 AM–9:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–6:00 PM

The trading cards skew pricey here, but manga fans and Funko collectors tend to walk out happier than expected from a chain bookstore this size.

607 Dual Hwy

HOURS: Mon–Sun 10:00 AM–8:00 PM

Dig through tall shelves of $3 comics, vinyl, and DVDs before hitting the Collector's Corner for signed first prints.

7000 Arundel Mills Cir

HOURS: Mon–Thu 10:00 AM–8:00 PM · Fri–Sat 10:00 AM–9:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Regulars describe it as a Scholastic Book Fair on steroids, and the massive manga wall and discounted Funko Pops do nothing to contradict them.

131 N Washington St

HOURS: Wed–Thu 11:00 AM–6:00 PM · Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–6:00 PM

Authentic Hunger Games costumes and rotating movie props share floor space with carefully bagged back issues, used books, and Pokémon cards.

8275 Old Leonardtown Rd

HOURS: Thu–Fri 11:00 AM–4:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM–4:00 PM

The dollar bins run deep and the owner has been known to cut deals for regulars, making it possible to walk out with 60 vintage back issues for $40.

516 Philadelphia Rd

HOURS: Wed–Thu 12:00 PM–6:00 PM · Fri–Sat 12:00 PM–8:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

Scoop up comics from the dollar bins or five dollar graphic novels, then browse Gundam model kits and miniature painting supplies in a shop that skews hobbyist.

11200 Scaggsville Rd

HOURS: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sun 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Long boxes of vintage single issues share space with boxed Star Wars and Transformers figures, making the whole place feel like a collector's attic.

529 S Camp Meade Rd

HOURS: Mon–Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Regulars swear by the loyalty points system, and everything from new releases to back issues is alphabetized well enough to make a librarian jealous.

7911 Harford Rd

HOURS: Mon–Tue 12:00 PM–7:00 PM · Wed 9:00 AM–8:00 PM · Thu 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–8:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–6:00 PM

Free arcade games share the basement with dollar bins and half price graphic novels, while upstairs vintage Transformers and McFarlane Batman figures fill the shelves.

51 Main St

HOURS: Tue 12:00 PM–6:00 PM · Wed–Fri 12:00 PM–7:30 PM · Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

Publisher organized shelves, a giant TV playing movies, and back issue bins deep enough to lose an afternoon in signal that this place takes comics seriously.

8249B Dickerson Ln

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

Packed into a modest footprint, this shop juggles Batman back issues across 30 boxes, Pokémon and Magic singles, manga, board games, and miniature painting supplies without feeling cluttered.

8317 Fenton St

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

Old school Magic: The Gathering singles put this newer shop on the map, and collectors who dig deeper often leave with back issues they had given up finding.

8317 Fenton St

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

Graphic novels, zines, and a deep Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon card selection make this the kind of shop you linger in longer than planned.

146 Kent Lndg

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

Pokémon and Minecraft gear, manga, and tabletop supplies fill a floor spacious enough that families can browse without bumping into each other on a Saturday.

825 Dulaney Valley Rd Suite

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

Deluxe editions of Berserk and Vinland Saga anchor an alphabetically organized manga and manhwa collection where no sales tax and a 20% rewards program sweeten every purchase.

3304-A Crain Hwy

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

Bargain hunters and manga fans both find their fix here, thanks to clearance deals and an anime section that draws repeat visitors looking for Japanese comics and collectibles.

12522 Mattawoman Dr

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

Gundam models share shelf space with Funko Pops and TTRPG sourcebooks in this compact satellite of the Annapolis flagship.

15 E Main St

HOURS: Mon–Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Manga, Lorcana, and Pathfinder sourcebooks share space with back issues and Funko Pops, with an owner who personally helps kids get into trading card games.

11242 Triangle Ln

HOURS: Tue–Wed 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Thu–Fri 12:00 PM–6:30 PM · Sat 12:00 PM–5:00 PM · Sun 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

Back issues run deep into indie and obscure territory, with graded slabs, Japanese imports, and Pokémon filling the shelves of a community shop regulars have trusted for decades.