Comic Book Shops
in North Carolina.

227 Sunset Ave

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

Antiques meet action figures across three floors, with an upstairs card section devoted to Pokémon and walls lined with Funko Pops.

1437 E Dixie Dr

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

Manga titles and anime merchandise are the core appeal here, with My Hero Academia merch and Funko Pops pulling collectors into what is otherwise a general interest chain bookstore.

317 Sunset Ave

HOURS: Tue–Sat 12:00 PM–6:00 PM

Collectors make the drive just for the pre code horror and paranormal back issues, and the fair pricing means most leave with more than they planned.

333 Merrimon Ave a

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

The kids corner gets as much care as the Batman back issue bins, and the shelves somehow also include Super7 drinking glasses and Dissent Pins.

100 District Dr

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

Single issues, Pokémon cards, MTG singles, sports cards, and Funko Pops share shelf space here, with staff who can special order titles you thought you'd never track down.

600 Haywood Rd

HOURS: Tue–Wed 11:00 AM–6:00 PM · Thu 11:00 AM–8:00 PM · Fri–Sun 11:00 AM–6:00 PM

A dedicated Pokémon room shares the floor with retro video games, vintage toys, and a coloring corner for kids, alongside solid back issues and current Marvel runs.

800 Fairview Rd

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

Manga sits beside trade paperbacks beside used books and music, and somehow the late 90s vibe ties it all together.

175 Weaverville Rd

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

From quarter boxes of back issues to vintage Pokémon cards and exclusive Funko Pops, the depth here rewards the patient browser.

427 E Catawba St

HOURS: Mon–Tue 2:00 PM–6:00 PM · Wed–Fri 2:00 PM–7:00 PM · Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Back issues priced for collectors on a budget and hard to find Funko Pops worth a long drive sum up why this old school basement shop keeps pulling people back.

911 B S Main St

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

Back issues and vintage action figures share the floor with trading cards and manga, and the owner is known for patiently helping kids find their first pull.

218 Nottingham Dr

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

Cosplayers turn up for Batman Day events, the manga section keeps expanding, and a scaling bulk discount rewards anyone with a full pull list.

5331 South Blvd

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

Between the overstuffed back issue bins, walls of manga, and a Pokémon card box where fifty commons run five dollars, browsing here is a half day commitment.

2600 Central Ave G

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

Silver age books and bronze age keys sit alongside $2 bargain bins, and the owner will walk you through the history of any issue you pick up.

417 Pecan Ave

HOURS: Mon–Tue 10:00 AM–7:00 PM · Wed 10:00 AM–9:00 PM · Thu–Sat 10:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 1:00 PM–6:00 PM

Overhead, Spidey squares off against Doc Ock in a dramatic suspended display while below you stretch some of the most organized back issue bins in North Carolina.

701 S Sharon Amity Rd C

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

Manga fans call it one of the largest sections in Charlotte, but vintage Transformers and Star Wars figures tucked between the back issue bins make every visit feel like a dig.

8420 Bellhaven Blvd

HOURS: Tue–Fri 12:00 PM–9:00 PM · Sat 12:00 PM–8:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–7:00 PM

Comics, trading cards, pinball machines, and ice cream make this place feel less like a shop and more like a Saturday afternoon.

11731 US Bus. Hwy 70 W

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

Those 50 cent bins out front hook you in before you find the dedicated kids room and a manga wall stocked with Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia.

8301 Concord Mills Boulevard

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

Manga hunters and Funko Pop devotees keep returning to this Books A Million chain location for the kind of deep selection that usually means ordering online.

10099 Weddington Rd

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

Prices here reportedly feel like pre pandemic days, and the back issue bins plus vintage Star Wars and Transformers collectibles give browsers plenty of reasons to linger.

21500 Catawba Ave

HOURS: Mon–Thu 10:00 AM–10:00 PM · Fri 10:00 AM–12:00 AM · Sat 10:00 AM–10:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Regulars come as much for D&D sessions and Warhammer models as for Pokémon packs and new comic releases.

3400 Westgate Dr

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

Warhammer miniatures and painting supplies share floor space with Magic singles bins and a beer cooler, making this sprawling shop easy to lose an afternoon in.

3742 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd

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

Shelf space runs from 1991 Terminator 2 action figures to a kids graphic novel section that turns casual browsers into regulars.

137 S Bridge St

HOURS: Wed–Sat 10:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sun 1:00 PM–6:00 PM

Singles, vinyl records, and Pokémon cards share shelf space at this small town shop where a dad brings his kid back week after week.

1920 Skibo Rd

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

More pop culture superstore than specialty shop, this sprawling space stocks comics, manga, Funko Pops, and Pokémon cards alongside books, movies, and music.

1330 Bragg Blvd

HOURS: Tue–Sun 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Vintage video games share floor space with a massive comic selection and trading cards covering Magic, Pokémon, Star Wars Unlimited, and Lorcana.

6243 Yadkin Rd

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

Figurines and statues line one end of the store while the back issues, Pokémon ETBs, and a manga section fill out a shop that covers most of what comics fans actually look for.

5360 Hendersonville Rd

HOURS: Sat–Sun 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Collectors keep coming back for the affordable prices on a mix that runs from nostalgic trading cards to whatever just hit shelves.

102 W Vance St

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

Graded books and variant covers fill every corner of this compact shop where the owner is known for handing free comics to young visitors.

5102 Wilkinson Blvd

HOURS: Tue–Sun 12:00 PM–7:00 PM

Funko Pops fill a serious chunk of floor space in three cavernous rooms that also hold Star Wars figures, Transformers, Pokemon cards, and comics.

3710 E Franklin Blvd

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

Browse manga across multiple bookcases while your coffee cools at the Joe Muggs cafe inside.

1101-D N Berkeley Blvd

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

Funko Pops, NECA figures, a sprawling manga and anime section, and a D&D corner make this Books A Million feel more like a collector's destination than a chain bookstore.

308 N Salisbury Ave

HOURS: Tue–Sat 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Batman Knightfall runs and vintage 90s football cards share shelf space with back issues you might have thought only existed on television.

2150 Lawndale Dr

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

Collectors and their kids both find their thing here, with back issues and Funko Pops sharing space with a proper manga section and a corner for young readers.

335 S Davie St

HOURS: Mon–Sun 12:00 PM–7:00 PM

Decked out in full 80s retro style, it stocks comics for every age group, a separate kids room, VHS tapes, and collectibles at what regulars call happy prices.

3715 Battleground Ave

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

Gunpla kits share shelf space with Funko Pops, WWE figures, Pokémon cards, and enough Marvel comics to keep any collector busy for hours.

906 Spring Garden St

HOURS: Mon–Sat 12:00 PM–6:00 PM

Deep back issue bins packed with everything from 1950s space comics to vintage Mad and Heavy Metal magazines make this a serious collector's destination.

1622 Stanley Rd

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

Store dogs roam the aisles while you dig through back issues, Marvel Legends figures, and manga with a buy five get one free deal sweetening the hunt.

2823 Spring Garden St E

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

Walk in past the life size Hulk statue and you'll find one of the better Magic singles selections around, plus a strong manga wall and D&D supplies.

2713 E 10th St

HOURS: Mon–Fri 2:00 PM–10:00 PM · Sat 11:00 AM–8:00 PM · Sun 12:00 PM–6:00 PM

Between the Magic singles, Pokémon cards, D&D supplies, manga, and back issue bins, this is the kind of gaming and comics shop that makes other towns jealous.

1322 E 10th St

HOURS: Mon 11:00 AM–6:00 PM · Tue 10:00 AM–6:00 PM · Wed 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Thu–Sat 10:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sun 1:00 PM–6:00 PM

A life size Mars Attacks replica greets you at the door, setting the tone for deep back issue bins and fair prices on older comics.

2954 NC-127

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

Bulk bins packed with bagged and boarded back issues sit alongside Lorcana and Warhammer 40k for a shop that rewards patient diggers.

265 2nd Ave SE

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

Feels like stepping into 1994, with boxes of back issues and action figures that routinely undercut what you'd find online.

609 McDonald Ct

HOURS: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

Organized back issue bins, weekend sale events, and a solid indie press section make this a reliable stop for both kids discovering comics and collectors hunting deals.

1250-B Western Blvd

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

Two full aisles of Funko Pops anchor a mix of comics, manga, used books, DVDs, and a dedicated D&D section that pulls in collectors and kids alike.

1909 Lejeune Blvd

HOURS: Mon–Sun 9:00 AM–7:30 PM

A wall of Stan Lee signed comics anchors the vintage back issue collection that collectors across eastern North Carolina keep coming back for.

1000 S Main St

HOURS: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–4:00 PM · Sun 1:00 PM–3:30 PM

Back issue hunters keep coming back to dig through the compact shelves, where regulars swear the hidden treasures outweigh the tight quarters.

230A Morganton Blvd SW

HOURS: Wed 1:00 PM–12:00 AM · Fri–Sat 1:00 PM–10:00 PM · Sun 1:00 PM–7:00 PM

Vintage comics going back to the 1970s share shelf space with Pokémon cards, Magic singles, and Warhammer youth leagues in this family run shop.

105 N Main St

HOURS: Mon 11:00 AM–4:00 PM · Tue–Thu 11:00 AM–9:00 PM · Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–10:00 PM

Back issue bins, Hot Toys, and model car kits share shelf space at prices that run noticeably cheaper than most comics shops in the area.

364 US-70

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

Two nerds run this spot with a rep for honoring quoted prices, stocking back issue bins alongside Funko Pops, manga, and assorted geek collectibles.

82-D S Main St

HOURS: Tue–Sat 12:00 PM–7:00 PM · Sun 2:00 PM–7:00 PM

Owner Kyle will walk you through D&D character creation or help you track down a signed classic while kids paint miniatures at the table.

9903 E Independence Blvd

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

Browse a massive haul of Funko Pops and manga here, but double check the Pokemon cards in the display cases before you buy.

11025 Monroe Rd d

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

Named for Batman's loyal butler yet reportedly short on Bat merch, it draws repeat customers with meticulous organization and a deep graphic novel collection.

11500 E Independence Blvd E

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

Wrestling figures are the standout here, backed up by GI Joe, TMNT, Godzilla, and Star Wars collectibles mixed in with Marvel comics and Pokémon cards.

315 W John St B

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

Vinyl and back issue bins share the same floor here, and the vintage comics section goes deep enough to surface original Amazing Spider Man issues from 1963.

1239 S Fifth St K

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

Dollar bins run a buy ten get two free deal, the back issue wall packs high grade keys, and weekend Pokémon trading events bring in the card crowd.

11237 Lawyers Rd

HOURS: Mon–Fri 10:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Vinyl and vintage comics share shelf space here, with the back issue bins and scattered old toys drawing collectors who know new releases aren't the point.

902 W Union St

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

Marvel and Star Wars gaming nights rotate every other Monday, and the Pokémon card selection draws collectors who keep coming back for bundle deals on back issues.

3005 MLK Jr. Boulevard

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

Funko Pops pack the shelves here alongside manga and D&D supplies, and the bargain section makes it worth a slow browse even if you just came in for books.

4110 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd

HOURS: Tue 12:00 PM–6:00 PM · Wed 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Thu 12:00 PM–6:00 PM · Fri 12:00 PM–7:00 PM · Sat 11:00 AM–4:00 PM · Sun 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

Dig through the back issue bins for Volume 1 Incredible Hulk minor keys, then look up at the Stan Lee signed Silver Surfer statue watching from the shelf.

217 9th St

HOURS: Mon–Sat 12:00 PM–6:00 PM · Sun 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

Bronze Age back issues sit alongside Funko Pops and Pokémon while the $1 comic bins draw regulars back week after week.

8613 Glenwood Ave

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

Gundam models, anime figures, prize figures, and a manga wall deep enough to get lost in make this the go to spot for serious anime and manga fans in the Triangle.

5212 Hollyridge Dr

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

Gold, silver, and bronze age back issues pack the shelves, with a warehouse of extra inventory behind the scenes that staff will dig through when you're hunting a specific issue.

3721 Lynn Rd

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

Toys take center stage here, with rows of vintage Transformers, Star Wars figures, and Funko Pops that dwarf the modest but present comic selection.

5959 Triangle Town Blvd

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

Dollar bins, wall books, and a back section full of action figures fill out this organized mall shop that takes new release Wednesday seriously.

3201 Hillsborough St

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

Outdoor bins of 25 cent books sit alongside shelves of comics, graphic novels, vinyl, and CDs, giving the whole place a curated flea market energy.

2011 Raleigh Blvd

HOURS: Mon–Sat 12:00 PM–6:00 PM

Japanese imports and Gundam models share shelf space with vintage Transformers and single issues, priced to keep collectors coming back.

1100 N Wesleyan Blvd

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

Manga fills one corner, a children's section takes another, and the shrinking comics aisle puts this chain bookstore somewhere between a dedicated shop and a general retailer.

123 Depot St

HOURS: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sat 11:00 AM–5:00 PM

Roxboro's first comic shop in over 20 years fills its shelves with Ghostbusters movie props, Funko Pops, and officially priced Pokémon cards.

813 Jake Alexander Blvd S

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

Superman memorabilia, vintage toys, and unique oddities crowd the shelves alongside Pokémon cards and Magic singles, pulling in customers from hours away.

814 S Washington St

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

With 50,000 books, a coffee bar, crystals, CBD products, and used manga at $6 each, this shop makes its own category.

105 N Lafayette St

HOURS: Tue–Thu 2:00 PM–8:00 PM · Fri 2:00 PM–10:00 PM · Sat 12:00 PM–8:00 PM · Sun 2:00 PM–7:00 PM

Gaming tables and Pokémon card deals pull in regulars as much as the comics do at this small shop built around community play.

38 Pinecrest Plaza

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

Regulars swear the BAM membership card pays off, but it's the proudly expanding anime and manga section that actually brings people back to browse.

1531 Cinema Dr E

HOURS: Tue–Thu 11:00 AM–6:00 PM · Fri 11:00 AM–10:00 PM · Sat 11:00 AM–6:00 PM

Bring a bag: most visitors only get through a quarter of the massive comic floor before tapping out, and that's before they find one of the biggest dice selections around.

1780-4 Queen Anne

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

Skottie Young Marvel variants and Silver Age back issues are the draw, but the deep Star Wars section and walls of Marvel Funko Pops keep collectors coming back.

118 Bruton St

HOURS: Wed–Fri 12:00 PM–5:00 PM · Sat 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Scarlet the shop dog greets you in a store packed with dollar bins, deep back issue inventory, and new releases hitting shelves on release day.

7499 US-264

HOURS: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Collectors drive hours for the graded slabs and raw singles, and the staff has been known to hand Spidey plushies to kids who tag along.

3737 Oleander Dr

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

Chain bookstore bones, but the manga shelves, Funko display, and trading card game corner have turned this into a real stop for collectors.

3908 Market St

HOURS: Wed–Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM–3:00 PM

Back issue bins and retro G.I. Joe figures share shelf space with Pokémon cards and Funko Pops, and the owner hands kids quarters for the gumball machine on the way in.

419 College Rd

HOURS: Tue 11:00 AM–6:00 PM · Wed 10:00 AM–6:00 PM · Thu–Sat 11:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sun 1:00 PM–6:00 PM

Staff will hand free comics to kids who wander in, while collectors lose an afternoon in the dollar boxes and back issue bins next to a sealed Walking Dead run.

201 Princess St

HOURS: Mon–Tue 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Wed 10:00 AM–7:00 PM · Thu–Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM–6:00 PM

Spread across two locations, the shop carries silver age back issues, imported SH Figuarts, and a queer Asian graphic novel section that people actually come back for.

222 Princess St

HOURS: Mon–Sun 11:00 AM–6:00 PM

Golden Age comics share shelf space with vintage 80s and 90s toys, drawing collectors from a hundred miles out for back issues and high end statues.

2801 Ward Blvd

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

Pull list regulars enjoy cover price guarantees and Magic players have a second floor gaming area to call their own.

2101 Peters Creek Pkwy

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

Back issue prices here are the kind that make you wonder how they stay in business, with the bins organized neatly enough to actually find that run you've been hunting.

3443 Robinhood Rd Q2

HOURS: Mon–Thu 1:30 PM–11:00 PM · Fri–Sat 1:00 PM–11:00 PM · Sun 1:30 PM–6:00 PM

Transformers figures deep enough to rival big city shops, plus WWE, G.I. Joe, and Funko Pops that keep collectors driving across the state to browse.

3232 Silas Creek Pkwy

HOURS: Mon–Tue 1:00 PM–6:00 PM · Wed–Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 1:00 PM–6:00 PM

Back issues organized by artist cover make the search feel like curation, and the all ages section reportedly rivals any in North Carolina.

122 E Gannon Ave

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

Regulars swear it's bigger on the inside, with floor to ceiling comics, Funko Pops, and a dedicated D&D game room tucked into what looks like a modest storefront.