What's the vibe?
Comic Book Store Details
Raw Comics located in Chicago, Illinois offers an eclectic mix of comics including vintage finds, single issues, and store variants, with visitors describing the atmosphere as a bit mixed – while some find it welcoming and cozy with helpful staff, others note it’s a smaller space that sometimes faces lighting and organization challenges, but what makes this comic shop stand out is their selection of hard-to-find comics and dollar bins that keep collectors coming back.
The comic store maintains a solid collection of graphic novels alongside their regular comic offerings, with people who visit this comic shop noting they have a decent selection of graphic novel titles available for purchase, though specific details about trade paperback availability aren’t mentioned in visitor feedback.
Though specific comic brands aren’t directly mentioned in reviews, people who visit this comic shop have noted finding various titles including All-New Venom, suggesting they carry major publisher titles.
How much do things cost here?
People who visit this comic shop consistently praise the pricing structure, with many highlighting the excellent dollar comic deals, reasonable prices on vintage finds, and fair market values for trading cards, while others appreciate that the owner doesn’t inflate prices like many other shops do.
How’s the product selection here?
The product selection receives mixed reviews, with some visitors praising the variety of vintage comics and hard-to-find issues, while others mention limited stock at times, but the store appears to be actively expanding its inventory and working to improve its selection.
Collectibles & Action Figures
This comic shop carries a variety of collectibles including Funko Pops, action figures, and pop culture memorabilia, with visitors mentioning they can both buy and sell these items at fair prices.
Trading Cards, Manga, Anime & More
Beyond comics, this store has established itself as a trading card game destination, carrying Yu-Gi-Oh! singles and bulk cards, Pokemon cards, and Funko Pops, with dedicated space for trading card activities.
The store maintains a selection of manga titles, with visitors noting there’s “a bit of manga” available among their other offerings.
Is this place kid-friendly?
Based on visitor feedback, the family-friendly nature of this comic shop appears to vary, with some mentioning the owner’s children being present in the store, though there isn’t enough specific feedback about the overall kid-friendly atmosphere to make a definitive assessment.
