This is my local comic shop. The service is always friendly and welcoming. I started collecting…read morecomics about a year ago and even when I had questions that some readers might consider stupid, the employees never hesitated to explain or help out! The place is always well stocked, well organized and easy to navigate. New readers or comic connoisseurs, you'll find this place on your list of favorites.

The comic store we usually frequent is Challengers Comics on Western and Armitage. We were over on…read morethis side of the river, so we decided to stop by. Graham Crackers has a HUGE selection. We weren't looking for anything in particular during this stop. I'm sure if we were, management would help us right away. Thousands of comics and figurines lined the store. Great first experience. PS Talk of another Graham Crackers location!

Fantastic comic book store, tucked away, but also right in the heart of Andersonville. A wide…read moreselection of comics, graphic novels, comic book statuettes, and related items make this a worthy destination for anyone who loves superheroes -- and loved to hate supervillains! A knowledgeable and friendly staff rounds out this welcome addition to the Chicago comic bookstore scene. Do yourself a favor and check it out. You won't regret it! :)

Still a very comprehensive comic shop (you've just gotta find it...and not be claustrophobic…read morebecause it requires going down a narrow alleyway to reach the shop [hence the name]). I'm glad that it's still going after so many years (& with a chain shop not far down the block). Shop local!

Great store for comic lovers! My boyfriend and I stopped by…read moreon our way to lunch to check them out and we liked their selection of comic books and manga! I loved their selection of comics created by local artists as well! Everyone working there was helpful and friendly! You get a super welcoming vibe. It's nice! Don't forget to stop by

Awesome comic shop, my favorite in the city. Great selection with fair prices for back issues and a…read morenice 50 cent bin. A nice guy named James helped me out at the register and was super helpful and welcoming.

A great place for comics and graphic novels. They even had a graphic novel I didn't know existed…read moreand already love. They also sell dice and supplies for D&Ders. Ask for Terry - he literally went out of his way to find something I needed and even helped me find the best way home. Highest possible recommendation. Thank you

#34 for 2019 This…read more250 sq. foot closet deals to an eclectic pool of readers dedicated to good story writing. Terry is a very nice guy educating you on what is good to read. He may not sell your mainstream books in the 100s but he's learned a good array of tricks to get good sales. For one, he is practically located on the grounds of Loyola University. Right under their rooms in the heart of Chicago close to the look offering spectacular views. What did they say were the top 3 factors to operating a business? Location. Location. Location. Terry understands his customers and demographics. In this little shop you will find a wide selection catering to your popular comics of superhero titles, your classic reads like Sandman, your newer classic reads like Saga, independent comics like Umbrella Academy, and so forth and so on. He is very meticulous on what he orders and is a great source of information about the industry and genre. No wonder he has many loyal customers. New comics, comes in every Wednesday, are well labeled so you know what is new. On a rack he has an assortment of collected trade paperbacks. Along the top of the walls, I found this interesting, are original art pages. I wish they were closer down so I could a better look of them. Looking for a good read? Here's where to go.

1/17/26 Great experience at Graham Crackers Comics. Awesome selection, great prices, well organized…read morestore, friendly and very knowledgeable staff who are happy to help without pressure. Whether you're browsing or looking for something specific, this is a must stop spot for comic fans in Chicago. Highly recommend!

We love this shop. It's a quick and simple drop-in to find your stuff…read more Fyi - Depending the day, wait times might get crazy.

I'm not a big comic book nerd at all or know what I'm really talking about in regards to comics,…read morebut I took my son here to peruse. They had a lot of comic books and everything looked to be well organized. There was a DC section and a Marvel section (Marvel FTW) and even a $1 comic section (cheap FTW). The staff here was super nice and friendly, and the vibe I got from this place was that this is the place to come and hangout with friends. There was a DnD informal tournament that was taking place and I thought that was pretty good.

You find some great stuff here like a Daken chesspiece or a X Men Wolverine comic you've been…read moresearching for! You'll find something if you dig a lil bit. And dig you will! They have a good amount of $1 comics that are cool and you're bound to find fun stuff. Great location also as it's near the legendary Old Town School of Folk Music and Laurie's record store and toy stores like Quake Collectibles that's cool. Also a bit close to all 3 Replay barcades either by car or foot thought it's a bit of a hike. Most of all, they have a customer bathroom!

Scalper pricing...they try to rip you off if you come to sell and run your pockets if you try to…read morebuy. You would think the local gaming store would be different than online scalpers....this one is not.

This store is pretty shady. They sold my son fake Pokémon cards that another card store quickly…read moreidentified as a fake. They were clearly taking advantage of his age and being new to Pokémon.

A very friendly local shop with a large amount of collectibles. I love coming here when I'm looking…read moreto sell some games or cards and buying some single Pokémon cards or packs. There's a little of something for everyone here. I usually see the same staff faces and they're always helpful and welcoming. If you're a collector at any level, definitely stop by. I believe they even had a couple labubus if that's what you're looking for!

This place is exactly what's wrong with many collecting hobbies. Yea, the selection here is pretty…read moregood. That's mostly because the prices are terrible--worse than eBay and Facebook marketplace scalpers. Case in point: there's a pokemon illustrated set that just came out. It's $17. You can still get lucky at retailers and it'll be restocked. Here, just 2 days after launch, they're selling for $50. Just nuts. I guess it's clear this isn't a "card shop," it's a scalpers storefront. Don't go here looking for Lorcana--guessing the margins are too low. Except for their singles, which they sell for $2-4....crazy pricing for Lorcana. Anyways, i won't be back. Will have to continue my search for a card shop that's ethical and somewhat reasonable. --------- Edit in response to business reply: 1) i agree conversation could go a long way. But when your pricing on a brand new Pokémon set (which doesn't have a set market yet) is already 3x MSRP, what productive conversation can happen? It's just a straight up gouge. I'm not naive to expect to get everything at MSRP, but i think 3x markup 2 days post launch is unreasonable. 2) i did ask about Lorcana. I was told you "don't carry much" and "didn't have any right now." 3) you seem to be implying that you're aware prices are high and can then be negotiated lower. If that's how you want to do it that's your prerogative, just understand that's offputting for new customers. It's hard to want to establish a relationship and have a conversation when the first impression is being taken advantage of. And when your response to pricing questions is "well the hobby is thriving!" I don't think that's off base.

This place really doesn't have much in the way of back issues or interesting things, and the…read moreservice is horrid. I asked a few questions and it's like asking a question to workers as if it's pulling teeth. IF all business interactions are just transactional there is no need for the workers. Workers are there to interact, guide, and happily answer any questions , and to just conversate iregardless of any transaction lest their job is worthless.

Comic book stores are always cool. If looking for a mix of popular and edgy stuff, come here. The…read moreComix Revolution has been a favorite place in Evanston for years. Lots of stuff for freaks and geeks. You can get gifts for other or yourself such as comics, toys, and more. A lot of variety in the items. It's not just all about comic books and graphic novels. There's also more niche stuff to collect such as if you like manga and stuff like that. Has a collection of both new and old. There's a lot more recent stuff though. Good layout. The back of the store has the manga stuff. Great place to find someone knowledgeable about comics. It has lots to look through and while it's not as cheap as big stores it has things you won't find in these other places. They could have more back issues of comics but that's the only thing.

This newstand limits the number of copies of a newspaper you can buy. I went in to buy six copies…read moreof the Trib to give to relatives as the obituary for a loved one was in the Friday, Nov. 28 edition, a fact I mentioned to the clerk. He would only sell me three papers. In addition, rather than taking the opportunity to offer his condolences, he choose to utter a smart assed remark about not selling me the copies I needed by saying, "it's tough to be a newstand if we have no newspapers." The fact wouldn't sell me the copies I needed was inconvenient. His callous and smart ass attitude is what will keep me from supporting, what otherwise, would be a business I would normally love to support.

Great selection of magazines with knowledgeable employees. Random spot but a goodie! I went out of…read moremy way to come here for a very popular magazine, and they allowed me to reserve a copy if I came in and picked it up. Great service.