# Comic book shops in Chicago, Illinois

https://gifts-for-teens.com/local/illinois/chicago/

Chicago carries 20 comic book shops in this directory, including AlleyCat Comics and Alternate Reality, Inc. The listings here are current as of September 14, 2026.

Data updated: 2026-09-14. Listings are alphabetical; confirm details with the business before visiting.


## AlleyCat Comics

Comic book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Comic book store — “Hip comic-book shop with evening events”. Comic shops carry current issues, graphic novels, and merch that teens actually follow — ask staff what the series order should be, or use a gift card.

5304 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12039270371106013155) · [Website](http://www.alleycatcomics.com) · +17739073404
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.alleycatcomics.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12039270371106013155

## Alternate Reality, Inc

Comic book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Comic book store. Comic shops carry current issues, graphic novels, and merch that teens actually follow — ask staff what the series order should be, or use a gift card.

3149 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7124199150801624608) · [Website](http://www.myalternatereality.com) · +17738814376
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.myalternatereality.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7124199150801624608

## Atlas Comics

Comic book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Comic book store. Comic shops carry current issues, graphic novels, and merch that teens actually follow — ask staff what the series order should be, or use a gift card.

5251 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6783189705171217491) · [Website](http://www.acomics.com) · +17084532110
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.acomics.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6783189705171217491

## Challengers Comics

Comic book store. A Comic book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Welcoming boutique for comic books”. Comic shops carry current issues, graphic novels, and merch that teens actually follow — ask staff what the series order should be, or use a gift card.

1845 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5683053537497606938) · [Website](http://challengerscomics.com) · +17732780155
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://challengerscomics.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5683053537497606938

## Chicago Comics

Comic book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Comic shop stocking independent titles”. Comic shops carry current issues, graphic novels, and merch that teens actually follow — ask staff what the series order should be, or use a gift card.

3244 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11961024574395230360) · [Website](http://www.chicagocomics.com) · +17735281983
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.chicagocomics.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11961024574395230360

## Dark Tower Comics

Comic book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Comic book store — “New & old comics plus related toys”. Comic shops carry current issues, graphic novels, and merch that teens actually follow — ask staff what the series order should be, or use a gift card.

4835 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15759343095237569706) · [Website](http://www.darktowercomics.com) · +17736541490
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.darktowercomics.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15759343095237569706

## DARK TOWER COMICS - LOGAN SQUARE

Comic book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Comic book store. Comic shops carry current issues, graphic novels, and merch that teens actually follow — ask staff what the series order should be, or use a gift card.

2641 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10174710313618580544) · [Website](https://www.darktowercomics.com) · +17733840400
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.darktowercomics.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10174710313618580544

## First Aid Comics

Comic book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Comic book store. Comic shops carry current issues, graphic novels, and merch that teens actually follow — ask staff what the series order should be, or use a gift card.

1142 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=870503809477140332) · [Website](http://www.firstaidcomicstaylor.com) · +13127332080
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.firstaidcomicstaylor.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=870503809477140332

## First Aid Comics

Comic book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Comic books & restoration services”. Comic shops carry current issues, graphic novels, and merch that teens actually follow — ask staff what the series order should be, or use a gift card.

1617 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5983110466441878775) · [Website](http://www.firstaidcomics.com) · +17737526642
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.firstaidcomics.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5983110466441878775

## Galaxy Comic Zone

Comic book store. A Comic book store listed on Google Maps. Comic shops carry current issues, graphic novels, and merch that teens actually follow — ask staff what the series order should be, or use a gift card.

3804 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16901604579942736313) · +17732671043
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16901604579942736313

## Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities

Comic book store. A Comic book store listed on Google Maps. Comic shops carry current issues, graphic novels, and merch that teens actually follow — ask staff what the series order should be, or use a gift card.

2868 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11396175176271625585) · [Website](https://goblinmkt.com)
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://goblinmkt.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11396175176271625585

## Graham Crackers Comics Loop

Comic book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Mainstay for comics & graphic novels”. Comic shops carry current issues, graphic novels, and merch that teens actually follow — ask staff what the series order should be, or use a gift card.

77 E Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5971915069507757824) · [Website](http://www.grahamcrackers.com) · +13126291810
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.grahamcrackers.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5971915069507757824

## Graham Crackers Comics of Andersonville

Comic book store. A Comic book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Mainstay for comics & graphic novels”. Comic shops carry current issues, graphic novels, and merch that teens actually follow — ask staff what the series order should be, or use a gift card.

5028 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2646798995550255572) · [Website](http://www.grahamcrackers.com/ewstore.htm) · +17735615010
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.grahamcrackers.com/ewstore.htm
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2646798995550255572

## Graham Crackers Comics of Lakeview

Comic book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Mainstay for comics & graphic novels”. Comic shops carry current issues, graphic novels, and merch that teens actually follow — ask staff what the series order should be, or use a gift card.

3120 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12367150006889120607) · [Website](http://www.grahamcrackers.com/lvstore.htm) · +17736652010
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.grahamcrackers.com/lvstore.htm
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12367150006889120607

## Howling Pages

Comic book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Comic book store. Comic shops carry current issues, graphic novels, and merch that teens actually follow — ask staff what the series order should be, or use a gift card.

4354 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10352678458780766978) · [Website](http://www.howlingpages.com)
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.howlingpages.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10352678458780766978

## Manga Spot Chicago

Comic book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Comic book store. Comic shops carry current issues, graphic novels, and merch that teens actually follow — ask staff what the series order should be, or use a gift card.

520 N Michigan Ave Ste 222, Chicago, IL 60611

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15990507338130580457) · +13122852499
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15990507338130580457

## Raw Comics

Comic book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Comic book store. Comic shops carry current issues, graphic novels, and merch that teens actually follow — ask staff what the series order should be, or use a gift card.

2512 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60632

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5346977440754263685) · [Website](http://raw-comics.square.site) · +17738231760
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://raw-comics.square.site
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5346977440754263685

## Sheep Cult Comics

Comic book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Comic book store. Comic shops carry current issues, graphic novels, and merch that teens actually follow — ask staff what the series order should be, or use a gift card.

1632 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15860583295141299849) · [Website](https://sheepcultcomics.shop)
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://sheepcultcomics.shop
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15860583295141299849

## Third Coast Comics

Comic book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Graphic novel & comics store with events”. Comic shops carry current issues, graphic novels, and merch that teens actually follow — ask staff what the series order should be, or use a gift card.

6443 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18407874065458579978) · [Website](http://www.thirdcoastcomics.com) · +18478637450
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.thirdcoastcomics.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18407874065458579978

## Zombie Unicorn Comics

Comic book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Comic book store. Comic shops carry current issues, graphic novels, and merch that teens actually follow — ask staff what the series order should be, or use a gift card.

3417 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10124673512906691780) · [Website](https://zombieunicorncomics.com) · +17737547388
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://zombieunicorncomics.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10124673512906691780