Devon avenue and has been operated continuously at the same location for the more than thirty years since by its owner, larry charet. Dark tower comics 4835 n western ave chicago, il comic books. Nov 18, 2019 about us since then, theyve been honored not just to be the recipients of awards like best comics shop chicago reader, 2010 and the will eisner spirit of comics retailer award 20, but to be the local comics shop of some enthusiastic comics fans. Superman, batman, spiderman and the uncanny xmen are just a few of the comics sold. It also retails collectibles, toys, dvds, digital comics and media, signed comics and exclusive items. Located in the west townwicker park area of chicago is quimbys bookstore, a downright treasure trove of comics and zines, unusual and. We love comics and we treat your comics as if they were ours. Backstock bucks may be used towards a future purchase of back issues, quarter comics, or value packs. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Hes been involved in the comics industry for years and knows everyone. Covid19 coronavirus is effecting everyone including all of us at dark tower comics. Featuring one stop comics oak park, il owned by rick manzella and grahm crackers comics in downtown chicago.
Variety comic book store sells a variety of popular modern comic books. The best chicago comic book stores stock up on the latest issues and collectibles at some of the most heroic comic book stores in chicago. Dark tower comics and collectibles chicago lincoln square. Since 1984 hes been a trusted senior advisor to the overstreet comic book price guide, the bible of the hobby. Find out whats happening at your local comic book shop with our 2020 calendar of special occasions and in store events. The shop also carries graphic novels and magazines. We are making it our focus to keep the store clean and disinfected regularly to ensure everyone stays as healthy as possible. Best chicago comic book stores for single issues and collectibles. These are the books that have a better chance of being valuable, we pay more for them. If you have a question or problem you can reach us.
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