Listen up to all the comic book fanatics. The electric feeling of entering a store filled with all your beloved reads, from vintage classics to new and upcoming stories, is unique and fulfilling. It truly gives you life! Let me help make the search for that feeling easier.

Here’s a rundown of Vancouver’s best comic book stores, to help you navigate your next big find. 

Golden ages collectibles 

Alive since 1974, this store is considered the ancient hub for comics and more. It carries an extensive selection of books, collectibles, and graphic t-shirts and receives new material each week! Stop by Granville Street and let yourself geek out!

Lucky Books and Comics

This store, located on Maine Street is a must-see! The store has a friendly, kind atmosphere, right as you enter through the door.

There are shelves lined with a selection of graphic novels, comic books, used and rare books, and unique gift items.

Luckys has everything from popular series to niche, indie titles. They frequently host events, including book launches, artist signings, and other community gatherings. 

Tasmanian Comics

A dope name for a dope store located at Boundary and Hastings. This shop offers an extensive selection of comics, graphic novels, collectibles, manga and more!

They’re known for being very spacious, beginning as a smaller 400 square foot space to an open playing gym for fans to browse their favourite stories. Beyond this being great for the everyday shopper, this store acts as a hub for the local comic book culture.

Tazmanian Comics hosts events such as Free Comic Book Day and has welcomed notable comic artists like Chip Zdarsky for signings. Whether you’re a collector searching for a rare comic or a newcomer looking for recommendations, the staff is knowledgeable and eager to help.

Speed Metal Comics

Located at Woodland Drive, this store specializes in rare and vintage comic books. The store is both a destination for collectors looking to buy comics and a place for individuals wanting to sell their own collections.

Speed Metal Comics is known for buying comic collections of all sizes, from personal estates to individual comics, with a particular interest in valuable older issues, including key books from the 1970s and earlier.

With how diverse Vancouver is, it truly is a comic book lover’s dream. Happy shopping, searching, reading, buying. I know you can find the perfect products to scratch that itch by sticking to these choices.