1. Collector’s Edge
2330 S. KINNICKINNIC AVE. | 7826 W. BURLEIGH ST.
The oldest operating comic store in Milwaukee, Collector’s Edge has an enormous collection across two locations to fulfill your comic-hunting desires. Its south location on Kinnickinnic Avenue boasts hundreds of thousands of current and back issues, while the north shop offers a smaller but just as extensive selection of titles and trade paperbacks. The longtime store also buys comics for those looking to part with old issues.
2. Lion’s Tooth
2421 S. KINNICKINNIC AVE.
This bookstore cafe in the Bay View neighborhood doubles as an open art space – small showcases of Milwaukee artists are frequently on display. Lion’s Tooth carries local comics, zines and small prints, and it runs a comics residency for local cartoonists to develop and print a mini comic to be sold in the store.
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3. Lost World of Wonders
6913 W. OKLAHOMA AVE.
With 5,000 square feet, this shop is truly a world to get lost in. It has a specialized selection of Japanese comics with half of its inventory consisting of various manga titles, anime and even Japanese candy and snacks. The other half of the store is equally as packed with mainstream and alternative titles, trade paperbacks, drawing supplies and more.
4. Vortex Comics
8118 W. NATIONAL AVE.
This small West Allis shop offers an array of comics and collectibles, with many sales to catch throughout the year. Owner J.R. is highly knowledgeable and always happy to help customers find what they’re looking for.
5. The Turning Page
2452 N. MURRAY AVE.
On the East Side, this shop’s inventory includes superhero classics and local vintage issues. The Turning Page expanded its collection this year with popular shonen manga hits, and it also sells trading cards and video games. Look for the resident cat roaming the premises.
6. Toy Dimension
5925 W. NORTH AVE.
Toy Dimension has been a staple in the local comic and collectible community for over 20 years. Owner Henry Smith Jr. holds a lifelong passion for comics and illustrations and has maintained Toy Dimension as a space for collectors of all ages. Check out the thousands of action figures and memorabilia that surround the store.
7. Kowabunga Comics
650 E. WISCONSIN AVE., OCONOMOWOC
If you’re willing to take a little drive for your comic-hunting, then you can’t miss a stop at Kowabunga Comics. While offering buyers a huge comic collection – the store’s mainstay – it also buys and sells video games, trading cards, records and more collectibles. Kowabunga also has subscription services and hosts swap meets and table games for fans to get together.
