Argos Comics &amp; Used Book Shop

I absolutely love wandering in Vault of Midnight and coming in for little gifts for my friends!…read moreIt's a bit overwhelming to try and find something if you're not a big comic book or graphic novel enthusiast but even as someone who appreciates it, you can ask the staff at any point and they will be more than happy to provide recommendations or point you in the right direction. I've never gone wrong with purchasing a gift here and I definitely will come back. They even have a punch card for loyalty which is amazing. Parking is a little tough since it's right on Monroe Center and street parking but I haven't had a big issue. I'm a huge fan overall and encourage people to stop in if they haven't!

Vault of Midnight has been one of my go-to stores for years now! I grew up a comic book and graphic…read morenovel fan so to have a nice store right in the middle of downtown is great! They have comics, graphic novels, manga, board games, blind boxes, and some ttrpgs and trading cards. The staff are always incredibly helpful and kind and will definitely help give you a recommendation based on what you like. I love the area in the front with self-published and local zines. It really is a small gesture but shows an effort to uplift and platform the local community and creatives. This location is definitely smaller than the other I visited, but there's still so much to find! There are several other stores along the street as well as the Art Museum, so it's a great place to stop by on a day out!

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Tardy's Collectors Corner Inc

4.9(13 reviews)

2.2 mi

Long , long , LONGtime fan and patron of not only this wonderful comic shop, but also the wonderful…read morepeople who run it. Top marks and could not recommend any shop any more !

Tardy's Collectors Corner is on a cramped part of Eastern Avenue, and a little tricky to get to,…read morebut well worth the journey if you like comics and collectibles. They have selections of trading card games, comics old and new, and toys and memorabilia for nerdy franchises going back decades. Stepping inside feels like searching for buried treasure at times, but when you find it, it's well worth the hunt--and you've probably found multiple interesting items along the way.

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The Comic Signal

5.0(8 reviews)

5.9 mi

Love this store! They are knowledgeable and some of the nicest people I've ever met. Great…read moreselection as well. And prices are absolutely fair.

Major shout out to the $3 bins. It's a toss up. There may be comics that are worth more than $3…read more Then again, there may be comics that are worth less than $3. It's a solid price. Oh, and they have a load of Archie Digests for $2 a pop. Will def be back here.

More comics and quite a few hard-to-find board games

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Goldmine Comics & Cards

3.2(14 reviews)

6.5 mi

Not interested in those new to the hobby. Multiple stores in town have a better selection and…read moreservice. No reason to go there and the employees hope you dont.

Went for some Pokemon cards and the packs were definitely resealed. Probably bought around 10-15…read morepacks and the cards were in the wrong order, they ripped too easily or in weird spots, and they overall just looked funky and messed with. No full arts in 10-15 packs can happen, but pretty suspicious when the packs are already looking and feeling weird. You could tell they tried to replace the hit cards with cheap half art EX's. The best piece of evidence was when another person bought some packs before me and came right back because some of the packs were already opened. Don't know about the comics but huge scam for cards.

Vintage deck

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Excelsior Games and Comics

4.9(7 reviews)

24.6 mi

Great store with a great community around it willing to help anyone with just about anything…read more Friday night magic and other weekly events for people to play. Great selection of MTG products including a system to search for single cards (it's accurate and super helpful). Only issue I have is workers walking around bare foot but that's a personal preference.

I really liked going to the store. Very nice and comfy. I went to magic the gathering night and it…read morewas very fun I learned a bit and got new cards. The person who was working was nice and knew his stuff. I definitely recommend this place for comics and cards also bored games too, also just a place to hang out.

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Rabbit Hole-Comics

5.0(3 reviews)

58.3 mi

Found this awesome place while hunting for Pokemon cards! The owners are very kind and were very…read morehelpful. They didn't have a huge pokemon selection as they are mainly a comic store but I was happy with what they had and they were priced fairly!

Locally owned and operated by Nancy and John Spoula, Rabbit Hole Comics has a wide-ranging…read moreselection of comics from both DC and Marvel as well as a few of the independent comic publishers. If you bring in their flyer you receive $2 off your purchase which is a great way to get people in the door. They not only sell all the nerdy things, but you can sell to them as well. The walls of Rabbit Hole Comics are lined with beautiful posters and most of them are for sale (a few aren't but they don't have prices on them so that should have been my clue before asking). They also have a large selection of action figures, stuffed animals, movies on dvd as well as VHS, toys, kids books that sorta teeter on being comics (like Captain Underpants or Dog Man), and trading cards. As far as the Comics go, I feel like I could have sifted through the box's for at least two hours. I loved being able to look around and enjou myself on a day like today. My husband did end up not only selling some items to the shop but also ended up picking some stuff up in a "instead of cash, I want this item for what I sold" type of deal. I can see us coming back to this store frequently, even if I am only tagging along to say hello to the two adorable puppers in the store.

Pokemon binder

Pokemon showcase

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Pokemon binder

Rewind

5.0(3 reviews)

1.7 mi

Such a cute spot!! Love the coverall vibes. Wonderful selection of vintage tees, jerseys, and…read moresweater shirts. Good pricing. Super friendly staff! If you're looking for any kind of tee, this is definitely your spot!

Come for the vintage clothing, stay for the free air hockey blessed by a poster of 90210's Dylan…read moreMcKay. Yes, there is an air hockey table in Rewind that you can play for free. Just look for the smoldering visage of Luke Perry on the wall, and you'll find it. Other than a poster of my fifth grade television crush, you'll find mostly street wear at Rewind. I don't want to say "boy clothes," because it's boring to gender clothing, but they mostly sell masculine-leaning things like jerseys, graphic tees and men's denim. The clothing sizes start at about a men's small and go up from there, so I didn't find anything that would have fit me properly, but my oldest son saw some things that he liked and fit him. This store is definitely geared toward boys and men (but I did not see anything Boyz II Men-related in the store, unfortunately). Inexplicably, you'll also find VHS tapes here. Lots of them. I guess they go with the theme: Rewind! Get it? I don't recall how much they cost, but if you're in the market for a video tape of The Santa Clause, you're in luck because Rewind has two copies.

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Fanfare

4.9(34 reviews)

49.1 mi

I stopped on my way through Kalamazoo to pick up some cards for my son. Huge selection of comics,…read morecards, games, and more. Excellent service and good value.

We came to Kalamazoo with three places to go, Farefare being one of the places. We hadn't realized…read morethey moved down the road a bit (guess it had been longer than we thought since we last came) so they now have their own private parking lot which is nice. Their selection of comics is colossal, the main reason we come back. Their game selection is also phenomenal and they even have a "game cage" for table top games to happen in store. Kids also have game and comic options as well as stuffed animals that are great for all ages. Staff is friendly, greeting us as we entered and various employees asking if we needed help with anything during our visit. We got what we wanted and continued our adventure. I'm glad we make FanFare a regular Kalamazoo stop and am already looking forward to coming back.

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Rocket Comicz

4.5(17 reviews)

49.2 mi

Amazing atmosphere & various selection of different things!! highly recommend to anyone in the area…read moreto check it out!

My husband and come in loads times since I last reviewed, while I only have maybe 2 or 3 times…read more They have also since expanded to maybe twice the size they used to be. My husband loves both buying things here and trading in his trading cards that he has had graded. The owner is super cool and really knows his stuff about what comes in and out of his store. Whether you like TCG games, legos, Funko pops, comic books or even figurines, they will have something for you to get excited about. Definitely will be coming back sooner than later.

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Books & Mortar

4.8(34 reviews)

0.5 mi

This is a cute little bookstore with good vibes. Located on Cherry street in a lil shopping…read moredistrict, there is street parking but I'm not sure if there are any nearby parking lots. This bookstore has lots of new releases, lgbtq books, books about social justice issues, as well as a young readers section. They have three different book clubs that they host- new best sellers, sapphic book clubs, and birding book club! So cool!

[Out of Towner Review]…read more If a bookstore felt like a HUG, this would be it! I loved visiting this special independent bookstore in Grand Rapids. I love when you walk in you are greeted with the 100 Banned Books to peruse through. I love a business that highlights banned books, as all booksellers should be doing this year. Although I felt like the selection was limited, I wasn't upset with this store. It just took me a little longer to find a book to purchase. I loved all the knickknacks (stickers, bags, etc) they had to shop from. The kind bookseller was helpful when I asked for help. She was completely open to offering suggestions, but I felt capable of finding something else. She was extremely kind and engaging with the few patrons that were in the store. Since I this was my first time here, I was taking it all in. The kid section was really cute and the layout is easy to shop. I enjoyed the staff picks and layouts of the different sections. They are on the smaller side, so I wouldn't expect to show up and find every single top book on the market. But there are PLENTY that I found enjoyable and enough to purchase two books! Small town charm, but make it books!

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T. T.

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2 years ago

Huge selection of comics, graphic novels, manga and books. Owners are very helpful and friendly!

Charlie C.

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13 years ago

collected comics here from the age of 10. will always be "my shop" !

Lauren E.

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13 years ago

Great used bookstore.

Argos Comics & Used Book Shop - comicbooks - Updated October 2026

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