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    Lucky's Comics

    4.2 (19 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Michael C.

    A unique indie comic book shop/book store/local zine shop that has something for everyone, but might take some time an effort to find it. I was spending my day walking up Main Street on my PNW trip and after hitting Giving Gifts, my actual goal was to visit Lucky's. Inside I was greeted by the clerk and decided to take a look around before committing to anything. The main room is an O with books along all the walls and a table with more books in the middle. While not wholly organized, you can find trade paper backs, manga, art books, kid books, and a whole lot more. The register has some Magic: the Gathering and Pokemon packs, tees, and totes for sale as well. At this point I struck up a conversation with the clerk and as I asked about something unique to Vancouver, he lead me to the back room which was full of local zines, some recent, some a few years old. He then gave me a great run down on the local zine scene, with some artists being his friends, others well known in the area, and some up and coming. A few zines were definitely not for my tastes, but I picked up 3 unique books to bring back to the Bay. After paying, I had some change and saw one of the vending machines by the door. One was by a local zine artist with a mix of art and toys. I put some change in and got "This Book" which alone was a nice takeaway from the stop here. If looking for something unique, something for your kids, or something out there, I can highly recommend this place. Worth checking out for art and comic fans of all types.

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    Jay S.

    This sweet, little comic book shop is totally in line with the Main Street vibe: very current, very local, funky, unique & an excellent selection. A very cool book by Marcel Dzama in the window sucked me into Lucky's...it looks so tiny from the front that I almost didn't go in. That would have been a mistake - they have an outstanding collection of Indy and alternative books & comics! As you pass through the front room, there's a small space jammed with zines, sale items and more local publications...pass through to the back and - WOW - there's a small gallery. On my visit it was featuring panels by a bunch of local artists who had just released a new book. Very, very cool. If you love comics & are doing the Main Street Stroll, this is an excellent stop. Out of towners - Lucky's card machine would not take my debit card. The owner said that US cards are always a problem for them. So, if you think you might buy, try to be prepared with ca$h!

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    MacLeod's Books

    MacLeod's Books

    (119 reviews)

    $$

    Downtown

    MacLeod's Books is a used book store that has been around forever (50 years according to an article…read morea couple of years ago). The store is crammed with piles of books and it looks like a disorganized mess. I've always wondered how they have survived, but there are always people in the store whenever I have gone in, so business must be steady. I first started reading Stephen King over 30 years ago, and have been reading his books on and off for the last three decades. I have recently gotten back into regularly reading his books, and I have decided to read the books I had never read before (for example, I recently finished reading 'Salem's Lot and The Shining), as well as re-read the books I have read, some of which I have only read once, 25 to 30 years ago (such as The Green Mile and his collection, Different Seasons). One of the first few Stephen King books I read 30 years ago was The Bachman Books. For those of you who don't know, early on in his career, Stephen King published five novels under the pseudonym Richard Bachman: Rage (1977), The Long walk (1979), Roadwork (1981), The Running Man (1982), and Thinner (1984). After it was discovered that Richard Bachman was Stephen King, the first four novels were published as a collection in 1985 known as "The Bachman Books". Rage is about a high school shooting, and King has asked that it no longer be published. Therefore The Bachman Books has become a collector's item, and King fans are always on the lookout for a copy in a used bookstore. In November 2024, I came very close to getting a copy. There is a local bookstore that sells used and new books, and I went to their website to see what Stephen King books they had in stock. I was surprised to discover that they had a copy of The Bachman Books on sale for $11! I ordered it, but ten minutes later the store called saying that unfortunately they had just sold the book that morning, after having had it in stock for several years. So close. For months, every so often, I would pop into MacLeod's Books when I was passing by, hoping to find that elusive copy of The Bachman Books. Despite never finding it (but one can hope!), MacLeod's has one of the best Stephen King collections. Their stock is always changing from one week to the next, so even if I had just been in the previous week, it was worth stopping in again. Sometimes there wasn't anything I was interested in, and sometimes I would walk out with a book or two. I've purchased several Stephen King books from MacLeod's over the past few months. A couple of weeks ago, I was running errands after work and was debating whether or not to stop in, as I would have to go a few blocks out of my way and I had been in about a week and a half prior. But I thought to myself, "What if this is the day they finally have it, and I decide not to go?" After carefully examining the Stephen King stock to be sure I didn't miss anything, I looked at the small pile of assorted books near the Stephen King section, and under several books I spied a familiar red spine. I HAD FOUND IT! I picked up the book and the store owner came up to me and said, "Hold on, I haven't priced these yet, I am in the process of putting out this new stock." I said, "I really really want this...." And he said, "It's a collector's item." Concerned, I responded, "I know... I'll pay you... $50..." He said, "Hmmm.... well, it IS a collector's item.... I'll sell it to you for... $15." Yes, only $15! I couldn't believe it! The store owner knew how valuable this book was and knew I was willing to pay $50, but he only charged me $15 (as opposed to $5 to $10 that he normally charges for pocket books). I finally have a copy of The Bachman Books! [Yelp collections: Libraries and Bookstores]

    After having spoken to manager/owner of the store about what books they might like - I was in the…read moreprocess of downsizing - I carefully culled my books for them, brought them to a very busy intersection downtown Vancouver, where he met me with a trolley and boxes. He quickly went through my boxes of books, taking what he wanted, which was most of them, and paid me then and there. Pretty easy. When I told my son, who now lives in Britain, he said, 'well, they are the best secondhand store in the Vancouver area. I've been there many times.' My husband told me that when he was hunting for books on "The Raj' a few years ago, he was led right to them in the store. So all round, a winner, I'd say.

    Indigo - Which one?

    Indigo

    (23 reviews)

    Downtown, West End

    First, I must confess, I love books and bookstores…read more Second, Indigo is no ordinary bookstore and this location, is like walking into a public sanctuary. There are great arm chairs and tables to cozy up with and skim books all over this beautiful two story book store which has been divided into sections in a very organized but also welcoming way. Upstairs, there are pajamas and cozy bathrobes and reading cozies to try on for curling up with a book at home and a cooking section, cafe, and even home decor section! You can find all kinds of books, journals, gifts, home goods, reading glasses, decor, even beauty eye masks, journals and gifting cards and wrap with ease as though you walked through a store that read your mind and answered your curiosity about what you may delight in finding in a bookstore to enjoy at home and gifting like a magician. I love hanging around here and usually spend a good hour or two easily, plus it is dog friendly and welcoming and warm and spacious and I honestly feel like it is a welcoming third space away from home of my dreams. Will be back. Even if I did purchase a gift with purchase throw and all manner of stocking stuffer gifts like the magnifying glass that sticks on the fridge already and too many books to read.

    Visited this location on January 7,2024. I notice the little details are lacking and a bit of the…read morecustomer service too. Also, please make sure you stock the toilet paper. People don't wipe themselves with their hands. If you are going to offer washrooms to the public, make sure you give the means to use it. Positive note, I tried the Brown sugar tea latte and it was very delicious. Thank you Good Earth Café. Update: December 17, 2025 Had a pleasant visit at Indigo on Robson. They have a good selection of fashion magazines and books . I also love checking out the cozy blankets and candles, also ran into Mr. Cafecito. On a side note; the washrooms require a code to gain access. Ask a Indigo associate for the code. There is still no toilet paper in most of the stalls, lol.

    Coles Books

    Coles Books

    (13 reviews)

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    Downtown

    When the book I was interested in wasn't available at the Indigo store at Granville at Robson, the…read morestaff there looked it up in their database and advised me that this Coles bookstore had it in stock there, so I ventured off to Bentall Center on Burrard to check it out. Unfortunately, this was on the weekend. This Coles bookstore is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. I've not heard of retail stores that were closed on weekends! Honestly, that's really inconvenient for a lot of people! And it closes at 5pm on weekdays, FYI. Anyhow, I ventured back again during the week and I was very impressed with this store (despite its abbreviated hours of operation). The selection of books was quite good (considering the store itself is not large), and there are some good prices to be had (especially on classics. They were offering three classic literature books for $10 when I was there). Most impressive was the staff: there was an engaging lady and a man working when I visited and both couldn't have been more pleasant or helpful. I could have chatted with them much longer, about books and Vancouver and the States (we just moved here from Seattle) and more, but I arrived at the store at 4:30pm and, well, there wasn't much time before they closed for browsing and lengthy chatting. But they were super nice and very knowledgeable about new publications and where I could find certain books in print and recommendations for me to find Stanley Park trail maps, etc. I also liked how they have a reward program and card, as I am a book junkie and plan on doing lots of business here and at Indigo.

    Convenient small bookstore in the underground Bentall mall network downtown. Great for some lunch…read morehour book/magazine browsing, or grabbing a decent last minute gift for that office holiday gift exchange you forgot about!

    Nooroongji - Fantastic selection

    Nooroongji

    (8 reviews)

    Granville Island/False Creek

    This store has a beautiful space and titles that I have not seen other places. I've enjoyed…read morevisiting here several times and like browsing the interesting curated selection. My recent visit there was an incident that unfortunately really caught me off guard. The store busy at the time and staff were managing crowd control some movability in the space. As we approached the check out we unfortunately were lightly bumped into a tall stand full of small paperback books. A few small books fell to the ground and a staff person came to help us pick them up. Another staff person swooped in very quickly, picked up one of the books, handed it back to us and said "this one has to go home with you now". We were shocked and she pointed to a sign. "You'll see these are all over the store". It said something along the lines that damaged books must be bought. I looked at the small paper back she handed us and there was a microscopic dent at the top corner of the spine. We were SO taken aback by this forceful behaviour, it was hard to even reply. My friend didn't want to make a fuss so we bought the book with our other purchases and left. It just felt really awful and poorly handled. I later googled and saw that the "swooper" was the book store owner. I read another review that you need to treat everything "like glass". That's definitely the case and expect that you are being watched at all moments as a potential problematic customer. Boo. I don't plan to return.

    Nooroongji is a cool little bookstore in the middle of the Granville Market. It has a well curated…read moremulticulturalism vibe and with nice displays that invite a deeper browsing vibe. As I lean towards non-fiction history, I found a treasure: White Riot/Black Massacre - A Brief History of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. My guess is that many Oklahoma School Boards won't allow this material to be taught.

    Lucky's Comics - comicbooks - Updated May 2026

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