Best Comic Book Shops In Baltimore

Are you trying to find a good place to buy comic books and graphic novels in Maryland?  Here are five of the best places in and around Baltimore to look.

Alliance Comics

904 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 685-0021
www.alliancecomicsonline.com

City Paper named Alliance Comics Baltimore's best comic shop for 2010.  They sell everything related to comics that you could possibly want—the comics themselves, t-shirts, toys, games, etc.

Amazing Spiral

411 W. 40th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 889-6005
www.amazingspiral.com

Amazing Spiral sells comics and graphic novels, used books, and gaming items.  The staff has a blog where they discuss their thoughts about various comic book installments.

Atomic Books

3620 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 662-4444
www.atomicbooks.com

In addition to comics and zines, they sell toys, movies, clothing and books.    Atomic Books allows you to order items through their website.

Big Planet Comics

7315 Baltimore Avenue
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 699-0498
www.bigplanetcomics.com

Big Planet Comics has a list of new comics on their website, as well as a preview of upcoming issues.  Some of the stores hold signings and events.  There are several locations; check the website for the one nearest you.

Third Eye Comics

45 Old Solomons Island Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 897-0322
www.thirdeyecomics.com

Third Eye Comics sells comics, graphic novels and various merchandise (toys, t-shirts, posters, etc.).  Their website will tell you what the new releases are so you can save yourself a trip.