Let’s meet at the place where ink meets imagination, where heroes and villains come to life. Welcome to the TCU, the Toledo Comic Universe! We’ve traversed the city’s streets, seeking out the hidden gems where comic book dreams unfold. Join us for a little adventure, nostalgia, and the endless magic of illustrated tales. Get ready to embark on a grand saga of fandom! Without further ado, let the comic book crusade begin!

JC’s Comics N’ More: Your Pop Culture Super-Store

6725 Central Ave
Toledo, OH 43617
(419) 531-6097

Since 1985, JC’s has been burdened with the glorious purpose of providing Toledo illustrated joy, while also allowing owner James Collins an avenue to express his love of comics. From silver-age comics to memorabilia, the spacious displays offer collections for aficionados of every genre.

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Monarch Comics

Colonial Village Shopping Center, 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd #11B
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 382-1451

With weekly new release racks and online archives going back to 2019, Monarch Comics has cemented its status as a staple of the TCU. Monarch includes a regular blog, weekly releases and an in-depth news and information page that runs through DC and Marvel’s upcoming release schedule.

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Freedom Comics

2223 W Laskey Rd
Toledo, OH 43613
419-266-8404

Family-operated and locally owned, Freedom Comics is the brainchild of Loren and Misty Smith. They have brought a passion for not just comics, but the nic-nacks and action figures that will fill the unacceptable void on your shelf. With statues, action figures, D&D, trading cards and in-store comic cleaning and pressing, Freedom Comics focuses on not just the book but all the items one needs to live within the fandom.

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Toledo Game Room

3001 W Sylvania Ave
Toledo, OH 43613
419-475-4790

Founded by Darryl Dean, the Toledo Game Room has supplied board games, role-playing games, miniature games and comic books to the Toledo area since 1987. The enormous store provides ample space to hang out and play tabletop games like Magic the Gathering, Star Wars and many others.

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Worthy Inclusions

Maumee Antique Mall

1552 South Reynolds Rd,
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 893-2468

Take a stroll down memory lane, and while you’re walking check out the classic comic book vendors

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Toledo Comic Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/416751816353581/?ref=share

The long-term effects of social media on society are widely debated. The short term awesomeness of a group of Toledoans buying, selling and talking comics online is indisputable. God bless the internet.

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Up for a drive? Here are a couple Michigan stores to check out.

Vault of Midnight 

The vault has wares, if you have coin. Self-proclaimed ambassadors of all things geeky, the Vault of Midnight offers a unique shopping experience for those exploring the nerdtopia. With locations in Ann Arbor, Detroit and Grand Rapids, there are plenty of sidequests to explore. 

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Secret Crisis Comic

A one stop shop for comic crusaders. Funko-POPS, Pokemon cards, role playing games, Magic, and new comics arrive every Wednesday. A great place to catch em all. 

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