For Comic Shop Owners

Get found by collectors searching for shops near them

ComicStoresNearMe is the dedicated local directory for comic book stores and shows. Free standard listings for every shop. Featured placement for the ones that want to stand out.

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Founding member pricing — limited time Year 1: $19/mo or $150/year. After: $29/mo or $300/year. Lock in the founding rate while it's available.

How it works

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Get listed (free)

Every comic shop in our database gets a standard listing. Already there? Claim it. Not there? Add your shop in two minutes.

2

Verify ownership

Add a small backlink from your shop's website to your CSNM listing. We auto-verify within a day. Verified shops get a badge — collectors trust them more.

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Upgrade if it's working

If the channel converts, upgrade to Featured for $19/mo (founding rate). Top placement on every state and city page. Cancel anytime.

Placements & pricing

Two tiers. No upsells, no hidden fees. Cancel anytime from your billing page.

Featured Event

Featured Event

Boost visibility for ComicCons, store signings, or any event you're running. Top placement on event listings.

$10/mo · or $100/year

Founding rate · locks for year 1, then $15/mo or $150/year

  • Top placement on the events page
  • Highlighted card with date, location, and description
  • Featured badge on event listings
  • Direct backlink to your event registration
  • Listed under both city and state filters
  • Use for ComicCons, signings, store events
Subscribe — $10/mo → Subscribe — $100/year →

Cancel anytime

No long-term contracts. Cancel from your billing page in two clicks. If we send you zero traffic in your first 30 days, email us — we'll refund the month.

You keep every customer we send you

No middleman, no per-lead fees, no commission. Collectors find your shop, click through to your site or call you directly. That's it.

How ComicStoresNearMe compares

★ ComicStoresNearMe Google Ads Lead-gen sites Yelp Ads
Flat predictable pricing✓ From $19/mo✗ Variable✗ Per-lead $20–80✗ Variable
Niche to comic collectors✓ 100% comics✗ All searchers✗ Mixed✗ Mixed
Direct backlink to your site✓ Yes✓ Yes✗ No✗ No
SEO benefit✓ Citation + dofollow link✗ None✗ None✗ Nofollow
Cancel anytime✓ Yes✓ Yes~ Varies✗ Annual contracts
Free standard listing✓ Yes✗ No✗ No~ Limited

Who you'll reach

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The serious collector

Searching for back issues, key issues, CGC drop-off, or specific runs. Knows what they want, willing to drive to find it.

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The local browser

Wants to find their nearest comic shop for new releases on Wednesdays. Repeat foot traffic — the bread and butter.

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The event-goer

Looking for upcoming ComicCons, signings, or store events in their area. Often new to collecting and ready to spend.

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The grader

Has comics they want graded by CGC, CBCS, or PGX, and is searching for a local drop-off shop instead of mailing them in.

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A note from the owner

My kids got me into collectibles, and I wanted to learn alongside them. ComicStoresNearMe is independent, with no outside investors, supported entirely by Featured listings and event sponsorships.

When you upgrade, you're funding the site directly. Every dollar goes back into making it more useful for collectors and more visible for shops like yours.

How we make money

ComicStoresNearMe is supported by Featured listing subscriptions and event sponsorships from comic shops and ComicCon organizers. We're an independent business with no outside investors — when you upgrade, you're funding the site directly. Featured placements are clearly labeled and never disruptive to the browsing experience.

Start a conversation

Questions before subscribing? Want to talk about a custom placement (homepage takeover, sponsored content, multi-shop discount)? Drop a note and I'll get back within a business day.

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