Colorado Springs supports a comic scene larger than many cities its size, and a lot of that comes down to its people. The city sits beside Fort Carson, Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases, and the Air Force Academy, and a large, rotating military community brings a steady stream of collectors with it. Gaming and comics overlap heavily along Colorado's Front Range, so many local stores pair their comic racks with tables for Magic, role-playing, and miniatures. Denver's bigger conventions are an easy drive north, but the Springs holds a solid roster of shops of its own.
The guide below ranks Colorado Springs' top-rated comic shops by verified Google review score and covers what each one does best. For every comic store in the city — with addresses, hours, and services you can filter — see the full Colorado Springs comic shop directory.
Top-rated comic shops in Colorado Springs
These are the highest-rated comic book stores in Colorado Springs, ranked by verified Google review score. Ratings reflect data at the time of writing — tap any shop for current details, hours, and directions.
Oddball Store Music and More
A 4.9 rating across 96 verified Google reviews. This location on West Colorado Avenue carries new releases and keeps a back-issue selection on hand. See full details »
Gamer's Haven
A 4.8 rating across 791 verified Google reviews. This shop on North Academy Boulevard pairs new and back-issue comics with a tabletop gaming floor. See full details »
Petrie's Family Games
489 verified reviews at a 4.8 rating. The store on North Union Boulevard pairs new and back-issue comics with a tabletop gaming floor. See full details »
Card Cosmos LLC
98 verified reviews at a 4.8 rating. This location on North Carefree Circle pairs new and back-issue comics with a tabletop gaming floor. See full details »
The Yellow King Games and Hobbies
257 verified reviews at a 4.6 rating. This shop on East Platte Avenue pairs new and back-issue comics with a tabletop gaming floor. See full details »
How to choose a comic shop in Colorado Springs
With 24 shops in Colorado Springs, it pays to match the store to what you collect. Follow ongoing series? Pick a shop that runs a pull list — a free hold service that sets your weekly titles aside so they never sell out before you arrive.
Hunting back issues and key issues is different. Check a shop's listing for its back-issue depth before you drive over. Some Colorado Springs stores keep deep long-box inventory. Others lean toward new releases and trading cards. If you want to sell part of a collection, look for the shops tagged for buying and selling.
For grading, you do not have to ship books to CGC yourself. Many shops are authorized CGC drop-off centers, and our comic grading guide covers how submission tiers and turnaround work before you go.
Comic conventions and events near Colorado Springs
Conventions are where Colorado collectors find dealers, creators, and key issues all in one room. Browse our directory of upcoming comic cons and collector shows across the US and Canada to plan your next event near Colorado Springs.
See all 24 shops: this guide covers the highest-rated stores. For the complete, filterable directory of comic book stores in Colorado Springs — with addresses, hours, and services for every shop — visit the Colorado Springs comic shop directory.
Frequently asked questions
How many comic book stores are in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs has 24 verified comic book stores listed in the ComicStoresNearMe directory. This guide highlights the highest-rated. The full list with addresses, hours, and services is on the Colorado Springs directory page.
What is the best-rated comic shop in Colorado Springs?
Oddball Store Music and More is among the highest-rated comic shops in Colorado Springs, holding a 4.9-star rating across 96 verified Google reviews. The other shops in this guide also rank among Colorado Springs's best by review score — compare them in the list above.
Where can I get comics graded (CGC) in Colorado Springs?
Many comic shops act as authorized CGC drop-off centers, bundling submissions and handling shipping so you do not need a CGC membership. See our CGC drop-off guide to find participating shops, and our comic grading guide for how the process and service tiers work.
When do comic shops get new comics?
New issues arrive on New Comic Book Day — Wednesday in the United States. Most Colorado Springs shops put the week's releases out Wednesday morning, and many offer a free pull-list (subscription) service that sets aside your titles each week. Subscribe to our daily feed to follow new releases and comic news, tagged #NewComicBookDay.