London sits in the stretch of southwestern Ontario between Toronto and the Detroit border, and it keeps a comic scene that does not lean on either. It is a university city, with Western University and Fanshawe College bringing a large student population that renews every year and keeps a steady flow of new readers coming through the shops. For a city its size, London supports a solid roster of stores, a mix of long-running mainstream shops and stores that lean toward gaming and cards. Local comic conventions give collectors a reason to gather without making the drive to Toronto.
Below, the guide ranks London's best-rated comic shops by verified Google review score and covers what each one is known for. For every comic store in the city — with addresses, hours, and services you can filter — see the full London comic shop directory.
Top-rated comic shops in London
These are the highest-rated comic book stores in London, ranked by verified Google review score. Ratings reflect data at the time of writing — tap any shop for current details, hours, and directions.
Heroes Comics
More than 1,073 reviews at a 4.7 rating. This location on Dundas Street carries new releases and keeps a back-issue selection on hand. See full details »
L. A. Mood Comics & Games
512 verified reviews at a 4.7 rating. The store on Kellogg Lane carries new releases and keeps a back-issue selection on hand. See full details »
Neo Tokyo The Anime Store
437 verified reviews at a 4.7 rating. This location on Hamilton Road carries new releases and keeps a back-issue selection on hand. See full details »
City Lights Bookshop
366 verified reviews at a 4.7 rating. This location on Richmond Street carries new releases and keeps a back-issue selection on hand. See full details »
Game Cycle London Wharncliffe
A 4.6 rating across 872 verified Google reviews. This location on Wharncliffe Road South pairs new and back-issue comics with a tabletop gaming floor. See full details »
How to choose a comic shop in London
With 13 shops in London, 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 London 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 London
Conventions are where Ontario 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 London.
See all 13 shops: this guide covers the highest-rated stores. For the complete, filterable directory of comic book stores in London — with addresses, hours, and services for every shop — visit the London comic shop directory.
Frequently asked questions
How many comic book stores are in London?
London has 13 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 London directory page.
What is the best-rated comic shop in London?
Heroes Comics is among the highest-rated comic shops in London, holding a 4.7-star rating across 1,073 verified Google reviews. The other shops in this guide also rank among London's best by review score — compare them in the list above.
Where can I get comics graded (CGC) in London?
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 London 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.