Montreal is one of the most important comics cities in Canada, and it works in two languages at once. It is the home of Drawn & Quarterly, among the most respected graphic-novel publishers anywhere, whose Mile End bookstore has become a landmark for readers. The city also carries the French-language bande dessinée tradition alongside English-language comics, which gives Montreal shops a range you will not find in many North American cities. Montreal Comiccon draws large crowds to the Palais des congrès each year, and the local store scene runs from the Plateau and Mile End out through the rest of the island.
This guide ranks Montreal's best-rated comic shops by verified Google review score and explains what each one is known for. For the full, filterable directory of every comic store in the city — addresses, hours, and services — see the Montreal comic shop directory.
Top-rated comic shops in Montreal
These are the highest-rated comic book stores in Montreal, ranked by verified Google review score. Ratings reflect data at the time of writing — tap any shop for current details, hours, and directions.
1000000 Comix
A 4.8 rating across 358 verified Google reviews. This shop on Rue Jean-Talon East carries new releases and keeps a back-issue selection on hand. See full details »
Bande Dessinée Montréal Débédé
A 4.8 rating across 99 verified Google reviews. This shop on R. Saint-Denis carries new releases and keeps a back-issue selection on hand. See full details »
How to choose a comic shop in Montreal
With 14 shops in Montreal, 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 Montreal 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 Montreal
Conventions are where Quebec 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 Montreal.
See all 14 shops: this guide covers the highest-rated stores. For the complete, filterable directory of comic book stores in Montreal — with addresses, hours, and services for every shop — visit the Montreal comic shop directory.
Frequently asked questions
How many comic book stores are in Montreal?
Montreal has 14 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 Montreal directory page.
What is the best-rated comic shop in Montreal?
1000000 Comix is among the highest-rated comic shops in Montreal, holding a 4.8-star rating across 358 verified Google reviews. The other shops in this guide also rank among Montreal's best by review score — compare them in the list above.
Where can I get comics graded (CGC) in Montreal?
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 Montreal 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.