Shops closest to the Javits Center
Distances are straight-line miles from the Javits Center, so walking routes run a little longer. Every shop links to its full listing with phone number and map. Hours often change during con week, so call before you make a special trip.
| Shop | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Midtown Comics Times Square New releases, back issues, CGC drop-off and pull lists. The closest dedicated comic shop to the Javits Center. | 200 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018 | 0.8 mi |
| Dave & Adam's New York City Sports and trading cards, plus comics and collectibles. | 1350 Broadway, New York, NY 10018 | 0.9 mi |
| J&L Game Trading card games, tabletop gaming and comics. | 1026 6th Ave, New York, NY 10118 | 1.0 mi |
| ComicConnect Back issues and high-grade keys. Call ahead before visiting. | 36 W 37th St, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10018 | 1.0 mi |
| Montasy Comics NYC New releases and back issues near Bryant Park. | 431 5th Ave, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10018 | 1.2 mi |
| Manga Spot Manga, inside the Turnstyle Underground Market at Columbus Circle. | 1000 8th Ave, Suite 15, New York, NY 10107 | 1.2 mi |
| Tommy's Figz Action figures and collectibles, also at Columbus Circle. | 1000 8th Ave (Turnstyle Underground Market), New York, NY 10019 | 1.2 mi |
| Midtown Comics Grand Central New releases and back issues near Grand Central. | 459 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017 | 1.5 mi |
| Bleecker Trading Buys, sells and trades comics and collectibles in the West Village. | 96 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014 | 1.7 mi |
| Forbidden Planet New releases, graphic novels and back issues near Union Square. | 832 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 | 1.8 mi |
| Toy Tokyo Designer toys, figures and collectibles in the East Village. | 91 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003 | 2.2 mi |
| Bleecker Trading UWS Upper West Side location of Bleecker Trading. | 185 W 80th St, New York, NY 10024 | 2.2 mi |
| Midtown Comics Downtown New releases and back issues in the Financial District. | 64 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038 | 3.4 mi |
Selling or getting books graded during the con? Shops nearby see a lot of foot traffic NYCC week. Read our comic grading guide before you hand over a key, and see the CGC drop-off guide for how submissions work.
Planning your trip
- Which shop to hit for what, when to go and a walking route: NYCC game plan
- Official dates, hours and tickets: newyorkcomiccon.com
- Every NYC comic shop, sorted by neighborhood: comic shops in New York, NY
- Other comic cons near you this fall: ComicCon locator
- Brooklyn shops for after the show: best comic shops in Brooklyn
Frequently asked questions
When is the next New York Comic Con?
New York Comic Con 2026 ran Thursday, October 8 through Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 429 11th Avenue, New York, NY. NYCC returns to the Javits every October. Check newyorkcomiccon.com for 2027 dates and tickets.
What is the closest comic shop to the Javits Center?
Midtown Comics Times Square, at 200 W 40th St, is the closest dedicated comic shop, about 0.8 miles in a straight line from the Javits Center. That's roughly a 20-minute walk.
Which shops near NYCC are good for back issues?
Midtown Comics (Times Square, Grand Central and Downtown), Montasy Comics NYC, Forbidden Planet and ComicConnect all list back issues in our directory. Call ahead if you're hunting a specific key, since stock moves fast during con week.
Where can I get comics graded near NYCC?
Midtown Comics Times Square is listed in our directory as a CGC drop-off location. For how grading works and what each tier costs, see our comic grading guide.
Are there manga and figure shops near the Javits Center?
Yes. Manga Spot and Tommy's Figz are both in the Turnstyle Underground Market at Columbus Circle, about 1.2 miles from the Javits Center. Toy Tokyo in the East Village carries designer toys and figures.
Shop details come from the ComicStoresNearMe directory and were last checked October 5, 2026. Own one of these shops? Claim your free listing to update your hours and details.