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| Monday | 12 to 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM to 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 6 PM |
About AlleyCat Comics
AlleyCat Comics is a comic book store located in Chicago, Illinois. Collectors visiting this location can find new weekly comic releases every Wednesday, an extensive back issue collection. AlleyCat Comics is a small mom-and-pop shop in Edgewater selling comics, manga, graphic novels and games, with a children's section and evening events. Google reviewers most often mention manga and graphic novels, then board games and its feel as a neighborhood comic shop, with zines and pins also coming up. AlleyCat Comics is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.9 stars from 552 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for trade paperbacks, rare Silver Age keys, modern variants, local comic shops like AlleyCat Comics in Chicago are the heart of the Illinois collecting community. Visit AlleyCat Comics online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
AlleyCat Comics at a glance
- Ranked #1 of 22 rated comic book stores in Chicago by Google rating, weighted by number of reviews.
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (11 AM to 7 PM) · Open Sundays (11 AM to 6 PM).
- The nearest other comic book store is Graham Crackers Comics of Andersonville in Chicago, 0.3 mi away.
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AlleyCat Comics reviews
Is AlleyCat Comics well reviewed?
AlleyCat Comics has a 4.9-star average from 552 Google reviews. That ranks #1 of 22 rated comic book stores in Chicago once the number of reviews is taken into account. The average for the 22 rated comic book stores in Chicago is 4.6 stars, so AlleyCat Comics is above the local average.
Frequently asked questions about AlleyCat Comics
Where is AlleyCat Comics located?
AlleyCat Comics is located in Chicago, Illinois at 5304 N Clark St.
Does AlleyCat Comics sell back issues?
Yes, AlleyCat Comics maintains a back issue inventory. Visit or call to ask about specific issues, runs, or keys you're looking for.
What should I expect at AlleyCat Comics?
AlleyCat Comics is a local comic book store in Chicago, Illinois. Expect new releases, back issues, graphic novels, and a knowledgeable staff who can help you discover new titles or track down specific issues.
When is AlleyCat Comics open?
AlleyCat Comics's listed hours are: Monday 12 to 6 PM; Tuesday 11 AM to 6 PM; Wednesday 11 AM to 7 PM; Thursday 11 AM to 7 PM; Friday 11 AM to 7 PM; Saturday 11 AM to 7 PM; Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other comic book stores are near AlleyCat Comics?
The closest are Graham Crackers Comics of Andersonville in Chicago (0.3 mi), Comics For Heroes in Chicago (0.6 mi), Dark Tower Comics in Chicago (1.2 mi).
Comic Book Stores near AlleyCat Comics
The closest other comic book stores to AlleyCat Comics, by distance:
Graham Crackers Comics of Andersonville
Comics For Heroes
Dark Tower Comics
Third Coast Comics
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