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About Bucket O' Blood Books & Records
Bucket O' Blood Books & Records is a comic book store located in Chicago, Illinois. Collectors visiting this location can find an extensive back issue collection. Chicago's premiere destination for horror comics, pulps, vintage magazines, and cult classic books alongside a strong vinyl record section. Specializes in pre-Code horror. Bucket O' Blood Books & Records is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.8 stars from 574 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for the latest Wednesday releases, back issues, CGC-graded slabs, local comic shops like Bucket O' Blood Books & Records in Chicago are the heart of the Illinois collecting community. Call ahead to confirm hours and current inventory before visiting Bucket O' Blood Books & Records in Chicago.
Bucket O' Blood Books & Records at a glance
- Ranked #5 of 22 rated comic book stores in Chicago by Google rating, weighted by number of reviews.
- The nearest other comic book store is DARK TOWER COMICS - LOGAN SQUARE in Chicago, 0.8 mi away.
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Bucket O' Blood Books & Records reviews
Is Bucket O' Blood Books & Records well reviewed?
Bucket O' Blood Books & Records has a 4.8-star average from 574 Google reviews. That ranks #5 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 Bucket O' Blood Books & Records is above the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Bucket O' Blood Books & Records
Where is Bucket O' Blood Books & Records located?
Bucket O' Blood Books & Records is located in Chicago, Illinois at 3182 N Elston Ave.
Does Bucket O' Blood Books & Records sell back issues?
Yes, Bucket O' Blood Books & Records 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 Bucket O' Blood Books & Records?
Bucket O' Blood Books & Records 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.
What other comic book stores are near Bucket O' Blood Books & Records?
The closest are DARK TOWER COMICS - LOGAN SQUARE in Chicago (0.8 mi), Galaxy Comic Zone in Chicago (0.9 mi), Challengers Comics in Chicago (1.7 mi).
Comic Book Stores near Bucket O' Blood Books & Records
The closest other comic book stores to Bucket O' Blood Books & Records, by distance:
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