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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9 AM to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Paper Escape
Paper Escape is a comic book store located in Dixon, Illinois. Collectors visiting this location can find new weekly comic releases every Wednesday, an extensive back issue collection. Paper Escape is a longtime downtown Dixon shop selling comics, trade paperbacks and manga, including some Silver Age investment-quality books. It also carries new and used books, statues and a large games lineup from Magic and Pokémon to D&D and Catan, and hosts leagues and tournaments. Google reviewers most often mention its variety, Magic: The Gathering and tabletop games. Paper Escape is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.6 stars from 156 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for the latest Wednesday releases, back issues, CGC-graded slabs, local comic shops like Paper Escape in Dixon are the heart of the Illinois collecting community. Visit Paper Escape online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Paper Escape at a glance
- Open 5 days a week · Open Saturdays (9 AM to 5 PM) · Closed Sundays.
- The nearest other comic book store is Clyde's Comic & Fantasy Shop in Rockford, 35 mi away.
- Find Paper Escape on Facebook.
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Paper Escape reviews
Is Paper Escape well reviewed?
Paper Escape has a 4.6-star average from 156 Google reviews.
Frequently asked questions about Paper Escape
Where is Paper Escape located?
Paper Escape is located in Dixon, Illinois at 205 W 1st St.
Does Paper Escape sell back issues?
Yes, Paper Escape 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 Paper Escape?
Paper Escape is a local comic book store in Dixon, 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 Paper Escape open?
Paper Escape's listed hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday 9 AM to 9 PM; Wednesday 9 AM to 9 PM; Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM; Friday 9 AM to 9 PM; Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM; Sunday Closed. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other comic book stores are near Paper Escape?
The closest are Clyde's Comic & Fantasy Shop in Rockford (35 mi), Toad Hall Books and Records in Rockford (36 mi), Robin's Nest in Rockford (37 mi).
Comic Book Stores near Paper Escape
The closest other comic book stores to Paper Escape, by distance:
Clyde's Comic & Fantasy Shop
Toad Hall Books and Records
Robin's Nest
Graham Crackers Comics of DeKalb
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