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13653D Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy Service Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151

Chain store at 13653D Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy Service Rd in Chantilly buying and selling used books, comics, media and collectibles.

7700 Backlick Rd Suite C, Springfield, VA 22150

Anime and manga store at 7700 Backlick Rd in Springfield selling manga, novels, artbooks, anime merchandise, figures, Blu-rays and trading card games.

11242 Triangle Ln, Wheaton, MD 20902

Barbarian Comics, one block from the Wheaton Metro Station, sells new comics alongside silver age, golden age comics, manga, and trade paperbacks. It buys only early Silver and Golden Age comics with an original 10 or 12 cent cover price, plus card games and HeroClix.

18749 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Beyond Comics has sold comics in Maryland since 1996, and was runner-up twice, in 1999 and 2000, for the Eisner Spirit of Retail Award. Its Gaithersburg store carries graphic novels from major and small-press publishers alike, plus statues, action figures, toys, and other comic merchandise.

5632 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 21704

Beyond Comics has sold comics in Maryland since 1996, and was runner-up twice, in 1999 and 2000, for the Eisner Spirit of Retail Award. Its Frederick store hosts a regular Magic: The Gathering tournament calendar alongside graphic novels, statues, action figures, and comic merchandise.

426 Maple Ave E #4721, Vienna, VA 22180

Comic book shop at 426 Maple Ave E in Vienna selling comics, graphic novels and RPGs, with subscription service and an online store. It also publishes comics.

1524 U St NW Floor 1, Washington, DC 20009

Big Planet Comics is a comic shop on U Street NW in Washington, DC, one of three stores founded in 1986 by Joel Pollack. It sells comics and graphic novels, reserves titles for subscribers at no charge, and publishes comics of its own.

7939 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Big Planet Comics' Bethesda store, on Norfolk Avenue, is part of a small chain founded by lifelong comics fan Joel Pollack. It offers a free subscription service for regular pull customers, sells original comic art, and publishes its own titles under the Retrofit Comics imprint.

13 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175

Used bookstore at 13 Loudoun St SW in Leesburg selling gently used books and work by more than 20 local artisans. Opened in 2011.

205 S East St Suite 101, Culpeper, VA 22701

Collectibles shop at 205 S East St in Culpeper selling collectibles, trading card games, video games and crystals, with event space.

7556 Gardner Park Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155

Comic book and tabletop gaming store at 7556 Gardner Park Dr in Gainesville.

44031 Ashburn Shopping Plz #281, Ashburn, VA 20147

Comic book and artwork shop at 44031 Ashburn Shopping Plz in Ashburn, in the Ashburn Village Shopping Center. Hosts events and offers subscriptions.

12 N Market St, Frederick, MD 21701

Curious Iguana is downtown Frederick's independent bookstore and a certified benefit corporation. It stocks new releases, signed copies, and audiobooks, takes pre-orders, and runs a busy calendar of author visits, book clubs, and other literary events throughout the year for its community.

2010 P St NW 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20036

Fantom Comics is a comic shop on the second floor at 2010 P Street NW in Washington, DC, near Dupont Circle. Open since 2005, it carries comics, graphic novels, manga, games and role-playing books, and mails subscribers their weekly pull lists.

201 N Main St, Culpeper, VA 22701

Community game store at 201 N Main St in Culpeper selling trading card games, comics, manga and video games, with weekly events.

2340 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Comic book and toy store at 2340 Plank Rd in Fredericksburg selling new and vintage comics. Also sells trade paperbacks, toys and statues, with subscriptions and appraisals.

368 Manassas Dr, Manassas Park, VA 20111

Comic book and tabletop gaming store at 368 Manassas Dr in Manassas Park selling comics, games and collectibles.

9133 Manassas Dr, Manassas Park, VA 20111

Comics, collectibles and tabletop gaming shop at 9133 Manassas Dr in Manassas Park that buys, sells and trades, with game nights.

121 American Way, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

MahoganyBooks' National Harbor store in Oxon Hill is a Black-owned, family-run independent bookstore. It specializes in African American literature, from bestsellers to history and children's titles, also stocks comics and graphic novels, and hosts author signings and other literary events.

8345 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20109

Used bookstore at 8345 Sudley Rd in Manassas buying and selling books, movies, music, puzzles and games since 1983. Trade-ins are accepted for store credit.

138 N 21st St, Purcellville, VA 20132

Comic book and collectibles shop at 138 N 21st St in Purcellville.

14007 Noblewood Plaza, Dale City, VA 22193

Comic book and toy shop at 14007 Noblewood Plaza in Dale City selling new and vintage comics. Also sells trade paperbacks, toys and statues, with subscriptions and appraisals.

3065 Golansky Blvd, Woodbridge, VA 22192

Comic book, trading card and games shop at 3065 Golansky Blvd in Woodbridge, with signings and seasonal events.

8317 Fenton St, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Pure Panic Comics & Games, in downtown Silver Spring, sells comics, trading card games, and other gaming supplies. New comics arrive weekly on Wednesdays, and the shop runs tournaments and other gaming events for its trading-card and tabletop customers throughout the week.

11911 Freedom Dr, Reston, VA 20190

Independent bookstore at 11911 Freedom Dr in Reston selling new books for children, teens and adults, including signed copies.

Upper Level University Mall, 10647 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032

Comic book shop at 10647 Braddock Rd in Fairfax selling new comics, back issues, manga and statues. In University Mall across from George Mason University.

104 Main St, Warrenton, VA 20186

Independent new and used bookstore at 104 Main St in Warrenton, open since 2019, hosting book clubs and community events.

4744 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD 20740

Third Eye Comics runs a College Park store on Cherry Hill Road, part of a chain with locations across Maryland and Virginia. It offers a pull-and-hold subscription box, hosts creator signings, and stocks manga, vinyl records, and collectible statues alongside new comics.

12522 Mattawoman Dr, Waldorf, MD 20601

Third Eye Comics operates a Waldorf store on Mattawoman Drive, part of a chain with locations across Maryland and Virginia. It offers a pull-and-hold subscription box, hosts creator signings, and stocks manga, records, and retro video games alongside new comics.

1075 Garrisonville Rd unit 112, Stafford, VA 22556

Comic book and collectibles shop at 1075 Garrisonville Rd in Stafford selling rare and vintage comics, vintage toys and prints.

8275 Old Leonardtown Rd, Hughesville, MD 20637

Time Warp Comics trades from inside the Hughesville Bargain Barn. It stocks roughly 50,000 dollar-bin comics alongside 20,000 priced back issues and graphic novels, plus Hot Wheels, action figures, posters, vintage records, and a small gaming section for browsing collectors.

7521 Huntsman Blvd, Springfield, VA 22153

Comic book, toy and gaming store at 7521 Huntsman Blvd in Springfield. A second location, Echo Base, is in Centreville.

5091 Westfields Blvd, Centreville, VA 20120

Toy, comic and collectibles store at 5091 Westfields Blvd in Centreville, the second location of Tosche Station.

3255 Richmond Hwy, Stafford, VA 22554

Comic book shop at 3255 Richmond Hwy in Stafford.

586 S Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046

Comic and gaming store at 586 S Washington St in Falls Church selling comics, manga, trading cards and board games. Has gaming space and events, and buys collections.

6681 G Backlick Rd, Springfield, VA 22150

Comic and tabletop gaming store at 6681 Backlick Rd in Springfield selling comics, trading cards and board games. The second Victory Comics location, with gaming events.

15976 Shady Grove Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Wonder Book's Gaithersburg store is one of three Maryland locations for a bookseller trading since 1980 and online since 1997. It stocks used and rare books alongside movies, music, and video games, and buys books, DVDs, vinyl, and games from customers daily.

1306 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21703

Wonder Book has sold books in Frederick since 1980 and expanded online in 1997. A member of the ABAA and ILAB, it stocks used mass-market paperbacks alongside rare collectibles, plus movies, music, and video games, and buys books, DVDs, vinyl, and games from customers daily.