Fairfax County Virginia Guide to Comic Book Stores: Buying and Collecting

I have collected comic books since I was a kid and few years ago I moved to Fairfax County Virginia. I scoped out all the places you can buy and sell comics in the area. There isn't a huge demand for this and you can always get super mainstream stuff at book stores, but I love comic shops. Here is a complete listing for collectors who are looking to buy comics in Fairfax, VA. Sadly none of these stores bag and board comics you subscribe to. If I ever find a store that does I will get my comics from there.

Comic Book Stores

Big Planet

426 Maple Ave. E.
Vienna, Virginia 22180
703-242-9412

bigplanetvienna@verizon.net

Hours

Sunday: 12 pm - 5 pm
Monday: 11 am - 7 pm
Tuesday: 11 am - 7 pm
Wednesday: 11 am - 8 pm
Thursday: 11 am - 7 pm
Friday: 11 am - 7 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm

Features

New comics, trade paper backs, graphic novels, gaming supplies, manga, children's section, posters, and t-shirts.

Review

I usually shop here on a weekly basis. I buy mostly indie comics or trade paper backs here. The trade selection is amazing and they carry more indie comics than anywhere else in Fairfax County. The shirts and posters are usually always the same. Sadly they don't carry any back issues. The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable about comics and gaming.

E.G. Comics

142 Maple Avenue West
Vienna, VA 22180-5727
703-938-4977

egcomics@aol.com

Hours

Mon-Tues: 11 am - 6 pm
Wed-Fri: 11 am - 7 pm
Sat: 11 am - 6 pm
Sun: 12 am - 6 pm

Features

New comics, back issues, magazines, trade paper backs, mail order, subscription service, and graphic novels.

Review

E.G. Comics has a massive back issue selection and if you ask the guy running the shop he'll even pull stuff out of the back for you if he has it. They also buy comics that you no longer want, but they are picky so they probably won't buy your entire collection. I go here whenever I need a hard to find comic or want to sell some.

Laughing Ogre (Formerly Phoenix Comics)
University Mall
10647 Braddock Road
Fairfax, VA 22032
703-250-6479

Hours

Monday & Tuesday: 11:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 10:30am - 8:00pm
Friday: 10:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:30am - 8:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Features

New comics, magazines, manga, gaming supplies, action figures, toys, children's section, back issues, subscription service, t-shirts, posters, magazines, trade paper backs, art books, how to books, graphic novels, and books

Review

I get my subscription comics here because it was simply closer to my house when I moved here. They carry most everything you would want and if not they can order it for you. Some orders can take forever though. Sadly they do not bag and board your comics when you subscribe. I like this store but wish it carried more indie comics. The staff can be very helpful but other times they have complete gaps in knowledge so they have no idea what you're asking.

Conventions

CapiCons Comic Book & Pop Culture Con
Dunn Loring Vol. Fire and Rescue Dept.
2148 Gallows Road, Tysons Corner, VA

Time & Dates
10 am - 3 pm
Sun, March 7
Sun, April 18
Sun, June 6
Sun, Aug. 1
Sun, Oct. 3
Sun, Dec. 5

Features

New comics, discount comics, back issues, trade paper backs, graphic novels, gaming supplies, indie comics, small press comics, DVDs, etc

Review

This is a mini comic convention in a Fire House. Sometimes it's huge other times its dead, but you can usually find some good deals on new and old comics. Stuff from a month ago will be a buck a piece because no one bought it at their comic shop. Great bootleg DVD selection as long as you're looking for something sci-fi or comic book related. You can also make deals with the people running the tables so if you're a big spender this could be for you. Also comic collects like trades or graphic novels are usually half off.