Colorado Springs/ Retail & Industry
Published on December 05, 2019
Colorado Springs' 3 best spots for inexpensive comic booksMuse Comics + Games. | Photo: Zebulon P./Yelp

Need more comic books in your life?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable comic book hot spots in Colorado Springs, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.

1. Muse Comics + Games

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Topping the list is Muse Comics + Games. Located at 1350 N. Academy Blvd., it is the highest-rated inexpensive comic book spot in Colorado Springs, boasting 4.5 stars out of 14 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelper Victor B., who reviewed Muse Comics + Games on Aug. 1, wrote, "This place is a gem for both comics and Magic: the Gathering."

Chloe G. noted, "Went here on a limb while on vacation and was super excited to see some great rare finds. It's hard to find stuff like this in Texas, so I was very pleased. The store was predominantly comics too."

2. The Iron Lion

Photo: Andrew W./Yelp

Next up is Briargate's The Iron Lion, situated at 8003 N. Academy Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 11 reviews on Yelp, the toy store, which offers comic books and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. 

We looked there for an overview of The Iron Lion.

"Statues, cards, comics" the store states on its Yelp page.

3. Escape Velocity Comics & Graphic Novels

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Escape Velocity Comics & Graphic Novels, located at 19 E. Bijou St. in downtown, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the store four stars out of 15 reviews. 

The site has lots more information about the shop.

"We specialize in new and used comic books and graphic novels, including titles from mainstream, small press and independent publishers," it notes on Yelp. "We have a huge inventory of back issues, including thousands of comics for $2 each, and hundreds of Golden and Silver Age books priced below guide."


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