Acme is the peoria areas leading comic book store, serving the region since 1991. We carry comics, used action figures and toys, vintage vinyl records, dvds, games, posters and cds, graphic novels and much more. When you visit a comic book shop, youre stepping into a world of wonders. We can be found in the meadowbrook center on the north side of army trail road, east of bloomingdale road and west of glen ellyn road. We all have to do our part in helping to flatten the curve, and this is the only way that we can responsibly do our part. Peorias largest collectibles store we have comics, games, music, movies and more come check us out. I remember when i was addicted to those pokemon yugioh cards and walking that three block excursion to buy just a few more booster packs. Springfield illinois s largest video game, comics, and toy store.
Search or browse our list of comic books companies in illinois by category or location. We are most interested in pre1970s issues, but we offer bulk rates for modern books. Acme comics peoria, illinois allamerican comics evergreen park, illinois alliance comics silver spring, maryland. Peoria comiccon smaller than most, but at four times a year. Chicago comics is interested in your old comic books. Central illinois comic book convention returns to east peoria. Peoria the peoria comic book convention obviously doesnt have the grandeur that rodney stockham is accustomed to when he attends the. Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic book creator store signings, and much more. Chicago area comic book store chain takes root in wisconsin. Acme has sold appproximately over 2 million comics since opening. Larrys comic book store 1219 w devon ave chicago, il comic. Feb 07, 2019 pekin a new pekin comic book shop is competing with its area competitors with a wide selection of old comic titles and prices that the owner says bests other central illinois shops.
Dreamland comics is not a part of a chain of stores. The friendly finds bookstore is located on lower level 2 of the main library. Peoria s largest collectibles store we have comics, games, music, movies and more come check us out. Join the friends peoria public library peoria, illinois.
Comic book stores store locations in illinois us for. Twenty years after that conviction, luciano came across a mention of mansons peoria stint while paging through a psycho killers comic book series that had been sent to the journal star. We are currently rebuilding this website, check back later. Boxes filled to the brim with comics from across the. We buy single books, collections and store overstock all back issues are actual scans of the book you will receive no generic images ever no silly codewords or consignment buyer. Find out whats happening at your local comic book shop with our 2020 calendar of special occasions and instore events. Find out why comic book shops are a great place to discover comics and join a community of. Free comic book day 2014 come join us this saturday for free comic book day.
This is a comics convention plus a gaming convention featuring cosplay. At one time there was nine collectible stores in peoriaarea, acme has been the only one to survive since 1996. We have assembled a list of comic book stores in a directory format for your convenience. And, three years ago, it did something no other comic store in illinois managed to do opened a location in another state. Alan morton, who continues promoting comic conventions in peoria, was the gotoguy for the company. Acme comics peoria, illinois 2218 w glen ave, peoria, illinois 61614 rated 4. Peoria comiccon smaller than most, but at four times a. Find adult video stores in peoria, il on yellowbook. In december, dark horse declared that march 22, 2014, would be hellboy day, with events happening in comic shops around the world. Find out why comic book shops are a great place to discover comics and join a community of people just like you. Convention is peoriacon held at expo gardens, 1600 northmoor, peoria, il this show is produced by gamemasters expo of peoria hts, il. Fantasy book comic books 11 e main st, belleville, il.
Comic book lovers got the chance to search for a new hit or a favorite classic in east peoria at the central illinois comic book convention. Comic book convention draws variety of readers news the. Just for fun games 3010 n sterling ave, peoria, illinois 61604 rated 4. Chicago land pop up pop con january 2020 mightyconjanuary 23, 2020. New pekin comic shop aims to compete with large selection. Home gaming store comic releases non comic releases about us contact us home gaming store comic releases non comic releases about us contact us free comic book day on may 2, 2020. The store has a largest collection of comics, games, music, movies for purchase and rental too. Find out whats happening at your local comic book shop with our 2020 calendar of special occasions and in store events.
Attendee gaming scheduling united states peoriacon. The zone in pekin is hosting a canned food drive monday from 10 a. After the characters somewhat humble beginnings in an eightpage feature in dark horses san diego comiccon comics special, seed of destruction would begin the long life of the beloved beast of the apocalypse. No one heard of erbe again, be it card or comic worlds.
Dec 19, 2012 acme has sold appproximately over 2 million comics since opening. Donate books peoria public library peoria, illinois. The store manager at the not so normal normal, il location. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions. Maintain friendly finds bookstore and used book sale rooms and conduct sales. We are an independent used bookstore that has been serving the peoria area for over 35 years. Order books onlinestart a audiobook account with code shopbookstoresnow to get two for the price of one. When bob gordon opened up his first acme comics store in 1991 some people laughed at him. Modern age comics is the local comic shop for the algonquin and crystal lake area. Graham crackers comics, normal il, a full service comic book store in normal illinois. Dan hoffman opened outer limits a comic bookrole playing game store which lasted a couple years in lake of the woods plaza. Jul 27, 2014 peoria the peoria comic book convention obviously doesnt have the grandeur that rodney stockham is accustomed to when he attends the big ones in chicago and pittsburgh, but its a useful.
Aug 06, 2017 lifelong comicbook collector keith cochran expected to walk away from the springfield comic book convention on sunday with an armload of reading material. Top 10 best comic books in peoria, il last updated april 2020. Longest running comic shop in peoria the store employs two full time employees. Please note that these comic book stores are not all affiliated with super comic shop. Day sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday. Dec 16, 2018 the zone in pekin is hosting a canned food drive monday from 10 a. Lifelong comicbook collector keith cochran expected to walk away from the springfield comic book convention on sunday with an armload of reading material. If you would like to support us during this difficult time, here are a handful of ways to do so. It lasted only a few weeks and was auctioned off by the bank. Become a patron on patreon purchase egift cards that you can use in store when we reopen make a one time donation through paypal. Owner of the comic book store, scott au, says he just wanted to give back to. Springfield illinoiss largest video game, comics, and toy store.
Home page for zone comics and games in homewood, illinois. Then i heard that he had opened a comic book store on main street near sheridan road. Here are 8 places to pick up some comic books in central illinois, so you can get your geek on. Comic book stores store locations in illinois us for transformers. Pekin a new pekin comic book shop is competing with its area competitors with a wide selection of old comic titles and prices that the owner says bests other central illinois shops. If he doesnt have what you are looking for, he tries to find it. Charles manson made a brief stop in sweet peoria on his. Just for fun is more than just a gaming store, we also sell puzzles, miniatures, miniatures supplies, roleplaying. I wasnt a big fan of comic books, but i remember the racks of them. Peoria ave in glendale az for all your comic book needs. Jul 18, 2015 i figured having sold toys, baseball cards, records and various collectibles i should be able to figure out the comic book game. Comic book convention draws variety of readers news.
The books we are most looking to buy are comics with a. Loves long walks on the beach, and singing in the rain. The store has a largest collection of comics, games. During this time ron erbe opened his third and final store in peoria on prospect. Comic book store in glendale heights, illinois got comics. Stuff i dont want to buy at acme by bob gordon meanwhile. Purchase egift cards that you can use in store when we reopen.
The remainder of the items are then priced and put up for sale at the friendly finds bookstore at main library or the book sale shelves at the various branches. We have over 65,000 used books in stock, as well as a literary 4. Check out news about comic releases and find out about special promotions. I am the lone survivor of 9 existing stores in peoria area. We are an independent comics bookseller and are not associated with any other physical or internet retail or publishing entity using the name dreamland or dreamland comics and have no association with the ebay entities of dreamlandcomics. Owner of the comic book store, scott au, says he just wanted to give back to the community and this was his way to do.
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