Trying to get your books and merch on store shelves is a real hustle and sometimes you just gotta know people to make any sort of headway. We put out a call online to see which stores around the world support local creators by selling their indie comics, zines, pins, patches, and more.
This list is based on audience feedback. We’re confident that all the stores listed do work with indie creators, but if you see a store not listed, it doesn’t mean that they don’t work with indie creators. If your local store isn’t listed, it never hurts to just ask them if they will accept your indie comics (either by outright buying them or on consignment).
USA
CALIFORNIA
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COLORADO
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ILLINOIS
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LOUISIANA
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MAINE
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MARYLAND
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MASSACHUSETTS
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MINNESOTA
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MISSOURI
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NEW JERSEY
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NEW YORK
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NORTH CAROLINA
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OHIO
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OREGON
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PENNSYLVANIA
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TEXAS
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VIRGINIA
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WASHINGTON
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CANADA
ALBERTA
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NEW BRUNSWICK
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NOVA SCOTIA
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ONTARIO
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SASKATCHEWAN
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INTERNATIONAL
AUSTRALIA
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IRELAND
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UNITED KINGDOM
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SCOTLAND
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If there’s a store that you know of that should be on this list and isn’t, please let us know by emailing info@creatorresource.com.
Stephanie is a Toronto-based comic book writer and editor. She's the founder of Creator Resource and Creator Advisor, and works with the comic book community as much as possible to help foster safer and more inclusive spaces for all. You can find her work at stephaniecooke.ca.
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Gotham Underground in Ramsey NJ also sells indie and local creators work.
Safari Pearl, located in Moscow, ID. They’ve supported indy artists (including myself) since at least the mid-90s.
The Comic Hunter in Moncton NB Canada was wonderful to deal with on our indie title. They encouraged signings and promoted them. They actively support local talent!
Samurai Comics in Phoenix, Arizona is pretty awesome for indie.
This is really great! I’ve taken into liking indie comics recently and I always visit https://largerthanlifetoys.com/ to make sure if they have new titles that I might be interested in. I’m really just happy that one of the best comic shops near me bring so much selections and titles from independent and large comic book companies. They really have something for every one!