37 shops across 23 cities
Comic Book Stores in Iowa
Browse comic book stores in Iowa, organized by city. Hours, phone numbers, and directions for every shop.
Featured shops in Iowa
Top-rated and editorially picked stores across the state.
About comic shops in Iowa
Comic Rodeo lists 37 comic book stores in Iowa, across 23 cities and 32 ZIP codes. Ranked by shop count the largest are Des Moines (6), Cedar Falls (3), and Ames (2), together holding 11 of the 37 Iowa listings (30%). Nine Iowa cities have more than one shop; the other 14 have exactly one.
After those, the next six cities by shop count are Ankeny (2), Davenport (2), Dubuque (2), Mason City (2), Sioux City (2), and West Des Moines (2). The remaining 14 Iowa cities in the directory are listed in full below.
Our specialty tags reach 12 of the 37 Iowa listings. Counting them by tag: eight for tabletop gaming, and five for toys and collectibles. Nothing in the Iowa data is tagged for trading cards, vintage and back issues, manga and anime, and records and media. Shops can hold more than one tag, so those counts overlap.
30 Iowa listings carry business hours. 21 of those open on Sunday (70%). 20 stay open to 8pm or later on at least one day of the week. The other seven Iowa listings have no hours on file; call those before travelling.
Across those 30 shops, Friday is the day most of them are open (30) and Sunday the fewest (21). The median Iowa shop with hours on file opens seven days a week. The most common opening time across those listings is 10am, and the latest close on record is 10pm. Hours here are as recorded in each listing rather than live, so confirm with the shop before a long drive.
31 of the 37 Iowa shops list a website (84%) and 35 list a phone number. Each city below opens a page covering every shop we hold there, and each shop page carries the address, the hours as recorded, and a directions link. Des Moines and Cedar Falls hold the widest choice in the state.
All Iowa cities
23 cities with at least one comic shop.
Des Moines
6 comic shops
Cedar Falls
3 comic shops
Sioux City
2 comic shops
Ankeny
2 comic shops
Ames
2 comic shops
West Des Moines
2 comic shops
Davenport
2 comic shops
Mason City
2 comic shops
Dubuque
2 comic shops
Pocahontas
1 comic shop
Burlington
1 comic shop
Dyersville
1 comic shop
Clive
1 comic shop
Marion
1 comic shop
Winterset
1 comic shop
Bettendorf
1 comic shop
Ottumwa
1 comic shop
Fort Dodge
1 comic shop
Iowa City
1 comic shop
Walnut
1 comic shop
Mallard
1 comic shop
Council Bluffs
1 comic shop
Cedar Rapids
1 comic shop
Frequently Asked Questions
How many comic book stores are in Iowa?
There are 37 comic book stores listed in our Iowa directory, spread across 23 cities. Browse by city above to find shops near a specific location.
What cities in Iowa have the most comic shops?
Des Moines (6 shops), Cedar Falls (3 shops), Sioux City (2 shops) are the top cities for comic book stores in Iowa. Click any city above to see its full listing.
What can I find at comic book stores in Iowa?
Comic shops in Iowa typically carry new weekly releases from Marvel, DC, Image, and independent publishers, as well as back issues, vintage comics, graphic novels, manga, and collectibles. Many also offer pull list subscriptions, gaming nights, and community events.
How do I find a comic shop near me in Iowa?
Select your city from the list above to see all comic book stores in that area. Each listing includes the shop's address, phone number, website, and business hours so you can plan your visit.