Seattle's Best Back Issue Store
Thousands of vintage comics, collectibles, and treasures from the Golden Age to today.
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10,000 Ink Stains: A Memoir HC
Tomb of Dracula 10 CGC 9.8 Wolfman Colan 1st Blade
Strange Tales 110 VG- Lee Ayers Ditko 1st Dr Strange Paste Pot Pete
Conan The Barbarian 1 VF/NM Thomas Windsor-Smith
Strange Tales 169 CGC 9.6 Wein Colan 1st Brother Voodoo
Batman 232 VF++ O'Neil Adams 1st Ras Al Ghul
Uncanny X-men 50 VF+ Drake Steranko
The Elements: Earth
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Our Story
Founded by a lifelong collector with a passion for comics, art, and all things collectible, Grumpy Old Man's is more than just a store — it's a community hub for collectors in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. Whether you're hunting for that elusive back issue or just want to browse, we're here to help you find your next treasure.
A Message from a Grumpy Old Man
Welcome to Grumpy Old Man's Comics, Art & Collectibles — Seattle's destination for back issue comics, original art, and vintage collectibles. We've been serving collectors and enthusiasts with a carefully curated selection of treasures from every era.Whether you're hunting for that missing issue to complete your run, looking for original artwork, or just browsing for something special, our Ballard shop has something for every collector.
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1737 NW 56th St; Suite 102, Seattle, WA 98107
Tue: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Wed: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Thu: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Fri: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Sat: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM