Digital versions tend to be cheaper. Not sure if marvel unlimited will have the ones you are looking for, but you can try that for free.

man, just use the app and read everything and then go hun special issues if you want a physical copy

the app is like less than $20 a month

if you are looking for the 60s classics there is the masterworks Series

Marvel and DC both make graphic novel type collections of storylines. That’s a great way to find the stories you’re looking to read at a reasonable price.

Your local comic book shop probably carries them, and you should also be able to find them on Amazon or at traditional book stores (although I would recommend starting with your local comic shop).

https://bookoutlet.com/books/category/comics-and-graphic-novels?sort_by=price_usd&sort_order=descending

they have some around $20-$23 be warned they have remainder marks (a sharpie mark (a dot) across the pages on the bottom usually) and they have horrible shipping. But, they can be cheap.

If you have an Ollie's near you, you can troll them, very hit or miss, but great prices when they have them.

Hamilton book has a handful of epics for $15> depending on what characters you like

InStockTrades is tops

https://www.instocktrades.com

https://cheapgraphicnovels.com

Between the two, you can usually find the epic your looking for as long as it’s still in print.

Goldin Auctions is nice if you are looking for grails.

Hipcomic can be decent as it is a marketplace so lots of the sellers you already know from ebay (milehigh, infinity, quality, etc) and lots of variety. They also have a free giveaway that you can enter if you like freebies (who doesn't!)

I LOVE comiclink that you have on your list, they always have great stuff

And PWCC is now auctioning comics last couple of months and they have really nice terms so could grow into something bigger.

And ebay just bought TCGPlayer so they are starting into comics but I haven't checked them out personally, just seen the 14000 emails they have sent to make sure I know about it - lol

Hope that helps :)

Comicartfans.com for OA.

Comicconnect: Their auctions run for a long time but if you’re willing to set up a few timers/alerts, I’ve gotten a few crazy good deals on there.

Hipcomic: It’s a huge marketplace and auction site. I find their prices usually run pretty high for buy it now items but have used their concierge service to negotiate a lower price with the seller FOR me. I’m not sure if they chipped in or not but they got me a pretty large discount once (40%)

Honestly, eBay is probably your best bet.

I just ordered some back issues from https://www.mycomicshop.com. There UI is a little tricky, but all the information you need is there, else try eBay.

Ebay would be best place to start. And rare comics usually arent cheap since the price were determined by seller. Unless u got lucky buying it from desperate seller or non-comic collector

I use Graham Cracker Comics. I’ve always been happy with the condition of the books.

Midtown is good and often has decent deals. For trade paperbacks instocktrades is the way to go. If they have the trade you’re looking for it will be the best price you’re gonna find it at.

Mycomicshop.com or I also use eBay. Never had issues with either.

tfaw.com and if you don’t need it for a month or two midtown is ok too.

I like midtowncomics, ordered from them many times

Try Uncle Spikes? Perhaps they can order it for you

Uncle Spikes book exchange, bought comics there recently

swap meets/garage sales/outdoor sales. I found a spiderhulk in a flea market cost me 30 bucks

Flea markets

Mercari

Carousell. It's basically our version of ebay, just more regulated, thus safer.

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Comic book shops, conventions, toy shops...

Mostly online, though.

Are you talking about store exclusive variants or ones from the publishers themselves?

Not exactly what you're after, but https://unknowncomicbooks.com has some of the best retailer-exclusive variants imo

MLC owner knows my favorite characters and artists. He presents them to me. Probably because I have a larger pull and because I help duringvevents

Try to order them with large online sellers like Midtown. They are probably not cheaper than eBay tho.

Most variants are significantly cheaper on eBay. Wait a few weeks and the price will continue to go down

Go to a store that doesn’t pull such shenanigans, my preferred shops put all the covers out (super-limited ratio ones aside that some sell at a mark-up) and if you show up early enough or think to call and inquire about a cover, it is yours. I’ve stopped visiting stores that pull B.S.