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| Monday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
About First Aid Comics
First Aid Comics is a card shop located in Chicago, Illinois. First Aid Comics is a Hyde Park comic and game shop that James Nurss opened in 2008 after years managing shops and selling at conventions, and a second location operates on Taylor Street in Little Italy. Beyond new releases, back issues and graphic novels, it stocks board games and Magic: The Gathering. Google reviewers mention Magic, graphic novels, knowledgeable employees, board games and Free Comic Book Day. First Aid Comics is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.8 stars from 428 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for sealed hobby and TCG boxes, autograph and patch cards, rare inserts and parallels, local card shops like First Aid Comics in Chicago are the heart of the Illinois hobby community. Visit First Aid Comics online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
First Aid Comics at a glance
- Ranked #7 of 21 rated card shops in Chicago by Google rating, weighted by number of reviews.
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (11:00 AM – 7:00 PM) · Open Sundays (12:00 – 5:00 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is Bridgeport Hobby Trading Cards in Chicago, 3.9 mi away.
- Carries: Trading cards, Magic.
- Find First Aid Comics on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube.
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First Aid Comics reviews
Is First Aid Comics well reviewed?
First Aid Comics has a 4.8-star average from 428 Google reviews. That ranks #7 of 21 rated card shops in Chicago once the number of reviews is taken into account. The average for the 21 rated card shops in Chicago is 4.6 stars, so First Aid Comics is above the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about First Aid Comics
Where is First Aid Comics located?
First Aid Comics is located in Chicago, Illinois at 1617 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615.
What should I expect at First Aid Comics?
First Aid Comics is a local card shop in Chicago, Illinois. Expect a rotating inventory of singles, sealed wax, and graded cards, plus the kind of knowledgeable, personal service the hobby community relies on.
When is First Aid Comics open?
First Aid Comics's listed hours are: Monday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Tuesday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 – 5:00 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near First Aid Comics?
The closest are Bridgeport Hobby Trading Cards in Chicago (3.9 mi), Running to the Rip in Chicago (4.9 mi), Graham Crackers Comics Loop in Chicago (6.3 mi).
Card Shops near First Aid Comics
The closest other card shops to First Aid Comics, by distance:
Bridgeport Hobby Trading Cards
Running to the Rip
Graham Crackers Comics Loop
Gamers World
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