2214 East Algonquin Rd
Algonquin, IL 60102
847-409-6295

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PERKS OF THE MODERN AGE

Bagged & Boarded

Every comic is bagged and boarded before hitting our shelves or our bins. And yes, they're free.

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More Than Comics

Sure, we have comics. Lots. But we also have graphic novels, magazines, toys, and supplies. And we have a lot more in store.

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Release Day Shipping

Pick up your order in store or get it shipped directly to your door. Choose from weekly or monthly shipments at checkout.

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LATEST FROM THE BLOG

January 11, 2026

Our journey continues …

This week we began to prepare the store for opening day. Grey paint with a periwinkle accent wall, coat hooks, book shelves and a reception desk are all complete. The meeting room has both tables…

December 31, 2025

Auld Lang Syne…

Auld Lang Syne… I was surprised to find out that this actually came from a Scottish poem. I found this out because I wanted to understand how it was spelled and what it actually meant…

December 5, 2025

Our journey

Tomorrow begins a new day. Modern Age Comics has been sold, Black Cat Books has moved out of the 2214 location and our future is the same as it was yesterday. Ours to make. We…

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BACK ISSUES & SUPPLIES

Our name may be Modern Age Comics but we stock them all. We have back issues of everything from current runs to the highly collectibles and keys. Bags, boards, boxes, dividers, frames, wall mounts? Yup. We have those too.

STATUES & COLLECTIBLES

We're more than just comics. Modern Age Comics stocks plenty of toys and statues too. Browse the current toys and statues available for pre-order here. Or we're always in store too! Come on in and talk nerdy to us.

CGC GRADING

Submit your comics for CGC grading right from the store. Bring your book in, we'll inspect and advise, and then send it to CGC for grading. And unlike other comic shops, there is no upcharge for this service. You pay us what we pay CGC. Learn more →