Founded by Franco Aureliani, Art Baltazar, and Marc Hammond, Aw Yeah Comics celebrates and promotes everything that is wonderful about comics, toys, artwork, and the joy they bring to people.
Our name says exactly how we feel about it! Positive and upbeat, we invite you to come in and experience our selection and atmosphere!
Drop on by and browse the New Comic Wall, Back Issue Bins, and our extensive Graphic Novel selections! Looking for something new and different to read? Our staff is always willing to help you find a book that will put a spring in your step and get you hooked on something new!
If you have children and have been looking for a family friendly store, look no further! Kids reading comics is a huge part of our reason for opening. We want them reading comics (and reading in general) as much as you do! Check out our large selection of all-ages comics and graphic novels. Not sure what’s going to get the kiddos reading? Ask our staff! We can assist in finding a book that will help instill the joys of reading, no matter what the age or interest!
Join us as we bring exciting events including creator signings, how to’s, and art swaps (among others) to the store! Our ability to help you discover amazing comic works that you might not otherwise have seen is constantly evolving as we read as much as we can, travel to conventions, absorb as much news as possible, and interact with publishers and creators. We’ve had live-drawing events, board game nights, theme parties, and signings galore! Our celebrated guests include Chris Claremont, Neal Adams, Peter Tomasi, James Tynion IV, Walter and Louise Simonson, Paul Levitz, Dan Parent, Seanan McGuire, Eric Powell, Khary Randolph among many other legends in the industry!
7925 Lincoln Ave (just off Oakton), Skokie, IL 60077
847-423-2916
