Entertainment · South Street
Atomic City Comics
on South Street, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Independent comics shop since 1993 — new weekly pulls, graphic novels, back issues, and a section of locally-drawn zines. Owner knows every title in stock.

Hours
- Monday
- 11am–8pm
- Tuesday
- 11am–8pm
- Wednesday
- 11am–10pm
- Thursday
- 11am–9pm
- Friday
- 11am–10pm
- Saturday
- 11am–10pm
- Sunday
- 11am–8pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Liberty Bell (13 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Street parking / Headhouse Sq.
- South Street shops
- Noon–10pm most days
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Shops a few minutes away
All of South Street →- Retrospect VintageVintage · 508 South St4 min walk
- Garland of LettersArt & gifts · 527 South St4 min walk
- Repo RecordsRecords & music · 506 South St4 min walk
- Philly AIDS ThriftVintage · 710 S 5th St5 min walk
- South Street Art MartArt & gifts · 530 S 4th St5 min walk
- B-Bop VintageVintage · 619 S 4th St6 min walk
Before you go
What are Atomic City Comics's hours?
Atomic City Comics is usually open Mon–Tue 11am–8pm, Wed 11am–10pm, Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 11am–8pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Atomic City Comics?
Atomic City Comics is at 638 South St in South Street, Philadelphia. It's near Liberty Bell (13 min walk).
Is Atomic City Comics open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 11am–8pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Atomic City Comics?
The closest option for South Street is Street parking / Headhouse Sq.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from SEPTA.
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