From Baahubali To Batman: The Best Bookstores For Comics In Delhi

We've laughed at them, taken lessons from them and read them late into the night. We can’t deny that comics make our life fun and light. So in that spirit, here’s a list of stores where you can get your fill of comic books in Delhi, and we bet you won’t be disappointed! Scroll on y’all.

Crossword

Crossword aims to be a point of cultural and social interaction where authors and poets hold court, where children are regaled, where people gravitate to be informed, to be entertained, even enlightened. They happily house a huge variety of Indian and international comics from Baahubali to Batman (cool!). Pssst - You can also order comic books online! 

Location | Select Citywalk, Saket & DLF Cyber City, GGN
Check Out Their Website | http://www.crossword.in

Raja Pocket Books

Raj Pocket Books churns out a bunch of comics in both English and Hindi and is the largest comic book distributor and publisher in India. Raj Comics' best-known characters include Nagraj, Super Commando Dhruva, Bhokal, Doga, Parmanu, Shaktimaan, Inspector Steel, Kobi/Bheriya, Anthony and Tiranga.They also publish other stories focusing on fairy tales, knight tales and detectives. Check ‘em out either online or at their store in Old Delhi!

Location | Dariba Kalan Road, Chandni Chowk
Check Out Their Website | http://www.rajcomics.com/index.php/store

Midland Bookstores

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This shop has actively contributed to Delhi’s reading culture since 1985. Laden with books from all leading publications as well as magazines and stationery galore, Midland caters to a wide audience. They also store an impressive variety of comics, from the hard to find Japanese Manga to everybody’s childhood favourite Archies, Tintin and Asterix. Visit this bookstore if you want a truly wide selection and some terrific bargains!

Location | South Ex I, Aurobindo Market & DLF Phase I, GGN

Faqir Chand And Sons

Books are famed to be one’s best companions and M/S Faqir Chand and Son bookstore stands tall serving this matchmaking in Khan Market! Children’s books, periodicals, magazines, drawing books, cookery books, comics, non-fiction story books and reference books are on ready display here. Step in here at any day of the week except for Sundays when it remains closed and fill up your bags with wonderful tales!

Location | 15 A, Khan Market

Om Bookstore

Om Book Shop is the largest chain of bookstores in Delhi NCR. From Superman, last son of Krypton, Batman year one, Spider Man spider verse and Phantom to Calvin and Hobbes - you name it and they have it. OBS also promotes book reading among children by hosting special storytelling and book reading sessions every month in their stores, plus they also have an online store for you lazy bums, so get ordering!

Locations | DLF Promenade, Ambience, Gurgaon, Select CITYWALK, Saket & Other Outlets
Check Out Their Website | http://www.ombooks.com

Empire Book Depot

This store will make you wish you never have to leave! A bibliophile’s dreamland, the bookstore offers a whole lot of books on your favourite comic book characters. Be it Indian or international comic book publishers, you’re sure to find the best collection at this store. Fair warning - pristine collections of Chacha Chaudhary and Archies will make you reach for your wallet!Location | 74, Janpath Road, Janpath

All you comic book nerds out there, here you go! With this comprehensive list, we’re sure that your experience of buying comic books is gonna become smoother than ever. Follow this trail and get lost in the worlds of your favourite fictional heroes. Happy reading!