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Our story
From 1982 to the Gold Coast
Gold Coast Comics isn't just a business; it’s a four-decade plus journey through the heart of Australian pop culture. Our story began in Western Australia in 1982, fueled by a passion for collecting and a vision to bring something new to the west.
The Trailblazing Years
In 1984, we made history by opening the first-ever dedicated comic book store in Western Australia in Victoria Park (10 minutes from the central Perth train station). As the community grew, so did we. After a year we relocated to a larger space in Northbridge on William Street near the State Library, eventually expanding into a massive upstairs showroom. It was a collector’s paradise, featuring everything from sci-fi literature to possibly the largest collection of Commando comics in the country.
The Digital Frontier
We have always been early adopters. After 14 years of brick-and-mortar success, in 1996 we transitioned to a mail-order only company just as the internet began to change the world. In 1999, we were personally invited by eBay’s marketing department to join their inaugural launch in Australia. It was a wild 10 years.
Expansion and Evolution
After a successful chapter in Townsville starting in 2009, we then set our sights on the Gold Coast in 2017. While the global events of 2020 paused our plans for a physical showroom, they didn't stop our mission!
Gold Coast Comics Today
In 2026 our goal is to become a premier online comic book collectors destination with a focus on vintage comics, graphic novels, trade paperbacks and rare collectibles. Rather than stocking new weekly issues, we have dedicated ourselves to unearthing the best vintage treasures for your collection!
Take a look around - there is plenty more to come as we digitize decades of inventory. Happy hunting!