The Comic Bug sells key CGC items to raise funds for The Hero Initiative
The rumors are true, bunky! The Comic Bug has teamed up with the mighty forces of CGC and none other than Stan “The Man” Lee to spread a little holiday goodness and cheer to the merry boys and girls at The Hero Initiative! Never one to leave you, the loyal comic book collector, out in […]
The Comic Bug’s Grand Re-Opening on Thanksgiving Weekend!
The Comic Bug celebrated it’s Grand Re-Opening on thanksgiving weekend by hosting local artists, bands, stand-up comedian and also money saving discounts! We would like to thanks “30 Days of Night’s” Dan Wickline, “The Simpsons” Phil Ortiz, Emmy Award Winning animator Rafael Navarro, “Clockwork Girl”s Sean O’Reilly and “KISS”s Tone Rodriguez for donating their time […]
Necessary Evil team signs issue #2 on Nov 14th
The boys at Necessary Evil Academy meet the female student body! The creative team of Necessary Evil appeared at The Comic Bug and signed copies of their second issue! Necessary Evil Issue 2!! Written By Joshua Williamson Art by Marcus L. Harris and Vicente ‘VINNY’ Navarrete Cover by Todd Nauck! www.desperadopublishing.com www.myspace.com/necessaryevilcomicbook
24 Hour Comic Book Day is on October 20, 2007!
WE DID IT! Almost 40 creators came to The Comic Bug to attempt to write and draw a complete 24 page comic book in 24 hours. 13 creators completed all 24 pages with the last pages finished in the final minutes. The Comic Bug will print the stories for our customers to read in the […]
Necessary Evil #1 of Desperado Publishing signing on October 10th
What defines evil? Necessary Evil Number 1 from Desperado premiered on October 10th and the creative team was on hand at The Comic Bug for the event. Writer Joshua Williamson, Artist Marcus L Harris and Vicente Navarrete a.k.a. Vinny spoke to fans and soon-to-be fans about their new series and autographed copies. School is in […]
Tokyopop’s Star Trek Manga signing on October 6th at 7pm
The Comic Bug thanks Tokyopop and the creators for their store appearance on October 6th. This was the first official event at the new location and it was great! Considering it was a Saturday night, we had over 50 people show up and it was a fun atmosphere. Beverages and snack were served and guests […]
The Comic Bug moves to the new location on October 2nd
We moved to a bigger location next to Trader Joe’s. The new address is 1807 1/2 Manhattan Beach Blvd. It is twice as large as the original pre-fire location. We will have a real lounge with the possibility of a stage for a band. The stage and lounge will also host bands, stand-up comedy, lectures/guest […]
Battle of the Bands signing with Steve Buccellato on August 29th
New TOKYOPOP Manga signing with Battle of the Bands creator Steve Buccellato and Grand Theft Galaxy’s Tricia Riley Hale on August 29th Steve Buccellato is an artist best known for his award-winning coloring work that has appeared in nearly all of the most popular American comics (too many to name!). He is also a busy […]
Andrea Grant’s MINX signing from 5-8pm on August 8th
Andrea Grant will be signing at the store from 5-8pm. The creator of the comic book series, MINX, she will autograph her book and talk about her new series. Andrea Grant has a background in writing, poetry, photography, spoken word and many other talents. Go to her website at www.copiousamount.com for more information.
Bizarre New World team signing on May 31st!
Paul Krutcher is not invulnerable. He’s not driven to save the world. He’s not even out to avenge the death of a loved one. Paul has a little problem with gravity, and it’s changed everything he’s ever known. What would you do if you could fly? Welcome to a Bizarre New World. The Comic Bug […]