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2018 Southern California Comic Book Conventions
2018-12-31 00:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Support your local comic book conventions!
Frank & Son Comic and Card Show, Wednesdays & Saturdays, Walnut CA www.frankandsonshow.net
Los Angeles Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention, Los Angeles CA www.comicbookscifi.com
California Comic Book Convention, Yorba Linda CA www.CalComicCon.com
Long Beach Comic Expo, Long Beach CA www.longbeachcomiccon.com
San Fernando Valley Comic Con, Granada Hills CA www.facebook.com/SanFernandoValleyComicBookConvention
Wondercon, Anaheim CA www.comic-con.org/wca
San Diego Comic Convention International, San Diego CA www.comic-con.org/cci
Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Convention, Los Angeles CA www.stanleeslacomiccon.com
Long Beach Comic Convention, Long Beach CA www.longbeachcomiccon.com
So Cal Comic Con, Oceanside CA www.socalcomiccon.com
Go to Convention Scene for more events in California. www.conventionscene.com

South Bay Gamers monthly meet up
2018-12-24 12:00 | The Game Hub: Manhattan Beach, 1809 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266, United States
South Bay Gamers provides a safe place for game novices, experts, and enthusiasts of all stripes to meet and enjoy the tabletop games you love, discover new games, and expand your social gaming circle.
You are likely to meet some self-proclaimed nerds and geeks of all varieties.
What we do:
We play board & card games including classics (Risk, Axis & Allies, Stratego, Talisman), party games (Telestrations, Say Anything, Werewolf, Wits & Wagers), Euro games (Carcassonne, Settlers of Catan, 7 Wonders, Ticket to Ride, Agricola, Caylus), card games (Dominion, Android: Netrunner, Magic: The Gathering, Bang!, Bohnanza) adventure games (Arkham Horror, Shadow Hunters, Betrayal at House on the Hill, The Resistance) and much, much more.
All are welcome and we encourage everyone to bring their favorite games!
http://www.meetup.com/SouthBayGamers/

Avengers: Infinity War Movie Screening
2018-04-26 20:00 | CA
Avengers: Infinity War Movie Screening with The Comic Bug

Black Panther Movie Screening
2018-02-15 20:00 | CA
Come watch one of the most exciting movies of the year, Black Panther, with your friends at The Comic Bug!
There will be an amazing limited print created by talented artist, Ray Anthony-Height.

Doomsday Clock Almost Midnight Event!
2017-11-21 23:57 | The Comic Bug: Manhattan Beach, 1807 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266, United States
Doomsday Clock #1 may be the biggest comic event of the year and how else can we celebrate than selling at 11:57pm on Tuesday night?!?
Buy all your new DC Comics at midnight and pick up Doomsday Clock #1!

Watch Thor Ragnarok with The Comic Bug Team!
2017-11-02 20:00 | CA
Hang out with the crew from The Comic Bug and watch Thor Ragnarok!

Magic The Gathering: Ixalan Pre-Release
2017-09-23 17:00 - 2017-09-24 00:00 | CA
The Game Hub will be hosting the Ixalan Pre-Release Friday Night, Saturday and Sunday!
1. Saturday(Late Friday night/Early Saturday morning) Start Time: 12:01am
Entree fee -$25.00
Please give us a call for registration to save a spot!!!
2. Saturday Start Time: Noon
3. Sunday Start Time: Noon
Reservations are encouraged as seats fill quickly. Please call or come by the store.

Monthly Comic Creator Meeting
2017-09-16 16:00, 2016-10-22 16:00 | CA
The Comic Bug monthly creator meeting is held on every 3rd Saturday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Manhattan Beach.

Spider-Man Homecoming Movie Screening
2017-07-06 20:00 | CA
Join The Comic Bug team and fans as we watch Spider-Man: Homecoming on opening night!
Buy a limited print made exclusively for movie attendees and watch the movie for free.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Movie Screening
2017-05-04 20:00 | CA
Come watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 with The Comic Bug crew and the best comic book fans! We have limited seats left!
Don’t forget! You are getting a limited edition print when you see the movie on opening night! The print will be released soon so get your seat now!

Magic The Gathering: Amonkhet Pre-Release
2017-04-22 00:00 - 2017-04-23 00:00 | The Game Hub: Manhattan Beach, 1809 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266, United States
The Game Hub will be hosting the Amonkhet Pre-Release Friday Night, Saturday and Sunday!
1. Saturday(Late Friday night/Early Saturday morning) Start Time: 12:01am
Entree fee -$25.00
Please give us a call for registration to save a spot!!!
2. Saturday Start Time: 11:00am
3. Sunday Start Time: 11:00am
Reservations are encouraged as seats fill quickly. Please call or come by the store.
Bring your game!

2017 and Beyond Comic Book Movie Guide
2017-01-31 00:00 | CA
Are Your Ready for These Upcoming Superhero Movies?
The superhero film industry is EXPLODING with new properties, new release dates, delayed releases, big casting decisions and lots more! SuperHeroStuff is constantly updating this page with the most important superhero movie release schedule information. Check out our upcoming superhero movies release schedule:

LEGO Batman Movie
Will Arnett voices the determined, but sometimes silly, brick-built Dark Knight! Release Date: February 10th, 2017
Logan
Wolverine returns for his final big screen adventure. Release Date: March 3, 2017
Power Rangers
A group of high-school kids, infused with unique superpowers, harness their abilities in order to save the world. Release Date: March 24th, 2017
Ghost in the Shell
In the year 2029, Major Motoko Kusanagi and Public Security Section 9 combat nefarious super-hackers and all manner of cyber-terrorism in a world more indiscernible from the cloud. Release Date: March 31st, 2017
Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2
Rocket, Groot, Star Lord, Gamora, and Drax return to do something good, something bad, and maybe a bit of both. Release Date: May 5, 2017
Wonder Woman
An Amazon princess comes to the world of Man to become the first and greatest superheroine. Release Date: June 2, 2017
Transformers: The Last Knight
Optimus Prime is searching for an artifact that might restore a devastated Cybertron! Release Date: June 23rd, 2017
Spider-Man: Homecoming
This soft reboot of the Spider-Man franchise will continue Spider-Man’s story hinted at in Captain America: Civil War. And, it features Iron Man! Release Date: July 7, 2017
Alien: Covenant
The crew of the colony ship Covenant discover what they think is an uncharted paradise, but it is actually a dark, dangerous world, whose sole inhabitant is the synthetic David, survivor of the doomed Prometheus expedition. Release Date: August 4th, 2017
The Inhumans
The first two episodes of the ABC series will premiere in IMAX theaters, detailing the exploits of the Royal Family hating humanity from afar in the blue area of the moon. Release Date: September, 2017

Blade Runner 2049
Rick Deckard trains a new recruit in the art of spotting, tracking and “retiring” Replicants. Release Date: October 6th, 2017
Thor: Ragnarok
It’s the twilight of the gods, and Thor might need a little gamma-powered help in his third, and potentially final, film. Also, the POSTER IS A LIE! Release Date: November 3, 2017
The Justice League
The Justice League assemble against a foe of immeasurable power. Or, against Aquaman because he’s perpetually mean! Release Date: November 17, 2017
Bloodshot
He’s a manufactured, one man killing machine created by a clandestine, governmental agency. Unfortunately, he’s regaining his humanity and preparing to turn against his handlers! Release Date: 2017
Star Wars Episode VIII
The saga continues in a galaxy far, far away. Release Date: December 15, 2017

Warhammer 40,000 Introduction and Demo
2017-01-21 13:00 | CA
Learn all about the popular war game and hobby of Warhammer 40k. We will see how models are built and painted then learn the basics of the game. Finally, there will be a small demo of the game where you can see the models and game in action!
Children under the age of 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
Contact mattzarro@gmail.com with questions.

2016 and Beyond Comic Book Movie Guide
2016-12-31 00:00 | CA
So many comic book related movie and TV show coming! Life is good!
http://www.superherostuff.com/blog/movies/upcoming-superhero-movies-201020112012/
Upcoming Superhero Movies – 2016 and Beyond

The superhero film industry is EXPLODING with new properties, new release dates, delayed releases, big casting decisions and lots more! SuperHeroStuff is constantly updating this page with the most important movie release information.

Deadpool
Release Date: February 12, 2016
Director: Tim Miller
Starring: Ryan Reynolds
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Release Date: March 25, 2016
Synopsis: The sequel to 2013s Man of Steel will introduce fans to a broader view of the DC Cinematic Universe. Building towards an eventual Justice League movie.
Director: Zack Snyder
Starring: Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Jason Momoa.
Captain America: Civil War
Release Date: May 6, 2016
Synopsis: Cap, The Winter Soldier, The Falcon, Agent 13, Maria Hill and Nick Fury return for a third Captain America big screen adventure.
Director: Anthony & Joe Russo
Starring: Chris Evans, Anthony Mackie, Cobie Smulders, Emily VanCamp, Frank Grillo, Samuel L. Jackson & Sebastian Stan.
X-Men: Apocalypse
Release Date: May 27, 2016
Synopsis: The X-Men go toe-to-toe against their most powerful foe yet, Abin Sur, an ancient mutant of tremendous power.
Director: Bryan Singer
Starring: Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry, Anna Paquin, Ellen Page, Nicholas Hoult, Shawn Ashmore, Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart. ,
Power Rangers
Release Date: July 22, 2016
Suicide Squad
Release Date: August 5, 2016
Doctor Strange
Release Date: November 4, 2016
Spider-Man: Sinister Six
Release Date: November 11, 2016
Synopsis: Rhino, Green Goblin, The Vulture, Doc Ock and the rest of Spidey’s top villains team up.
Director: Marc Webb
Untitled Star Wars Spin Off
Release Date: TBD
Star Trek 3
Release Date: TBD
2017
Wolverine 3
Release Date: March 3, 2017
Synopsis: Wolverine returns for another big screen adventure.
Director: Bryan Singer
Starring: Hugh Jackman
Pacific Rim 2
Release Date: April 7, 2018
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Guardians of the Galaxy 2
Release Date: May 5, 2017
Synopsis: Some good. Some bad. A little bit of both.
Director: James Gunn
Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, John C. Reilly, Glenn Close, and Benicio del Toro.
Wonder Woman
Release Date: June 23, 2017
Fantastic Four 2
Release Date: July 14, 2017
Director: Josh Trank
Starring: Kate Mara, Miles Teller, Toby Kebbell, Jamie Bell and Michael B. Jordan.
Thor: Ragnarok
Release Date: July 28, 2017
Black Panther
Release Date: November 3, 2017
Justice League
Release Date: November 17, 2017
Spider-Man: Venom
Release Date: November 11, 2016
Synopsis: Spider-Man’s most brutal villain makes hit return to the big screen in his first solo adventure.
Director: Marc Webb
Star Wars: Episode VIII
Release Date: TBD
Female Fronted Spider-Man Spinoff
Release Date: TBD
LEGO Batman
Release Date: TBD
2018
The Flash
Release Date: March 23, 2018
Avengers: Infinity War
Release Date: May 4, 2018
Untitled Warner Animated Film
Release Date: May 25, 2018
Godzilla 2
Release Date: June 8, 2018
Director: Gareth Edwards
Captain Marvel
Release Date: July 6, 2018
X-Men Sequel
Release Date: TBD
Aquaman
Release Date: July 27, 2018
Inhumans
Release Date: November 2, 2018
Untitled WB Event Film
Release Date: November 16, 2018
Untitled Star Wars Spin-Off
Release Date: TBD
The Amazing Spider-Man 3
Release Date: TBD
Synopsis: Spider-Man’s most brutal villain makes hit return to the big screen in his first solo adventure.
Director: Marc Webb
2019
Shazam
Release Date: April 5, 2019
Avengers: Infinity War Part 2
Release Date: May 3, 2019
Untitled Warner Animated Film
Release Date: May 24, 2019
Justice League 2
Release Date: June 14, 2019
Star Wars: Episode IX
Release Date: TBD
2020
Cyborg
Release Date: April 3, 2020
Green Lantern
Release Date: June 19, 2020
Untitled WB Event Film
Release Date: November 20, 2020
Untitled Star Wars Spin-Off
Release Date: TBD
RUMORED

Batman Sequel
Superman Sequel
Sandman
X-Force
Gambit
Nova
Adam Walock
Hancock 2
Lobo
Wanted 2
Supercrooks
Nemesis
Masters of the Universe
The Runaways
Arrow

2016 Southern California Convention Schedule
2016-12-31 00:00 | CA
Support your local comic book conventions!
Frank & Son Comic and Card Show, Wednesdays & Saturdays, Walnut CA www.frankandsonshow.net
Los Angeles Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention, Los Angeles CA www.comicbookscifi.com
California Comic Book Convention, January 25, Yorba Linda CA www.CalComicCon.com
Long Beach Comic Expo, February 28-March 1 Long Beach CA www.longbeachcomiccon.com
San Fernando Valley Comic Con, March 22 Granada Hills CA www.facebook.com/SanFernandoValleyComicBookConvention
Wondercon, April 3-5 Anaheim CA www.comic-con.org/wca
Big Wow Comicfest, April 18-19 San Jose CA www.bigwowcomicfest.com
Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con, June 19-21 Sacramento CA www.wizardworld.com/home-sacramento.html
San Diego Comic Convention International, July 8-12 San Diego CA www.comic-con.org/cci
Wizard World San Jose Comic Con, September 4-6 San Jose CA www.wizardworld.com/home-sanjose.html
Comikaze Comic Expo, Los Angeles CA www.comikazeexpo.com
Alternative Press Expo, San Francisco CA www.comic-con.org/ape
Long Beach Comic Convention, September 12-13 Long Beach CA www.longbeachcomiccon.com
So Cal Comic Con, Oceanside CA www.socalcomiccon.com

Local Comic Shop Day!
2016-11-19 10:00 | CA
The Comic Bug is participating in the 2nd annual Local Comic Shop Day with lots of exclusive items available only on November 19th!
Come on by for amazing collectibles from all the top publishers!
The Comic Bug will have a special sale for those looking to start their Christmas shopping. All items priced above $50 will be 30% OFF!!!

Local Comic Shop Day® celebrates locally owned independent comic book specialty stores, showcasing their unique and vital role in being the primary fire-starters of pop culture.
Each participating store is celebrating Local Comic Shop Day® differently. So please verify with the store what their plans are.
And try to visit several stores in the area! There are 28 different items being released for Local Comic Shop Day® and the selection at each store may be different.
www.localcomicshopday.com

Doctor Strange Movie Screening
2016-11-03 20:00 | CA
Come watch Marvel Studios Doctor Strange with your fellow comic book enthusiasts at the fantastic Arclight Theatre Beach Cities!
Check out the amazing print by artist Abigail Jill Harding!
Purchase one of these prints that will be limited to only those attending the event and get a free ticket to see Doctor Strange on opening night! Don’t wait because there are less than 25 prints left!
Arclight Beach Cities
Time: 8:00pm

Magic The Gathering: Kaladesh Pre-Release. 3 Events!
2016-09-24 00:00 - 2016-09-25 00:00 | CA
The Game Hub will be hosting the Midnight Pre-Release Sept.24th.
1. Saturday(Late Friday night/Early Saturday morning) Start Time: 12:01am
Entree fee -$28.00
Please give us a call for registration to save a spot!!!
2. Saturday Start Time: 10:00am
3. Sunday Start Time: 10:00am
Reservations are encouraged as seats fill quickly. Please call or come by the store.
Bring your game!

Power Morphicon Convention with The Comic Bug
2016-08-12 10:00 - 2016-08-14 00:00 | CA
Check out The Comic Bug booth at the Power Morphicon in Pasadena
http://officialpowermorphicon.com/
Pasadena Convention Center
300 E. Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
Convention Hours
Friday Badge pick up 12 noon
Friday floor hours 4pm-10pm
Saturday Floor hours 10am-6pm
Sunday Floor hours 10am-5pm

Suicide Squad Screening at Arclight Theatre
2016-08-04 20:15 | CA
Come watch Suicide Squad with The Comic Bug crew! Pick up a limited print and get a free ticket to watch Suicide Squad at the amazing Arclight Theatre Beach Cities. Movie start time 8:15pm

MTG: Eldritch Moon Pre-Release Weekend
2016-07-16 10:00 - 2016-07-17 00:00 | CA
Bring your game to The Game Hub for the Magic the Gathering: Eldritch Moon Pre-Release!
Date: Saturday 7/16 & Sunday 7/17
Start Time: 10:00am
Price: $28.00

OPEN DUELING
If the idea of spending a whole day playing a tournament doesn’t fit into how you prefer to play Magic, or if you have less time and just want to experience the excitement of Eldritch Moon at your own pace, you can get involved in Open Dueling!
You get a ready-to-play 60-card Intro Pack and use it to do battle against others participating in Open Dueling, including players participating in the main tournament who are between rounds. This is a great way to dip your toe into the water if you aren’t sure the Prerelease is something you want to do, or if you can’t commit five hours to a Prerelease event. You can just play games in Open Dueling at your leisure. Plus, it’s fun!
Price: $14.99
Some helpful links:
http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/eldritch-moon-prerelease-primer-2016-07-11

DC Rebirth Midnight Release! Sales and Prizes!
2016-05-25 00:00 | CA
It’s not a reboot and it never was – it all begins here.
Join us at midnight on Tuesday as we welcome the future (and past) of the DC Universe, with Rebirth #1
This 80-page one-shot is priced at just $2.99. It kicks off the entire “Rebirth” saga, with a story written by comics legend Geoff Johns with art by a lineup of superstar artists including Gary Frank, Ivan Reis, Ethan Van Sciver and Phil Jimenez, plus a wraparound cover by Gary Frank!
ALL DC PRE-REBIRTH NEW COMICS AND TRADE PAPERBACKS/HARDCOVERS ARE 52% OFF FROM MIDNIGHT TO 1AM!
ALL DC PRODUCTS ARE 20% OFF! STATUES, ACTION FIGURES, T-SHIRTS AND MORE!
THIS IS MIDNIGHT ON TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY TO CLARIFY. GET YOUR NEW COMICS 9 HOURS EARLY!
BONUS! Marvel Comics will also allow sales of their new comics also!
ANOTHER BONUS! The first people in line at both locations will get the beautiful Sideshow Collectibles: Capturing Archetypes vol. 2 Hardcover showcasing it’s amazing statues and figures!
AND ANOTHER BONUS! We will give away Sideshow Collectibles statues and figures while supplies last at both locations!

Captain America: Civil War movie screening. Pick A Side!
2016-05-05 20:15 | CA
Whose Side Are YOU On?
Come join the Comic Bug crew at Arclight: Beach Cities for a screening of the hot movie of the year, Captain America: Civil War.
Buy an Exclusive Captain America: Civil War Print for $20.00 and you will get a FREE ticket to Arclight Cinema!
Seating is reserved seating. Start time 8:15pm

South Bay Gamers monthly meet up
2016-04-30 12:00 | CA

Grand Opening of the Game Hub!
2016-03-05 10:00 | CA
NEXT SATURDAY! Gamers Unite! It’s the grand opening of THE GAME HUB!
The Game Hub is the South Bay’s new gaming store (table-top games, collectible card games, party games, family games and more!) brought to you by The Comic Bug and offering the same welcoming, family-friendly environment you know and love at ‘The Bug! We have a HUGE new space that can accomodate over 100 gamers daily!
We’re going to have game demos, free refreshments, giveaways (while supplies last) and more!
Have a favorite game you’d like to share with the local gaming community? Bring it! Contact us at info@thecomicbug.net and we’ll work on scheduling demo sessions for you during the day of the grand opening.
We’ve opened this store for YOU! For many months now, gamers have been coming in and asking for more variety than our usual inventory of collectible card games and heroclix. We hear YOU and we’re expanding into the gaming universe in a MAJOR WAY!
Some games you can expect to find and PLAY at The Game Hub include: BLOOD RAGE, PANDEMIC, SUPERFIGHT, CARDS AGAINST HUMANITY, SHERIFF OF NOTTINGHAM, DOMINION, SETTLERS OF CATAN, EXPLODING KITTENS, LANTERNS, KING OF TOKYO and many, many more! We’ll also stock the games you know and love like MAGIC: THE GATHERING, POKEMON, MONOPOLY and others.
We’re excited about this new adventure and can’t wait to introduce the new store to everyone! Swing by next Saturday and let us know what you’d like to see at The Game Hub!

Andre The Giant Signing
2016-01-23 00:00 | CA
Meet the creator behind Andre The Giant.

Magic The Gathering Pre-Release: Oath of Gatewatch
2016-01-16 10:00 | CA
Come join us for the Magic The Gathering: Oath of Gatewatch Pre-Release Tournament.
Games start at 10am.
Sign up starts at 11am. $25.00
Bring your game!
Mark your calendars! The Oath of the Gatewatch Prerelease is January 16–17. Oath of the Gatewatch is designed with Two-Headed Giant play in mind. This is the perfect opportunity to bring a friend and battle with the latest cards.
Oath of the Gatewatch will be hitting shelves January 22, which also means that January 22–24 is Launch Weekend.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Movie Screening with The Comic Bug
2015-12-17 20:00 | CA
Come join The Comic Bug and friends as we watch Star Wars: The Force Awakens on opening night!
A very special exclusive collector’s item will be given to all who attend! Sign up before tickets sell out!
The screening will be held at Arclight: Beach Cities.
Exact time TBD
The Star Wars saga continues with this seventh entry — the first under the Walt Disney Co. umbrella. The film will act as the start of a new trilogy set after the events of Return of the Jedi.

Edge of Spider-Verse #2 - The Comic Bug exclusive variant cover by Siya Oum
2015-10-31 00:00 | CA
We have limited copies of the SIYA OUM Edge of Spider-Verse #2 variant. This is the ONLY retailer exclusive cover of the first appearance of Spider-Gwen!
The color cover is limited to just 3,000 copies and the B&W cover is limited to 1,500. Here are the listings for each:
COLOR VERSION:
http://www.ebay.com/…/Edge-of-Spider-Verse-2-…/291455006487…
B&W VERSION:
http://www.ebay.com/…/Edge-of-Spider-Verse-2-…/301621990489…

For those who do not have an ebay account, paypal info@thecomicbug.net and we will ship them out to you.
Color $25
Black White $40
Domestic shipping is free with payment.
If international shipping, please email us your address and we will calculate shipping.
