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Magic The Gathering: Khans of Tarkir Pre-Release
2014-09-20 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Come join us for the Magic The Gathering: Khans of Tarkir Pre-Release Tournament.
Games start at Noon.
Sign up starts at 11am. $25.00
Bring your game!

Pariah signing with Andres Salazar
2014-09-17 00:00
It’s BUFFY meets DEADWOOD in the original new graphic novel PARIAH, MISSOURI!Meet writer Andres Salazar and check out this horror/western mashup on Wednesday, Sept. 17th.The book takes place just prior to the Civil War, following the strange paranormal drama that ensues in the town of Pariah, Missouri. Thrills, spills, scares and six shooters!!!Signing ALL DAY!

PARIAH MISSOURI GN VOL 01
SALAZAR ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Andres Salazar (A/CA) Jose Luis Pescador
Set before the Civil War, Pariah, Missouri is a frontier riverboat town and a haven for evil. Hiram Buchanan, a Pinkerton spy, uncovers a crime syndicate and manipulates a misfit team to follow him into danger, where the supernatural is all around them. Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Deadwood.

Delinquents at The Comic Bug!
2014-08-27 00:00
The Comic Bug is proud to be one of the West Coast representatives carrying the exclusive Ass-Map cover of Valiant Comics’ Delinquents #1!
“We dreamed of a comic book with a big ass on the cover and now it has come true!” says Mike Wellman, co-owner of The Comic Bug. “Now I hope it is the right ass!”
The West Coast shops will carry and exclusive cover with half of the ass-map and a few lucky East Coast stores will carry the other half.
Get your copy signed by JAMES ASMUS and also get a FREE copy of the chromium cover of Armor Wars #1!

DELINQUENTS #1 (OF 4) REG RIVERA (VF)
VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT LLC
(W) James Asmus, Fred Van (A) Kano (CA) Paolo Rivera
Confrontation! Devastation! Inebriation! (And the lost secret of the hobos too!) Oh dear god no, you’d better get out of the way…because here come the Delinquents!
Quantum and Woody are the world’s worst superhero team. Archer & Armstrong are a mismatched pair of conspiracy-busting adventurers. When a mysterious force collides these ill-suited and irresponsible “heroes” for a cross-country race through the darkest corners of American mythology, all hell is bound to break loose. Can two busted pairs become four of kind in time to defeat the Hobo King, save the day, and make it back home in time for Happy Hour? Let’s hope so…’cause these guys make a really, really bad team. (And you don’t even want to know about the goat.)

Drinking with Comics! Featuring Mike Wellman!
2014-08-25 00:00
Topics of discussion range from Chris’ new comedy album Celebrities Poop, to Saranac Brewery’s White IPA, to how Marvel should approach the inevitable recasting of the cast of the Avengers. Oh yeah, and the 90′s unforgiveable trend of gimmicky comic book covers goes to trial — is X-Force #1′s poly-bagged ridiculousness worse than Chromium? Tune in to find out!!!
Check out Mike’s hilarious hijinks with Mike and Shawn!

Star Wars Event with Brian Wood and others!
2014-08-23 13:00
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…
STAR WARS was a thing of the past! A dusty relic of a movie trilogy until 1991, when Dark Horse Comics brought us DARK EMPIRE!
The fanbase was instantly re-energized! The love of all things Jedi/Sith rekindled! For 23 years, Dark Horse has been producing some of the best STAR WARS tales ever assembled, adding layers of characters and worlds to the lore. This August, it all ends. The EXPANDED UNIVERSE will be no more…
Join us as we celebrate the end of an era with some of the biggest creators who have been breathing life into those stories. BRIAN WOOD, from the latest Star Wars Ongoing series… GABRIEL HARDMAN & CORRINA BECHKO from Star Wars: Legacy… CHRISTIAN GOSSETT, the artist on Tales of the Jedi who conceived the Double-Bladed Lightsaber… BARBARA KESEL, who brought DARK EMPIRE to Dark Horse in the first place! This will be a legendary send-off!
We’ll be joined by members of the REBEL LEGION to bring life to the characters we know and love and provide some amazing photo opportunites, so bring a camera!
http://www.rebellegion.com/
In addition to Star Wars creators, GARRY BROWN, artist of Brian Wood’s THE MASSIVE and the new CATWOMAN ARTIST, will be joining us! It’s not just about the past of STAR WARS, it’s about the future of comics with this great post-apocalyptic soak-fest!
So, join us! Help us take this mask off, so we can look at you one… last… time… with our OWN eyes…

Guns A' Blazin' Book 2 Release Party
2014-08-06 18:00
See if you’re brave enough to taste “The Chief’s Gourmet Chili”! Listen to the tunes of KITTYGATO and the Thirsty Crows!
Also, DJ kirkbrides Never Ending tp signing is being added to the festivities! 2 bands! 2 books! 2 awesome!!!
The Thirsty Crows play at 7 pm
KITTYGATO plays at 8 pm
This is a great comic shop and it’ll be a fun event. This is your chance to come pick up that copy of Punisher 2099 you’ve been meaning to re-read.
See you nerds there!

Guardians of the Galaxy Movie Screening 8:15pm Arc Light Beach Cities
2014-07-31 20:15
Join The Comic Bug in watching the summer’s hot comic book film, Guardians of the Galaxy! Your ticket purchase will include a limited edition print by artist, Dean White. This print will be limited to those attending the screening.
Movie Start Time- 8:15pm
Seating – First come first served.
Location – Arc Light Cinemas Beach Cities
831 S. Nash St., El Segundo CA

Aspen Comics Signing: Damsels in Excess and Lola XOXO
2014-07-30 17:00
Fight the post-Comic-Con blues with an awesome DOUBLE DOSE of ASPEN excitement!
First up, we have the fairy tale romp of DAMSELS IN EXCESS! Meet writer Vince Hernandez!
The concept: In the land of the Five Realms, the existence of men has long since been evaporated from the hearts and minds of women. Princess Bethany–ruler of Evanfar, the largest and most prominent kingdom, finds herself at the center of a vast conspiracy that could not only threaten her kingdom—but also her life! Journey to a place where magic is abundant, unicorns and ferrets can command armies, and five women struggle to find balance—and power–in an ever-changing fairy tale world!
Next, Aspen’s runaway smash hit LOLA XOXO-gorgeously illustrated by writer/artist Siya Oum who will be here to meet and sign copies!
The concept: In the “Wasteland,” Lola, a young woman with a resolve fortified by a lifetime of survival on her own, must journey across the nuclear-decimated United States in order to find the family that was taken from her! As her quest for the truth begins, Lola uncovers the true inhumanity of the Apocalypse, as those who seek to hold power in a new frontier, will do so at all bloody costs — including her life!
SPECIAL OFFER! Buy Damsels in Excess #1 and get a free Lola XO #1. Buy Lola XO #1 and get a free Damsels in Excess #1. OR, buy BOTH and get a FREE HEAD SKETCH from Siya Oum!
Stay tuned for announcements on some of the other fine folks at ASPEN COMICS turning up to add to the fun! Don’t miss it!!

Image Comics Low #1, Exclusive Comic Bug Variant!
2014-07-30 00:00
What’s THIS?! First look at our VERY FIRST EXCLUSIVE COVER!
LOW #1 drops July 30 and you’ll be able to pick up this baby ONLY at The Comic Bug. You know how much we love Rick Remender around here and we are honored to be able to put our logo on a little slice of comic book history!
If you can’t make it to the Comic Bug in person, you can order it online here!

DC Entertainment Declares Batman Day!
2014-07-23 00:00
As Part of the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the Dark Knight, DC Entertainment Releases a Free Special Edition of DETECTIVE COMICS #27 at Comic Book Retailers and Book Stores Nationwide
In celebration of Batman’s 75th anniversary, DC Entertainment is partnering with thousands of comic book retailers and bookstores across the nation to celebrate “Batman Day” on Wednesday, July 23. As part of the festivities, fans who visit participating retailers receive a free, special edition of DETECTIVE COMICS #27, featuring a reimagining of Batman’s 1939 comic book debut, designed by Chip Kidd with a script by The New York Times #1 bestselling author Brad Meltzer.
In addition to the comic book, DC Entertainment is providing retailers access to an assortment of other collectibles to help in the celebration of “Batman Day” including a Batman 75thanniversary cape, bookmarks featuring essential Batman graphic novels and four Batman masks designed by comic book artist Ryan Sook spotlighting a variety of the character’s iconic looks from his 75-year history.
Masks include:

DETECTIVE COMICS #27: Batman’s first appearance, as drawn by Bob Kane
BATMAN ’66: inspired by the classic TV series starring Adam West
THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: As drawn by Frank Miller
DC COMICS – THE NEW 52: As drawn by Greg Capullo

Fans who visit comic stores on “Batman Day” also have the opportunity to purchase ROBIN RISES: OMEGA #1, an oversized one-shot story from bestselling creators Peter J. Tomasi and Andy Kubert and GRAYSON # 1 by Tim Seeley and Mikel Janin, which depicts the original Robin, Dick Grayson, in an all new monthly series in which the crime fighter turned super spy fights to clear his name.
Continuing the celebration, DC Entertainment is partnering with Random House to bring “Batman Day” to over 1,000 libraries across the U.S. on Saturday, July 26th.
On the digital front, the special edition of DETECTIVE COMICS #27 will also be available for free download on Wednesday, July 23nd at www.readdcentertainment.com and all digital platforms (Kindle, iBookstore, Nook, Google Play and comixology.com).
For the latest information and exclusive content celebrating Batman’s 75th anniversary, please visit www.batman75.com.

Free Comic Book Day Is Coming!
2014-05-03 11:00
What is Free Comic Book Day?Free Comic Book Day is a single day – the first Saturday in May each year – when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores. And the Comic Bug is doing FREE COMIC BOOK DAY bigger and better than ever before!
We’re going to have lots of fun things for comic fans of all ages: comic creator appearances, free sketches and signings, costumed heroes, and big discounts on the comics you love (or soon will love)! We will have more information as the event gets closer, so be sure to follow us on Facebook and keep checking back here for the latest information as we make it available to the public!
So set aside that Saturday to bring your whole family to this unique, yearly event done the way only the Comic Bug can do it!
CHARITY: Bill Mantlo Project. The Comic Bug will donate a portion of the days proceeds to support the creator of Rocket Raccoon!
https://www.facebook.com/BillMantloProject/info
GUEST LIST:
Richard Starkings – Elephantmen
Rafael Navarro – Batman: Brave and the Bold, Sonambulo
Jeff Stokely – Six Gun Gorilla, Reasons For Dragons
Mike O’Hare – Masters of the Universe
Phil Ortiz – Simpsons Comics
Lord Mesa – Artist Extraordinaire!
Ray Anthony Height – Artist
Chris Brandt – Artist, film maker, producer and more!
Chris Kawigawa – Artist, Writer
Ralph Miranda – Artist, writer
*while supplies last

Captain America: Winter Soldier movie screening at ArcLight Cinema
2014-04-03 20:15
Join The Comic Bug for the opening of Captain America: Winter Soldier.
The Comic Bug has bought out an entire screen at ArcLight Cinema for die hard Captain America fans! Come watch the movie on opening night with true fans of the comic book and movie!
Exclusive: There will be a exclusive limited edition Captain America: Winter Soldier print by artist extraordinaire, Dean White. This print will be limited to only 100 copies and will be given to those who buy a ticket.
Get your tickets now!

Comic Book Creator Meeting, Feb 22nd
2014-02-22 16:00
This is the big one, folks! Intellectual Property and Copyright lawyer DAVID LIZERBRAM has agreed to take time to sit in with the creator group on Saturday, February 22nd from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
This is a FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY to talk about the law and creativity. Learn how a partnership works with a fellow creator. How to look out for your own creator rights and what to expect if your creation gets picked up by a publisher. Mr. Lizerbram is a fountain of knowledge and lectures at San Diego Comic-Con and Comikaze annually. Bring questions! Don’t miss it!
Check out Mr. Lizerbram’s website and blog here:
http://lizerbramlaw.com/

Will O' The Wisp signing with Megan Hutchinson & Tom Hammock
2014-02-19 17:00
An Aurora Grimeon Story: Will O’ the Wisp explores the spooky world of a cemetery island in the southern swamps that time has passed by, its creepy cast of characters, and an old biological supply company; all through the eyes of a teenage girl. Along the way she discovers Hoodoo (a uniquely American magical practice), and delves deeply into it when mysterious happenings out in the swamp begin to threaten those on the island. The story features many authentic Hoodoo practices. This is the first self-contained story featuring Aurora and her pet raccoon Missy solving mysteries steeped in southern ghost stories.
Meet the creators of this phantasmagoric tale, writer Tom Hammock and illustrator Megan Hutchison Wednesday, February 19th from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Comic Bug and see this “impressively creepy” tale for yourself!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZf1wJDMSG0

Going Skyward with Joe Henderson!
2026-08-26 13:00
What if the world LITERALLY turned upside-down?
“One day, gravity on earth suddenly became a fraction of what it is now. Twenty years later, humanity has adapted to its new low-gravity reality. And to Willa Fowler, a woman born just after G-day, it’s…well, it’s pretty awesome, actually. You can fly through the air! I mean, sure, you can also die if you jump too high. So you just don’t jump too high. And maybe don’t stumble into a dangerous plan to bring gravity back that could get you killed…”
Writer JOE HENDRSON (showrunner of Fox’s LUCIFER) will be signing copies and introducing you to a LOW-G WORLD!
WEDNESDAY 4/18
11a-2p
CULVER CITY

Action Comics 1000 blank cover sketchfest
2026-08-26 13:00
April 18th will be a momentous day in comic book history as ACTION COMICS #1000 drops on shelves! There are many variants representing the many eras of SUPERMAN as well as blank covers that you can purchase to get some of your favorite artists to put their rendition on! From 5 to 8 p.m., we’ll have three fantastic artists in the house taking commissions to draw the Man of Steel on your blanks, ANDREW ROBINSON, SCOTT KOBLISH and RAFAEL NAVARRO will all be here creating dazzling covers right before your eyes! In addition, some of our very own Sketchy Bugs will be taking turns at drawing the Last Son of Krypton! A portion of the day’s proceeds will go to benefit The Hero Initiative, our favorite non-profit organization that creates a financial safety net for comic creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. So, put on your cape and tights and swoop on down to The Comic Bug to score some amazing original art!!

Free Comic Book Days Culver City!
2026-08-26 13:00
Visited Free Comic Book Day at The Comic Bug Manhattan Beach and still not had enough? Or maybe you had to work Saturday and missed it? That’s okay! We’ve got ya covered! It’s FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: THE NEXT DAY IN CULVER!
Our Sunday event in Culver City was such a success that we decided to bring it back for another round! We’ll have some familiar creators from the day before as well as a whole bunch of ALL-NEW faces that want to join us in keeping the party rocking! Here’s who you can expect to meet at The Comic Bug CULVER CITY on SUNDAY, May 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.!
James O’ Barr (The Crow)
Chiara Bautista (www.chiarabautista.com)
Scott Koblish (Deadpool)
James Jameson (American Gods)
Barbara Kesel (My Little Pony)
Stephan Franck (Silver)
Ben Russel (www.benrussel.com)
Shannon Lee (Bruce Lee: The Walk of the Dragon)
Brandon McKinney (Bruce Lee: The Walk of the Dragon)
Nicole Dubuc (Bruce Lee: The Walk of the Dragon)
Renae Geerlings (Bruce Lee: The Walk of the Dragon)
Kevin Altieri (Batman: The Animated Series)
Brad Rader (Batman: The Animated Series)
Rafael Navarro (Guns A’ Blazin’!)
Mike Wellman (Guns A’ Blazin’!)
David Blake Lucarelli (Tinseltown)
Zack Kaplan (Port of Earth)
Don Walker (Reaper Corps)
Joe Burns (Danica Shade)
Terry Mayo (The Wicked Righteous)
DJ Kirkbride (Amelia Cole)
Dan Wickline (Lucius Fogg: Deadly Creatures)
Melina Chavarria (The Magic Glasses)
Amy Hay (Tea!)
Saddler Ward (Kids Entertainment)
Lord Mesa (www.lordmesa.com)
David Pepose (Spencer & Locke)
Yuan Twins (Inspector Oh)
Pornsak Picheshote (Infidel)
Marcus Newsome (Lightning Strikes)
Andres Salazar (Pariah, Missouri)
Allen Carter (Damn Tourists)
Christie Shin (Hora Tora Studios)
Don Schmidt (Steamfunk)
Mike Ahn (Out of Order)
BadApple (Repo: Thief for Hire)
Terrance Grace (The Locksmith)
Brandon Perlow (Watson & Holmes)
Michael Tanner (Junior Braves of the Apocalypse)
Roland de Aragon (Illegal Aliens)
Ivan Ruiz (Luchador Monster Artist)
The Sketchy Bugs (Comic Bug’s creator collective)
Tee No Evil (T-shirts for fans!)
All that and COSPLAYERS, FREE COMICS, BIG SALE ITEMS and MORE!!!! See you at The Comic Bug CULVER CITY on SUNDAY, May 6th!!!

Last Night on Krypton: An Action Comics 1000 release party
2026-08-26 13:00
Citizens of KRYPTON! We’ve heard your pleas! The Comic Bug will be opening at 11 p.m. on Tuesday for a SUPER event, everything SUPERMAN related will be 20% off as we prepare to vacate the planet for somewhere less “explodey”!
We will watch SUPERMAN IV: The Quest for Peace in the Latverian Lounge, which, thanks to Man of Steel, BvS and Justice League, is now only the FOURTH crappiest Superman movie of all time, but still lots of good cheesy fun! Speaking of CHEESE, we will have Kryptonian Cheese-Balls and crackers to help wash it all down!
Then, at midnight, we can sell you ACTION COMICS #1000, the first ever monthly comic to reach it to issue 1000! Cuz Earth is getting old and so are super-heroes!
We are still having our star-studded Super-Sketch gathering the next day with Rafael Navarro, Scott Koblish and Andrew Robinson providing amazing commission art on blank covers while supplies last on Wednesday. But there is enough SUPER to go around! See you tomorrow night!

Magic The Gathering: Modern $1,000 Tournament!
2026-08-26 13:00
You asked for it. We got it!
ENTRY FEE: $30 // $25 if you preregister!
-Registration starts at 10am
-Event starts at 12pm

FORMAT: Constructed – Modern
-Comp REL
-Deck list required
-Swiss rounds with cut to top 8
-70 Player Cap
PRIZES:
1st: $400 CASH
2nd: $200 CASH
3-4th: $100 CASH
5-8th: $50 CASH
9-16th: $25 CREDIT if 48 players+
Extra Special Offer:
Get up to 80% Store Credit & 60% Cash on singles!
PARKING:
Free residential parking at end of block
Metered parking in front of store

Open Mic Comedy Night!
2026-08-26 13:00
Just when you could use a REALLY GOOD laugh, here comes the Latverian Laugh Riot to the rescue at The Comic Bug totally FREE!

Comic Bug Carnivale at the Phantom Carriage
2026-08-26 13:00
The Comic Bug joins in on the fun at The Phantom Carriage’s THIRD ANNIVERSARY PARTY as we bring THE COMIC BUG CARNIVALE to the evening’s already awesome festivities!
Joining us under the BIG TOP are writer David Blake Lucarelli (Children’s Vampire Hunting Brigade, Tinseltown), David Moreno (Vlad, The Sapphire Directive), Denise Carrillo (The Sapphire Directive), Edward Ambriz (Vlad),Ben Russel (horror artist), Rick Escalante (horror artist), Rafael Navarro(Guns A’ Blazin, Sonambulo), Mike Wellman (Guns A’ Blazin’, Gone South),Adam Marcus (Secret Santa, Jason Goes to Hell, Texas Chainsaw 3D),Debra Sullivan (Secret Santa, Jason Goes to Hell, Texas Chainsaw 3D),Ghoulish Bunny Studios (horror artist, Ghoulish Grimoire), Bat in Your Belfry(horror artist), Andysocial Industries (horror artist, Bloodsucka Jones) and a few more to be announced! Come for the suds, stay for the thrills!
Here’s what else to expect!
Join us on Saturday, March 17th for our Three Year Anniversary and Nuclear Blast collaboration release party! It’s guaranteed that this will be the weirdest, darkest, brewery anniversary you’ve ever been to…
Featuring 20+ of our own wild beer (including archived rarities) plus rare guest beer offerings from local craft breweries, delicious house-smoked BBQ, wicked music & as always — macabre horror films. Expect a night filled with drinks and debauchery!
NUCLEAR BLAST USA + PHANTOM CARRIAGE BEER RELEASE PARTY 5PM-12AM
We are beyond excited to announce this collaboration as we have been fans of the music that Nuclear Blast puts out for many, many years… and when this opportunity came up we were stoked to partner with them and develop a unique beer that is inspired by Germany’s Black Forest but is also approachable with West Coast influences.
Named after Nuclear Blast mascot, the BLAST BEAST is a Black India Pale Lager. Artwork by Blake Armstrong (www.spaceboycomics.com)
If you would like to purchase cans but wish not to attend the collaboration release party, cans will be available from our taproom starting at 4pm. After 5pm, event tickets will be required for entry.
DEAD MARIONETTE THEATRE *LIVE SHOW*
Brace yourself for one mind-blowing evening of shock, horror, and indulgence led by the demon puppets of Dead Marionette Theatre! Show Time: 8:30pm
Dead Marionette Theatre is a fully immersive, 360-degree over-the-top experience, unlike ANYTHING you’ve ever witnessed!
Part rock show, part freak show, DMT is the equivalent of a RAGING party in a haunted house on the eve of the Apocalypse. Steeped with decadently offensive imagery, Dead Marionette Theatre takes aim at anything and everything with the twisted sense of humor of a serial killer.
PRE-SALE TICKETS: $15 each (plus $1 transaction fee).
Your ticket purchase will give you OUR commemorative anniversary glass, access to the outdoor festival area, DMT show, obscure vendors, rare beer tent, and indoor taproom facilities.
Normal taproom hours will take place from 12pm-12am. Our back parking lot will be closed for the entire day/night. At 5pm a ticket will be required for entry, and anyone under the age of 21 will not be permitted to stay.

Monthly Comic Book Creator Meeting
2026-08-26 13:00
Come meet your local artists, writers and creators of amazing comics and graphic novels. Come network, learn the trade or just mingle with incredibly talented individuals.

Richard Starkings Starts Some Beef!
2026-08-26 13:00
Join us Wednesday, March 21 as we give Sir Richard Starkings a warm welcome back to The Comic Bug to sign copies of the final issue of Elephantmen as well as the premiere issue of THE BEEF! We’re teaming with the fine folks at Comic Con Revolution – Ontario to make this a very special event with festivities, pizza and more!
Long a staple of The Comic Bug community, Mr. Starkings moved to Tennessee last year and has been sorely missed within these walls ever since! Creatively and spiritually reinvigorated, he’s spending his time in Tennessee spreading the gospel of comics and working on several exciting new projects, the first of which out the gate is THE BEEF with Tyler Shainline and artist Shaky Kane of BULLETPROOF COFFIN fame!
About THE BEEF:

The creator of ELEPHANTMEN and the creator of The A-Men join forces with TYLER SHAINLINE (Liberty Justice) to bring you the story of Meat Men! Chuck is a mild-mannered meat factory worker who is a little in love with a strawberry picker named Mary Lynn. But everything changes when Mary Lynn falls victim to the Vodino Brothers….
– See more at: https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/the-beef-1-of-5#sthash.vKY5yn7y.dpuf
Don’t miss out on this special event!

Infidel Signing with writer, Pornsak Pichetshote
2026-08-26 13:00
Talk about a great concept! Come meet the author/creator of INFIDEL, best-selling editor Pornsak Pichetshote as he makes his comic book writing debut with Image Comics’ INFIDEL!
A haunted house story for the 21st century, INFIDEL follows an American Muslim woman and her multiracial neighbors who move into a building haunted by entities that feed off xenophobia.
Bestselling editor PORNSAK PICHETSHOTE (Swamp Thing) makes his comics-writing debut alongside artist extraordinaire AARON CAMPBELL (The Shadow), award-winning colorist and editor JOSÉ VILLARRUBIA (Promethea) and letterer / designer JEFF POWELL (SCALES & SCOUNDRELS).

Open Mic Comedy Night! Next show TBD
2026-08-26 13:00

Free Comic Book Days Manhattan Beach!
2026-08-26 13:00
It’s that FREE COMIC BOOK DAY time o’ the year again and we have a stellar line-up of artists and writers joining us SATURDAY in Manhattan Beach and then SUNDAY in Culver City. Here’s who you can expect to meet SATURDAY!Saturday, May 5th Manhattan Beach:
James O’Barr (The Crow)
Chiara Bautista (www.chiarabautista.com)
Scott Koblish (The Many Deaths of Scott Koblish)
Barbara Kesel (Shadowzone)
Ryan Odagawa (Shadowzone)
Joe Allard (www.designdevil.com)
Nicole Dubuc (Bruce Lee: The Walk of the Dragon)
Renae Geerlings (Bruce Lee: The Walk of the Dragon)
Brandon McKinney (Bruce Lee: The Walk of the Dragon)
Rafael Navarro (Guns A’ Blazin’!)
Mike Wellman (Guns A’ Blazin’!)
Luke Lizalde (Mac Afro)
Don Walker (Agent Wild)
DJ Kirkbride (Amelia Cole)
Dan Wickline (Metal Hurlant)
Vince Hernandez (Charismagic)
Frank Mastromauro (Overtaken)
Karl Altstaetter (Emerald City Blues)
Kids Entertainment (HoneyDew and MaryLu)
Lord Mesa (www.lordmesa.com)
The Sketchy Bugs
….and more to be announced in over the next few days!
Refreshments provided by Bruce Tea
On top of all the talented folks, we will have THOUSANDS of comics to give away, free snacks, cosplayers, photo ops and FUN! See you in Manhattan Beach on Saturday and Culver City on Sunday! Viva la comics!!!

Standard PPTQ
2026-08-26 13:00
$25 Entry // Decklist Required // 70 Player cap
Preliminary Pro Tour Qualifiers (PPTQs) are the first step for new players on their path to the Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour. By winning a Preliminary PTQ, you will qualify for that season’s Regional Pro Tour Qualifier (RPTQ).
FREE parking available in the residential area just past the store.
Pre-register in store or by phone to guarantee your spot!!

Sketchy Bugs Weekly Creator Meeting on Wednesdays
2026-08-26 13:00
The Sketchy Bug Group was founded when a group of South Bay creators chose to break free from the isolation of working in solitude and sought out a common place for creative work in an attempt to simulate the “bullpen” experience of comic book history. The group has been meeting every week on Wednesday nights from 6 pm to 9 pm at THE COMIC BUG in Manhattan Beach, CA since the Spring of 2013. Be it Artist or Writer, Inker or Colorist, The Sketchy Bug Group welcomes all that are enthusiastic about pursuing creations in this medium.
Interested? Join the group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/387717228061106/
Follow us on instagram @ instagram.com/sketchy_bug_group

Comic Creator Meeting with Talent Search Winners!
2026-08-26 13:00
Comic Book Creator Talent Searches are an excellent way to get noticed in comics! Joining us for this month’s comic creator meeting are TWO Talent Search WINNERS! Mr. Hannibal Tabu (Top Cow 2012 Talent Search Winner) and Mr. Ryan Cady (DC New Talent Search Winner 2017).
How did they stand out above the crowd and get noticed above the thousands of other submissions? What happened next?
Even if you don’t plan on submitting to talent searches, this should be a fun and informative session, especially for writers!
Our comic creator meetings are FREE for anyone with an interest in making comic books! And it’s Hannibal’s birthday, so we can celebrate that as well! No chocolate or nuts though! See you at our Manhattan Beach location Saturday, January 20 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.!

Aspen Comics 15th Anniversary Party!
2026-08-26 13:00
At last, it can be revealed!
Next Wednesday, we’ll be celebrating 15 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE with ASPEN COMICS! Nearly every creator who’s talent has graced their pages will be here will be here to meet and greet the fans, sign autographs and there may even be some sketches and commissions happening!
There is an awesome FREE LIMITED EDITION PRINT available to the first 100 people to arrive and, word has it, FREE TACOS and drinks!
We consider the gang at ASPEN a big part of our Comic Bug Family and we are honored that they chose our spot as the place to launch their 15th ANNIVERSARY TOUR. There are some pretty big things on the horizon for them! Stay tuned!
Oh, and take a moment to check out that line-up of talent coming to represent!!! Unfortunately, Siya is too far away to make it to this event, but I’m sure she will be appearing here later this year!
Scott Lobdell, Frank Mastromauro, Vince Hernandez, Peter Steigerwald, Mark Roslan, Gabe Carrasco, David Wohl, J.T. Krul, Jonathan Marks, Eric Basaldua, Joe Benitez, Lori Hanson, Hannibal Tabu, John Starr, Beth Sotelo, Koi Turnbul, Brian Buccellato and Justice will ALL be onhand to ring in 15 years of awesome ASPEN COMICS! Don’t miss it!!!! It’s the biggest single signing The Comic Bug has ever done!
