The Comic Bug

Batman Day 2017
2026-08-27 21:23 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us at The Comic Bug in Manhattan Beach as we celebrate Batman Day! To commemorate the 1990s television show ‘Batman: The Animated Series” 25th anniversary this month, Londyn Jackson (History of the Batman) is hosting a Q&A panel with creators Kevin Altieri (storyboard artist and director, Batman: The Animated Series) and Bradley Rader (storyboard designer, “Batman: Mask of the Phantasm”, illustrator, “Batman Adventures” and “Catwoman”)!
Come celebrate the Dark Knight and Harley Quinn’s 25th birthday by picking up FREE Batman Day comics and meet Kevin Altieri and Bradley Rader at their signing!
STARTING AT 1PM
FREE Batman/Harley Quinn comics while supplies last (2 per person limit)
SALE! 25% OFF all Batman related merchandise (Except new comics)

24 Hour Comic Book Day Is Coming!
2026-08-27 21:23
DATE CHANGE! Due to scheduling conflict, The Comic Bug will host it 1 week later. This will allow die-hard creators to possibly participate in 2 back-to-back 24 Hour Comic Book Days!!! Thank you for your understanding.
24-Hour Comics Day is an annual international celebration of comics creation. On this day, creative folks take on the 24 hour comics challenge: to create a 24 page comic book story, normally months worth of work, in 24 straight hours. Many participants gather at official event sites including comic book stores, schools, and libraries. Others take part in private gatherings, and many work on their own.
Every year since 2004 this event has taken place. The thousands of participants who have created tens of thousands of pages of original art have included the young and the old, people with decades of professional comics creation experience and those who have never tried to draw a panel before, at locations on at least five continents.

Halloween Comic Fest 2017!
2026-08-27 21:23
Celebrating its sixth year, Halloween ComicFest is an annual event where participating local comic shops across North America and beyond celebrate the Halloween season by giving away free comics to fans. The event takes place the Saturday on or before Halloween each year and is the perfect opportunity to introduce friends and family to the many reasons why comics and comic shops are great! Comic shops are the perfect location to get into the sppoktacular season: from zombies, vampires, monsters, and aliens to costumes and more, comic shops have it all when it comes to Halloween fun!
Major publishers like DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, and IDW Publishing put out free comics for fans to enjoy during Halloween. Also available are all-ages mini-comics, perfect to give out to trick-or-treaters or as party favors to inspire the next generation of comics readers! Popular series from past years have included Archie, Pokemon, and Grumpy Cat.

Long Beach Comic Con is Coming!
2026-08-27 21:23
Long Beach Comic Con is a celebration of comic books and pop culture that showcases the exceptional works of talented writers, artists, illustrators and creators of all types of pop cultures. The Long Beach Comic Con packs in two days of movie screenings, panels, an action packed exhibit floor with artists, retailers, live experiences, meet & greets, celebrity signings and more.

Stan Lee's Los Angeles Comic Con
2026-08-27 21:23
Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con is Los Angeles’ first multi-media pop culture convention, held annually at the Los Angeles Convention Center. L.A. Comic Con assembles the most exciting and innovative in comics, video games, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and all things pop-culture, making Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con Los Angeles’ ultimate pop-culture convention.
Partnering with comic legend Stan Lee himself and Elvira Mistress of the Dark, L.A. Comic Con is the only pop-culture convention owned and operated by true pop-culture icons.
Having attracted 91,000 fans from around the country in our sixth year, Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con is quickly growing into one of the most diverse and celebrated geek and pop-culture events in the United States. Our 2016 event housed over 700 diverse artists and vendors, selling exclusive, rare and limited editions of comics, collectibles, art, toys and other hard-to-find merchandise.
Our unique panels, autograph sessions and photo-ops give fans once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to truly interact with their favorite creators and major players in the entertainment industry.
The L.A. Comic Con team strives to make all your geeky fantasies come true! It is important that we create a cohesive community around our event. This truly is an event for the fans, by the fans.

Development Hell VI: James Cameron's Spider-Man Table Read
2026-08-27 21:23
Come join us on Saturday, August 12th at The Comic Bug Manhattan Beach for Development Hell VI. We will be doing a live script reading of James Cameron’s ‘Spider-Man.’
The original script, which was developed in 1992, has been reviewed by various media groups and has received mixed reviews. Who knows? You be the judge.
The script will be performed by the fine cast from Skeleton Crew Productions with score and sound effects by Chris Saunders to provide you the full stereo-pathic experience!

Unearth Game Launch Party!
2026-08-27 21:23
Sunday, August 27
2 pm – 5 pm
Unearth Launch Party
Unearth is now in stores and Brotherwise Games will be at the Game Hub on Sunday to celebrate with a launch party! Demo the game, score some free Unearth and Boss Monster promo cards, and meet the Brotherwise team. Food and beverages will be provided… just drop by between 2 pm and 5 pm this Sunday!
Watch a review of the game on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceV4INHcAVw&feature=youtu.be
www.brotherwisegames.com
https://www.facebook.com/BrotherwiseGames/

Spencer & Locke signing with creator, David Pepose
2026-08-27 21:23
David Pepose, writer and co-creator of Spencer & Locke, will be signing at The Comic Bug Manhattan Beach on July 26!
About Spencer & Locke:
When his grade-school sweetheart is found dead, there’s only one friend Detective Locke can trust to help solve her murder—his childhood imaginary panther, Spencer. But when they face a vicious crime syndicate and memories from Locke’s traumatic youth, can this unlikely pair survive long enough to find the truth?
Come by The Comic Bug and meet David Pepose in person!

Dave Crosland, Invader Zim writer.
2026-08-27 21:23
Dave Crosland, writer of Invader ZIM #21, will be signing at The Comic Bug Manhattan Beach on July 12!
Invader ZIM #21
Special one-shot issue by series artist Dave Crosland! ZIM’s finally found a way to destroy the human race-his Brainwave Accelerator will melt the brains of every human on Earth in a matter of seconds! Enter Dib, who screws things up as usual, causing the machine to malfunction and NO ONE’s brains to melt. Instead, it causes brains to SWAP!
Come by The Comic Bug and meet Dave in person!

Ray-Anthony Height, artist of Catalyst Prime Superb
2026-08-27 21:23
Ray-Anthony Height, artist of Catalyst Prime Superb, will be signing at The Comic Bug Manhattan Beach on July 26!
About Catalyst Prime Superb:
Teenager Kayla Tate is forced to move back to her hometown Youngstown, Ohio, an “Event” designated Level 5 impact zone. Compared to her new life, returning to Youngstown is a step backwards. She has a strained relationship with her childhood friend, Jonah Watkins, school is a nightmare, and everyone is talking about the mysterious superhero and Internet sensation, “Cosmosis”, and his nighttime battles against the supposedly.
Come by The Comic Bug to meet Ray-Anthony Height in person!

Stan Lee signing presented by Stan Lee's LA Comic Con
2026-08-27 21:23
Be one of the lucky 100 fans to meet Stan Lee and have 1 item signed for free!
The Comic Bug thanks Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Convention for the opportunity to host comic book legend, Stan “The Man” Lee on August 5th.
The Details: Starting on Free Comic Book Weekend, May 6-7, all fans may come to either store to enter their name for a chance to meet Stan Lee. Sign-ups are free and names can be entered once every day until July 22.
https://vimeo.com/214114343

The Wonder Woman 100 Project
2026-08-27 21:23
HERO INITIATIVE, the charity that helps comic book creators in medical and financial need, is celebrating the 75th anniversary of Wonder Woman in a HUGE way! With DC Entertainment’s help, HERO INITIATIVE got 100 top artists to each draw an original Wonder Woman cover. The result is The Wonder Woman 100 Project! The originals will be auctioned off later this month. View them in person for one night at The Comic Bug!
Refreshments and snacks will be served.
Find more info at: https://www.heroinitiative.org/portfolio-item/the-wonder-woman-100-project/

The Comic Bug Presents: Drink & Draw at The Slip
2026-08-27 21:23
Do you like to draw? Do you like to drink? Then come join us at our monthly Drink n’ Draw at The Slip Bar and Eatery presented by The Comic Bug!
We’ll have comic and sci-fi themed DRINK SPECIALS and you can work on your life-drawing and the company of dozens of awesome fellow artists and maybe even a writer or two!
LadyBugs, SketchyBugs and Uninitiated Bugs, come on down! Admission is FREE! Drinks will be flowing and pencils and pens will be on fire! Finally, the South Bay has it’s own drink and draw gathering! Special thanks to The Slip for having us!
Come have fun!

Spencer & Locke signing with creator, David Pepose
2026-08-27 21:23
I don’t think I can say it any better than I did last Saturday night! Don’t snooze on this one, folks!
Pretty sure this is going to be the indie comic sensation of 2017 and that’s not because creator David Pepose is signing copies at Culver City THIS Wednesday from 11 to 2 and at Manhattan Beach on Wednesday, April 26 from 5 to 8.
No, it’s because for the last two months, we’ve had a steady drip of customers asking to put it on their pull sheets, a drip that has become a stream here lately. It’s a great concept “Calvin & Hobbes in the gritty underbelly of a Sin City-like world” and it is fabulously executed! Check out this link and come meet Mr. Pepose at our Culver City shop around lunchtime this Wednesday!

Magic The Gathering: Amonkhet Open House
2026-08-27 21:23
Magic Open House – AmonkhetOn Saturday, April 15, players of all levels will come together to learn and play Magic, say farewell to Aether Revolt, and look ahead to the next exciting release—Amonkhet!
We will be introducing new players to the game and welcoming them into your Magic community with learn-to-play sessions, using the Welcome Decks that will be provided to new players.
Invite your veteran players to join the fun by bringing a friend or helping to teach new players.
The first 20 new players will receive a 2017 Welcome Deck!
There will also be foil full-art Amonkhet land cards while supplies last! So get there early!

Infinite Glory Signing with Justin Kirkman
2026-08-27 21:23
Come meet writer and creator, Justin K. Kirkman, of the new series Infinite Glory!
Culver City: 11am-2pm
Manhattan Beach 5pm-8pm
http://calicomics.com/InfiniteGlory/

Cup O' Joe with Stan Lee, Joe Quesada & Kevin Smith!
2026-08-27 21:23
Now with added Kevin Smith! That’s right, folks! This just in, Kevin Smith will be joining this Friday’s Cup o’ Joe with Stan Lee event at The Paley Center! Joe Quesada, Stan Lee and NOW Kevin Smith! It’s a geek trifecta!
Purchase tickets at this link and join us at The Comic Bug Manhattan Beach by 9 a.m. to cruise there on the BUG BUS (our version of a party bus!) courtesy of The Hero Initiative! Tickets are $125 plus service charge, but we’re offering a very special REBATE to our Comic Bug peeps! Choose between a $30 cash refund or $50 in store credit the day of the event!
Oh, and you get this nifty autographed poster too! All proceeds benefit The Hero Initiative, a great charity that looks out for many, many comic creators who could use a helping hand. Click the link and join the party! Huzzah!
ABOUT Cup O’ Joe
Marvel Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada is bringing back his famous “Cup o’ Joe” chats in a spectacular way in a spectacular place—The Paley Center in Beverly Hills! And he’s bringing along the GREATEST of all possible guests—Stan “The Man” Lee!
And YOU can be there for this fun and historic event! A mere 125 tickets will be made available at $125 each for this great Friday lunchtime event! It’s the PERFECT way to take an afternoon off work and ease into your weekend while being regaled with great tales of the Marvel Universe from Stan and Joe! Ticket proceeds benefit Hero Initiativem the charity the helps comic book creators in medical and financial need!
WHO: Stan Lee and Joe Quesada!
WHAT: Cup o’ Joe, Joe Quesada’s freewheeling Marvel chat, WITH Marvel Universe founder Stan Lee!
WHY: Because it’s a GREAT event that benefits a GREAT charity!
WHERE: The Paley Center, 465 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA. MASSIVE ramp parking right across the street!
WHEN: Friday, April 14 at 11 a.m. Have a great time, and hit lunch after!
WHAT YOU GET

A small, intimate, cool event with Stan Lee and Joe Quesada!
Great tales of Marvel Comics and Stan’s fascinating life and times!
BEST of all, a commemorative print TRIPLE-signed by Stan, Joe, and artist Mike Mayhew!

Get your tickets NOW! They’re sure to sell out fast!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cup-o-joe-with-stan-the-man-lee-tickets-32639126506?aff=efbnreg

Comic Con Revolution in Ontario
2026-08-27 21:23
Support the newest local comic book convention!
About Comic Con Revolution
Comic Con Revolution was founded on very simple principles. We are excited to celebrate comics and the creative arts. At the absolute core of what we do are the creators themselves. The people who create the comics, games, toys, film, movies and more that we all love. Without their tireless dedication to creating the fantastic worlds we all get lost in, events like Comic Con Revolution would not be possible. We strive to create the best possible experience for attendees, exhibitors and guests alike. Our team of event industry veterans are dedicated to working hard to create that experience for each of you.

Sketchy Bugs Weekly Creator Meeting on Wednesdays
2026-08-27 21:23
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

Summoner's War Meetup
2026-08-27 21:23
Summoner’s War Meet Up & Tournament
Come meet, play or learn about Summoner’s War! The Comic Bug is proud to host the mega popular game with over 60 million downloads!
Com2uS: https://com2us.com
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1435767223110633/?active_tab=discussion

International Table Top Day at The Game Hub
2026-08-27 21:23
Come play, learn and share table top games!
The Game Hub is officially a part of International Table Top Day and will be scheduling games, fun and excitement on April 29th!
Stay tuned for more details.
http://www.tabletopday.com

Open Mic Comedy Night!
2026-08-27 21:23
Just when I could use a REALLY GOOD laugh, here comes the Latverian Laugh Riot on February 24th to the rescue! This Friday at The Comic Bug totally FREE!

Celebrating Black Sci-Fi and Fantasy Creators Day
2026-08-27 21:23
Celebrate some of today’s greatest black writers and artists in comics and sci-fi on Saturday, Feb. 25 at The Comic Bug Manhattan Beach. We’ll be releasing a list of who is attending in the next day or two, but for certain BRANDON EASTON, comic and tv writer as well as the producer & director of BRAVE NEW SOULS: Black Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers of the 21st Century will be here presenting his entertaining and informative documentary beginning at 4:00 p.m.
There will be a Q&A following as Brandon sits in on our monthly Comic Creator Group Meeting! See you here!

Development Hell Presents Sam Hamm's Watchmen
2026-08-27 21:23
On the heels of Tim Burton’s hit BATMAN in 1989, the screenwriter, Sam Hamm was hired to bring Alan Moore and Dave Gibbon’s dystopic super-hero social commentary WATCHMEN to life for the big screen.
It never happened. Well, not until many years later when Zach Snyder gave us a literal film adaptation of the comic series. The gang at DEVELOPMENT HELL and SKELETON CREW PRODUCTIONS are taking on their biggest, most ambitious table read to date, reading Mr. Hamm’s 1989 final draft of THE WATCHMEN!
There are many fun detours from the original source material, including an ending that MIGHT provide some clues to just HOW the Watchmen will be crossing over into the DC Universe in the very near future!
As we read 1989’s WATCHMEN, Batman and the Flash are trying to solve the mystery of “The Button”, the iconic, blood-spattered happy face button worn by Rorschach throughout the seminal series.
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to catch what “might have been”! FREE!

Free Comic Book WEEKEND Is Coming!
2026-08-27 21:23
Announcing FREE COMIC BOOK DAY at The Comic Bug! A two-day extravaganza!
Saturday, May 6, meet writer/creator RICK REMENDER and receive a FREE EXCLUSIVE VARIANT edition of his smash hit SEVEN TO ETERNITY #1 at our Manhattan Beach location!
Then, on Sunday, OOGA CHAKA on over to CULVER CITY to meet the creative team behind ALL NEW GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY! Star Lord! Groot! Rocket! Gamora! Drax! Writer GERRY DUGGAN and artist AARON KUDER will be onhand to sign copies of our exclusive variant to All New Guardians of the Galaxy #1!
You know THAT’S NOT ALL! But this is where it begins. We’ll have all sorts of great things popping off each day, from cosplayers to free refreshments, clothing and toys to some of the hottest up and coming indie talent as well as the creators you know and love!
Oh, and did we mention THOUSANDS OF FREE COMICS?!! See you here and THERE, Saturday and Sunday, true believers!
Saturday:
The Comic Bug
1807 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
11a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday:
The Comic Bug
4267 Overland Ave.
Culver City, CA 90230
11a.m. to 5 p.m.

Star Wars: Destiny- Jedi Academy Training Camp
2026-08-27 21:23
Come to The Game Hub for a special meet & greet and how-to-play session for STAR WARS DESTINY hosted by Jedi Master Cheyenne!
Learn the ins and outs of Star Wars Destiny, the most exciting new card/dice game from a galaxy far, far away! And if you already KNOW how to play, just come hang out and meet and play with other Rebels or Imperial Troops from the area!
This Tuesday’s meet-up is FREE and will get you up to speed and ready to enter the following week’s very first STAR WARS DESTINY TOURNAMENT!
If you don’t have any Star Wars Destiny cards yet, we have a special offer for Tuesday night only! Purchase either STARTER DECK and receive $8.00 store credit towards any SW Destiny singles in our showcase to help fill out your deck!
See you next Tuesday at THE GAME HUB!
It is your DESTINY.

Richard Starkings Celebrates 75 Issues of Elephantmen!
2026-08-27 21:23
Meet creator, writer and artist, Richard Starkings, as he celebrates 75 issues of his creator owned comic book, Elephantmen.

Cougar and Cub Signing with Writer, Nick Marino
2026-08-27 21:23
It’s Batman & Robin meets… THE GRADUATE?! What happens when a big time superhero decides to sleep with her young, upstart sidekick? Find out in the adventures of COUGAR and CUB!
Come to either Comic Bug location next Wednesday to admonish the deplorable creators of Cougar and Cub, ROSIE KNIGHT and NICK MARINO. They’ll be signing COUGAR & CUB at our Culver City shop from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and at Manhattan Beach from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
It’s our first signing of the year! Let’s get this motor running!
