The Comic Bug, Inc.

The Comic Bug, Inc. is a comic book and collectibles store at 10814 Jefferson Blvd., Suite L, in Culver City, with a second location in Manhattan Beach. It carries the full run of mainstream comic titles alongside a deep bench of independent publishers, and it also stocks Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering for the tabletop crowd. It suits comic readers first, and card players who want to browse, trade or sell a collection in the same stop.

What's on the shelves

Comics are the core. The store carries all the mainstream titles and a large selection of independents, and it makes a point of supporting small publishers. Beyond comics, the shelves hold graphic novels, toys, action figures and games, with Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering covering the card side.

The store also buys. It takes comics, action figures, trading cards, toys, games and more, and whether a particular item is on the buy list is confirmed by stopping in or getting in touch.

Events

Weekly events cover Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon and Roblox. The store has run Magic: The Gathering Origins prerelease events, and it has hosted Southern California comic book convention programming. Black Friday is the store's big sale day: the 2024 edition ran from 9 AM to 7 PM and included half off new comic books, half off back issues and variant covers, 25% off graded comics and key issues in the glass cases, buy two get one free on graphic novels in paperback and buy one get one free in hardcover, and $5 and $10 toy doorbusters. At the Culver City store, comics normally priced at $1 dropped to 50 cents that day, and select deals carried through the weekend.

Store policies

Returns and exchanges are accepted within 30 days of purchase. Items must be unused, in the condition they were received and in the original packaging, and a receipt or proof of purchase is required. Perishable goods and magazines cannot be returned, and gift cards are non-refundable. Some items, such as books with obvious signs of use or opened discs, games and records, qualify only for partial refunds.

Hours and getting there

The store sits in Suite L at 10814 Jefferson Blvd. in Culver City. Wednesday is the long day, opening at 9 AM and closing at 8 PM.

History

The store opened in June 2004, taking over the space from the previous shop. The owners remodeled and expanded it, added merchandise, put in a couch and chairs, and brought in music and some exotic sodas, aiming for a comic shop where people actually hang out. Alongside the Culver City store, the same owners run a location at 1807 Manhattan Beach Blvd. in Manhattan Beach.

The local scene

Culver City has a cluster of collectible and game shops within a short drive. My Brain Games and Big Lou's Toys & Collectibles are each about 0.4 miles away, and Culver City Collectibles and another store named The Comic Bug are about 0.9 miles out. The Game Show Network is about 1.3 miles away. For organized play beyond the store, a Yu-Gi-Oh! Regional Qualifier in Los Angeles, about 7.6 miles away, starts on December 5, 2026. Wolfpack Collectibles TCG Show runs on November 3, 10 and 17, about 30.8 miles out, and The Regional SoCal Cards & Collectibles Show starts on November 14, about 31.1 miles away.