My son and I visited the Comic Bug, maybe looking for some back issues. The store exceeded our…read moreexpectations. I only have so many new releases, but also a decent amount of back issues. They also had a great selection of action figures. The prices are fair, especially compared to places like Frank and Sons and other comic stores in the area. The service was also great and they answered any questions we had. I highly recommend stopping by and checking it out.

Excellent store-- the Game Hub connected business offers plenty of gaming opportunities-- the comic…read moreselection is fantastic and if they don't have a back issue they can usually get it within a day or two. They work hard to keep their large bathroom clean. The only minor complaint is that the comic book side employees (Saturdays) are often distracted and don't see a customer at the register ready to pay. They continue on with updating inventory on the computer, or stocking shelves, or counting comics, etc. This could be easily solved by placing a bell at the register. If this only happened once-- I wouldn't say anything, but it is more the normal on a Saturday for me, having happened to me at least five times. The workers are very friendly and hardworking. They are eager to help and knowlegeable about both the comic book and game selections. The store is very clean and a great place to shop.

What a great long established entity for comic book and science fiction fans in the LA area. This…read morereview isn't for my take on any recent shows but for how long this show/promoter really serviced/services the community around these interests. I attended a few of the very early shows and then a handful of them over the next 20 years or so depending on the guests. These are a few flyers that I kept from the early 80's. As far as I know, it was the only show around at that time (in the LA area) so really ground breaking for that community.

The 01/10/16 show at The Reef felt a lot like the older quality shows of years past, maybe without…read morethe fanfare of a stage and presentations, but the vibe and energy was solid. I hope that this is the permanent new home of the show. The Reef is a much better venue than The Shrine Auditorium. The neighborhoods are similar and The Shrine has better neighborhood options for food, but The Reef has a fresher and more friendly feel. The vendors at this show were plentiful for shopping, very relevant with lots of comic book dealers as well as pop culture toy vendors and related exhibitors. Only a small handful of irrelevant dealers selling adult content merchandise (tho that ties into the 40 yr old virgin stereotype of the whole comic book sci fi gamer geek profile, so sort of does match the target attending audience) and other goods. To a degree this show has an equal showing of comic dealers than some of the larger known conventions in The Los Angeles area, so if you just like hard core shopping for comic books, especially deep discounted below cover price back issues, the quantity of dealers were here. There were also lots of higher grade quality vintage comic book dealers too. There was a convenient parking lot at a flat rate of $15 and admission was $12 to get in per person. They were promoting the next show scheduled for 02/28/16, which looks to be an equally good promotion. I hope this is the momentum this convention needed as the venue facelift to reinvigorate the show and bring it back to the quality of its former glory days of yesteryear. I wish the promoters luck and give them praise for a great start in 2016.

Every-time I've been here the floor was a buzz with energy and excitement between a lot of dealer…read morevendors and an attending crowd of all ages buying, selling g or trading with the re-sellers exhibiting. It feels like there's nearly 50 or so dealers selling Pokemon and maybe 1 dedicated sports card dealer and a few partial tables. If the show advertised a focused sports card and minimized the non-sport TCG type Pokemon stuff it would draw a nice different crowd and demographic. The "Free Attendance" no admission fees and affordable low cost for dealer tables is the secret to the success of The LA Card Dude Show" coupled by a great location free of traffic with ample parking. I think The LA Dude might find success hosting a Comic Book convention event using the same business model too.

The LA Ultimate Comic, Art & Collectibles Show had it's inaugural convention on Sunday, July 15,…read more2018 to coincide with the San Diego Comic Con International where I believe the premise was to invite dealers who were on their way to exhibit at SDCC to first make a stop in Los Angeles to set-up and showcase their merchandise for sale in advance before Comic Con to those who couldn't make the San Diego convention. The idea was excellent and execution was good as an event overall. It was easy to access and navigate with a diverse range of dealers to browse their merchandise. Admission was $20 and parking at the hotel was $17, 'tho you could get FREE street parking on Sunday (the area is a tad sketchy 'tho as it's kinda on the fringe of 'tha 'hood and has some ghetto areas). This was a one-day show from 10am to 5pm and pure retail, none of the annoying cosplay where people dress up in Halloween costumes, nor B-List celebrities of yesteryear charging for photos and autographs nor panels and presentations. It's hard core shopping. I know a lot of traditional comic book collectors are holding San Diego Comic Con to disdain because it evolved from being a simple show like this, into a pop culture three-ring circus that's hard to attend for many reasons. So, this show is really dedicated to those who don't care about toys, games, celebrities, and all of the pageantry, and simply want to shop for their comics without distractions. In addition to comic books, this also featured illustration and comic book original artwork, which is another sub-niche within that hobby, where you can see hand drawn one-of-a-kind original comic book artwork used in the production of the actual comic books themselves, many commanding hundreds, thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars. This event had a room dedicated to just that, and also had some guest star artists appearing, including Jim Silke, Gerhard, Mark Shultz, Frank Cho and Marco Galli. It would be interesting to see more artists and comic book creators involved as special guests. There were mainly high end collectibles dealers here, so not any new/modern comic book dealers who sell current comics that are at comic shops. This is primarily back issues, and more so, high end, high grade expensive key issues treasured by collectors. You won't see "dollar bin" junk comics here, and the starting point is about $5 per comic, but on average is probably in that $50+ range with many in the $ hundreds from the 1960's-70's and 80's. I do think adding a dealer in more current comics, but not dollar bin junk, would be a good addition for the next show, as there are some comics that come out and less than a month later are selling for $100 and up, as collectibles, so new stuff certainly has a place and appeal. The venue, LAX Hilton was good, 'tho parking was a bit expensive and the local (Hotel) food options were a bit pricey with lower quality typical of hotel food always being expensive and mediocre, so I'd advise bringing your food, going out for food (even walking distance restaurants, and the Carl's Jr has better food at a fraction of the cost of Hotel food). The LA Ultimate Comic Art & Collectibles next show is already scheduled for 2019 and they announced next year's date at the show this year.

Pulp Fiction is awesome and you'll be hard pressed to find a more welcoming comic shop. I'll put my…read moremoney on it. The staff here give you the time of day. No snarky looks, eye rolls or cold shoulders here. The barrier for entry to reading comics is already intimidating as is what with all the crazy intertwining, interconnecting continuities and universes, so Ryan and the crew understand the importance of facilitating a welcoming community right from when you step through the door. Everyone here will jump at the chance to talk comics and throw out their recommendations regardless if it's your first time or a regular. P.S. all the poor reviews from nearly a decade ago and beyond are from before ownership changed hands. None of them are indicative of the amazing experience you'll have coming into the shop today.

Super helpful and gives great support to their connections to local artists…read more Their collection of comics is next to none

This store is chaos, but they mark all their back issues with a sticker that gives you tons of…read moreinfo, and despite the other review, the owner Miguel is a nice guy. Customer service was totally acceptable. Discounts on new issues, the new comics section isn't huge, but hits the highlights. Lots of back issues. Cash only, so bring your or Venmo

Finding parking here can feel like a side quest, but once you step inside, you realize it's worth a…read moreloop around the block. The front of the shop holds the week's new releases. Deeper in, the midsection opens into rows of back issues, figures and collectibles. At the back and you'll find lucha libre masks, some used (in the ring?), others autographed and displayed. Note: the staff kindly asks customers to sanitize their hands, and they provide sanitizer right at the door. The staff themselves? Friendly, knowledgeable, and the kind who talk lore.

Don't get me wrong! It's a great place for merch and has had a lot of great pop ups recently! The…read morestaff is usually amazing and super efficient. The reason why I'm giving it a 3 out of 5 is because of a bad experience today with the door person. We came in today, July 19th around the afternoon, about 3-4 PM. I understand their bag policy, it sucks but what can you do. We were very compliant with the doorman, but he seemed to have an attitude. Listen man, I get that it's hot and you may be having a day, but that doesn't mean you get to be rude. We went in, and immediately he needed to take our bags. We complied cause it's policy, and I politely told him "oh I have a small bag!" As in to tell him we have another bag to give him. He took it the wrong way and said "trust me I don't want to take it more than you do" under his breath. Buddy, I can hear you. I didn't even say it in a rude way, I'm just informing you that there was another bag. Whatever, we handed all our bags over, one of which was a bag carrying some merchandise (mainly some posters we purchased from another event we came from) mind you, there was 4 posters from a limited time event in there, worth $65. He asked "what's in the bag" all judgmental, like buddy, I get you need to know so you know where to place it on the shelf, but there is such a thing as asking in a nicer way like "is there anything delicate in here" or such. I told him it was some posters I had got. So. TELL ME WHY THIS GUY PUT THE BAG WITH THE POSTERS LAYING FLAT DOWN FIRST AND THEN PROCEEDED TO PUT OUR HEAVY BACKPACK AND OUR SMALLER BAG ON TOP OF IT. BUDDY. YOU ARE USING A METAL RACK SHELF, AND PUTTING HEAVY ITEMS ON TOP OF PAPER. SOME OF IT WAS EVEN ON THE EDGE SO YOU'RE ACTIVELY CREASING AND BENDING MY BELONGINGS. Anyone should know if you have anything fragile like posters, you would put it on top of the other bags so they do not get folded or creased or get and indents. I quickly told him if he can put the bag with the posters on top because I don't want them to get creased or bent. He doesn't say anything and just quickly does it, but he made a face. Buddy, if you don't like your job or can't do it well enough to know common sense like not putting delicates under heavy items, quit and go find something else, and leave your attitude at the OUTSIDE the door. I went home after this, and saw that all of four of my posters were creased in the same spot, coincidentally the same spot that was bent over the edge of the shelf. I don't care if they're posters and they can be replaced, not everyone has the luxury to replace broke items, especially not limited ones, I spent my hard earned money on it for it to be permanently ruined by some boy who doesn't care about other people's belongings despite being entrusted to handle them. Anyways, come for the merch! But maybe leave your valuables someplace where you know they'll be safe from damage.

Place was cool, they did a sega sonic pop up didn't take long and my sister got some good stuffread more

Unfortunately, I'm not a shonen slop fan but in my younger years, I used to buy the monthly Shonen…read moreJump books from the Scholastic Book Fair order forms (yes, I am an old head by new gen standards), so it's nice and nostalgic to look and peruse around. A lot of the merchandise in here is of the big three (JJK, Naruto, One Piece), but there's goods for MHA, Sakamoto Days, Bleach, Kagurabachi, JJBA, Haikyuu!, Ichi the Witch, Demon Slayer, YGO, Dragon Ball/DBZ, and more (just smaller volume and less). There's a Luffy and Naruto statue for photos too which is nice. Merch included apparel (some shirts and sweaters in the back they're on the wall on display and you can request different sizes), LOTS of blind bag goods (think acrylic keychains/stands, buttons, etc.), acrylic stands, manga, postcards, plushies, uchiwa fans, and much more. It is QUITE pricy, but if you're a fan of the series, and you know what you're shopping for, it might work; since I'm going to be quite frank, there's massive saturation of the shonen market. So you can easily find unopened, new official merchandise for JJK or Demon Slayer at EcoTown, other shops, or online, for like 1/3 of the price if you know what you're looking for. Though there might be items you can't possibly get anywhere, like the limited Los Angeles One Piece shirt and sticker. Though, an $80 manga compilation One Piece desk acrylic stand is wild to me. There was staff going around asking customers what series they'd like to see more goods for and I voted for Golden Kamuy (I dedicated a LOT of my Anime Food Panel on cuisine from this series when I presented at Fanime, hehe), so that would be great. I know it wouldn't sell well probably because of people who spiritually align with MGK's for the next 3 min my name is Satoru Gojo bit funding the majority of shonen slop and the big names, but it would be cool to see goods from Shonen Jump series like Nougami Neuro, Shaman King, D.Gray-Man, Yu Yu Hakusho, sadly I loved Rurouni Kenshin but i'll never forgive the mangaka, or even more YGO and Jojo, and Death Note (becoming hype again).

My husband requested to come here for his birthday and it was a 3+ hour drive for us. The service…read morewas beyond disappointing, from the point of not even being acknowledged the entire time my family was shopping in this establishment. Your cashier, Ismalia acting like it was a detriment to his day when we asked for help and then your employee, Quinn spraying something in the air right in front of us in an unmarked bottle which got into my eyes and mouth, no apology! I'm so glad none of our kids wanted to buy anything here because I was beyond pissed after that encounter. Since it was my husband's birthday, he was able to get whatever he wanted which he ended up walking out with one measly shirt for $45. While this store was cool to browse around and it had all of our favorite anime shows, we would never return after our experience. I only gave an extra star because it was a cool store and it was pretty big and a lot to browse through, other than that -10 stars for lack of service and rude employees.