Cosmic Monkey Comics

06/25/2026

Sale tomorrow? SALE TOMORROW!

06/24/2026

Our picks of the week, tons of new comics, GNs and trades, and Justin’s pick! It’s hot out there, but nothing’s hotter than what’s waiting for you at Cosmic Monkey!

06/24/2026

means three shelves of new graphic novels and trades! I think there’s a book in there as well. Who even are we anymore? Come get some!

06/23/2026

WHAT? We have a HUGE SALE THIS WEEKEND? Why did no one TELL me?!?!

06/22/2026

Welcome to Cosmic Monkey Mondays, where we showcase an artist’s vision of our Cosmic Monkey mascot! Come back every Monday for who's next. This week we have Christopher Baldwin with a very special treat.

06/21/2026

We've added even MORE artists to our Godzilla vs. Portland - EXCLUSIVE cover with Michael & Laura Allred and MORE! signing with IDW Publishing. Gotta catch 'em all, and see ya on July 18th from noon to 3pm!

06/18/2026

Just a little advance notice that one of these SUMMONER WARS trailer shots is from our EXCLUSIVE cover. It'll be officially announced shortly, along with two screenings / signings at the The Academy Theater on September 15th and 17th. Might want to jot those dates down somewhere. MORE VERY SOON!

Battle Quest Comics sets up a beloved tabletop IP to hit comic store shelves in Fall 2026.

06/17/2026

Store picks of the week, tons of new GNs, Justin’s pick of the week and Concrete is back, baby!!! Come get some at 11AM!

06/17/2026

, peeps. Thrill to six shelves of brand new trades and GNs. See ya at 11am!!!

06/16/2026

We've been working on WREN'S MANGA CORNER all year, and it’s finally time for our third installment! Look for more suggestions every couple of weeks. But for now…

Hello everyone! Your resident fiend at Cosmic Monkey is here to tell you about some new and notable titles here at the shop! This week, I want to recommend a classic among Japanese fans that has its first English debut, MISS RUKI.

Miss Ruki is a charmingly dorky woman - she’s resourceful, frugal, and unfashionable, unlike her best friend Ecchan. In this delightful collection of short, two paged slice-of-life stories you’ll see all sorts of interactions between the contemporary Ecchan and the resourceful and enigmatic Ruki. From the simple pleasures of getting your work done early, a good sale, to the minor inconveniences of a cold or a guy who just won’t stop nagging you, Miss Ruki shows all the charm of early 90s modern Japanese woman living her life.

While not very well known in the states, Fumiko Takano is your favorite artist’s favorite artist, as stated in the informative essay in the back of the book, giving Miss Ruki and her creator some interesting cultural context. Takano is able to tell each story with such style and elegance, with clean, simplistic but surprisingly deft line work and sometimes anachronistic character designs. Miss Ruki feels out of time, inviting you to join in on her daily life. Please do!