Comics
New issues weekly, graphic novels, manga, and back issues worth digging for.
Comics are
for everyone.
A neighborhood comic, game, art, and pop-culture shop built around honest recommendations, original work, and a community that makes room for everybody.
Closed now
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 4327 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127
- (215) 482-7700
What’s inside
Four good reasons to walk in
Featured art & merch
JD’s designs, on your wall
Original prints, shirts, and stickers. Every purchase is completed securely on Etsy.
Shirt
Bad Things Happen in Philly Gritty Shirt
A wild Philly-inspired shirt design with JD's unmistakable offbeat humor and illustration style.
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Art Print
Batman Returns Movie Poster Print
A bold illustrated print inspired by the dark, iconic mood of Batman Returns.
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Sticker
I Miss Mixtapes Sticker
A nostalgic JD design with vintage mixtape energy and a playful twist.
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Art Print
Spider-Man Black Suit Symbiote Art Print
A striking black-and-white JD print featuring a symbiote-suit-inspired wall-crawling design.
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Sticker
It's a Philly Thing Round Sticker
A Philly-themed round sticker with bold local flavor and playful character design.
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Sticker
Spooky Booty Sticker
A funny and cheeky ghost sticker with JD's playful spooky style.
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Purchases are completed through Etsy. Availability, pricing, shipping, returns, and order support are governed by the applicable Etsy listing and Johnny Destructo shop policies.
- Etsy sales
- 2,000+Etsy sales
- Etsy rating
- 4.9★Etsy rating
- on Etsy
- 15+ yrson Etsy
Etsy figures are approximate, were last verified in August 2026, and may change. Visit Etsy for current shop information.
Coming up
Upcoming events
Next dates update automatically. Start times vary. Ask the shop.
Every Monday
Gaming Night
Next: Monday, November 9
Bring a deck, a board game, or just yourself. Regulars and first-timers share tables, and there's usually someone happy to teach a game you've never played.
Start time varies. Contact the shop or check social media for the current start time.
First Thursday of the month
Drink & Draw
Next: Thursday, December 3
An open, low-pressure drawing session. No skill level required, no critique unless you ask for it. Just people making marks on paper together.
Start time varies. Contact the shop or check social media for the current start time.
Third Thursday of the month
Graphic Novel Book Club
Next: Thursday, November 19
One graphic novel, one conversation, a lot of opinions. A good excuse to read something outside your usual shelf. Ask the shop what's up next.
Start time varies. Contact the shop or check social media for the current start time.
CultPOP!
JD’s pop culture and comic book podcast, live on YouTube Wednesday nights at 8:00 PM Eastern.
Behind the counter
JD’s picks
Three books JD actually wants to put in your hands. These cards get updated by the shop.
Recommendation coming soon
JD’s write-up will appear here. In the meantime, ask at the counter. That’s the real version anyway.
Recommendation coming soon
JD’s write-up will appear here. In the meantime, ask at the counter. That’s the real version anyway.
Recommendation coming soon
JD’s write-up will appear here. In the meantime, ask at the counter. That’s the real version anyway.
Never miss an issue
Comic subscriptions & pull lists
Tell us what you read and we’ll set those books aside each week. Subscriptions and pull lists are managed through Comic Shop Assistant, the shop’s operational system, so your list stays organized with real people behind it.
For regulars
In-store loyalty
There’s a loyalty program for in-store purchases, managed through Square. Ask at the counter or send a note and we’ll walk you through how it works.
Come see us
Visit the shop
Hours
| SundayToday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
4327 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127
4327 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127
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