Our Story

About Us

Locally owned. Community driven. Pop culture obsessed.

Who We Are

Kowabunga Comics is not your regular comic shop. Founded on a love of comic books, we've grown into Lake Country's premier destination for all things pop culture. Today we buy and sell new and used video games and systems, collectible card games, tabletop and board games, vinyl records, and much more.

We are a locally owned small business, and we strive to give every customer the best shopping experience they'll ever have. Our knowledgeable staff is always ready to help you find what you're looking for — whether that's a key first appearance, a vintage cartridge, or a hot new set release.

We host one of the largest Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon pre-release allocations in Wisconsin — a testament to the incredible community that supports us.

What Makes Us Different

Community First

We're more than a shop — we're a gathering place. Regular events bring the local gaming and comics community together every week.

Expert Knowledge

Our staff genuinely loves what they sell. Ask us anything — from vintage game values to which trade paperback to read first.

Locally Owned

Every purchase supports a local business, a local family, and the local community. We invest back into the area we love.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quite a bit! Comics, Pokémon and MTG cards, video games and systems, vinyl records, and more. Visit our Sell to Us page for a full breakdown and to learn how it works.
Yes! Come in and we'll get you set up. Every week your books will be pulled and set in your box for pickup at your convenience. We prefer books be picked up monthly.
Yes! We run weekly events for D&D, MTG, and Pokémon, plus pre-release events throughout the year. Kowabunga receives one of the largest pre-release allocations in Wisconsin — thanks to our amazing customers!
Monday: Closed  |  Tuesday–Friday: 12pm–7pm  |  Saturday–Sunday: 11am–5pm
650 E Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, WI 53066. We're in the heart of Lake Country!
The best way is to sign up for a pull list subscription so books are automatically reserved for you each release cycle. You're also welcome to call on Wednesday morning to ask about a specific title.
Yes! We specialize in metal but carry many genres — stop in to dig through our selection.
We'd love to hear about it! Send us a note through the contact form below with your event idea and we'll get back to you.

Get in Touch

Address

650 E Wisconsin Ave
Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Store Hours

  • Monday Closed
  • Tue – Fri 12pm – 7pm
  • Sat – Sun 11am – 5pm

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