Comic book-themed restaurant chain based in Mexico closes its Phoenix location

PHOENIX — There’s one less whimsical eatery in the Valley.

That’s because a Phoenix restaurant that catered to fans of comic books, cartoons and superhero films closed last weekend.

ComicX Phoenix, which opened in 2019, shuttered its doors at Desert Ridge Marketplace on Sunday.

What was ComicX Phoenix known for?

The restaurant and bar was known for its unique decorations, such as statues of superheroes like Spiderman and beloved cartoon characters like Po from Kung Fu Panda.

Its menus also looked like comic books.

The restaurant was the Mexico-based chain’s first and only expansion into the U.S.

Why is ComicX Phoenix closing?

ComicX USA, the company that oversees its U.S. locations, announced the closure in a social media post released earlier this month.

“We can’t thank you enough for your support, your laughter, and the countless memories we’ve created together,” the post said.

“From family dinners to birthday celebrations, from casual visits to epic nights out—you’ve made ComicX a truly special place, and we are forever grateful.”

The company didn’t share any details on why the restaurant closed.

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