Comics & Collectibles

Pull List & Subscriptions

Never miss an issue of your favorite series. We're building a pull list service so your comics are reserved and waiting every Wednesday — New Comic Book Day.

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What Is a Pull List?

A pull list — also called a pull box, pull file, or subscription — is a reservation service offered by comic book shops. You give us a list of the ongoing series you collect, and we set aside your issues automatically when they arrive, before they hit the open shelves.

It's the best way to guarantee you never miss an issue of a series you love, even if it sells out quickly. Popular titles, hot first appearances, and variant covers can disappear fast on New Comic Book Day. Pull list subscribers get their copies held regardless.

Your pull list is also a mutual arrangement. When we order for our subscribers, we're ordering those copies specifically for you. That means picking up your books regularly keeps the system working fairly for everyone. Most shops ask subscribers to pick up within a month — we'll spell out our exact policy when we launch.

Subscribers also typically receive a discount on their pull list titles — our way of rewarding the loyalty that makes the service possible.

The Basics

How Pull Lists Work

You tell us which ongoing series you want. Every time a new issue of that series is released, we pull a copy for you before the rest go on the shelf.

You can add or drop titles at any time — just give us enough notice before the distributor's order deadline (called the FOC, or Final Order Cutoff). Late changes may mean we can't adjust an order already placed.

When you come in to pick up, your books are ready and waiting — bagged, labeled, and set aside just for you.

Every Week

New Comic Book Day is Wednesday

How Our Service Will Work

Create an account and tell us which series you want on your pull list — online or in-store.

We Order

We include your titles in our weekly distributor orders before the Final Order Cutoff deadline each week.

We Set Aside

Your issues are pulled and bagged on arrival — before they go on the shelf for walk-in customers.

You Pick Up

Come in any time during store hours. Your books are ready at the counter under your name.

What We're Building

Any Ongoing Series

Subscribe to Any Title

Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse, IDW, BOOM! Studios, Fantagraphics — if we carry it, you'll be able to put it on your list. Annuals are included unless you request otherwise.

Subscriber Savings

Pull List Discount

Subscribers will receive a standing discount on their pull list titles as a thank-you for your loyalty and for helping us order accurately. Details to be announced at launch.

Manage Online

Online Account Portal

Add or drop titles, view your upcoming pulls, and manage your account online without needing to call the store. Update your list anytime before the weekly deadline.

New Comic Book Day

Wednesday Pickup

Issues arrive Wednesday. Your books will be pulled and ready the same day. Stop in anytime that week — no need to rush in at opening.

Variant Covers

Request Variants

We'll offer the ability to request variant covers and special editions where available. Some variants are ratio-based — we'll be transparent about availability and pricing before committing.

No Commitment

Easy to Add or Cancel

Drop a title whenever you like. No minimums, no penalties — just give us enough notice before the FOC deadline so we can adjust our order. Canceling your list entirely is equally straightforward.

A Mutual Commitment

The Pull List Agreement

A pull list is a friendly arrangement between you and us. When you subscribe to a title, we order that copy specifically for you. Unlike shelf stock, we can rarely return unsold subscriber copies to the distributor.

That means a little responsibility on both sides. We'll be transparent about what we need from subscribers to make this work for everyone:

Pick up regularly We ask subscribers to collect their books at least once a month. Books held longer than 30 days may be subject to prepayment or release.
Cancel before the deadline If you want to drop a title, let us know before the weekly FOC (Final Order Cutoff). Late cancellations may mean we've already ordered the next issue.
Cancel your list if your situation changes Moving? Tight budget? Just reach out — we understand life happens. We'd rather adjust together than be left with unread books.
Communicate when you'll be away Going on vacation or will miss a few weeks? Let us know. We'll hold your books and note the situation on your account.
Our commitment to you Your books are pulled before shelf stock. If we run short on a popular title, subscribers are served first, always.

Get Notified at Launch

Join the Interest List

The subscription service isn't live yet — but it's coming. If you'd like to be among the first to set up a pull list when we launch, use our contact page to let us know you're interested.

Tell us what series you follow and we'll reach out the moment the service opens. In the meantime, come in on Wednesdays — new issues arrive every week and we're happy to set books aside informally while we build the full system.

We'll never share your information. This is just so we know who to notify at launch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about how the subscription service will work. If you have one that isn't here, reach out through our contact page.

When will the subscription service launch?

We don't have a firm date yet, but we're actively building toward it. Use our contact page to register your interest and we'll notify you as soon as the service is ready to take on subscribers.

Can I put graphic novels and trade paperbacks on a pull list?

The core pull list service is focused on single-issue ongoing series — that's where it works best. Trades, hardcovers, and collected editions can be pre-ordered or reserved through a separate process. We'll have more details at launch.

What is the FOC deadline you mention?

FOC stands for Final Order Cutoff — it's the deadline our distributor sets by which we must finalize that week's orders. After the FOC, we can't add or remove titles from that shipment. This is typically several weeks before a book's release date. Changes to your pull list before the FOC always take effect; changes after may not apply until the following issue.

Will there be a discount for subscribers?

Yes — we plan to offer a standing discount on pull list titles as a thank-you for subscribing. The exact percentage will be announced when we launch. Subscriber discounts are standard practice in the industry and something we're committed to offering.

Do I have to pick up every week?

No — you don't need to come in every single Wednesday. We'll hold your books for you. We do ask that subscribers pick up at least once a month so books don't accumulate indefinitely. If you'll be away for an extended period, just let us know.

What if an issue I subscribed to sells out before my order arrives?

That's exactly the point of a pull list — your copy is ordered for you specifically, separate from our shelf stock. As long as you're on the list before the FOC, your copy is reserved regardless of how fast the title sells at the counter.

Can I request variant covers?

We're planning to accommodate variant requests where possible. Some variants require a minimum store order quantity to obtain, which may mean we can't always guarantee availability. We'll be upfront about which variants we can reliably get and will confirm with you before committing to any premium-priced variant.