Refund policy

Returns (In-Stock Items)

  • Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
  • Items must be unread, unused, and in original condition (no dents, spine ticks, or additional shelf wear).
  • Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.
  • Returns must be shipped with a trackable method.

Important:

  • Items returned in worse condition or with insufficient packaging may receive a partial refund or be denied.

Return Shipping

  • Buyer pays all return shipping costs.
  • We are not responsible for lost or damaged return shipments.
  • Comics must be returned in secure packaging (box + padding) to prevent damage.

Refunds

  • Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
  • Processing time: 3–5 business days after approval.
  • Original shipping costs are non-refundable.

Damaged / Incorrect Items

  • Report within 5 days of delivery with photos.
  • If confirmed:
    • We cover return shipping
    • Provide replacement or full refund

Preorders (STRICT POLICY)

Preorders are treated differently due to distributor commitments.

Cancellation Rules

  • Preorders must be canceled at least 72 hours before shipment.
  • Cancellation requests after this window may be denied.

Refund Structure

  • Approved preorder cancellations are subject to a 25% cancellation/restocking fee.
  • Remaining 75% will be refunded to the original payment method.

This follows industry norms where:

  • Many comic retailers do not allow cancellations at all, and if they do, charge ~25% fees

Once Shipped

  • Preorders follow the standard return policy (buyer pays return shipping).

Discounted / Clearance Items

  • All discounted, sale, or clearance items are FINAL SALE
  • No returns or refunds

Non-Returnable Items

Returns may be denied if:

  • Item is used or read
  • Item is damaged after delivery
  • Original packaging is missing
  • Item is from clearance/sale

Policy Abuse

  • Excessive returns or abuse of the system may result in:
    • Return restrictions
    • Order cancellations
    • Account blocking