Frequently Asked Questions
About The Store
Are you related to Books with Pictures in Portland?
We sure are! They are our sister store. The idea for Books With Pictures Eugene came about at a Janelle Monae concert in the summer of 2018. Katie Pryde, the owner of Books With Pictures, turned to Andréa and said, "If I ever opened a second shop, you should run it." "We should talk about that, actually," said Andréa, knee-deep in academia but thinking about changing paths. A year and a half later, Books With Pictures Eugene opened its doors.
As sister stores, both shops operate independently, but share important DNA. Primarily, we both actively foster inclusive environments for comics fans, and we believe community is the core of what makes a comic shop great. Together, both shops hope to spread the message that "Comics Are For Everyone!" to every corner of Oregon. And after that...the world!
Where is your store located?
We’re located at 296 E. 5th Avenue, Suite 224 in Eugene, Oregon.
You can find us on the second floor of the 5th Street Public Market, across the courtyard from the 5th Street Eateries and Elephant's Trunk Toy Company.
What are your hours?
We're open from 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM Monday through Saturday, and from 11:00 AM until 6:00 PM on Sundays. Please check out social media for holiday hours.
Where do I park?
Books With Pictures Eugene customers are welcome to use the free public parking available at the 5th Street Market, and its satellite parking lots.
Is the shop family-friendly?
Yes! We love kids and teens, and want everyone who comes in the door to feel welcome. Kids are always welcome to check out the books or hang out in any of seating.
Is the shop wheelchair accessible?
Yes! You can enter the second floor of the Market directly from 5th Avenue, or you can find an elevator on the first floor across from New Twist. We work to keep all of our store walkways up to ADA policies.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, as long as your pup is leashed and well behaved around strangers! Several days a week we have a shop dog--George--in the store.
What We Carry
Do you sell gift cards?
Yes! Please CLICK HERE to learn more!
Do you carry single issues, graphic novels, or manga?
Yes, yes, and yes. We carry new single issues, as well as new and used graphic novels and manga.
Do you carry back issues or collectible comics?
We do not carry much in the way of high-value collectible comics. We tend to focus more on new books. However, we have a curated and limited supply of back issue comics.
Do you carry books and comics for kids?
We do! We have a large kids' section that ranges from board and picture books to young adult graphic novels.
Do you sell collectibles or toys?
We don't carry collectibles or toys. We carry cards, pins, stickers, and some prints!
Would you sell my comic/stickers/prints?
We love carrying work from local artists! Whether you make zines, art prints, stickers etc. we love supporting local creators. CLICK HERE for our vendor application!
Do you buy used comics?
We do not buy old comic books, but we do trade used graphic novels and manga for store credit. To learn more about our buy-back program, CLICK HERE.
Pre-orders & Subscriptions
Do you offer subscriptions to comic series?
Absolutely! If you want, you can create an account and get started right from your phone. You are also welcome to come in the shop in person, and we can walk you through it.
To learn more about how you can manage your subscriptions, CLICK HERE.
Can I pre-order a graphic novel or manga?
Yes! You can even subscribe to ongoing series (for example, if you want to collect the Saga graphic novels but not the single issues). CLICK HERE to learn more about pre-ordering and subscribing.
We have a special membership just for manga readers called Manga Club--CLICK HERE to learn more!
Is there a deadline for pre-ordering or subscribing to a comic?
Yes, there is. It's called "FOC" - short for "Final Order Cutoff." Once FOC has passed, we have ordered our books, and can't order any more until after the book comes out.
If you subscribe or pre-order a title after the "Final Order Cutoff" date, we may not be able to fulfill your order right away. We will try to fulfill your order if we ordered enough extras, but we may have to special order the item after release.
I was picking up a series off of the new comics wall as it came out, but the newest issue isn't here. What happened to that series?
We only have so much wall space and money to order new books. So, when an ongoing series has been going for a long time, we sometimes decides to order subsequent issues for "subs only" in order to make room for new series and more comics.
The best way to make sure you always get a new issue of a book you enjoy is to subscribe!
I pre-ordered/subscribed to a comic that I don't want anymore. What should I do?
You can cancel series subscriptions and preorders using Manage Comics. If you're uncertain, you can always get in touch!
I saw this cool variant cover online, but it's not available to order. What's up?
There are several possibilities. You might be wanting to order a "ratio variant." We don't order single issues in very large quantities, so there we usually don't qualify for these covers...You can only order them if you ordered at least 25, 50, or 100 copies of the comic.
Some stores commission their own variant covers--these "retailer variants" are usually only sold through the store that commissioned them, or through the secondhand collector's market like eBay.
If you're not sure what's going on with a particular cover, don't be shy--just ask us!
Other Questions
Can you ship a purchase I've made?
We can. Our online point of sale service allows us to ship, even internationally (of course, costs apply).
Do you have events?
We sure do! Learn more HERE.
Are you hiring?
If we are hiring, we will usually announce it through our social media channels. You are welcome to drop off a resume at any time.
I need to know everything about George the Shop Dog.
George is Rhae's dog! He's a mutt, though he probably has some heeler in him. He's got a puppy face, but he's a full grown dog. He's very gentle with kids and babies, and loves comic books.