graphic Novel
Club
your new favorite subscription, ever.
Discover thoughtfully curated graphic novels for every age. Whether you're joining our Adult or Kids Graphic Novel Club, each membership includes handpicked selections, exclusive creator content, and a welcoming community of readers who share a love of great comics.
Membership details
General FAQs
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Every month, you'll receive a thoughtfully curated graphic novel selected by the Comix Experience staff. Our picks span a wide range of genres, creators, and storytelling styles, with one goal: introducing you to an exceptional new read. While some months may feature a premium hardcover and others a more modest release, the value of your books averages out over the course of the year.
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Our staff doesn't simply pick a favorite—we use a collaborative selection process inspired by the Eisner Awards. Each team member nominates a new graphic novel, everyone reads the finalists, and we vote on the strongest title. The result is a book the entire staff is excited to recommend.
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Absolutely! Members can choose between in-store pickup or having each month's selection shipped directly to their door anywhere in the United States. International shipping may also be available—please contact us for current rates and details.
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No problem. Every club meeting is livestreamed and recorded, so you can watch whenever it's convenient. Members can also submit questions in advance, which are asked during creator interviews and discussions, ensuring you can participate from anywhere.
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Yes! You can freely exchange if the monthly selection doesn’t appeal or if you already own it.
Everything parents need to know
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The Kids Graphic Novel Club is designed for readers ages 9–13 and features a wide variety of genres, styles, and storytelling approaches. Some months may feature adventure stories, while others explore history, nonfiction, or slice-of-life themes. Every selection is carefully chosen to be accessible, engaging, and age-appropriate, with recommendations vetted by both our experienced staff and some very discerning young readers.
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Annual memberships make wonderful gifts and are one of the most popular ways families join the club. We can also accommodate bulk subscriptions for schools, libraries, classrooms, and other organizations. If you're interested in ordering for a larger group, we'd be happy to discuss options with you.
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We stand behind every selection. If your child doesn't enjoy a book, simply return it for a full refund. Monthly memberships can also be canceled at any time.
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Comix Experience has been helping readers discover great comics since 1989, and we've been curating Graphic Novel Club selections since 2015. The Kids Club grew from a simple question asked by a teacher: could our recommendations be shared with younger readers? The answer became a dedicated club focused on introducing kids to exceptional graphic novels and a lifelong love of reading.
Adult Graphic Novel Club
Take a closer look
Every month, receive a thoughtfully selected graphic novel chosen through our staff voting process, along with exclusive creator interviews and signed bookplates that bring you closer to the stories and the people who make them.
Monthly creator interviews for adults
Each month, we feature an in-depth conversation with a graphic novelist, writer, or artist. Hear directly from creators with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and creative journeys as they share the inspiration, process, and stories behind their work.
Signed Bookplates
Many of our featured books include exclusive signed bookplates from the creators themselves. It's a special way to celebrate each selection and add a unique collectible to your library.
Past monthly picks
Explore our past selections to see the wide range of stories we've shared with members. From memoirs and science fiction to history, fantasy, literary fiction, and nonfiction, each pick is thoughtfully chosen to introduce readers to outstanding graphic novels from creators with diverse voices, perspectives, and artistic styles.
Kids Graphic Novel Club
Take a closer look
Each month, discover a thoughtfully selected graphic novel chosen to introduce young readers to fresh perspectives, diverse voices, and stories that spark imagination, empathy, and a lifelong love of reading.
Monthly creator interviews for kids
Each month, we feature an in-depth conversation with a graphic novelist, writer, or artist. Hear directly from creators with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and creative journeys as they share the inspiration, process, and stories behind their work.
Fun Collectables
Each month, we feature an in-depth conversation with a graphic novelist, writer, or artist. Hear directly from creators with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and creative journeys as they share the inspiration, process, and stories behind their work.
Past monthly picks for kids club
Each month, we feature an in-depth conversation with a graphic novelist, writer, or artist. Hear directly from creators with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and creative journeys as they share the inspiration, process, and stories behind their work.
What our Readers are saying
“My 10 year old kid looks forward to The Graphic Novel Club every month! Previously he had no care of what month it was, and now he updates ME when it is the first of the month, so we can go pick up the next book! I love how many different perspectives we encounter with each new book. A cat alien princess, a girl who uses sign-language to communicate, an adorable roly-poly bug with a kind heart are just a few of the main characters we have had a chance to meet through reading the kid’s club picks. “
— Jessica M (Momo’s mom)
“Brian and the wonderful staff at Comix Experience have introduced me to so many wonderful authors from all over the world. He and his staff truly care to select books that not only show the value of art, but also help us to better see the value in others. Brian, due to his passion and kindness over the years, has made me a better reader and a better person.”
— Kenneth C.
“Every month when you walk into the store, you are so excited to figure out what is next! Because the best books are the great books you haven't read yet! I love "Rune" best because it is amazing fantasy, with magical portal lands, and is a really good read. "
— Momo (10 years old)
"I gave my daughter Comix Experience's Graphic Novel of the Month Club for 3 years, when she was 10, 11, and 12. I will always be grateful for the breadth of perspectives and quality of writing and art she was exposed to for those years. I think it was the best gift I have given her. And as locals any month the graphic novel didn't resonate with her; she was able to go into the store and be directed to alternatives by the very engaged and always sweet staff.”
— Shane K.
“Every month I’m introduced to exciting new artists, many of whom I would have otherwise never encountered. And in this age of deluge media, highlighting one graphic novel (plus one all-ages and one classic) a month is a welcomed focus. It’s helped me slowly grow my collection over the years into one I’m proud to introduce to seasoned enthusiats and novice readers alike.”
— Benjamin E.
"I started watching Brian’s interviews with graphic novelists on YouTube as I worked on my own GN, during the pandemic in 2020. While inking, I’d play a few, immersed. The discussions were more than informative, they were inspirational - helping me push past my doubts and isolation, to feel part of a larger artistic community of storytellers. Eventually, I became a Graphic Novel of the Month member. While the streets in my small Northern Californian coastal town were empty of people and traffic, with shops closed and residents quarantined - I had a new book to look forward to each month, arriving on my doorstep, connecting me to worlds, both real and imaginary. I appreciated the diversity of titles, and also being able to make changes in my order, which were always accommodated. Such great service! I recommend Comix Experience highly!”
— Julie M.
"Comix Experience Kids Club is a wonderful service. We signed up for our grandchildren. They LOVED receiving their own mail. And they enjoyed the books. It's a great way to remind grandchildren that their grandparents are thinking about them.”
— Nana M.
Choose your subscription
Adults Graphic Novel Club
The Adult Graphic Novel Club is available as a flexible month-to-month subscription or a discounted annual membership. Choose to pick up your monthly selection in-store or have it delivered directly to your door.
Pickup
[Shipping costs NOT included in prices above]
Delivery
[shipping is an additional $8.25 domestic mail]
Kids Graphic Novel Club
The Kids Graphic Novel Club is available as a flexible month-to-month subscription or a discounted annual membership. Choose to pick up your monthly selection in-store or have it delivered directly to your door.
Pickup
Delivery
More than a Subscription
Every membership helps keep the comics community thriving. By joining, you're supporting a reader-focused independent bookstore dedicated to discovering great stories, elevating creators, and creating meaningful connections between fans and the people who make the comics they love.
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Every membership helps keep the comics community thriving. By joining, you're supporting a reader-focused independent bookstore dedicated to discovering great stories, elevating creators, and creating meaningful connections between fans and the people who make the comics they love.
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Got Questions?
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At this moment, we are not buying comics. Please call for updates.
(415) 863-9258 -
Please email brian@comixexperience.com for more details. Please note, we cannot appraise books if they are not alpha or numerical order.
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Exchange for store credit in purcahsed condition with receipt and within a 30 day period. All exchanges are 100% at our discretion and we reserve the right to withdraw this offer for any reason at any time.
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No we put 95% of our purchasing power into comic books and graphic novels, and are very proud of being that kind of dedicated specialist.
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Yes! Our Pull & Hold service makes it easy to reserve your favorite comics and never miss an issue. There are no minimum order requirements, and our subscription system tracks your standing orders and special requests with exceptional accuracy. Visit the store to get started and learn more.
Still have questions?
Head over to our full FAQ page or contact us!