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Books with Pictures to launch new, national subscription services for comics fans of all ages

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Graphic Novel Library

Katie Pryde and Andréa Gilroy–proprietors of the award-winning comic shops Books With Pictures in Portland and Eugene, OR–have announced the launch of the Graphic Novel Library. The new nation-wide subscription box shares the stores’ ongoing efforts to build community and literacy to a national audience.

Inspired by their combined decades of expertise as comic shop retailers, educators, and scholars, Pryde and Gilroy carefully curate one newly released graphic novel in each monthly subscription box. In addition, each box includes discussion questions, exclusive prints and bookmarks, and even miniature papercraft versions of each title.

The Graphic Novel Library extends Books with Pictures’ mission to find comics and graphic novels for everyone–both longtime enthusiasts looking for something new and curious readers figuring out where to begin. And while Pryde and Gilroy insist on the element of  surprise as part of the experience,  first several months will include work from publishers across the world of sequential art, including Drawn & Quarterly, Oni Press, DC Comics, Fantagraphics, and more.

Community is also a big part of the joy of comics, and Graphic Novel Library subscribers will also have access to both in-person and virtual book club meet-ups, via a dedicated and moderated Discord server.

The initial subscription boxes will be shipped out in the first week of June 2026, with new ones following each month. The children’s box is $20 a month, and adult subscriptions are $25 a month. Subscriptions are available through graphicnovellibrary.org.

RCCC 2025: Magnetic Press Celebrates at Books With Pictures

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Magnetic Press is celebrating over a decade of publishing—and the party continues in Portland. As part of Rose City Comic Con weekend, the Eisner Award–winning publisher will host a special event at Books With Pictures!

The evening is free and open to the public, with food and beverages provided. Fans can discover a showcase of Magnetic’s most acclaimed catalog, including:

  • Frontier: A multiple award-nominee, Guillaume Singelin’s sweeping vision of mankind’s future in space is a stunning mix of The Expanse-style hard sci-fi populated by chibi-style characters.
     
  • Carbon & Silicon: From multi-award-nominee comic phenom Mathieu Bablet, this philosophical near-future odyssey follows the world’s first artificial life forms as they witness 300 years of mankind’s ultimate downfall.
     
  • Lost Letters: By celebrated comic book wonderkind Jim Bishop, this multiple award-winner mixes the whimsy of a Miyazaki fantasy with the drama of a boy in search of his missing mother in a bizarre world of talking fish.
     
  • My Dear Pierrot: Also by Jim Bishop, this dramatic fantasy follows a young girl betrothed to a boring Prince, but bewitched by a charismatic wizard who may or may not be using her for his own purposes.
     
  • Midnight Order: A globe-spanning anthology written by award-winner Mathieu Bablet, this collection of tales centers around a secret society of witches dedicated to protecting mankind from hidden horrors. Blending occult intrigue and cutting-edge artistry, this collection presents haunting voices from around the world.
     
  • Tezucomi Vol. 1 & Vol. 2: A bold anthology celebrating the works of the revered mangaka Osamu Tezuka, this two-volume set features creators from across the globe reinterpreting the “God of Manga’s” classic characters and stories in striking modern form.

In addition to these in-store highlights, Magnetic is also celebrating its ongoing partnership with Label 619.

The event’s setting at Books With Pictures underscores the shared values of both organizations. The Portland comic shop is nationally recognized for its mission of inclusivity and representation. Built from the ground up to prioritize diverse voices, the store aims to be the place where every reader can see themselves in a story.