Words & Pictures

Words & Pictures Words & Pictures is Calgary's finest & most diverse comic, game, & pop-culture shop.

Words & Pictures carries a large range of new & older comic books with the largest collection of back issues in the city of Calgary as well as subscription services, toys, statues, art books, games, supplies and other pop-culture items.

05/13/2026

Here are (most) of the new releases for the week of May 13th, 2026 including two Absolute titles, an incarcerated Barbara Gordon, the finale of Death Spiral, a Brand New Day, and a whole lot more! Click the video for more.

Renegade Arts Entertainment Ltd Ignition Press DC Marvel

Note: The shipment with Image Comics, Mad Cave, Vault, and Bad Idea hadn’t arrived in time for the recording of this video but we hope to have them late Wednesday.

It's catalog time for upcoming releases for July 2026 in one handy post for your convenience. Here are all the May solic...
05/04/2026

It's catalog time for upcoming releases for July 2026 in one handy post for your convenience. Here are all the May solicitations we could find for items shipping in July and beyond.

If you have a file with us you can print the order form pages and return them to us or just send us a private message with the items you would like to subscribe to. Don't forget to give us you name and account number in you message along with the titles and publishing company names.

If you do not have an account with us, pop into the store to set one up and we'll get you started on your subscription right away.

Marvel Previews:https://prhcomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_May_PRH-Marvel-Catalog.pdf

DC Connect:https://media.lunardistribution.com/files/dc_connect_72.pdf

Image Scene:https://media.lunardistribution.com/files/lunarmedia/stamp04172026110153_ImageCatalog_MayforJuly%20.pdf

Dynamite Dispatches:https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/catalog/DynamiteDispatches-May4Jul26.pdf

Titan Comics Previews:https://media.lunardistribution.com/files/lunarmedia/stamp04172026110136_TitanCatalogMayforJuly%202026.pdf

IDW Monthly Catalog:https://prhcomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_May_PRH-IDW-Catalog.pdf

DSTLRY Catalog:https://prhcomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_May_PRH-DSTLRY-Catalog.pdf

Dark Horse Comics:https://prhcomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_May_PRH-DarkHorse-Catalog.pdf

Boom Studios:https://prhcomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_May_PRH-BOOM-Catalog.pdf

PRH Panels:https://prhcomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_May_PRH-Panels-Catalog.pdf

VIZ Media: https://www.viz.com/calendar/2026/07

Warrant & Hoffman: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/warrant-hoffman-july-2026-full-solicits-with-squid-girl-and-shudder/

Drawn & Quarterly: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/beware-her-fury-in-drawn-and-quarterlys-august-2026-full-solicits/

Fantagraphics: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/fantagraphics-july-2026-full-solicits-takes-you-to-heaven-and-blanc/

AMP: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/greatest-american-hero-launches-in-amps-full-july-2026-solicits/

Vault Comics: https://blog.vaultcomics.com/vault-visions-solicitations-july-2026/

AWA Studios: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/awa-july-2026-full-solicits-ultimate-oz-vol-2-and-neil-patrick-harris/

Keenspot: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/keenspot-july-2026-full-solicits-mark-spears-monsters-midnight-man/

Ablaze: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/ablaze-joins-lunar-with-full-july-2026-solicits-conan-valhallaw/

Udon: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/udon-july-2026-solicits-shantae-street-fighter-swimsuit-specials/

ARCHIE COMICS: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/archie-comics-july-2026-full-solicits-with-tom-king-writing-jughead/

Mad Cave Studios: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/mad-cave-july-2026-full-solicits-with-last-starfighter-john-cusack/

Bad Idea: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/bad-idea-july-2026-full-solicits-warbird-banana-no-1-dingoliath/

Oni Press: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/mutts-aliens-murder-drones-in-oni-press-full-july-2026-solicits/

05/02/2026

Free Comic Book Day is tomorrow May 2nd and we have lots of comics to choose from plus a store wide sale!!! If you are in a position to donate, please bring a nonperishable food item to support the Calgary Food Bank.

Please note we are limiting free comics to 2 per person so everyone gets a fair chance at getting a book.

04/29/2026

Here’s a look at the new releases for the week of April 29th, 2026 including Batman/Wonder Woman: Truth, Justice League: Intergalactic, Swamp Thing ‘89, Zatanna #1 and a whole lot more. Click the video for the rundown.

Note: Image, Mad Cave, & Titan had not yet arrived for the making of this video but are expected sometime Wednesday.

The Overstreet Comic Price Guide Vol.55 is back up for order on new printings. If you'd like a copy please get your preo...
04/23/2026

The Overstreet Comic Price Guide Vol.55 is back up for order on new printings. If you'd like a copy please get your preorder in by April 30, 2026 and please indicate if you'd like a hardcover, softcover, or the extra large Big Big version.

04/22/2026

It’s a big week for new releases with Spider-man/Superman taking center stage, but there is plenty more to get excited about. Click the video for the rundown (excluding Image, Mad Cave, Titan which weren’t here in time to make it into the video).

Stop by to stock up on books to get signed at the Calgary Expo or grab a few sketch covers for artist commissions.

Today is Superman Day and Supergirl is taking over!!! Drop by for some great deals on Superman family back issues and gr...
04/18/2026

Today is Superman Day and Supergirl is taking over!!! Drop by for some great deals on Superman family back issues and grab a free Superman Day comic (limit one per customer while supplies last). Today only!!!

Superman Day is getting taken over by his cousin, Supergirl. To celebrate we have some free comics to choose from (limit...
04/18/2026

Superman Day is getting taken over by his cousin, Supergirl. To celebrate we have some free comics to choose from (limit one per customer, while supplies last) and some deals on Superman family back issues. Don’t miss it! One day only!

04/17/2026

Superman Day is tomorrow, Saturday, April 18th, 2026, but there might be a take over by the woman of tomorrow to get you hyped for her new movie hitting theatres in June. We got some new books on sale for the day as well as some free giveaways (limit one per customer while supplies last). Come celebrate with us tomorrow for Superman/Supergirl Day!

04/15/2026

Here’s all the new releases hitting our shelves for the week of April 15th, 2026 including a new issue of Absolute Batman, the debut issues of Fireborn & The Hab, plus many more amazing titles. Click the video for a full rundown.

04/08/2026

Here’s a look at most of the new release comics for the week of April 8th, 2026 including new Absolute Green Lantern, Fury of Firestorm, Wolverine, X-men and more.

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#6, 2610 Centre Street N. E
Calgary, AB
T2E2V4

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Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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