Shipping policy

The Black Dragon Standard

We don’t just ship comics; we ship collectibles. We refuse to use flimsy, industry-standard mailers that lead to corner dings and spine stress.

  • Armor-Grade Packaging: We use reinforced, structural packaging designed to eliminate "play" and prevent bending.

  • Reinforced Boarding: Every book is bagged, boarded, and secured to maintain its grade.

  • Weather-Shielding: Engineered to protect your investment from the elements.

Fulfillment & Scheduling

We process and fulfill orders (picking, packing, and shipping) on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Business Days: We ship Monday through Friday.

  • Pre-Order Priority: Customers waiting 40–60 days for pre-orders move to the front of the queue once inventory arrives.

  • Delivery Estimates: Your confirmation email includes an Estimated Delivery Date. Even during high-volume periods, packages typically arrive within this window, even if tracking hasn't updated immediately.

Domestic Shipping

  • Methods: We utilize USPS and UPS for all domestic shipments originating from Woodland, CA.

  • Tracking: Once your label is printed, tracking info is updated in "Your Account" within 24 hours.

  • Rates: Rates are calculated at checkout based on weight and destination.

  • Free Shipping: We currently offer Free Economy Shipping on U.S. orders of $60+ (excluding certain oversized items).

Pre-Orders & Subscriptions

  • Main Covers: We do not charge upfront for pre-orders. You will receive an invoice once your items are in-stock and ready for fulfillment.

  • Ratio Variants: Requests are reviewed daily. We will provide a specific pricing offer upon request, which you can choose to accept or decline.

    • Availability: Ratio Variants are not guaranteed and depend entirely on publisher fulfillment.

    • Fulfillment Priority: Invoices for limited copies are sent on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority is given to the first customer who accepted the pricing offer for that specific variant.

  • Release Dates: Please note that all release dates are subject to change by the publisher.

  • Daily Monitoring: We review all pre-order and subscription requests daily to ensure your collection is secured as efficiently as possible.

International Orders

As of April 5th, 2025, Black Dragon Comics no longer accepts international orders.