PREORDER MK1 USER GUIDE

How to Place a Preorder at MK1: A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to the MK1 Preorder system! If you are finding it a little tricky to navigate, don't worry - you are not alone. Our system (powered by Manage Comics) is designed to help you reserve your favorite titles so you never miss an issue.

Here is the simple way to get your preorders sorted:

Step 1: Log In or Create an Account

  • Existing Customers: If you've bought from us before, simply log in to your MK1 account.
  • New Customers: You will need to register for an account.
  • Important Note: For new accounts, we will send you a Welcome Email. Please reply to this email with your physical address and mobile number. We need these details to send you text alerts when your comics arrive, and we cannot process preorders until we have them!

Step 2: Find Your Comics Head over to the Preorder section via the MK1 website menu. Browse or search for the comic, graphic novel, or manga you would like to reserve.

Step 3: Click the Right Button When you find the title you want, you will see a few different buttons. Just click the one that matches what you are looking for:

  • "Subscribe to Series" – Click this if you want us to automatically pull every future issue of this comic for you. More information about Subscriptions and the subscription starting point label First Pull is here.
  • "Preorder Issue" – Click this if you only want to reserve this one specific issue, not the whole series.
  • "Preorder Cover" – Click this if you are looking to reserve a specific variant cover of an issue.

Step 4: Check Your List Want to make sure it worked? Go to the My Subscriptions page. The first tab will show you everything you currently have on order with us. (Hint: If you need to order more than one copy of a comic, you can adjust the quantity here!) In the case of a new subscription it will indicate which issue your subscription will start from (First Pull).  Message MK1 if you would like your subscription to start from an earlier issue. 

Step 5: Sit Back and Wait for Your Comics! You are all set! Here is what happens next:

  • When your preordered item arrives at our shop, we will send you an email (and a text message) with a payment link. You have 7 days to pay. 
  • Want to save on shipping? When checking out, select the "Hold - Don't Ship Yet" option. We will safely hold your paid items aside until you are ready to ship everything together! More details here. 

What Happens Next? 

This Blog post lifts the lid on what happens behind the scenes with inventory management - reservations are not easy!

Once new subscribers are established with MK1 and have a good grasp of how the system works they can request different payment and shipping options.  More details about those options can be found here.

Still need a hand? We are always happy to help! Just click the "Chat with Us" button on the bottom of the website, and we will walk you through it. MK1's weekly newsletter has a section devoted to Manage Comics news featuring bugs, fixes , hints and tips.  Sign up in the SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAILS in the footer section below.  Past hints and tips are recorded here.