About Subscriptions

Join Z-Men United: Your Guide to Subscribing

Welcome to Z-Men United, where every collector’s journey begins! Here’s everything you need to know about how your subscription tier will adjust automatically as you add more titles, along with details on shipping, payment, and purchasing incentive variants.

Subscription Tiers

1. Recruit Level

  • Titles Included: 1-10 titles
  • Discount: 5% off the retail price of each comic (applies to subscriptions only)

2. Alpha-Level Z-Man

  • Titles Included: 11-25 titles
  • Discount: 10% off the retail price of each comic (applies to subscriptions only)

3. Omega-Level Z-Man

  • Titles Included: 26-49 titles
  • Discount: 15% off the retail price of each comic (applies to subscriptions only)

4. The Ultimate Z-Men

  • Titles Included: 50+ titles
  • Discount: 20% off the retail price of each comic (applies to subscriptions only)

Your tier will automatically slide as your subscription grows, unlocking bigger discounts and greater value with each step!

Shipping Options

Bi-Weekly Shipping:

  • Receive your comics every two weeks.
  • Ideal for collectors who want the latest issues as soon as they release.

Monthly Shipping:

  • Receive all your comics in one shipment at the end of each month.
  • Best for collectors looking to minimize shipping costs and reduce packaging.

Shipping Costs:

  • Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your location.
  • Free shipping on qualifying orders for Alpha-Level Z-Man tiers and above.

Purchasing Incentive/Ratio Variants

How Incentive Variants Work: Incentive or ratio variants are special edition comics available when a retailer orders a certain quantity of a regular issue.

  • Example: 1:10 Ratio Variant: To qualify for a 1:10 ratio variant, you need to purchase 10 copies of the specific issue, which can be any variant of that issue.
  • The same principle applies to other ratios, such as 1:25, 1:50, 1:100, etc., where the number represents how many copies of the regular issue must be purchased to qualify for one incentive variant.

If you're interested in obtaining incentive variants, please specify your request when placing your order, and we'll confirm availability.

Pre-Orders, Orders, and FOC (Final Order Cutoff)

You can participate in pre-orders, orders, and FOC (Final Order Cutoff) outside of the subscription service. Here’s how each option works:

Pre-Orders:

  • Definition: Pre-orders allow you to reserve upcoming comics before their official release date. This ensures you get the titles you want without missing out on popular issues.
  • How to Pre-Order: Browse our upcoming releases and add titles to your cart. Pre-orders typically close a few weeks before the release date, and you don’t need to be subscribed to take advantage of this option.

Orders:

  • Definition: Orders refer to comics that are currently available or newly released. You can add these to your cart at any time for immediate purchase, regardless of your subscription status.

FOC (Final Order Cutoff):

  • Definition: FOC is the last date on which retailers can adjust their orders with publishers before the print run is finalized. Ordering before the FOC date increases your chances of securing high-demand issues and variants.
  • How It Works: We provide reminders for FOC dates so you can adjust your purchases or add new titles in time. This service is available to both subscribers and non-subscribers.

Note: Tier discounts apply only to subscription orders. Pre-orders and orders made outside of subscriptions do not qualify for tier discounts.

Payment Instructions

How Billing Works:

  1. Retail-Based Pricing: Your invoice will reflect the retail price of the comics included in your shipment, minus your tier’s discount (for subscriptions).
  2. Invoicing: Invoices will be generated and sent at the time of shipment, so you only pay for what you receive.
  3. Payment Methods: We accept major credit cards, PayPal, and other secure payment options.
  4. Due Dates: Payments are due upon receipt of the invoice to ensure timely processing and shipping of your comics.

Manage Your Subscription:

  • Easily manage your titles and adjust your shipping frequency through your account on our website.
  • Cancel anytime before your next shipment is processed with no penalties.

Stay Tuned for More Exciting Updates!

We’re always working to enhance your subscription experience with new updates and perks. Look forward to upcoming features like special easter eggs, Zman’s rewards, referral bonuses, tiered subscriptions, quarterly mystery boxes, and more. Keep an eye out for announcements—you won’t want to miss what’s coming next!

Need Help?

Our support team is here to assist with any questions about your subscription. Contact us at zmansccc@proton.me.

To me, my Z-Men!
Add your titles, choose your shipping preference, and let the adventure with Zman begin!