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| Monday | 11 AM to 5 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM to 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 6 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 6 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 6 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 5 PM |
About Words & Pictures
Words & Pictures is a comic book store located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Collectors visiting this location can find new weekly comic releases every Wednesday, an extensive back issue collection. Words & Pictures has served Calgary comic readers since 1987 from the Tuxedo Park area. It stocks vintage back issues from the golden age onward, new issues, comics by local creators, a young readers section, trade paperbacks, graphic novels, manga, figures, games and supplies, and offers subscriptions and special orders. Google reviewers most often mention its selection, back issues and board game section. Words & Pictures is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.8 stars from 196 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for rare Silver Age keys, modern variants, graphic novels, local comic shops like Words & Pictures in Calgary are the heart of the Alberta collecting community. Visit Words & Pictures online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Words & Pictures at a glance
- Ranked #2 of 9 rated comic book stores in Calgary by Google rating, weighted by number of reviews.
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (11 AM to 6 PM) · Open Sundays (12 to 5 PM).
- The nearest other comic book store is Phoenix Comics NW in Calgary, 1.1 mi away.
- Find Words & Pictures on Facebook.
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- Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo — Apr 22, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027, Calgary
Words & Pictures reviews
Is Words & Pictures well reviewed?
Words & Pictures has a 4.8-star average from 196 Google reviews. That ranks #2 of 9 rated comic book stores in Calgary once the number of reviews is taken into account. The average for the 9 rated comic book stores in Calgary is 4.7 stars, so Words & Pictures is above the local average.
Frequently asked questions about Words & Pictures
Where is Words & Pictures located?
Words & Pictures is located in Calgary, Alberta at 2610 Centre St N.
Does Words & Pictures sell back issues?
Yes, Words & Pictures maintains a back issue inventory. Visit or call to ask about specific issues, runs, or keys you're looking for.
What should I expect at Words & Pictures?
Words & Pictures is a local comic book store in Calgary, Alberta. Expect new releases, back issues, graphic novels, and a knowledgeable staff who can help you discover new titles or track down specific issues.
When is Words & Pictures open?
Words & Pictures's listed hours are: Monday 11 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday 11 AM to 6 PM; Wednesday 11 AM to 7 PM; Thursday 11 AM to 6 PM; Friday 11 AM to 6 PM; Saturday 11 AM to 6 PM; Sunday 12 to 5 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other comic book stores are near Words & Pictures?
The closest are Phoenix Comics NW in Calgary (1.1 mi), Alias Comics in Calgary (1.2 mi), Redd Skull Comics in Calgary (1.3 mi).
Comic Book Stores near Words & Pictures
The closest other comic book stores to Words & Pictures, by distance:
Phoenix Comics NW
Alias Comics
Redd Skull Comics
Legends Comics & Games
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