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...pardon us while we take a break!

We've got a little business to attend to behind the scenes, so sales are paused on our website for the moment. Feel free to browse the catalog—our artists and creators are definitely worth a look!

Of course, you're always welcome to drop by the Birdcage Comics Cafe in San Bernadino, where we still have all the minicomics, 'zines and other works on tap alongside our tasty beverages and snacks. Feel free to call the cafe ahead and order the books you want so we can have it ready for you! 

Thanks for your understanding, see you soon!

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We want to pay you!

We were happy to settle accounts with folks this past winter and spring. Everyone who responded got cash back from the distro. But unfortunately, about a third of the creators whose books we sell have NOT responded yet!

If you have books in the distro and haven’t gotten your 2023-2024 payout, PLEASE get back to us. Email info.birdcagebottom@gmail.com right away. It may be a little or A LOT, but those sheckles have YOUR name on ‘em!

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So-Cal zinesters will converge on the outdoor plaza at The Broad for L.A. Zine Fest, celebrating D.I.Y. ethos and independent publishing. It's a FREE two day event, and we'll be there on SUNDAY with Caracol—but you may need all weekend to take it all in!

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A few things to look forward to

Hey, we made it through the first week of 2025, and thought we'd lift our heads for a quick update...

This is the time when we do an accounting of the past year's business, and everyone at the Birdcage is busy with a ton of paperwork. Actually, it's a bit more than usual—

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Meet The Birdcage's newest addition.

Hi everyone, Joe Sikoryak here. You may recognize me from my memoir series "When We Were Trekkies" which I just completed back in March. I've been lurking around the Comics Cafe for awhile, and finally convinced Daniel and Camille to bring me on as the store's Media Rep. 

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