A comics pull list is a list of comics that a comic collector would like to buy every time the title is released. A comics store will set up a pull list (sometimes called a “pull file” a “pull box” or a subscription list) for you, and pull that title every time it is released. For example, if you never want to miss an issue of Avengers, you could add it to your pull list, and get every issue of Avengers held for you to pick up at your convenience.

A pull list begins with the next available issue. If you subscribe to Avengers you will get the next issue in the series. A pull list does not include previous issues. Pull lists also include the annuals for the title unless you specifically ask not to get them. The reason for this is that usually Annuals carry on a storyline in the current book. A pull list will not include crossovers unless you specifically ask for them.