The oldest comic publishing company on this list is the nowdefunct book publishing company, david mckay publications that was founded in 1882 and published comics from 1935 to 1950. The product quality is great, there are a variety of labels that meet the conditions of different books e. Comic pressing our comic pressing improves the appearance of a book by using pressure and heat to remove bends, creases and other irregularities. Comic book pressing, cleaning and restoration companies. If you are not using this comic book pressing service before you grade and sell your comic books, then you are leaving serious money on the table.
The first step was to release the book from the cgc holder. I had my books pressed by both experienced local and professional pressers. During those early years of pressing, i was a comic book dealer selling highdollar graded and nongraded items from my ebay store american comics and collectibles. These comic book shops differ from larger retail bookstores in that they offer a wider and more exclusive selection of comic books and feature rare collectibles. Dry cleaning can remove general dirt and grime from the front and back covers as well as some interior.
Our pressing and comic book restoration services can take your most important and valuable comic investments to the next level. After your services are finished you can have jeff send your comic book to a 3rd party grading company. The second problem was that the black ink from the comic would stick to the back board during pressing and be ripped off the book. Marvel comics has been the top dog in comic book publishing recently, because of its wellreceived highprofile movies, strong sales, and popular characters. Comic books can be dry cleaned for an improved condition using no harsh chemicals or solvents. As well, techniques from watercolor and silk screen restoration have become important parts of the criteria used to restore a comic book. Grading your comic book will feel like han solo in carbonite. Canada comic pressing will inspect your comic books and let you know if pressing or cleaning is possible and worth it. Comic book pressing service to improve the condition and value of your comic books. Cgc cfp comics offers many services including pressing comics, magazines, treasury books, and original art. Impressive comic books pressing service home facebook.
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As 2018 comes to a close, bedrock city has asked staff to submit their top ten graphic novels of the year. Jeff will bring back your comic book to its glory without using any restoration. Books that have been encapsulated and certified by an objective thirdparty grading service take the guesswork out of the grading process for both collectors and dealers. Jan 09, 2017 for a long time, cgc was the premier comic book grading company. Turnaround times processing books receivedpaid on 04152020 04222020 cbcs. He sent the comic book to me for a quick press and clean before sending to cgc. Through its proven processes, ccs has enhanced the appearance and desirability of comic books for countless collectors and dealers. Prescreen we screen comic books to make sure they are good candidates for our pressing services. I have 12 years of experience in pressing and dry cleaning comics. I launched american comics and collectibles in 2009, however, i have been pressing since 2007. Turnaround times are approximate and not guaranteed. Comic book stores sell comic books and related paraphernalia, such as action figures, models, posters, and more. Our comic book restoration and pressing services can take your most important and valuable comic investments to the next level. Comic book pressing often reduces or removes defects such as dents, bends, noncolor break creases, spine rolls, warping, rippling caused from moisture damage, bent overhangs, amateur pressing damage, and similar defects.
The first problem i encountered was the book moving slightly in the press, thus pressing the backboard line into the book, ruining it. Comic book pressing is the process of flattening out a comic book that has been wrinkled or damaged. The united states is the biggest comic book market so it makes sense that many related businesses would also be based in the us. In the past year, the monthly pressing costs started to rise as i submitted more and more books to the pressers. Removing these defects will usually increase the grade of the book. Learn how cbcs comic book pressing and screening works to improve the. All did a wonderful job and i received successful grades by cgc comic book grading company. Although the experience was sort of fun, i was absolutely terrified my comics would be lost in transit. As a diy enthusiast, it was time to level up my skills and begin pressing my own books. Classic collectible services ccs is the worlds leading comic book pressing, restoration and restoration removal company. Avery comic pressing professional comic book pressing. This step is recommended first before comic book pressing. It was time to get some of my beloved books professionally graded.
Comic book dry cleaning is not restoration, its comic book conservation. Have you had comics pressed before but the service was less than stellar. Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book. Comic book stores are usually defined by their community business style. Since that time, i have pressed and submitted thousands of comic books to cgc and cbcs. Impressive comic books pressing service pressing info. Comic book pressing is allowed and endorsed by all third party grading companies cgc, cbcs, pgx. With 3rd party comic grading services being more popular than they ever have been, we all want to try to get the best grade possible for our comic investments when submitting them. Known restorated comic books are harder to sell than raw copies. Feb 09, 2015 stephen solomon of american comics and collectibles also offers pressing service, although his business seems to be currently on hold. Secondly, why would you even suggest pressing a comic book in your listing. Comic book pressing is an affordable way to remove many physical defects such. Comic book pressing nonrestorative techniques to improve.
My company has very competitive pricing and turn around compared to other pressing services. Comic books can be pressed using a tshirt heatpress machine, a book press, a. Impressive comic books, comic book pressing service, comic book cleaning, cgc, cbcs, investment, grading submission, prescreening. Jul 30, 2019 im a long time comic book reader and fan 30 years. Josh is a cgc, cbcs dealer, and a cbcs facilitator. I think because pressing a comic book is a form of restoration. Blueprint s1 e3 spiderman to spawn, how todd mcfarlane became the biggest comic book artist ever blueprint duration. Youve probably seen other best of 2018 lists by now. Completely customize your comic books with mix n match cover and interior paper stocks many of which contain recycled content. If you live in the tampast petersburg area, it will allow you to continue dropping off orders both pressing and non pressing directly to us. Comic books can be pressed using a tshirt heatpress machine, a book press, a stack of short boxes, or anything heavy and flat. Removing these defects can often raise the grade of your books and the results have been phenomenal.
Ontarios best comic pressing canada comic pressing. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. Our staff of friendly and dedicated employees offer over 250 years of experience in the comic book market place, and look forward to assisting you. Are you considering sending your books in for grading. Click on any of our services below for more information and example work. Comics can get bent during shipping or have creaselines from heavy reading. Certified guaranty company cgc revolutionized the comic book marketplace when it was founded in 2000 by providing clear, objective and impartial assessments of authenticity and grade. Once pressing has been completed the pressing submission will be shipped at no additional cost to cbcs grading in dallas. The effect can be dramatic, with books sometimes improving multiple grades.
The grading company s will kill your grade for a comic that was pressed poorly. The 3 major grading companies cgc, cbcs and pgx do not consider comic book pressing as restoration. Cbcs pressing also acts as a comic book drop off site for both pressing and grading. Comic pressing should be considered anytime there is a desire to improve the overall condition of the book. Proper pressing lies in the hands of a experienced presser and the results will be mind blowing if in the right experienced hands. Jul 27, 20 the first problem i encountered was the book moving slightly in the press, thus pressing the backboard line into the book, ruining it. Pressing techniques vary between golden, silver, copper and modern age books. Most comic publishing companies were established in the united states of america where comics became popular in the mid 1900s. Did your books go mia for 5 weeks without a peep as to what was going on. Pressing removes minor defects from comic books such as dents, noncolor breaking folds, bends, waviness and spine roll, warping, rippling caused from moisture damage. I can help you decide if cleanpress is a right for your book. In addition, the ability to remove paper discoloration and foxing will likely be necessary to elevate the work to a fine condition. I quickly realized that the comic had been restored.
Make your comic grow in value, increase in eye appeal, and most importantly preserve them for the future. Formerly classics incorporated, the company was established as ccs in 20 as part of its relocation to sarasota, florida. Books that have glossy covers, thicker stock, different color pages. Stephen solomon of american comics and collectibles also offers pressing service, although his business seems to be currently on hold. If you live in the tampast petersburg area, it will allow you to continue dropping off orders both pressing and nonpressing directly to us. Today, cgc is the worlds largest and most trusted thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more. For a long time, cgc was the premier comic book grading company.
Mar 05, 2018 blueprint s1 e3 spiderman to spawn, how todd mcfarlane became the biggest comic book artist ever blueprint duration. When should a collector consider having a comic book pressed. In 20102011, my comic book dealer days came to a close due to ti me constraints with my primary business in operating comic book conventions. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. This can either be for resale purposes, grading and encapsulation purposes or simply to improve the appearance of your collection at a minimal cost instead of spending time, money and effort in acquiring new, higher condition issues. Enhanced appearance and desirability through its proven processes, ccs has enhanced the appearance and desirability of comic books for countless collectors and dealers. Avery comic pressing llc is fully insured by collectibles insurance services. Mail your comics to abc comic book pressing po box 582226 elk grove ca 95758. Most comic publishing companies were established in the united states of. Removing these defects can often raise the grade increasing the value of the book. Comic book dry cleaning tutorial and conservation tips. This is what you need to know so you are able to get a better grade by proper comic pressing. Airbrushing can return a faded comic book to looking very close to new. Comic book pressing first impression comic pressing.
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