Ive noticed a couple of people posting about the underwhelming results of ccs lately. Formerly classics incorporated, the company was established as ccs in 20 as part of its relocation to sarasota, florida. Josh is a cgc, cbcs dealer, and a cbcs facilitator. Every agency on this list has mentioned an interest in graphic novels either on their website or their blog or made a gn sale no secondhand info unless it. Comic book pressing is the process of flattening out a comic book that has been wrinkled or damaged. It is quite literally the pressing of a comic book, similar to what you would do to a shirt or pants, to remove. Comic pressing should be considered anytime there is a desire to improve the overall condition of the book. Pressing techniques vary between golden, silver, copper and modern age books. Comics can get bent during shipping or have creaselines from heavy reading. Back in february i wrote about comic book pressing, which would help to improve the look of a comic and ultimately their market value.
Pressing removes minor defects from comic books such as dents, noncolor breaking folds, bends, waviness and spine roll, warping, rippling caused from moisture damage. The 3 major grading companies cgc, cbcs and pgx do not consider comic book pressing as restoration. 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. Niki smith has curated a list of literary agents who represent graphic novels and comics. Impressive comic books, comic book pressing service, comic book cleaning, cgc, cbcs, investment, grading submission, prescreening. Here, cbp brings you up to date on everything going on in the world of pedigrees, including the latest news on newly discovered collections, brand new offerings in our sale section, and the latest update on our forthcoming book on the greatest golden and silver a. It was a relief to be able to find a book like this recently released. We are one of the largest, oldest, most experienced pressing companies. Pressing companies overwhelmed, therefore not as good as. Mail your comics to abc comic book pressing po box 582226 elk grove ca 95758. If you are not using this comic book pressing service before you grade and sell your comic books, then you are leaving serious. Apr 30, 2018 so heres my theoryas pressing comics becoming more popular and utilized, i suspect most of the major pressing companies are starting to get inundated with comics to press so they cant dedicate as much time as they used to, to effectively press a comic. The comic book grading companies will offer witnesses, so a representative from the grading company will stand with you as you get a book signed.
Prescreen we screen comic books to make sure they are good candidates for our pressing services. Removing these defects can often raise the grade of your books and the results have been phenomenal. Classic collectible services ccs is the worlds leading comic book pressing, restoration and restoration removal company. Comic book pressing is a process that removes slight noncolorbreaking defects in a comic book to improve the appearance of comic books to potentially increase the look and grade of a comic book. As comics and superheroes in generalcontinue to find new audiences as more generations of fans get turned on to this superhero or that, it can be useful for fans to be able to differentiate between the major comic book publishers, as each company has different styles, characters, and audiences. The first problem i encountered was the book moving slightly in the press, thus pressing the backboard line into the book, ruining it. Mar 15, 2019 im surprised at how restrictive some companies are with pressing techniques. 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. Over the decades, dc comics has brought to life such superheroes as superman and. Jul 21, 2017 in the world of comic book publishing, there are industry giants as well as smaller publishers that are helping to fill the shelves at the local comic shop. May 20, 2015 heres all you ever wanted to know about pressing comic books but were afraid to ask. This is a pressing 101 video, so nothing here is set in stone. The effect can be dramatic, with books sometimes improving multiple grades.
Van isle comic pressing comic book, pressing and cleaning. 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. Ive used other major pressing companies as well and have noticed also some poor results. Dec 24, 2019 cgc cfp comics offers many services including pressing comics, magazines, treasury books, and original art. Comic books can be pressed and dry cleaned for an improved look and condition. Make your comic grow in value, increase in eye appeal, and most importantly preserve them for the future. Books that have glossy covers, thicker stock, different color pages. 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. Cgc set the standard for thirdparty comic book, magazine, lobby card and vintage photograph grading, and its independent affiliate ccs performs expert pressing, restoration and restoration removal services for comic books. 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. The submission guidelines for every comic publisher in 2019. 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. Comicbook comic book pedigrees, the first and only website dedicated to pedigreed comic books.
If you live in the tampast petersburg area, it will allow you to continue dropping off orders both pressing and nonpressing directly to us. This service includes placing books under colorcorrected lighting to check for fixable defects. Ive gotten the grader notes before sending them the comics and all were with defects that should have improved with a good press, however, most of the time those defects were not corrected. Save time and money by pressing your own comic books with a heat press. Often times the removal of these defects will raise the grade and in turn the value of the book. Click on any of our services below for more information and example work. When should a collector consider having a comic book pressed. Our comic book restoration and pressing services can take your most important and valuable comic investments to the next level. Magic the gathering, pokemon, sport trading cards, comic trading cards marvel, dc, independent. The industry giants are dc comics and marvel comics, both founded in the 1930s.
Completely customize your comic books with mix n match cover and interior paper stocks many of which contain recycled content. Comic book pressing is an affordable way to remove many physical defects such. Companies that produce comic books and related merchandise. Avery comic pressing llc is fully insured by collectibles insurance services. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. Avery comic pressing professional comic book pressing. Extra charges are added for signature authentication, pressing where you pay a company to try to smooth out any imperfections in. Comic pressing our comic pressing improves the appearance of a book by using pressure and heat to remove bends, creases and other irregularities. 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. Comic book pressing, cleaning and restoration companies. In addition, the ability to remove paper discoloration and foxing will likely be necessary to elevate the work to a fine condition.
Im surprised at how restrictive some companies are with pressing techniques. Cbcs pressing also acts as a comic book drop off site for both pressing and grading. Cbcs comic book certification service the newest and second most popular comic book grading company. Airbrushing can return a faded comic book to looking very close to new.
Learn how cbcs comic book pressing and screening works to improve the. Are you considering sending your books in for grading. In the past, ive submitted books to companies in the u. Once pressing has been completed the pressing submission will be shipped at no additional cost to cbcs grading in dallas. 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.
Ccs offers a screening service to determine whether your comic book is a suitable candidate for pressing, restoration or restoration removal. Have you had comics pressed before but the service was less than stellar. Most comic publishing companies were established in the united states of america where comics became popular in the mid 1900s. This category has the following 9 subcategories, out of 9 total.
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. Removing these defects can often raise the grade increasing the value of the book. Egs european grading service halo certification pgx professional grading experts vault 60 day comic. Prescreening we will examine your books prior to grading submission for grade consideration and a detailed expert restoration detection. Comic book pressing service to improve the condition and value of your comic books. You then hand the book over to them, and it gets sent off to be graded. Proper pressing lies in the hands of a experienced presser and the results will be mind blowing if in the right experienced hands. Pressing greatly diminishes and in some cases removes minor defects from comic books such as dents, noncolor breaking folds, bends, waviness and spine roll.
Comic book pressing first impression comic pressing. Turnaround times processing books receivedpaid on 03012020 03072020 cbcs. Heres all you ever wanted to know about pressing comic books but were afraid to ask. Cgc cfp comics offers many services including pressing comics, magazines, treasury books, and original art. As well, techniques from watercolor and silk screen restoration have become important parts of the criteria used to restore a comic book. In the world of comicbook publishing, there are industry giants as well as smaller publishers that are helping to fill the shelves at the local comic shop. May 04, 2015 back in february i wrote about comic book pressing, which would help to improve the look of a comic and ultimately their market value. Our pressing and comic book restoration services can take your most important and valuable comic investments to the next level. Impressive comic books pressing service pressing info.
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