Countless collections of comic books have surfaced over the years. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Stop by the cgc booth at wizard world chicago comic con, the show will be hosted at the donald e. Find out whats happening at your local comic book shop with our 2020 calendar of special occasions and instore events. Turnaround times are approximate and not guaranteed. Pressing raw books with signatures comic book grading. Born in chicago, brian fell in love with comics after a brief hospital stay for a.
Cgc cfp comics offers many services including pressing comics, magazines, treasury books, and original art. I submitted about a dozen of older but still modern books to cgc with a stop off at ccs for a pressing. These are the coolest comic book characters from chicago. Comic book pressing and dry cleaning service for all ages of comic books and magazines. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. Present stimulating photos and drawings including comic book spankings, a special interest of ours, placing them in socialhistorical context where possible. 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. Pressing removes minor defects from comic books such as dents, noncolor breaking folds, bends, waviness and spine roll, warping, rippling caused from moisture damage.
A collector will have hisher comics pressed to try and improve the overall appearance of the comic, and in doing so, its value. Based in chicago, illinois, ddp is best known for its wide selection of genres, including licensed and original creatorowned properties that populate its monthly comic book series and graphic novels. Give us your email, and we promise well lovingly stuff your inbox with the newest updates about c2e2 from when tickets go on sale, to guest announcements, to which comic book creators will be at the show, and of course, how you can ultimately plan for your. Comic book pressing, dry cleaning, grading, cbcs cgc look for more examples on my website. Comic book pressing first impression comic pressing. Devils due publishing often abbreviated as ddp is an independent comic book publisher in the united states.
The effect can be dramatic, with books sometimes improving multiple grades. Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists. Thanks in advance for any insight you can offer walter. Seal bienfang 200 is the official comic book pressing machine. Take a look at the spine of a book fresh off the stands. Chicago pressmen offers a full range of offset and digital printing, including booklets, door hangers, rack cards, business cards, signs and more. Comic books still have a bit of a childish stigma to them, but becan said she wouldnt be surprised to see an entire line. Cgc and ccs onsite grading and pressing in chicago. I have a number of raw books that have signatures on the covers. The largest seller of comic books on facebook offering exclusive covers for marvel, dynamite, image, dc, idw and more. Cgc will be grading on site for all service levels. We are most interested in pre1970s issues, but we offer bulk rates for modern books. Classic collectible services ccs is the worlds leading comic book pressing, restoration and restoration removal company.
Stop by the cgc booth at wizard world chicago at booth 401 to submit your books for onsite grading. Signs of pressing comic book grading and restoration. Does pressing and cleaning books with signatures on the cover compromise, or mess up smudge or any way damage the signature. Removing these defects can often raise the grade increasing the value of the book.
Were a brick and mortar store in indianapolis, in and exhibit at over 12 comic conventions annually. The images are usually arranged in panels in sequence that convey the story. Other signs of a poorly pressed book are extremely flat spines, a natural spine should be a little plump with a rounded look. The 11 best comic book heroes from chicago not every good guy fights crime in new york or gotham. Impressive comic books pressing service, bowmansville, new york. Welcome to fantastic worlds comics home of vintage comic books. Imo, it depends on the severity of the fanning and other characteristics of the book to determine if its from pressing. Avatar press is an independent american comic book publisher founded in 1996 by william a. It is quite literally the pressing of a comic book, similar to what you would do to a shirt or pants, to remove blemishes such as wrinkles and creases. Login to shop and check out graham crackers comics.
I think the method where i clamp the edges works better than trying to. I will give life back to your favorite books and i will do it with great care. This list of comics publishing companies lists companies, specifically publishing companies who primarily publish comics. Enhanced appearance and desirability through its proven processes, ccs has enhanced the appearance and desirability of comic books for countless collectors and dealers. 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. Since that time, i have pressed and submitted thousands of comic books to cgc and cbcs.
Upcoming show and visit schedule has been updated 1112019 tinley park, illinois, united states. Such comics are currently published under the boundless comics imprint. Turnaround times processing books receivedpaid on 04152020 04222020 cbcs. Cbldf comic book legal defense fund a nonprofit organization dedicated to. I launched american comics and collectibles in 2009, however, i have been pressing since 2007. Online printing company chicago pressmen offering digital. 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. Our comic book restoration and pressing services can take your most important and valuable comic investments to the next level. Josh is a cgc, cbcs dealer, and a cbcs facilitator.
Chicago comics is interested in your old comic books. Im a chicago based illustrator working in advertising and specializing in narrative storytelling art. The books we are most looking to buy are comics with a. First impression comics and pressing, tinley park, illinois. Impressive comic books pressing service home facebook. Todays comics online read comic strips at gocomics. The book s publisher, ten speed press, is a big fan of becans art. The first problem i encountered was the book moving slightly in the press, thus pressing the backboard line into the book, ruining it. Removing these defects can often raise the grade of your books and the results have been phenomenal. Simply put, pressing is the application of even heat and pressure in order to attempt the removal of imperfections in comic books. Avery comic pressing llc is fully insured by collectibles insurance services. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. I have worked with comic book publishers capstone press, markosia, ac comics, zenescope, moonstone books, and bluewater publications. Avery comic pressing professional comic book pressing.
Some of these collections only include a handful of comics, while others contain thousands. This is a list of noteworthy comic book conventions, as distinct from anime conventions, furry conventions, gaming conventions, horror conventions, multigenre conventions, and science fiction conventions. Wizard world chicago 3rd largest comic book show in the u. Avatar press is most notable for publishing bad girl comics, such as faust, pandora, hellina, lookers, the ravening, and brian pulidos lady death. I will clean and press your great comics for a very reasonable price.
First impression comic book pressing, tinley park, illinois. Chicago comics 3244 n clark st, chicago, illinois 60657 rated 4. These are the books that have a better chance of being valuable, we pay more for them. Prescreening we will examine your books prior to grading submission for grade consideration and a detailed expert restoration detection. In addition to the conventions listed below, wizard entertainment produces large comic book conventions in 21 american cities. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. When you visit a comic book shop, youre stepping into a world of wonders. Find out why comic book shops are a great place to discover comics and join a community of people just like you.
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