Restoring a comic book lessens its value rather than increase it. Pressing fee will include standard machine press, hand pressing for overhangs and dents, spine rolls and dry cleaning which removes surface dirt and pencil. Comic book pressing video how to sell your comic books. Simply put, pressing is the application of even heat and pressure in order to attempt the removal of imperfections in comic books. Simply put, pressing is the application of even heat and pressure in order to attempt the. At the minimum temperature the heat will melt the ink and fuse the pages together on modern books. I use a bienfang seal 210m commercial dry mounting press. Sntieecr 3 pack 3 sizes heat press pillow heat pressing transfer pillow, heat press mat for heat 4.
Save time and money by pressing your own comic books with a heat press machine. This ongoing monthly is pure gillen, mercury heat introduces the scifi world of the future where individuals are identified by genetic markers and personality types to fill roles in society, the troublemakers end up on mercury. Heat transfers can include heat transfer vinyl htv, screen printed transfers, rhinestones, and more. Carnal comics is an adultsonly comic book imprint created in 1992 which has so far been published by three companies. However, artist dave cockrum was having trouble with deadlines on the series, which helped to keep the book at bimonthly status despite a strong reaction to cockrums work on the series with writer chris claremont. When in doubt, ask a comic book store worker for help. Since 2007, i have pressed thousands of comic books from across the ages. Our goal is to turn back the clock on your comic books to the day they came off the shelf. I heat the press up to 175 degrees and put the comic sandwich in for 15 minutes. Josh is a cgc, cbcs dealer, and a cbcs facilitator.
I dont think it improves the grade really, because a. Learn how to clean and press comic books yourself using this free online guide. Traditionally, most comic books in north america are released simultaneously in print and in digital format for the same price, with digital getting a lower price point a few weeks after publication. Avery comic pressing professional comic book pressing. This heat press is excellent for garments, mouse mats, sweatshirts, banners, comic books, blankets and much more. Pressing can also be accomplished through weight alone, but usually. New comic book heat press pressed comics for better. Cricut easypress 2 heat press machine for t shirts and htv vinyl projects, mint, 12 x 10 4. Monstrously heavy not sure why the picture is rotated. Tusy heat press machine for both home and industrial use. Hermes press, a midsized publishing company located in new castle, pennsylvania celebrates its 20th anniversary with the publication of bill holbrook and h. I use it to press comic books however, the timer only goes to 999. The technique shown uses 15 x 15 clam shell heat press machine.
Pressing is a procedure that employs the use of pressure and heat to remove or reduce in severity, various defects found in comic books, magazines, and similar paper products. Pressing your comics can potentially increase their grades. If you get a bag that is too big or too small, you risk damaging your comic. Comic book pressing service to improve the condition and value of your comic books. This machine can press several comic books at once, and is extremely heavy. Removing these defects can often raise the grade of your books and the results have been phenomenal. As you know, the higher the grade, the more valuable the comic book. How to press comic books using a heatpress machine. It worked very well when i could use it, currently does not power up, not sure why. The book press is great for fixing old books and paperbacks spines, so one day i tired it on a comic and it worked. Follow this step by step account of how to press the wrinkles out of your comic books and have them looking brand new. This is a tutorial on how to use nonrestorative techniques to improve the appearance of comic books.
If you collect comic books, you may have heard about comic pressing. Mercury heat introduces the scifi world of the future where individuals are identified by genetic markers and personality types to fill roles in society, the troublemakers end up on mercury. Since that time, i have pressed and submitted thousands of comic books to cgc and cbcs. Impressive comic books pressing service pressing info. Most supplies can be purchased directly on amazon or ebay to save time, money, and shipping costs. Will comics go digitalfirst amid coronavirus pandemic. How to operate a heatpress for pressing comic books. Digital comic book sublimation heat press for better grading bookst shirt press 15x15 large area. The effect can be dramatic, with books sometimes improving multiple grades. Weanas heat press machine 12 x 15 professional swing away heat transfer 5 in 1 digital sublimation for tshirtmughat platecap.
All my accumulated knowledge on comic book pressing. Can you show us how to heat set the ink on comic books that the publisher doesnt heat set. Removing these defects can often raise the grade increasing the value of the book. So yes, if you just go out and buy a press today and slap a book in it and turn it on then first and foremost theres a good chance youll ruin the book, and beyond that theres an even better chance you wont see any real results. Comic books can be pressed using a tshirt heatpress machine, a book. Blasting out of the incredible free comic book day mercury heat debut comes kieron gillens worldbuilding space epic. Why pay someone else when you can press them yourself. The move comic as quickly and safely as possible to another press set up exactly the same but with no heat. When submitting books, please fill this out and submit a copy either with the submission or electronically to us.
Save comic book heat press to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The pads, platens and overall mechanics should be inspected thoroughly, as replacement parts for these are also quite expensive. The seller is comicsgamescollectibles and is located in pompano beach, florida. Can you show us how to heat set the ink on comic books that the publisher doesn t heat set.
When done with your comic book repair, properly store your comic books. The comic on the press is put between 2 piece for a cardboard i was told to use from a book restorer to fix spines. Swing press goes directly and evenly down onto the comic, superior to clamshell type presses. Avery comic pressing llc is fully insured by collectibles insurance services. This is the act of taking a comic that has been folded or damaged in a way that makes the comic no longer flat, and flattening it. Comics in the heat hey guys this may be dumb question but is it ok to leave your comics in an extremely hot room. Have you had comics pressed before but the service was less than stellar. The size of it is a feature i like, can press larger books, multiple books. Comics can get bent during shipping or have creaselines from heavy reading. Cricut easy press 2 heat press machine for t shirts and htv vinyl projects, rose, 12 x 10. Digital comic book sublimation heat press for better grading books. Ordering this book guarantees you a copy once the title has come in. I launched american comics and collectibles in 2009, however, i have been pressing since 2007. S1 e2 how to clean and press comic books with a heat press.
The wheel is another feature, can vary the amount of pressure easily. Comic books how to press your comic books at home 2018. New comic book heat press pressed comics for better grading books, t shirt press. Digital comic book sublimation heat press for better. Below is my simple, flatrate regardless of item value pricing for pressing services, along. Place them away from direct light sources, heat, and humidity to preserve its now improved condition.
A heat press is a machine used to print a variety of heat transfers onto substrates like tshirts, bags, jerseys and more. I started a personal journey trying to learn the tips and tricks of pressing comic books. 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. Hermes press presents the comic book adventures of roy rogers, king of the comics, originally published by dell. That heat press is way too hot for pressing comics. Fancierstudio power heat press digital heat press 15 x 15 sublimation heat press rhinestone heat. Are you considering sending your books in for grading.
A collector will have hisher comics pressed to try and improve the overall appearance of the comic, and in doing so, its value. Big head press, publishing thoughtful stories since 2002. The three typical sizes are golden age late 1930s to 1950s comic books, silver age. A heat press is a great complement for anyone who is already in the garment decorating business and looking to expand. Heat press pillows, heat resistant, heat press high density pillows, for use with a heat press to set vinyl, ships free 1sweetboutique from shop 1sweetboutique. Professionally pressed comics comics are put under a controlled heat and weight press to eliminate these blemishes which has the effect of raising the grade of the comic. True stories of adult film stars, which features autobiographies cocreated with porn stars since the lines inception, over 100 carnal comics have been published. How to restore comics fixing damaged comic books, repair. Vevor heat press 12x10 inch heat press machine 5 in 1 digital transfer sublimation heat press machine for tshirt mug hat mug cap plate. On real bad rolls, i sometimes need to iron the inner pages as well as the cover. Did your books go mia for 5 weeks without a peep as to what was going on. Basic comic book cleaning tips are included in video.
American gothic press is working with echo lake entertainment to bring the story to life. Well when you take comic out of heat pressing it will want to slowly curl up just a little along opening edge of book so the cold press allows book to. For the average person, it will take a minimum of 2 years to fully grasp all aspects of comic book cleaning and pressing. The item digital comic book sublimation heat press for better grading books fits 2 comics is in sale since sunday, may, 2018. Cleaning and pressing your comic can also improve the overall grade of your comic book. There are varying degrees of learning the different eras, thickness of books, spine bindings, and paper quality.
How to press comic books free guide comic books can be dry cleaned and pressed under high heat using a heat press machine for an improved grade and condition. 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. Revolutionary comics, revisionary press, and opus graphics. I first started pressing test books by sandwiching them between a. They will be shipped once the entire order comes in. If you use the add to want list tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available. I bought this particular heat press because i liked its overall design compared to others. Experience, time, and patience all play an important factor in this experience. Each story was hand picked by roys son, dusty and include his favorite tales. 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 keep my comic collection in a room that isnt connected to my houses ac and it gets unbearably hot in the summer. Okay, so the allnew, alldifferent xmen debut in 1975 and take over the xmen series from the reprintonly status. It has an adjustable temperature setting from 150350 degrees, 18. Books will be rebagged if bag is damaged, self sealing or is mylar at no charge if going to cgccbcs.