Press
Heat and pressure to flatten defects that do not break colour, such as spine rolls, reading wrinkles and light creases.
$20 and up
Comic pressing and cleaning
Comic book cleaning and pressing, done the same way every time
Every book is assessed, treated and checked by the same documented process, and priced by its value so you know the cost before you send it. We tell you what pressing can and cannot do before we start.
Services
Three ways we can help
Pick the level your book needs. If you are not sure, tell us what you have and we will say what we would do.
Press + Clean
Dry surface cleaning first, then pressing. Cleaning lifts surface dirt. It does not remove stains.
$30 and up
Press + Clean + Extra Service
Extra work beyond a standard clean and press, such as extra cleaning, additional press cycles or a spine fix. We decide at assessment, and we ask you first.
$40 and up
Prices are in CAD and depend on the fair market value of each book. See the full pricing table.
Our process
The same five steps, every book
Every book goes through the same five steps.
Assessment
We start with a careful look at the book: cover, spine, staples, paper, and any damage or defects. We note what is there before we touch anything.
Cleaning
We clean the book with gentle methods chosen to protect the paper and inks. The goal is a cleaner book, never a changed one.
Extra service
If the assessment calls for it: extra cleaning, additional press cycles or a spine fix. We ask you first, and it is priced as Extra Service.
Pressing
The book goes into a commercial-grade dry mount heat press. We only use Seal or D&K machines, so temperature and pressure are reliable and repeatable.
Quality control
After pressing we assess the book again and decide whether every pressable defect has been dealt with. If it has, the book is released for shipment. If not, it goes back to step 3 or 4.
Our work
Before and after
Books we have treated, with what was done and what was not fixed. Results vary by book. These are examples, not promises.
Tap a result to compare the two photos and zoom in.
After you submit
Follow your order online
You get an order number straight away. Create a password the first time you sign in, then use it to see where each comic is, any defects we note on it, your invoices and the return tracking number.
What clients say
Straight from the people who sent books
Questions
Have questions? We are here to help
Whether you are curious about how we work or need guidance on a specific book, ask. We aim to give clear, honest answers.
Ready to send books? Use the estimate request instead.