Removing restoration cbcs comics page 1 cbcs forum. Known restorated comic books are harder to sell than raw copies. The higher the grade of a comic book the higher the value. Comic book restoration services hero restoration llc. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A comic book in fr condition may have nonstory elements such as coupons, ad pages, or marvel value stamps cut or torn out of the book. Amateur color touch, ct that has really penetrated the paper, and the like can make it difficult. The restoration of comics has been around in one form or another since the late 1930s and early 1940s. Additionally, to prevent creases, place a piece of acidfree cardboard backing in the bag with the comic. 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. In the last 14 years, thirdparty grading companies have incorporated restoration detection into their examination process in order to determine if any given book has been manipulated from its original printed appearance. Popular services include comic pressing and spine roll removal, magazine restoration.
Comic book dry cleaning is the process of removing stains or production. Sep 18, 2014 trimming is sometimes so difficult to detect, that even the experts in the field have been known to mistakenly diagnose trimming from time to time. How do you clean a comic book cover without damaging the. Dry cleaning will not remove tanning, stains, pen or marker, sun shadows or foxing. I think its a beautiful book, with wow pages, firm binding, bright staples. I can help you decide if cleanpress is a right for your book. He means preserving them for the long future, 10,000 years from now, when you have to. Daredevil 1 1964 a very nice lowmid grade copy of this awesome book. Over the past several years, i have worked on hundreds of pieces for dozens of clients. Im considering sending it in for restoration removal, then a press and clean to.
Comic book, marvel comic, cgc comics, crippen collection. Some areas had dirt and grime buildup which needed some attention. Next, place your books upright in an acidfree, dry cardboard or plastic box or in a filing cabinet. Current 1980s to today, size 6 78 x 10 12 silver age 1950s to 1980s, size 7 18 x 10 12 golden age pre 1950, size 7 34 x 10 12. Mat nastos has been a filmtv artist, director and writer since the early 1990s. Dry cleaning is a process used to remove dirt and pencil marks from both the interior and cover a comic book, particularly in the white areas of the comic. How does restoration affect the value of a comic book.
Too often, repairs to comic books are done by people with good. Eclipse paper conservation leaf casting to repair missing. Jetpens is accepting and shipping us orders, but due to covid19, free shipping is not available. Ive been published as a comic writer and a comic artist, so i know this question from both angles. The use of an airbrush can return a faded comic book to appear close to its original version. Jul 16, 20 when john sindall talks about preserving comic books, he doesnt mean so that your grandkids can read them. Now as the price of key books in any grade continue to rise, many books.
A spine split of up to 23 the length of the book, a missing back cover provided the front cover is still attached, severe water damage or residue damage. These professionalquality comic markers are an easy and convenient way to draw and color your comics and illustrations. Airbrushing can return a faded comic book to looking very close to new. Lakeland sell sticky stuff remover which i would use with care and a cotton bud if undu wasnt available. Jan 28, 2010 in my opinion, comics restoration is a great art form in itself, but boy are these guys deceptive and monetarily motivated. Since paper and ink deteriorate over time, a comic book that still looks brand new and claims to be a first edition is probably a reprint or forgery. Comic book dry cleaning tutorial and conservation tips. Evaluating books for potential restoration is another prescreen service. However, if your comic books arent in good condition, you could be missing out on money, according to robert scott, owner of comickaze comics books and more and head of the comic book industry alliance. Restored books with trimmed notations tend to bring less than their untrimmed counterparts. The best way to evaluate a book for restoration is to have it in hand for a detailed inspection. A journey into the milky way galaxy the most interesting galaxy in the universe documentary touch your heart 2,796 watching live now. With our comic book restoration services you can take your lowgrade investment and transform it into something with fantastic eye appeal. Comic book pressing is not restoration, more like comic book conservation.
Restoration is the treatment that returns a comic book to a known or assumed state through the. In my opinion, comics restoration is a great art form in itself, but boy are these guys deceptive and monetarily motivated. Discuss arenas and battleground here with your fellow players. If you know a comic book debuted in the 1930s, but contains advertisements for modern products, or if the comic contains ads and coupons without company contact information, it is safe to assume the comic book is a reprint edition. Secondly, why would you even suggest pressing a comic book in your listing. As such, mintcondition comic books from the early to mid20th century are very rare. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading comic book marketing 101. Trimming is sometimes so difficult to detect, that even the experts in the field have been known to mistakenly diagnose trimming from time to time. Classic collectible services ccs is the worlds leading comic book pressing, restoration and restoration removal.
This work involves many different forms of fine art restoration, including lithograph and paper conservation and techniques from silk screen and watercolor restoration. To store comic books, start by sealing them in comic book bags, which you can buy online or at your local comic or hobby shop. How to clean comic books yourself using basic supplies found on ebay or amazon. Instead, gentle dry methods are used to remove as much. If youre a comic writer then youre at a disadvantage and realizing this will help you find the right artist. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Best 30 antique book repair in springfield, mo with. Restoration on your comics is done not only to make it more desirable to collectors, but also for the sake of our hobby where many of these great treasures are decaying and falling apart due to age and mishandling. While it is sometimes almost impossible to say definitively that a book has been trimmed, there are some telltale clues to look for when examining a book for restoration. How to store a comic book collection like a superhero. Then you open the book in open air page by pagean hour a page as the smell slowly leaves the comic.
Bag sizes depend on what year your comic book was published. Youll want an assessment if color touch removal is feasible for a book. As well, techniques from watercolor and silk screen restoration have become important parts of the criteria used to restore a comic book. Apr, 2014 a journey into the milky way galaxy the most interesting galaxy in the universe documentary touch your heart 2,796 watching live now. Not only is comic book collecting fun for enthusiasts, theres a robust market for used comic books on sites like ebay. How to find an artist to illustrate my comics quora. The reason is simple, if there are of a specific collectible in existence, the majority will normally be in average or well worn condition.
If you have an old comic book that needs repair, you may consider restoring it. Types of damage that place a comic in fr range include. A typical repair for this type of damage is to try to cover it up with something that looks right usually pencil crayon or felt marker, but also acrylic. In fact, the restoration lessens the value of a comic book even though it is improved because comics are. When you come back every book will smell old except the book which was touched. In addition, the ability to remove paper discoloration and foxing will likely be necessary to elevate the work to a fine condition. Color touch removal comic book grading and restoration. A slight grease pencil mark on the top left of book was also diminished. I think it may be possible, but you need to take the issue apart, wet each page and put them under a professional press, one that evenly distributes a lot of weight. Food, tape, gum, boogers do not press books until you have removed or scraped off debris. Comic book grading and restoration may 19, 2016 scott robertson 25 comments comic book grading is one of the most important parts of speculating.
Comic art restoration service a graphic state of mind. Providers of professional conservation and restoration services for paper items. Heavy defacing with paints, varnishes, glues, oil, indelible markers or dyes, etc. I understand the difference between these, but whats the best way of working out the value. When john sindall talks about preserving comic books, he doesnt mean so that your grandkids can read them. So, rubbing your hand across the page loosens and removes some of the molecules which are causing the smell. How to know if a comic book is a reprint our pastimes. Learn how to press comic books yourself with this free instructional guide. A warm iron or normal pressing under a book or something doesnt work. Aug 07, 2014 the restoration of comics has been around in one form or another since the late 1930s and early 1940s. I would have done it myself but i had too many friends tell me to not.
Comic book marketing 101 kindle edition by nastos, mat. We are proud of the work we do on comic book restoration and repair. I think because pressing a comic book is a form of restoration. Many books are automatically flagged for restoration even if not selected. Like it or not, stans advice on restoration is spoton. Mar 28, 2020 to store comic books, start by sealing them in comic book bags, which you can buy online or at your local comic or hobby shop. In a mass produced product, condition is a significant factor in determining the value. When should a collector consider having a comic book pressed.
I am trying to sell some comic books i found at a sale, they are worth a lot, but there is a name written in permanent marker on all of them. 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 collections ever. The repair of collectible and rare comics, especially ones you intend to sell in restored form, is best handled by a professional. Mar 23, 2012 when you come back every book will smell old except the book which was touched. Taking care when handling any collection item, especially functional items like comic books and magazines with flexing parts, is one of the more effective, costefficient, and easily achieved preservation measures. Repair of comic books master restorer art restoration. If you know a comic book debuted in the 1930s, but contains. Comicbook comic book pedigrees, the first and only website dedicated to pedigreed comic books.
Every drop in condition from, say, good to fair to poor reduces the value about 60 percent on most comics, scott said. Care, handling, and storage of comic books collections. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. New to world of warcraft or returning after some time away. Apr, 2010 how to remove permanent marker from a comic book. The librarys vast trove of comic books exposes a unique and revealing history of american popular culture. Care, handling, and storage of comic books collections care. Eclipse paper conservation restoration services including. Preserving comic books for the very distant future brainiac. Cleaning gallery the comic doctor comic book pressing.
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