Comicpresser Cleaning, Pressing & Grading Process

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Check-in

When your comics arrive, we inventory the delivery and compare it to your online order

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Pre-screening

Each item is pre-screened to build a conservation plan that will lead to an improved collectible

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Wiping

Wiping ensures that no minute particles remain

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Cleaning

We use diverse cleaning materials, tools & methods to conserve your comics

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Inserts

Boards are inserted into the comics to keep them rigid during pressing

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Humidification

Water vapor is added to comics to relax paper fibers before pressing

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Pressing

Humidified comics with inserts are flattened under pressure in a heat press

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Finalizing

After pressing is completed, finishing touches are added to ensure clean and smooth surfaces

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Shipping

Cleaned & pressed comics are bagged, boarded and securely packed & shipped to your grader or specified next destination

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Grading

When you request, comics are sent to grading companies e.g., CGC, PSA and CBCS. We ship under your accounts or ours

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