Comic Book Printing

Are you a small publisher or a self-published comic book artist? Don’t go to some faceless, nameless ghoul of a corporate printer. When you print with us, you get personalized service from people who appreciate your artistry. Our expertise means your artwork and text have all the color and detail you create. We add banding, binding, hole drilling and even shrink wrapping. You won’t believe how inexpensive it is to print a full run of cartoons, and you can save even more by adding our tagline.

Graphic Design Service

Are you unsure about the best size, paper stock or cover art for your comic book? Our talented graphic designers can help you select the details that will make your comic book stand out. They’ll help you tell your story. Talk to us about expert help to create a professional-looking comic book.

Available Comic Book Paper or Stock

60 lb Offset
100 lb Gloss Text

Available Coatings:

(Not available on all paper or stock)
Gloss Aqueous

Available Comic Book Cover Paper or Stock

100 lb Gloss Text
9pt C2S Cardstock
100 lb Gloss Cover

Available Cover Coatings:

(Not available on all cover paper or stock)
High Gloss UV
High Gloss UV on ONE SIDE
Gloss Aqueous

Options Available for Comic Books

Banding
Binding
Digital Proof
Hole Drilling
Shrink Wrapping

We do tons of comic book printing, and we have streamlined the process to make it as easy as possible. Just download the comic book template for the size and application format you need, create your artwork, and upload your design to print.

Comic Book Specifications

If you are doing a custom size or do not see a template in the application you are using, please be sure to use the following specifications to design your comic book.

How to Save Your Files for Booklets

To ensure the best print results for booklet products, follow these file setup guidelines when preparing your artwork:

File Setup Checklist

Resolution: 300 dpi
Bleed: 1/8 inch (.125 inch) on all sides
Color Mode: CMYK
File Format: PDF (Press Quality with fonts embedded or outlined)

Important Notes

• Submit files as single pages in reading order (Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, etc.)
• Do not submit printer spreads unless specifically requested
• If using InDesign facing pages, export as "Pages" not "Spreads"
• Extend background artwork .125 inch past trim on all sides
• Keep important text at least .25 inch inside the trim edge

How to Export a Press-Quality PDF

InDesign

File > Export
Choose Adobe PDF (Print)
Select preset: Press Quality
Under General: Select "Pages" (not "Spreads")
Under Marks and Bleeds: Check Use Document Bleed Settings (.125 inch)
Click Export

Illustrator / Photoshop

File > Save As or Export
Choose Adobe PDF
Select Press Quality preset
Confirm bleed is set to .125 inch
Click Save

Why This Matters

Booklets must be imposed correctly for folding and binding. Providing pages in reading order allows us to prepare the layout properly and prevents pagination errors. Call 877-613-1913 if you need help setting it up.

Comic Book Template Download

Using our comic book template is simple. Just download the size and application format you need, create your artwork, and upload your design to print.