QUESTIONS? Below is a list of our most commonly asked questions. If you can’t find an answer to your question do not hesitate to contact us.

Comic pressing is a non-invasive process that uses controlled heat, humidity, and pressure to reduce or eliminate non-color-breaking defects such as bends, ripples, and indentations. This enhances the comic's appearance and can potentially improve its grade and value.

Comic cleaning, specifically dry cleaning, involves the careful removal of surface dirt, pencil marks, and other debris without the use of liquids or chemicals. This process is safe and does not constitute restoration.

No. Pressing does not involve adding or removing any materials from the comic book. It is a conservation technique recognized by major grading companies like CGC and CBCS as non-restorative.

No. Dry cleaning is included with each pressing service when necessary. Please note that while dry cleaning improves the book's presentation, it does not remove stains, mold, or other ingrained issues.

Yes, all areas requiring cleaning are addressed. However, colored areas, especially those with black, red, or yellow inks, may be more challenging to clean thoroughly without risking color loss. We proceed with caution to preserve the integrity of the artwork.

Yes. If done correctly, a comic can undergo multiple pressings without harm. This is sometimes necessary to achieve the best possible results.

Absolutely. Pressing is a safe process when performed by experienced professionals. It mimics the natural flattening that occurs when comics are stored under weight over time, but in a controlled and expedited manner.

Pressing can significantly enhance the visual appeal of your comics by removing certain defects, potentially leading to higher grades from grading services. This can increase the book's market value and desirability among collectors.

Restoration involves adding materials or using chemicals to repair or enhance a comic, such as color touch-ups or paper replacement. Pressing, on the other hand, uses only heat, humidity, and pressure to improve the comic's appearance without altering its original materials.

Our standard turnaround time for pressing is approximately 30 days or less. Thanks to recent enhancements in our workflow, we're capable of processing around 1,000 books per month while maintaining this timeframe.

The "New" status indicates that your book has been received by us but has not yet been logged into CGC's system. Once CGC processes the book, the status will update accordingly.

This status means that CGC has received your book and it is in the queue awaiting grading.

Your book is currently undergoing grading, encapsulation, and imaging at CGC. This is the second stage in their process, indicating progress toward completion.

This is the final stage at CGC, where your book undergoes a quality control check before being shipped back to us. This stage typically takes between 1 to 7 days.

"Shipped" indicates that CGC has dispatched your book back to Canada Comic Pressing. Once we receive it, we will inspect the book for any shipping damages and contact you regarding the next steps. If there are any issues, such as damaged slabs, we will coordinate with CGC for a ReHolder service at no additional cost to you.

Yes. We can safely remove a book from its CGC or CBCS holder, perform pressing services, and then resubmit it for grading. Many customers choose this option to attempt a grade improvement.