That Old Press Guy - Comic Book Pressing and Cleaning

08/22/2026

(((For my local customers)))
Is anyone going to see BabyMetal & Halestorm in a few weeks? I have an extra ticket if anyone wants to go. My daughter won't sit through some heavy metal and have a fun time with her Dad 😢 Downside... You have to sit/stand next to me (and maybe buy me a beer or two as thanks). 😊 Direct message me.

08/17/2026

Good Evening, pressing fans! Working on this grail was a dream that I never expected to come true. I was a bit intimidated when I looked up the value 😲 but I was confident I could make it better.

This copy is in rough shape and improvements are subtle. The spine is riddled with many many color breaking bends, making it near impossible for a pressing to hold. The slightest movement and the bends come right back. But the entire front and back cover surfaces are smoother cleaner, edges sharper and color is more vivid. Have a look and let me know what you think.

The Incredible Hulk #1
(May 1962)

* 1st appearance & origin of the Hulk
* 1st appearance of Betty Ross
* 1st appearance of Rick Jones
* 1st appearance of General Thunderbolt Ross

Art by
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Current turnaround time is about 2 weeks. Submit your grails and precious books for improving today!!!

You can find my Comic Submission Form at: https://form.jotform.com/210418137034041

08/08/2026

Happy tax free weekend, Pressing fans!

I know it has been awhile since I last posted. I have been inundated with many large submissions which doesn't leave me much time for social media. But have a look at some of the Grails I've been working on. I will have before and after's coming soon!

John

05/17/2026

Werewolf by Night #33
(Sept 1975)

This featured pressing is the 2nd appearance of Moon Knight

Art by
Written by
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You can find my Comic Submission Form at: Current turnaround time is 1-2 weeks. Submit Now!

https://form.jotform.com/210418137034041

05/17/2026

Pokémon card cleaning & repair:

Getting better. Almost ready to take on submissions for card repair. This Mew card was pretty dirty and banged up. It came out pretty well, don't you think? I'd say the "before" was no better than 4.0, and the "after" is a solid 6.0 or 6.5.

Let me know what you think. I want to hear your questions and comments!

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Current turnaround time for comics is only 1-2 weeks. Submit Now!

You can find my Comic Submission Form at: https://form.jotform.com/210418137034041

04/30/2026

Hey Comic Lovers! Here's another bit of ASMR for your tired eyes. Enjoy!

X-Factor #6
(July 1986)

1st full appearance of Apocalypse
1st cover appearance of Apocalypse

Written by
Art by

*********************************** Current turnaround time is 1-2 weeks. Submit today!

You can find my Comic Submission Form at: https://form.jotform.com/210418137034041

04/25/2026

I feel like this is going to be a book with a huge first (maybe Only) appearance that you're going to want to have graded!

1st Super Venom, Symbiote Superman,

Marvel/DC Spider-Man / Superman #1

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You can find my Comic Submission Form at: https://form.jotform.com/210418137034041

In a historic first, Superman just became the latest host of Marvel's Venom symbiote. Marvel and DC's latest crossover is pulling out all the stops. Read more. 👇

04/25/2026

Happy Saturday, Pressing Fans!

I am considering expanding my services to include treating trading cards and would appreciate your feedback. I have achieved excellent results with older cardboard type cards.

The trading card grading market has been blowing up! If you like getting your comics graded, why not dive into your old baseball and basketball card collections and get those cherished rookie cards graded too?!

Let me know if this is something that interests you.

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04/02/2026

Here's a favorite that I never get tired of pressing.

Marvel Super Heroes: Secret Wars #8
(Dec 1984)

Origin of the symbiote costume that later becomes Venom

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art
cover art

*********************************** Current turnaround time is about 2 - 3 weeks. Submit your mangled books for a facelift right now!

You can find my Comic Submission Form at: https://form.jotform.com/210418137034041