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At The Comic Book Presser, we offer a Professional Comic Book Pressing Service. Our goal is to maximize the quality and VALUE of your comic collection.

At The Comic Book Presser, my goal is to improve the quality and VALUE of your comic collection. I can work on a single book or an entire run. I have experience removing moisture waves, spine rolls, non-color breaking creases, bends, dents, writing imprints, dry cleaning and many other defects. I am currently working on books from all ages - Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age, Copper Age and Mode

rn. I grew up reading and drawing comics every chance that I had. I have always loved this amazing hobby as an art form and years later also from a collector and dealers point of view. Through the years, I have found pressing and cleaning comics brings all of these interests together and is an artistic release in its own right. While a pressing out a few dents and wrinkles is exciting to see the book improved and value gained, what excites me the most are the books that truly need a resurrection. Bringing books that are water damaged or have a horrid spine roll and wrinkled pages back to life is what I really enjoy working on. When you send me your books, I will take the time and care needed to achieve the best possible condition and outcome. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Animation. When I'm not pressing or reading comic books, I am usually animating these days. I have been animating as a career since 1998 and have been working in the video game industry from 2008. I started out at Neversoft Entertainment on the Guitar Hero franchise where I worked on five fast paced games. I am currently a Senior Animator at Infinity Ward working on my third Call of Duty game.

08/17/2026

Sean Gordon Murphy is coming to ULTIMATE COMICS Cary!

We’re excited to be the CGC Signature Series Facilitator for Sean Gordon Murphy’s signing on Saturday, August 29 from 11AM–3PM at Ultimate Comics Cary.

Bring your books to the signing and stop by to see us for CGC Signature Series submissions!

🎤 Panel: 10:00–10:45AM
✍️ Signing: 11:00AM–3:00PM

08/13/2026

Can signed and sketched comics be pressed and cleaned? Absolutely.

This incredible Ryan Ottley original-art Battle Beast is a great example.

We don’t treat every comic the same. Original-art and sketch covers are often printed on heavier cardstock and can respond differently than a traditional comic, so we adjust our process to the book and the medium.

With the right approach, defects can still be significantly improved while protecting the artwork.

We press and clean signed and original-art books regularly.

Professional Pressing • Dry Cleaning • CGC Submission Services
Serving collectors since 2010

08/04/2026

Collector First.

I personally submitted 13 books through the David Finch signing at ULTIMATE COMICS

13 books. 13 CGC Signature Series 9.8s.

The same attention and care I expect for my own collection is exactly what every customer’s books receive.

07/30/2026

Pressing Spotlight: Fantastic Four #52 (1966) 🖤

The first appearance of Black Panther remains one of the most important milestones in Marvel history.

Professional pressing and dry cleaning help preserve the presentation of iconic keys like this while preparing them for grading and long-term collection.

Professional Pressing • Dry Cleaning • CGC Submission Services
Serving collectors since 2010

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07/09/2026

Pressing Spotlight: Batman 6 (1941) 🦇

Golden Age books require patience, experience, and a careful touch.

Professional Pressing • Dry Cleaning • and CGC Submission Services
Serving collectors since 2010

07/06/2026

🎉 And the winner is… 🎉

Congratulations to mrcrispex, the winner of our 10 Years on Instagram giveaway! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who entered, shared our post, tagged friends, and celebrated this milestone with us. We truly appreciate every follow, comment, referral, and book you’ve trusted us with over the years.

This community has helped us grow to more than 9,500 followers, and we’re incredibly grateful for your support.

Here’s to the next 10 years!

— Chris & Niki
The Comic Book Presser

06/16/2026

10 years ago today, I posted the first photo on The Comic Book Presser Instagram account. I had already been pressing for almost 6 years a the time.

A decade later, we’re still doing what we love.

Swipe to see 10 years of progress on IG.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted us with their books along the way.

06/12/2026

🎉 10 YEARS ON INSTAGRAM! 🎉

On June 16, 2016, we made our very first Instagram post.

Back then, we never imagined where this journey would lead. Over the last decade, we’ve documented countless comic book transformations, shared our passion for the hobby, met amazing collectors, and built a community of more than 9,400 followers.

To celebrate 10 years on Instagram, we’re giving away a $150 Pressing Credit!

📍 Entries must be made on our Instagram post to be eligible.

To enter:

✅ Follow Chris Myers, Raleigh N.C.
✅ Like the post
✅ Tag 3 comic collecting friends
✅ Share the post to your Story for a bonus entry

🏆 Winner announced July 1st.

Thank you for supporting The Comic Book Presser over the last 10 years. Every follow, comment, referral, and book you’ve trusted us with has helped make this journey possible.

From our first Instagram post in 2016 to over 9,400 followers today, we’re incredibly grateful for this community and excited for what comes next.

Here’s to the next 10 years!

Chris & Niki
The Comic Book Presser

06/09/2026

While we’re known for working on high-end grails from every era of comic collecting, a large part of what comes across our pressing tables is made up of modern books just like this one.

From Golden Age treasures to 90s favorites and today’s hottest keys, collectors trust us with books of every value and every generation.

Every book deserves the same level of care, attention, and expertise.

06/05/2026

It was great working with our friend and his company on this incredible copy of X-Men 1!

After a professional dry clean and press, this book came back several grades higher than its original purchase grade, resulting in a significant improvement in both presentation and value.

Thank you to for trusting us with such an iconic Silver Age key!

Professional Pressing • Dry Cleaning • CGC Submission Services
Serving collectors since 2010

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http://www.thecomicbookpresser.com/

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