Our Process
Professional Comic Cleaning and Pressing, Step by Step
At Pressing Issues, we follow a proven process designed to protect your comics, enhance their condition, and maximize their value. Each step is handled with precision, transparency, and care, ensuring your comics receive the professional treatment they deserve.
1. Complimentary Value Analysis
Every submission begins with a detailed inspection and a complimentary value analysis. We evaluate your comic's condition and estimate its potential value increase after cleaning and pressing. This ensures you have the information you need before deciding to move forward.
2. Expert Comic Cleaning
If approved, comics move into the cleaning phase. We carefully remove surface dirt, dust, fingerprints, and other contaminants using gentle, non-invasive techniques. This step restores the comic’s visual appeal without compromising its originality.
Key Benefits:
Removes surface dirt and grime
Enhances overall appearance
Prepares the book for pressing and potential grading
3. Professional Comic Pressing
After cleaning, we address physical imperfections through professional pressing. This process targets non-color-breaking defects such as bends, creases, dents, and spine rolls. Each comic is pressed under controlled conditions to restore its structure and improve its presentation.
Key Benefits:
Eliminates folds, bends, and minor structural flaws
Improves grading potential with CGC or CBCS
Maximizes long-term market value.
4. Quality Review and Updates
Upon completion, each comic is reviewed to ensure optimal results. Throughout the process, we provide updates and photos so you can see the improvements firsthand. Transparent communication is central to our service.
5. Secure Packaging and Return
Once finalized, your comics are securely packaged for safe return shipping. We use industry-standard methods to protect your collection in transit, ensuring your comics arrive in the best possible condition.
6. Optional CGC Submission Handling
We also offer full CGC submission handling for collectors interested in professional grading. From preparation to shipment, we manage the process on your behalf so you can focus on building your collection.
Why Our Process Works
Transparency: Complimentary analysis before any work begins
Expertise: Industry-proven cleaning and pressing techniques
Care: Each comic is handled as if it were our own
Results: Enhanced appearance, improved grading potential, and increased value
