Comic Book Binding

[Dick Grayson]

Amazing collection!! I was surprised, I thought there would be some gutter loss on custom binds for some reason, but nope! They look great! How many issues you think you have all togeather? A rough estimate of course

There is some gutter loss, the amount depends on the type of binding used and what you're binding. For example, if you bind older comics that aren't full bleed (thus having a built-in gutter) you won't lose anything no matter what method you use, typically. But newer comics if you bind them oversewn, or even DFAB, will have some gutter loss. Smythe sewn will have less gutter loss, but you can't use trades or remove any pages from the floppies.

As for the number of issues, gosh, I dunno. I have about 150 or so binds; some have as few as 10-12 issues, others as many as 40 issues. It's a lot, regardless

[SJNeal]

I totally missed those earlier posts- you guys are too nice! Thank you!

Gaastra - I just shot a quick bit with my iPhone. It's not the best quality, I'm not much of a narrator, but you get the idea:

Great video and awesome collection, Kirk!

Can I just come hang out in this room for a few hours??? I'd even pay admission...

[Dick Grayson]

Great video and awesome collection, Kirk!

Can I just come hand out in this room for a few hours??? I'd even pay admission...

You're welcome anytime - I'll even waive the admission fee!

[The Whovian]

Hey Dick Grayson, IIRC you had the Alpha Flight Byrne run bound? If so, can you tell me what your map was?

[Dick Grayson]

Hey Dick Grayson, IIRC you had the Alpha Flight Byrne run bound? If so, can you tell me what your map was?

I have not bound that one myself, but I did find this thread over on the MMW that might help: http://marvelmasterworksfansite.yuku...p#.VtoCD5MrK-o

[The Whovian]

I have not bound that one myself, but I did find this thread over on the MMW that might help: http://marvelmasterworksfansite.yuku...p#.VtoCD5MrK-o

Thanks. Someone posted pics here of their AF bound books. I thought it was you. I'll have to try and find them.

[CP1234]

Got my first bind back from Herring & Robinson - the first 25 issues of Shade. I'm in love. Think I'm going to do some different spines for other runs, though; I could see this style getting a little stale as it is unremarkable. My problem now is what to send next!

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[The Whovian]

Got my first bind back from Herring & Robinson - the first 25 issues of Shade. I'm in love. Think I'm going to do some different spines for other runs, though; I could see this style getting a little stale as it is unremarkable. My problem now is what to send next!

Nice books. It's incredibly addictive once you start.

[arosenbarger]

I recently bought single issue comics for the first time in over a decade.

If I wanted these bound, anyone know where to go, approx. cost to get 25 comics put into a trade or two?

[awayne83]

I recently bought single issue comics for the first time in over a decade.

If I wanted these bound, anyone know where to go, approx. cost to get 25 comics put into a trade or two?

Are you in the US? If you don't want anything too flashy herring and robinson bindery is a good place to start. Last time I checked they'd probably charge around $22 for a basic bind for those books. More info at their site obviously.

[Dick Grayson]

I recently bought single issue comics for the first time in over a decade.

If I wanted these bound, anyone know where to go, approx. cost to get 25 comics put into a trade or two?

If you want cloth covers, H&R is definitely a good bet. If you want art-on-cover like some of the ones in this thread, you can go to Houchen if you can design the art and all that. If you're looking for someone to make the art and do the prep and all that, give me a shout! comicbindingpro@gmail.com or PM me here.

[The Whovian]

Hey DG, do you have a map for the Immortal Iron Fist run? I think it goes like this but I want to be sure:

Civil War: Choosing Sides story
IIF #1-9
Annual #1
IIF #10-12
Orson Randall and the Green Mist of Death
IIF #13-16
The Origin of Danny Rand
IIF #17-18
Orson Randall and the Death Queen of California
IIF #19-27
The Immortal Weapons

[Dick Grayson]

Hey DG, do you have a map for the Immortal Iron Fist run? I think it goes like this but I want to be sure:

Civil War: Choosing Sides story
IIF #1-9
Annual #1
IIF #10-12
Orson Randall and the Green Mist of Death
IIF #13-16
The Origin of Danny Rand
IIF #17-18
Orson Randall and the Death Queen of California
IIF #19-27
The Immortal Weapons

That looks right to me!

[The Whovian]

That looks right to me!

Thanks!

[johnsme]

Does anyone know if the binders would allow for/give a different price if I sew the books myself but want them to do the rest?