Tradepapers, paperback, perfect bound, digests and graphic novels all amount to the same thing in the printing world… they’re typically comic books that are 64 pages or larger and have a card stock cover instead of a hardback. This is one of the most popular formats and is quickly gaining in popularity among fans for a great way to gain reading copies of their favorite works. We can handle any size and any format, including landscape editions and manga digests. Dustcover options and slipcases are also available.

A very popular option among our clients is to simultaneously create a hardcover edition of their tradepaper. This lowers the overall cost and is a very effective use of the printer, as the TEXT (aka interiors) is the same for both versions.

You'll also be happy to know that we include a FREE Digital Proof and free shipping with all orders of at least 1000 units. Remember, this is just a press proof for use in checking pagination, crop marks, etc. Our final prints are ALL on the highest-quality professional offset presses. Contact us today to unlock the savings and unleash your true potential.

Paper – If you have a specific quote requirement for paper stock, we can accommodate your needs. Our default stock is a 105g glossy art paper for text and 300g matte paper with a Satin finish for covers. Spot UV for logos is a popular feature. This is comparable to (or better than) what you’d see among the highest end comics on the shelves today.

Page Count – Perfect binding is easily viable for 64 pages and higher without any issues. Under 64 pages, we recommend saddle-stitching. (See comics)

Sizes – We can easily accommodate any size. We’ve found that one of the best sizes to print at that is still comparable to standard comic book dimensions, while maximizing the presses for optimal cost savings, is 160x240mm.

Quantity – We can quote any quantity you desire, but we have found 1,000 units makes the most sense, and is the same basic price as any quantity below that threshold. This has to do with the costs for film/plates and shipping charges to average out for maximum benefit margins to our clients. However, we will definitely be happy to quote you lower quantities if you desire so that you can make that decision for yourself. We are also happy to quote multiple quantity thresholds, because as you know, the more you purchase, the greater your discount becomes – usually with astonishing price breaks.