Comic Book Pressing 101- A quick tutorial on cleaning, humidity and pressing comics

Подписаться 7 тыс.

Просмотров 93 тыс.

50% 1

GRADE RESULT AND UPDATE HERE - • Comic Book CPR Follow-...
SUPPLIES:
TUSY PRESS - amzn.to/3zPneQR
SILICON RELEASE PAPER - amzn.to/3QPQJZi
HUMIDTY CHAMBER - amzn.to/3bX5Cdm
PLASTIC SPACERS FOR HUMIDITY CHAMBER - amzn.to/3dB074G
STAINLESS STEEL GRILL FOR HUMIDITY CHAMBER - amzn.to/3Qvp7sF
ABSORENE DIRT ERASER - amzn.to/3w6v8E4
MAGAZINE BACKING BOARDS - amzn.to/3AqyO5W
T-shirts & more are finally available!! tee.pub/lic/BAMG
Join John & Richard as they walk you through comic book CPR - Cracking open slabs, pressing comics and resubmitting them for higher grades!
Watch the full episode here - • Comic Book CPR: Crack,...
KaptainMyke Comic Book Pressing - / kaptainmykecomicpressing
Supplies & more - www.kaptainmyk...
KaptainMyke's book - www.amazon.com...
Bronze and Modern Gods is the channel dedicated to the Bronze, Copper and Modern Ages of comics and comic book collecting!
Follow us on Facebook - / bronzeandmoderngods
Follow us on Instagram - / bronzeandmoderngods
#comics #comicbooks #comiccollecting

Опубликовано:

2 окт 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 270

@nickc8594 2 года назад

I just cleaned and pressed my first book using this tutorial, and it turned out SO GREAT. I did the whole thing with my 12yo, and it was a great father-son bonding experience. And, WOW, you were just spot on about all of this -- the results wildly exceeded my expectations. Thank you so much -- this has really helped me.

@BronzeAndModernGods 2 года назад

So good to hear - congrats!!!

@wiredawg2005 2 года назад

Nice...specifically about the father, son bonding. :) What book did you press and did you send it in for CGC grading?

@nickc8594 2 года назад

@@wiredawg2005 We pressed Eternals #9 (first appearance of Sprite). We haven't sent it in to CGC yet, but if I do I'll post an update!

@Chelsea-vt3ib 2 года назад

Is it easy to send it in because i have a Batman book that sells for 1500 and it’s mint I don’t know how to send it in at all LOL

@jonnytalkscomics7807 3 года назад

Interesting video. It was nice to see the process. Did you ever receive it back from CGC? I couldn’t see any follow up video.

@ABDLAZ 3 года назад

You can get this from Amazon. You can get that from Amazon, but my towels I like to get them from Hilton. Haha! That's so funny.

@jontnoneya3404 3 года назад

Ok that was very informative but where's the follow up vid? I can't seem to find it in your videos.

@nerdyfather8897 3 года назад

AMAZING VIDEO!!!! I'm a presser and cleaner as well but i learned a few things from this video.

@BronzeAndModernGods 3 года назад

Thank you - I'm always learning!

@dmajor2262 3 года назад

I don’t comment on videos much, but I actually have some advice that may be useful. I crack a ton of slabs, and the absolute easiest way is with a cheap bench vise from Harbor Freight. Just crack the plastic on 3 corners and out the book comes. No risk of bending and causing any extra damage. Super easy, and super safe.

@wylier 3 года назад

I have done 'pressing' in a basic, low-tech way. I simply placed the issues with spine roll underneath some heavy books, making sure that the issue was properly 'aligned' as I placed it under the weight of the books. I just kept them there a few days, and that solved the problem of the spine roll.

@zandelscomicsandcards7543 2 года назад

I wonder how many irreplaceable books have been ruined by people attempting this stuff they didn’t know what they were doing. Glad you’re putting this information out there. Great video.

@BronzeAndModernGods 2 года назад

I appreciate it, Jonathan - thank you.

@saleens330 Год назад

Always practice with books with no value.

@dsymms8527 2 года назад

A good pair of shears is more controllable. Great video.

@mattheximer8299 3 года назад

I would avoid the compressed air... too much risk of a condensation moisture bubble hitting your book. Use a photo gear squeeze ball air blower instead.

@BronzeAndModernGods 3 года назад

Ooo, that’s a great idea!

@RLucas3000 3 года назад

@@BronzeAndModernGods Did the rated Strange Tales 115 come back better than 4.5 or worse? The cover looked so pristine and gorgeous to me i was shocked it was as low as a 4.5!

@wiredawg2005 2 года назад

I was thinking the same...

@Plaintext11 2 года назад

The canned air will be chemically "dry", that's why its used on live electronics. Now an air compressor like you'd see in a garage or a very small one that draws on atmosphere will definatly condense moisture and spray droplets.

@samuelcatoe1927 2 года назад

The canned air might be chemically dry, but if you get too close it causes a layer of frost to form on the surface which could cause moisture damage. I never tried it on paper, but I've seen canned air frost both Legos and resin statues.

@VeganHeretic 3 года назад

Great video and an extra thumbs up for the Monkees T-shirt !!!

@BronzeAndModernGods 3 года назад

Frodis Room!

@johnalessi1835 2 года назад

Its a hell of a lot quicker and easier to use a small steamer to add humidity to the book. Also takes up less room. Just be sure to keep it six inches away and to let run a bit for before exposing it to the pages so it won't drip water. Use distilled water and put on each page until you see a slight curl of the pages.dont soak it . Plenty of videos on RU-vid showing that method. I'm no newbie. Been into comics since the 70s. Great video though and good tips. Side note: if using paper inside make sure it's inkjet paper NOT Laserjet paper Laserjet can pull color

@Brad_Jenkins 3 года назад

I wanna do this to my Shazam! #11 The Captain Marvel Family New Year's Issue

@pingadol1555 3 года назад

Like the little towel trick.

@BronzeAndModernGods 3 года назад

Makes it so much easier!

@BustaBustDaDog 3 года назад

Love the Kamandi tshirt!

@christopherlacher3544 3 года назад

I LOVE THAT SMELL TOO BRO! Nothing else like it.

@bfung66 3 года назад

Great tutorial on pressing John!

@BronzeAndModernGods 3 года назад

Thank you! 🙏🏻

@TheVagolfer 2 года назад

Tip.....Try these tricks on a couple of cheap books first!

@BronzeAndModernGods 2 года назад

AB-SO-LUTELY!! Practice, practice, practice

@silvertrooper6 2 года назад

For those interested, here are the results of the CGC regrade! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vfmcrX3LWPA.html Thanks for sharing! Feel free to pin this comment or yours.

@mrrictus 7 месяцев назад

With my occasional bad luck I'd probably tear my comic with the cleaning putty lol. Thanks for the tutorial.

@Teezythadon Год назад

Results are in this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vfmcrX3LWPA.html skip to 14:38

@battlestar7779 3 года назад

Use a metal straightedge (I.e.- metal ruler) when removing inner well from the actual book- just a thought.

@zufalllx 2 года назад

All this so you can pay somebody to tell you their opinion on your stuff. 🙄

@JoeBagadonuts-pe8ls 7 месяцев назад

Every time a slab makes that crack , somewhere a nerd sheds a tear

@BillyBones18 6 месяцев назад

Can you leave the book in the press longer than 12 hours withoit detriment? Thinking of like 15-16 hours if I set everything up in my office.

@BronzeAndModernGods 6 месяцев назад

Yep, as long as you like, really - the longer actually the better, as it helps prevent any reversion.

@qwerty52676 3 года назад

Why would a book with heavy back spine dents come back with the exact same grade as when they were reduced by 90% or more?

@BronzeAndModernGods 3 года назад

Wondered that myself. CGC does go thru periods where grading is tougher. .

@northgardencomics 3 года назад

Great video! Definitely going to have to check out the Kaptain Myke links. Thanks!

@BronzeAndModernGods 3 года назад

Thank you!

@jeffreyminnie9194 Год назад

Hi. Great information. I can't seem to find those temperature strips on Amazon over 90F. What is the brand name on those? Thanks.

@BronzeAndModernGods Год назад

Ugh, good question - they came in a generic white envelope with no branding.

@williambixby3785 3 года назад

What kind of grade increase did you get from this?

@ziggyc4474 3 года назад

I wonder too

@super-villain800 3 года назад

I could never put a razor blade or knife that dang close to my comic books, sir. You are braver than I, my friend. Thanks for the video

@joshualemoine7470 2 года назад

Be careful with the compressed air! At the wrong angle, liquid may come out of the can and onto you book! Awesome video! So many useful tips here. Thank you!

@rubazaar891 3 года назад

Anyone else cringe when he isn't gloved?

@armandandonian3610 3 года назад

I found a way to get rid of those deep fold lines and other creases.

@tadaoentertainment 3 года назад

In the 80’s and 90’s, collectors used to call those indentations or spine ticks, “creases”.

@David-sw3on 2 года назад

" And I prefer using Towels from umm Hilton Hotels..." LMAO! hahaha that was Awesome! Ok..Im pretty sure now that it is you! Who is the High Roller.👍😉🇨🇦

@ThomasPrivitor Год назад

Sooo what was the new rating???

@theboredtrucker3898 3 года назад

showgirls, such a great movie. It moves me just to think of the struggles of a young woman trying to make it big and express herself through the artform known as dance!

@Rom2099 3 года назад

G’day. Stumbled across your channel, mate. Good stuff. Got a subscriber out of me. I’m trying to source all the materials to properly clean n press here in Australia. Getting very close.

@BronzeAndModernGods 3 года назад

Awesome, thank you!

@sagniksinha5831 3 года назад

The best the best Tge very best video ever

@RAG718 3 года назад

never heard or seen the 3 magazine method for both ends of the comic during pressing ,, interesting

@bobbymoore6013 2 года назад

why gloves, then later no gloves?

@DanXJ19 2 года назад

Do cleanings remove stamps and writing?

@kayliasbirdsanctuary 2 года назад

Just curious do you have an update on this book? Were you able to increase the grade up from CGC 4.5? Great titorial!!

@TrustMeImaBAMF 2 года назад

I'm curious as well

@Cuntycomics 2 года назад

So what grade did CGC RE grade

@haromaster6086 3 года назад

This was absolutely a great tutorial. Well done. I’m really looking forward to watching a lot more of your channel.

@BronzeAndModernGods 3 года назад

Thank you! Stick around for a Modern book pressing tutorial coming soon.

@johnwayne2103 3 года назад

Thanks for the tutorial. I would have used a Metal ruler along that Comic book edge. Razors have a weird way of tracking oddly on plastic and a possibility of running right into the book. You can buy a large one at Hobby Lobby and go to the website and download a 15% off coupon.

@richb1016 2 года назад

Great video. Very interested in cleaning and pressing my books. Do you have a video on removing the FCBD stickers from the LCS? Another creator recommended just buying one without (and I probably will), but I’m stubborn. Lol

@x4486xx 3 года назад

Seems complicated and nerve racking.. how do some reputable “pressers” only charge $12 for this!? Haha

@BronzeAndModernGods 3 года назад

I know, right??

@lawrencelerat2847 2 года назад

Good job - I'm wondering if you do sports-cards? Removing stains and pressing out creases and wrinkles?

@ganjjabarsmedium2347 2 года назад

Fantastic breakdown my friend 👌

@MySweetPickles 3 года назад

Thank you! I'm just starting to learn pressing myself and this video was most helpful. I can't seem to locate those temperature strips you are using on Amazon (most of them only go up to around 100 degrees Fahrenheit). Would you mind posting a link? Thanks again! Subscribed

@BronzeAndModernGods 3 года назад

Hey, Chadd! Thanks for watching - try this www.amazon.com/dp/B01FVOQO9K/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Y4AUFbRDGJS5B

@fordhamdonnington2738 3 года назад

Where do you get a good press. Amazon's look cheap

@drspidey4739 2 года назад

Just curious. Did you ever do a followup on the grade?

@cclouse14 4 года назад

This was a great video. Thanks for sharing!

@jagspatel7060 3 года назад

Great learning...I won’t do it though...the blade man😊😌!!!

@hoardershide 3 года назад

Suggestion for you. Pick up a piece of 1/4" plexiglass the same size as your press. That way you can build your stack and then just pick up the piece of plexi and slide it in and clamp it down. You will obviously need to adjust your press for the extra 1/4", and possibly adjust your baking time a little. I use that trick with my seal 500 T and it has made things so much nicer. I have multiple sheets and can get my next set ready to go while the first set is baking/cooling.

@BronzeAndModernGods 3 года назад

What a great idea!

@hoardershide 3 года назад

@@BronzeAndModernGods got to go with the least quarter or half. I tried thinner and the heat would cause it to warp slightly which I'm assuming over long-term use could be detrimental. So far zero problems with quarter inch. Two sheets of half inch double was a very good cold press once you pull the book out if you want a slightly quicker turnaround time on getting your next one in

@perceptionmanagement2116 Год назад

Doesn't all that moisture completely rust out the staples?

@cgcsportsillustrated5290 3 года назад

I just started pressing and am struggling to get all the bends and waves out of my covers. I'm following your instructions and wondered if you could give me couple of ideas of what to try next that might fix it? Thank you!

@TimStCroix Год назад

Early '70s I subscribed to 'The Amazing Spider-man' for a year. I was disappointed when each issue was mailed folded lengthwise and wrapped in brown paper so that it was the size of a business envelope. I hated that fold and didn't renew when the subscription lapsed, a few issues before The Green Goblin threw Gwen Stacy off the bridge. I don't think even pressing would have helped those poor issues at all, though.

@109strcastle Год назад

EEK! , if your going to cut like that it would be best for the book (not to mention your fingers) to use a metal ruler. That's what they are for. It is TOO easy to let the blade wander to places you don't want it to. NEVER cut like that without a metal ruler, just saying.......

@traemoore5457 2 года назад

I vaguely remember receiving direct comics folded over in the 80’s. I still have some with a faint line down the middle. As for rusty staples and no water damage, I’m guessing this is the reason?

@chrisbeddingfield4461 2 года назад

I'm just trying to learn so I gotta ask, when you were handling it at first you had gloves, how come not after it came out of the humidifier? You guys are awesome, my new go to for stuff like this. Thanks guys!

@vuhong5617 3 года назад

Compress air can have some water when u spray isn't that unsafe for the comic book due to water.

@BronzeAndModernGods 3 года назад

Yep, since this vid I’ve switched to a photographers manual air bulb blower thingee

@ccsportsfan7886 2 года назад

Just found this did you ever get back if so what score I looked for the video couldn't find thank you

@reinaldoknows993 Год назад

Impressive thank you for video

@BronzeAndModernGods Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@senjutsu7764 3 года назад

Did it go up to a 10?

@ZaphodBeeblebroxxxxxx Год назад

This kind of crap is one of the reasons I got out of collecting comics. What is the point of collecting a comic if you can never open it and read it. When I was younger I loved going back into my older collection, and opening up and reading older issues. This is impossible when you slab your books.

@mofantasy9219 3 года назад

Did you get it re-graded? Can't find the video. Interesting video though!

@Klung1 8 месяцев назад

What was the final regrading result? (I spent 5 mins searching comments before asking, but couldn’t find any info)

@0112jesse 2 года назад

I collect comics. I have slabs..and board&bag...but this is a waste of time and money. If it's graded it its what it is. I am not spending all this time and effort to do all of this to boost the value up a few points. Let alone spend more money to send to CGC again to grade a comic they already graded.

@patrickteater3392 3 года назад

I have a question for you: I purchased an Amazing Spider-Man #137 that should be a 9.8 - the corners are sharp has one small spine tic - less than 1/8 of an inch that does not break color - just beautiful. It came back an 8.0 from CGC, I believe because it has some dirt by the staples on the back cover and a small one inch dimple that could probably be pressed out. Since it could up the value of the book immensely to have it cleaned and pressed I would like to have it done, but I do not feel comfortable doing it myself? Any suggestions on who could do it professionally would be a help? Thank you.

@JaKaJan2500 4 года назад

Just subbed. Nice video. Would love to see more cleaning videos. Any luck with foxing?

@BronzeAndModernGods 4 года назад

Foxing is a tough nut I've been afraid to try cracking, as it involves peroxide, etc.

@marscomics9698 3 года назад

Such a great video, thanks for sharing the knowledge, I really appreciate it. Just subbed you up.

@BronzeAndModernGods 3 года назад

Thank you!

@jerrywalz9056 Год назад

Why are you not wearing gloves after the humidity process? Do skin oils no longer sink into the comic after it's been humidified?

@glenclark8696 2 года назад

I just watched the video and looked for a follow up video to see if you got a grade bump. Have you gotten the book back yet?

@travisbishop7212 3 года назад

Geez you were awfully close to that blade with that pinky, razor blades have no conscience and show no mercy no lie! I know from experience lol 🙄 I’d also ad Mr. Clean magic erasers work great for white covers but you gotta be careful around color areas and blacks .

@BronzeAndModernGods 3 года назад

What's a finger, anyway? I've got nine more! ;)

@sunbichu1 3 года назад

Lol, I use regular water never had a problem. Plus 4hrs in steam with a towel 50 50 change the book is going to get wet. Remember towels tent to wet with steam and there goes the book. Don't trust everything you watch

@BronzeAndModernGods 3 года назад

Not sure you actually watched the video…!

@cariboutrailcrafts7506 Год назад

Really informative video !! Thanks for the resto-tips, and step by step instructions. Please post up sometime what the comic got re-graded at !! Thanks for sharing, Tom

@BronzeAndModernGods Год назад

Here's the result - spoiler: no bump, but looks better. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vfmcrX3LWPA.html

@kamdoankamdoan8698 2 года назад

So how did the new grading go? ....couldn't find the follow up video

@philmartinez1872 2 года назад

Thank you

@Zenmaster1 2 года назад

What type of SRP do you use? I find that the SRP wrinkles during the heat pressing, which then transfers to the covers, especially with Bronze and Silver Age.

@BronzeAndModernGods 2 года назад

Hey, Jon - links to all the materials I use are in the description.

@matthewallen803 3 года назад

You've got nerves of steel. Just putting a key into a new bag can be stressful. It was awesome seeing how to clean a book. I'll have to buy a doc cleaning pad and absorene

@johnmasters1667 3 года назад

Can you press foil comics

@wonderbread9038 3 года назад

Did you get them back yet? How was the grading?

@DGrosser Год назад

New to your channel, I'm looking at pressing and cleaning my own collection, great tutorial. Seems like you didn't follow up letting us know if you got a bump in grade from CGC. Did it get a decent bump?

@jerrysnow555 7 месяцев назад

You should always send in the label when resubmitted so it removed off Census if not this messes with values

@MrPelletty 9 месяцев назад

I have 2 of those machines. you can take some barkeepers friend and water and clean the top to make is look better. Also I like to use an Aluminum bottom plate so that the book receives heat from both sides evenly.

@BronzeAndModernGods 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tips!

@tomhuynh4058 Год назад

Question.. do you know how to get rid of the adhesive residue from stickers or old tapes?

@FoScoJo 11 месяцев назад

You could use a steel ruler to run the blade down to stop it from drifting into the comic.

@SuperGamer-mt5oc 2 года назад

Great video but 24+ hours each comic when you have thousands!!

@potishen 2 года назад

Can you do humidity chamber inside? It’s cold in Canada in the winter

@MediaWhored Год назад

Wow i was holding my breath when you were x razor blading that wrapper

@agoodun 2 года назад

Why do I need to be careful when cutting the edge of the book? Will it affect the value if I accidentally cut it?

@hackinglife9710 3 года назад

What a great video. Thank you very much

@thebrothershowpodcast8505 2 года назад

Did you get it re graded? Plz share video. Thank you!

@derekbrickett207 2 года назад

How do I get some of my comics to to u to pressed? Just wondering ( new subscriber ) thanks love the channel

@BronzeAndModernGods 2 года назад

Hi, Derek - I just do my own books - but I appreciate it!

@whatsinthebox9981 2 года назад

Did you ever get those book back,and what grade

@KingColonel 2 года назад

Opening that slab with the screwdriver was absolute madness WTF!?

@screennamie 2 года назад

Did you ever submit it and get it back yet?

@miketalife Год назад

Cool. I never knew the process till this video

@Joeh1154 Год назад

Hello gods. I have a question for you and your audience. I've always liked CGC's custom labels and have them on many of my books. CGC is always retiring them and offering new ones. I prefer they add to them but keep them all. I feel it is a unique differentiator which sets them apart from among the grading companies. I have made the request through the CGC chat board. I'd like to see if the comic community could join me in requesting CGC bring back retired custom covers. I think they add that little extra something. Hopefully many will agree. Any thoughts? Best to all.