What is COMIC BOOK Pressing?

[@GemMintCollectibles]

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[@omegamaximus8632]

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[@GemMintCollectibles]

keep the tees on deck

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[@joji1766]

You are one of the best comic/ statue guy on KZbin!! I’ve been watching for years and you never disappoint!! My wife blames you for my comic collecting again! Nah!! Just kidding! Keep up the great work!!

[@christianweatherbroadcasting]

Repent and trust in Jesus. We all deserve Hell for our sins, such as lying lusting coveting and more. We can't save ourselves, but Jesus can save us. He died on the cross to save us for our sins and rose from the grave defeating death and Hell. You must put your faith in him only. He is the only way to Heaven. Repent and trust in Jesus. Romans 6:23 John 3:16❤😊❤❤❤

[@Puddin_Tame]

Doing a show with Mike sounds like a good idea

[@StephWrites]

Thank you for all this comic book 101. I have a 9 year old son so I’m learning what I can so we have something to keep us connected as he gets older.

[@joshinmenow6247]

How is the collecting with your son a year later? My step daughter and I collect together and she loves it so much. She has a few full run series herself and alot of mini series runs and singles that she loves. We started off buying a few at a time. then bought boxes we came across and just kept collecting and sorting and reading. we have several valuable ones now even some signed ones by the artists and we have a total of over 600 comics. Small collection to some but pretty darn big to us! Has been a great bonding thing for us. Hope you are still having a good time collecting with your kiddo.

[@aqueminiarts]

Probably the single most underrated part of the hobby. Nice video.

[@davidv.3135]

I have been pressing my own with great results!

[@brentlevanen2252]

That’s crazy to see how much pressing really improves a comic, that’s a night and day kind of difference. If I ever send books to get graded I think I would definitely consider getting it pressed before sending it out. Awesome video Gem 💎😁

[@flimbothedude2863]

Wow, i didn’t even know about this man,great vid as usual!

[@h8red2]

Just started watching your vids. Awesome stuff. Hope you make that video with your friend. Can’t wait

[@saumyafabrics979]

Who else like me first likes the video then watches it cuz you already it's a best video.

[@rafatopolski7628]

I wouldn't mind a video that goes in-depth on how comics are graded with all of the extra info. I never knew about pressing and how it's seen by collectors, this certainly was a great video!

[@bmla88]

Thanks for a short video explaining this

[@Punisher6654]

Good information yet again by Gem Mint. You can also press your own comic books and save money, there are some youtube videos that show you how to press your own comic books without having to send them away to some company to press it for you.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

true...but id rather have a pro do it lol

[@steelbat54]

Enjoy your videos. You’re a straight up guy. Thanks!

[@comicreviews129]

I definitely have some comics that need pressing. I haven't done any grading yet but I plan to.

[@azorestiger]

Definitely gonna check him out! Thanks 🙏🏽 Gem! 💎

[@xJohnWolfx]

Awesome vid Gem. Thanks for this information. I was planning on sending a couple of my personal favorite comics in my collection for grading and I’ll look this up for sure. Stay Minty

[@josephcitelli9357]

Hey Gem A live show would be totally awesome. I look forward to it. Keep up the great work!

[@PhUNknDr01D2]

I only got into pressing and slabbing within the last two years. I use CCS and CGC and would love to learn more about the preserving and improving older comics.

[@biglioncat646]

IM OLD COLLECTOR. I JUST STARTED TO SEND MY BOOK TO GET PRESS TO EROD. AND THE BOOK COMES BACK A WHOLE LOT BETTER. YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO IMPROVE THE GRADE.I SAY HELL YEAH GET IT PRESSED. GREAT VIDEO. MEOW

[@edwindiaz8257]

THANKS FOR SHARING. GREAT HEADS UP.💎👊🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@IM4UCKEDUP]

So I’m new to pressing and grading. So I send my stuff to CGC to grade I can just add pressing

[@siluxkhan6544]

Your videos are the best Gem. You should definitely do make a video with him.

[@VazzVegas]

I've just been leaving mine underneath heavy books for a week. This makes more sense.

[@slicknickscomicsandtoys6468]

Would love too see a show with mike

[@1500Blk_BehindDaLens]

Appreciate the info on hero restoration been looking for sum 1 that presses comics and will get them CGC graded

[@ParadoxKev]

Thank you so much for this video and the last! II have been waiting to get some information on this stuff so that I can see if I should pull the trigger on sending some comics to get pressed and then to cgc and now I feel more confident about doing that! I also have a copy of the punishers 1st appearance That I definitely want to send out

[@Vexer-rl9fq]

I've had books pressed by CGC and got 9.8s from them. Didn't think I would get those grades since the books were dinged pretty bad.

[@comix4blame813]

There are several DIY comic dry cleaning and pressing videos on KZbin. That’s how I learned to press my own comics.

[@denique5445]

Could you link one? I know it’s been a while

[@comix4blame813]

@@denique5445 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nH3Cp2SiftKgsM0 here’s a good one.

[@davidtdunlop]

Great vid! I think if any positive alteration has been done to the book - it is restoration. Pressing adds water and heat into the paper of the book. We don’t know long term what that actually does to the integrity of the comic. I’d always choose a comic that is unaltered over one that has been. That includes CGC slates. I think that these money scams are what has ruined comics. (Using the generalised ‘you’ here) If you are going beyond a bag and board... you are not a comic reader, you are a collector; cold, speculative, hoarding to tick boxes or make money. Comics are for reading and enjoying. Ornaments are for putting on a shelf.

[@Briar27]

A live show would be cool. I'd like to know more of what he can do for not only comics but magazines. I have a few collectors issues that are old and in good to excellent condition but could probably benefit from pressing after all these years.

[@off_the_hook_comics4738]

I just bought a press! I have been ironing and dry cleaning.

[@eldoarado7369]

Underrated channel

[@GemMintCollectibles]

thanks brotha, we'll keep pushing until we're overrated lol

[@CollectorZown]

Makes sense. Interesting video.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

ayyy thanks for stopping by

[@CollectorZown]

For sure man. Hit me up when you can also, when you got time.

[@AnthonyOldhandGarcia]

A do it yourself method i would probably do is to get anything that is heavy enough with a flat surface on it to place it on top of the comic as its flattened on a clean debris free floor and leave it overnight.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

i think heat is needed though

[@AnthonyOldhandGarcia]

Yeah and that's risk right there if you know how to do it without ruining you're comics. I personally wouldn't bother with pressuring it with heat because i wouldn't want to ruin any of my comics no thank you lol.

[@thegilfactortv]

Thanks for sharing!

[@tibordurgonics]

Cool info, thanks Gem.

[@Area-gi9ln]

I have several friends that press books..really a good investment..Thanks for the video.

[@duacot6633]

I'm gong to tell you something i don't know anything about! What a great idea!

[@GemMintCollectibles]

Well the video is What is pressing... now how to press

[@daymeinvanblocken3407]

Thanks, Gem Mint.

[@Memphisflash53]

Thanks for this video, interesting and much appreciated !

[@mike6526]

Waiting on that live show tonight!!

[@matthewbryant2972]

There are a couple books on how to press comic books on Amazon.

[@diablohashcraft8040]

Parchment paper, heat and pressure? A new purpose for my Rosin press!

[@GemMintCollectibles]

practice with inexpensive books!

[@CollectorsDigest]

I’m late to the party 🎉 Geminites 💎 Mount up 😎 🙌🏻🔥🙌🏻

[@bullymaguire4056]

That was a great video very helpful keep it up👍👍

[@benhizzle]

An encyclopedia and the heat turned up in the house is the method I use😂

[@GemMintCollectibles]

ben hizzle!

[@gmoneyrocks1515]

I got a stack of artbooks I've been using 🤣

[@nicholasgross62]

I have a bunch of 1/100 limited prints of avatar press blue foil prints, I’m having them graded and want to have them pressed, but I’m worried it’ll affect the foil

[@walterszewczyk9024]

DO you have any individual magazine comics? Or any action figures, eg. Hot Toys,? It,s just that it seems to be all volume book comics & statues with you, jus' wonnerin' lol.

[@mrmeeps5480]

I love your videos so much

[@mike6526]

Great vid! Very informative!

[@cupcakequeenbenami4323]

Can you press a comic with a hologram on the front cover

[@Joseph_inc.89]

I would like to say and i hope everyone would agree that pressing is a form of maintaining the book and like you said it adds nothing to the book. So chock it up to regular maintenance kinda like checking your oil on your vehicle you didnt add or take away you just performed a maintanence routine

[@sudarshaniyer6201]

One of the finest videos you put out. Kept it short and clean. Just a small request. I'd like to know your take on: OG Copy vs Facsimile Editions vs True Believers 1$ reprints. Have you already done a video about this?

[@GemMintCollectibles]

i have not, but I really like those reprints. Very cool for Marvel and DC to put out. Nice place holder till you get the real thing...or just to decorate

[@sudarshaniyer6201]

@@GemMintCollectibles Bottom Line: Nothing says "value" like the real thing.

[@exoticcarfactsofficialchan7050]

This video is gold 😎👍

[@purpleronnie10]

EPIC t-shirt!

[@kev9599]

Dope shirt bro. Vids are always top notch 👌🏼 please make a vid on how to read Batman in chronological order starting from Batman year one. Really want to read them but don’t know the best way to start. Thanks! 🙏

[@derickangel27]

I used an iron on my Action comic #1 now it is burned 🤦‍♂️.............

[@joshinmenow6247]

Please tell me you were just jokin around with that comment...

[@hulksmash8159]

@@joshinmenow6247 You'd be surprised at how many comics have been ruined by people trying to fix them, lol.

[@ronneyd7205]

Great video!! 👍🏽

[@MagicTheKrakening]

Pressing sounds like an art form

[@GemMintCollectibles]

for sure

[@ChillMonger]

good to know

[@rickyalandunham]

GOOD VID. INFORMATIVE.

[@splindizzle5413]

love the t-shirt :)

[@robertt9342]

If you are determined to learn to do this, go grab some dollar and 50 cent bin books and practice on that for a long while trying different techniques and get it down pact before moving onto something expensive.

[@01factor]

Interesting!

[@redmick316]

Thanks for the tips, I am currently looking into sending some comics for grading, since it will be my first time I need to get a lot of information...CGC? or CBCS? I am still not sure.

[@comicbookbuff4400]

This is where it's at Dylan Brock about to get big

[@CollectorsDigest]

I’m really interested in you doing a live stream with him. I’m looking for someone to press books, really I would only trust someone you recommend. I’m loving this content man this all stuff I’m trying to learn. That Mario instruction guide is a night & day difference. Probably adds value to the game too. Because those retro video game collectors are serious about that shit man they don’t play when it comes to condition. Just like any other collector when it comes to their collectibles 😎 Mount up 💎

[@GemMintCollectibles]

will have Mike on for sure.

[@kevnngyen5506]

What happens if you do have a color breaking wrinkle? I'm guessing pressing wouldn't fix that problem or make it worse? Or does it simply make the comic not eligible for pressing?

[@mariozavala4068]

So I just now got books back from CGC, and they don't at all like they got pressed. I paid for the service, but it looks to me that they just slabbed my books without pressing.

[@adarshtandon8999]

Nice Tshirt.

[@BigC-llectablesVeveNFT]

Very cool info brother much appreciated. I'm breaking out the iron right NOW! JK 😜

[@jacobbornowsky4013]

Thanks for the video gem mint so I got some singles that need a CGC grade all I do is send them in?

[@GemMintCollectibles]

send them to Mike, have him press, he'll submit to cgc

[@Couick27]

Hey Gem, Do you know how to get rid of “musty” comic book smells from Silver/Bronze Age? And does it affect the value? I feel like that’d be another good insightful video

[@kleinstruction874]

I knew a comic store owner that would place fresh newspaper in the pages and under and on top of comics with the old book smell and just leave it sitting out for a few weeks. The smell leaves the comic, absorbed into the new paper.

[@JB-hl1qx]

I love that smell ☺️

[@Benm701]

Do you think they have a ruby quartz iron?

[@GemMintCollectibles]

only if you press with optic blasts

[@drsinz79]

If there was a signature on a comic. Would pressing the comic affect the signature?

[@GemMintCollectibles]

Not if done by a pro

[@1GODTANK]

I had a question for you bro but I guess anybody could answer it I'm new to the game and was just wondering what a raw copy meant? Thanks

[@GemMintCollectibles]

a comic book that is not graded.

[@1GODTANK]

@@GemMintCollectibles thank you for your time bro

[@rudy2tapia]

Trying to get on heroes restorations.net and it’s not coming up is there another website please and thank you

[@thefriendlygothic3813]

It's not really a trade secret. It's quite easy to do and there are plenty of videos on how to do it on KZbin.

[@brianjoshuarivera8567]

Do they comic book press TPB?

[@GemMintCollectibles]

i dont think that's too common... books like Dark Knight Returns, or Batman: Harley Quinn...Giant Size X-Men 1

[@A1Authority]

SPOILER: Comic book pressing is what happens when you lay back on the weight bench, then lift a comic book instead of steel. Always use a spotter. A spotter is a person who flings droplets of ink at you while you do it. Doing it means engaging in intercourse. Intercourse is a term for engaging another in conversation. Be sure you are laying back when in engaging in intercourse whether there are droplets spotting or not. Incidentally, no comic book is needed for this activity, and it could get ruined anyway.

[@joshinmenow6247]

Pressing is not restoration its maintaining. My opinion so I agree bro.

[@goassnmane]

Would like to see a collaboration

[@comixof2morrow]

Certain types of covers can't be pressed. Also, you can put a comic between a stack of books for a while and it will help. Stack must be heavy enough

[@TechnologyTidbits]

Mike....👍

[@dcm9652]

Can i just who the fuck disliked this video? Pisses me off when people dislike videos of someone who’s trying to help people LEARN in this industry. Like 7 people isn’t a lot but to know there’s seven assholes out there who disliked this bugs the shit out of me

[@dcm9652]

Ask****

[@GemMintCollectibles]

just probably people who hate me for whatever reason...losers

[@76ingit]

I'd like to see a vid with Mike

[@aznsketcher]

wait wait wait....people like Regie have already shown pressing techniques so you don't have to worry about spilling any trade secrets, GEM! lol didn't know that the older books had folds down the middle were subscription folds...interesting

[@chickenfkeryay]

Even newer comics can get folds. A few years back i had a subscription to amazing spiderman and my issues generally came with a fold because of how the mail man fit my issues in the mail box

[@aznsketcher]

@@chickenfkeryay wow that's crazy! '

[@chickenfkeryay]

@@aznsketcher Ya its it's real disappointing and its why i only subscribed 1 time and didnt renew. After that I switched to mail order comics which i had a good experience with. I have been out of the game for years but am looking to find a similar way to get discounted comics on a monthly basis

[@robertt9342]

Still wonder how it affects the life of the of the paper.

[@JIMELLINGTON]

like 101 ya'll, nice vid btw

[@CubaRican226]

Another great episode brotha.... JSaint226

[@onemeangi]

Do the guy that presses your books have a web site?

[@GemMintCollectibles]

herorestoration.net

[@onemeangi]

@@GemMintCollectibles This email address is coming up incorrect.

[@aiwa501]

Watching this 4 years later. Looks like Mike and his business are gone and some customers left without their books returned. Shame.

[@acebobbomb]

G’day Gembo, have you fought in the Vietnam War, mate????!!!!

[@maxkernfeld7928]

Relax, Mr. Reaper.

[@acebobbomb]

Max Kernfeld I’m back, mate!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁 Mr. Reaper has finally returned!!!!

[@maxkernfeld7928]

Bob Blanton HUUURAHH 🎊🎉🎊

[@tommullings9912]

Not a fan of pressing at all but I also dont sell books. There's a few youtube videos on how to do it... Leave it to someone who knows what they're doing lol. Especially if it's avengers 1.

[@comixof2morrow]

You can buy a heated press

[@boombapdoom493]

Subscription creases 😕😒

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

CGC knows that? why not graded with the purple label as restored?

[@noahmosher6381]

CGC doesn't call it restoration because it's good for business. That's fine with me, but if you look at the dictionary definition it's pretty hard to say it's not restoring it.