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Pressing Gallery

Jeremy’s Daredevil #1  (1964)

A very worn copy of this great silver age comic book.  The book was likely a 2.0-2.5.  Although the grade may not increase by much, the pressing certainly improved the comic book’s appearance.

“Exclusive Clean & Press” Service

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Daredevil #1
Daredevil #1
Front Cover - Before
Dardevil 1 (Jeremy)
Daredevil #1
Daredevil #1
Front Cover - After
Daredevil 1 (Jeremy) After

 

Jeremy’s New Mutants #98  (1991)

I cannot tell you how many copies of this super-hot book I have worked on.  This one suffered from many dings and dents.  Following my exclusive press service, the comic surely jumped 2 grades!

“Exclusive Clean & Press” Service

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Jeremy's New Mutants 98
Jeremy's New Mutants 98
Dents & Folds Before
New Mutants 98 - Jeremy
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Jeremy's New Mutants 98
Jeremy's New Mutants 98
Dents & Folds After
New Mutants 98
New Mutants 98
New Mutants 98
Back Cover Bend - Before
New Mutants 98
Back Cover Bend -BEFORE
New Mutants 98
New Mutants 98
Back Cover Bend - After
NM 98- Back Cover Bend
New Mutants 98
New Mutants 98
Back Cover Side Dent - Before
NM 98 - DING
New Mutants 98
New Mutants 98
Back Cover Side Dent - After
NM 98 Rear DING AFTER

 

Stephen’s Amazing Spider-Man #27  (1965)

A common result of improper storage is spine roll, as seen with this copy of ASM 27.  After “surgery”,  the spine defect is  significantly corrected.  Be sure to click on the images to zoom in!

“Exclusive Clean & Press” Service

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ASM 27
ASM 27
Front Cover - Before
ASM 27, Before
ASM 27
ASM 27
Front Cover - After
ASM 27 After
ASM 27
ASM 27
Back Cover - Before
ASM 27
ASM 27
ASM 27
Back Cover - After
ASM 27 Back cover

 

Stephen’s Amazing Spider-Man #129 (1974)

This copy of ASM 129 was a solid mid grade book, with prominent spine and corner defects keeping the grade down.  After my exclusive clean and press…a significant improvement is noticeable.

“Exclusive Clean & Press” Service

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ASM 129 Before
ASM 129 Before
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Amazing Spider-Man #129- Exclusive Press & Clean
Amazing Spider-Man #129- Exclusive Press & Clean
ASM 129 After
ASM 129 After
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Amazing Spider-Man #129- Exclusive Press & Clean
Amazing Spider-Man #129- Exclusive Press & Clean
ASM 129 Corner Before
ASM 129 Corner Before
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ASM 129 Before
ASM 129 Corner After
ASM 129 Corner After
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ASM 129 - Corner

 

Daredevil #1 (1964)

This low-mid grade classic comic book had obvious wear, but still benefited from a pressing.  When defects are many/ excessive, there is only so much pressing can do. As you can see, however, many defects were reduced greatly. 

“Quick Press” Service

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Daredevil Before Pressing Inside
Daredevil Before Pressing Inside
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Daredevil Before Pressing Inside
Daredevil After Pressing Inside
Daredevil After Pressing Inside
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Daredevil After Pressing Inside
Daredevil Front Before Pressing
Daredevil Front Before Pressing
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Daredevil Front Before Press
Daredevil Front After Press
Daredevil Front After Press
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Daredevil Front After Press
Daredevil back cover before pressing
Daredevil back cover before pressing
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Daredevil back cover before pressing
Daredevil back cover After Pressing
Daredevil back cover After Pressing
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DareDevil backcover press after

 

Wolverine #2 (1982)

This comic showed much stress on the spine; the front and back covers also had a number of dents and bends.  The pressing clearly softened the defects, and in some spots removed the defects all together.

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Wolverine #2 Before Pressing
Wolverine #2 Before Pressing
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Wolverine #2 Before Pressing
Wolverine #2 After Pressing
Wolverine #2 After Pressing
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Wolverine #2 The Comic Doctor After Pressing
Wolverine 4 Corner Before Pressing
Wolverine 4 Corner Before Pressing
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Wolverine 4 Corner Before Pressing
Wolverine 4 Corner After Pressing
Wolverine 4 Corner After Pressing
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Wolverine 4 Corner After Pressing
Wolverine 4 top Before Pressing
Wolverine 4 top Before Pressing
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Wolverine 4 Before Pressing
Wolverine 4 top After Pressing
Wolverine 4 top After Pressing
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Wolverine 4 After Pressing
Wolverine 4 Back Before Pressing
Wolverine 4 Back Before Pressing
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Wolverine 4 Back Before Pressing
Wolverine 4 Back After Pressing
Wolverine 4 Back After Pressing
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Wolverine 4 Back After Pressing
Wolverine 4 Inside Cover Before Pressing
Wolverine 4 Inside Cover Before Pressing
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Wolverine 4 Inside Cover Before Pressing
Wolverine 4 Inside Cover After Pressing
Wolverine 4 Inside Cover After Pressing
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Wolverine 4 Inside Cover After Pressing
Wolverine 4 Front Cover Before Pressing
Wolverine 4 Front Cover Before Pressing
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Wolverine 4 Front Cover Before Pressing
Wolverine 4 Front Cover After Pressing
Wolverine 4 Front Cover After Pressing
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Wolverine 4 Front Cover After Pressing

 

Astonishing Tales #26 (1974)

Please forgive the flash on the before pics, although it does highlight the defects well.  This book suffered from water damage.  The pages were swelled and the front and back covers were wavy and riddled with wrinkles.  The pressing most certainly improved the appearance of this low – now mid-grade comic.

“Quick Press” Service

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Astonishing Tales Front Cover Before
Astonishing Tales Front Cover Before
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Astonishing Tales Front Cover Before
Astonishing Tales Front Cover After
Astonishing Tales Front Cover After
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Astonishing Tales Front Cover After
Astonishing Tales Back Cover Before
Astonishing Tales Back Cover Before
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Astonishing Tales Back Cover After
Astonishing Tales Back Cover After
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Astonishing Tales Back Cover After

 

Incredible Hulk #180 (1974)

 This comic had some folding on the front and back covers plus a significant bend on the bottom right of t he book.  The pressing reduces/ eliminates the folds effectively.  

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Hulk180 Before Pressing
Hulk180 Before Pressing
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Hulk180 Before Pressing
Hulk180 After Pressing
Hulk180 After Pressing
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Hulk180 After Pressing
Hulk180 Back Cover Before
Hulk180 Back Cover Before
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Hulk180 Back Cover Before
Hulk180 Back Cover After
Hulk180 Back Cover After
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Hulk180 Back Cover After

 

Amazing Spider-Man #16 (1963)

This comic was a low-mid grade book with a damaged/rolled spine and lots of  front/back cover defects.  The pressing tightened it right up.

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ASM16 Front Cover Before
ASM16 Front Cover Before
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ASM16 Front Cover Before
ASM16 Front Cover After
ASM16 Front Cover After
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ASM16 Front Cover After
ASM16 Back Before
ASM16 Back Before
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ASM16 Back Before
ASM16 Back After
ASM16 Back After
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ASM16 Back After

 

Star Wars  #1 (1977)

Spine rolls are a common defect that can usually be reduced significantly or eliminated all together.  Once this comic’s spine roll was removed, its grade jumped quite a bit.  

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Star Wars 1 Cover Before
Star Wars 1 Cover Before
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Star Wars 1 Cover Before
Star Wars 1 Cover After
Star Wars 1 Cover After
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Star Wars Cover After
Star Wars Top Corner Before
Star Wars Top Corner Before
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Star Wars Top Corner Before
Star Wars Top Corner After
Star Wars Top Corner After
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Star Wars Top Corner After
Star Wars 1 Spine Roll Before
Star Wars 1 Spine Roll Before
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Star Wars 1 Spine Roll Before
Star Wars 1 Spine Roll After
Star Wars 1 Spine Roll After
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Star Wars 1 Spine Roll After

 

 

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The Comic Doctor is located in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.
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