Book Printing | Ally Sourcing

Comic Book Printing

Our printing combines your storytelling and illustrations with our precise printing techniques to capture the intricate details, vivid colors, and visual flow that are essential to comic book's narrative style. We can print your comic abroad or with a US printer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our minimum order quantity is 500 copies.
What is the MOQ for comic book printing?

02 | How much does it cost to print a comic book?

How much does it cost to print a book?

Based in the United States and with a printer abroad, Ally Sourcing offers world-class professional book printing and binding services to businesses, non-profits, and independent publishers around the globe.

You can use our book printing instant quote feature on our website.

Or take a quick look at these charts. Please note all pricing does not include shipping.

Paperback Comic Books Printing Price Chart (8.5” x 8.5”)

Page Count	500pcs	1000pcs	5000pcs
128	Unit: $2.57 / Total: $1,287	Unit: $1.64 / Total: $1,639	Unit: $1.00 / Total: $4,984
48	Unit: $1.15 / Total: $576	Unit: $0.71 / Total: $707	Unit: $0.43 / Total: $2,147
64	Unit: $1.43 / Total: $716	Unit: $0.89 / Total: $894	Unit: $0.54 / Total: $2,708
96	Unit: $1.99 / Total: $996	Unit: $1.27 / Total: $1,267	Unit: $0.77 / Total: $3,860

Cover: 200 gsm / 74 lb coated cover paper with gloss lamination
Inner: 105 gsm / 71 lb coated text paper for interior

Yes, we provide both digital and physical proofs. Digital proofs help you review the layout on screen, while physical proofs allow you to check the material, color, and finish before mass printing. Visit our Proof Support Page or contact our team for help.
Do you offer digital and physical printing proofs?
What paper types and finishes are available for comic books?
For comic book printing, we offer several paper types and finishes to ensure the best quality for your artwork:

Coated Paper: Gloss or matte-finish coated paper is commonly used for comic books. Gloss paper enhances vibrant colors, while matte provides a more subdued, textured feel.

Uncoated Paper: This option provides a more natural, rustic look, and it is often chosen for indie or vintage-style comics.

We offer a range of finishes, including gloss, matte, and cloth covers. For added flair, you can also opt for foil stamping, embossing, gilded edge, or debossing.
Common binding options for comic books include:

Saddle Stitching: This is the most common method for smaller comic books (16-32 pages). It involves folding the pages and stapling them along the spine.

Perfect Binding: Ideal for longer comics (over 32 pages), this method glues the pages together with a square spine.

Spiral Binding: A flexible option, spiral binding uses a coil to bind the comic, allowing it to lay flat when opened.

What are the common binding options for comic books?
The most common sizes for comic books are:

Standard Comic Size: 6.625″ x 10.25″ (often used for mainstream comic books).

Digest Size: 5.5″ x 8.5″ (often used for smaller comics or indie comics).

Oversized Comics: 8.5″ x 11″ or larger (used for deluxe or art books that include comic strips or special editions).

What are the standard sizes for comic books?
For hardcover comic books, the typical production time is around 3 weeks.

For paperback books, it usually takes about 5 to 10 days.

Shipping times vary based on your location and shipping method. Typically international shipments take about a month and domestic shipments a week.
What is the standard production time for comic books?
Yes, we use FSC-certified paper for our comic books if requested, ensuring that the paper comes from responsibly managed forests. We also use soy-based inks, which are safer for the environment and healthier for kids.
Are there eco-friendly printing options available?
Yes, we offer a free manual document-checking service to ensure your files are print-ready. Our team will review the document layout, bleed, resolution, and other technical details, allowing you to correct any issues before production begins.
Do you provide a document checking service?
To ensure the best print quality for your comic book, please submit your files in the following format:

High-resolution PDF (300dpi) for sharp, clear images.

3mm bleed on all sides of the design to prevent cutting errors.

Embedded fonts to avoid text issues.

Yes, we provide both digital and physical proofs. Digital proofs help you review the layout on screen, while physical proofs allow you to check the material, color, and finish before mass printing. Visit our Proof Support Page or contact our team for help.

If you need assistance with file preparation, feel free to contact us!

How can I prepare my comic’s book files for printing?

Comic Book Paper Options

Your choice of paper impacts the appearance, durability, and cost of your comic book. Most comics use lightweight uncoated paper for black-and-white interiors and coated paper for color interiors. At Ally Sourcing, we recommend the following options for a professional finish:

Interior Paper

105 gsm / 71 lb coated text paper
128 gsm / 86 lb coated text paper
157 gsm / 106 lb coated text paper
200 gsm / 135 lb coated text paper

80 gsm / 54 lb uncoated text paper
100 gsm / 68 lb uncoated text paper
120 gsm / 81 lb uncoated text paper

Guidelines Based on Book Size and Thickness

Smaller Books: Thinner paper opens flat easily.
Larger Books (8.5” x 11” or bigger): Thicker paper like 128 gsm (86 lb) or 157 gsm (106 lb) is ideal.
Books Under 32 Pages: For perfect binding, use 200 gsm (135 lb) coated paper to ensure proper spine width.

Cover Paper Options

Special Paper

Uncoated Paper

Matte Art Paper

Gloss Art Paper

Paperback Cover Paper

200 gsm / 74 lb gloss cover paper

250 gsm / 92 lb gloss cover paper

300 gsm / 111 lb gloss cover paper

350 gsm / 129 lb gloss cover paper

200 gsm / 74 lb matte cover paper

250 gsm / 92 lb matte cover paper

300 gsm / 111 lb matte cover paper

Hardcover Paper

157 gsm / 58 lb coated cover paper wrapped on 2 mm grey board

157 gsm / 58 lb coated cover paper wrapped on 2.5 mm grey board

157 gsm / 58 lb coated cover paper wrapped on 3 mm grey board

Other paper wrapped on grey board

Binding Considerations

For a durable, professional comic, choose a heavier, glossy cover or opt for self-covering using the same paper as the interior. Perfect-bound, or hardcovers work best for comics that need to last.

6.625 x 10.25

7.3 x 11

7 x 10.375

5.5 x 8.5

5 x 7.5

8 x 10

6 x 9

8.5 x 11

Popular Comic Book Sizes

Common Comic Book Sizes

Portrait Comic

Landscape Comic

Custom Size Comic

At Ally Sourcing, we can print comic books in any size you need. However, custom sizes may cost slightly more due to additional setup work. The most popular standard size is 6.625″ x 10.25″, widely used in the industry for its cost-effectiveness, quick production turnaround, and alignment with customer expectations.

Want to stand out? Consider experimenting with unique formats! You couldchooser a larger 7.3″ x 11″ tabloid, a smaller 5.5″ x 8.5″ pocket edition, or even a landscape orientation. The possibilities are endless —limited only by your creativity and audience preferences.

Perfect binding is the technical term for what is better known as paperback or softcover binding. Think of the last paperback novel you read; the sort of book you pick up at the newsstand, from the fiction section in the bookstore, or at the airport. A familiar style, perfect binding is a visually appealing and economical bookbinding solution. Although typically used for comic books and fiction, perfect binding is suitable for any genre.

Comic Book Binding Options

Printing and binding go hand-in-hand. At Ally Sourcing, we’re proud to incorporate a complete range of binding options to complete your book. Your choice of binding will depend on your book’s genre, purpose, intended readership, format, and more. Given such a considerable array of choices, we’re happy to help you pick the best bookbinding option for you, your book, and your budget. Let’s have a quick look at the possibilities.

Allow our printing experts to help recommend the best paper selections for your book and your budget.

Cost Considerations

Self-Covers: The most affordable option.
Hardcovers: The highest cost for a premium look.
Perfect Bound: Falls in between self-covers and hardcovers.

The final price depends on materials, size, length, and print quantity. Choose the binding that matches your comic’s purpose and audience!

Not all books are meant only to be read. Cookbooks, textbooks, workbooks, diaries, and more may need to be propped up on a desk or work surface and often laid entirely flat.

Specialized "Lay-Flat Bookbinding Options

Saddle Stitch Binding

If your book has fewer than 48 pages, saddle stitching is a popular and economical bookbinding method that may suit your needs. Comic books, coloring books, instruction manuals, workbooks and more often take advantage of saddle stitch binding. Saddle stitching binds the interior pages and cover together with specially designed staples or — for a more attractive and robust result — stitched binding thread, which gives this technique its name.

Hardcover books are more durable than most other books, and consumers often perceive this binding style as more valuable. Hardcover bookbinding is popular for special-edition books, children’s books, coffee table books, high-end art and photography collections, memoirs, autobiographies, history, science books, and more. You can add features like a printed slip-case, ribbon markers, and a dust jacket to make your hardcover book extra-special. Nothing speaks of quality and value so much as the elegance and substance of a finely crafted hardcover edition.

Perfect Binding

Hardcover Binding

Special Finishes, Lamination, and Foil Stamping

They say you can’t judge a book by its cover, but we all do! Your book’s cover is the first thing that a potential reader sees, so it must make a good impression. Someone browsing the bookstore — online or offline — is more likely to check out a book with a beautiful, intriguing, visually appealing cover. Ally Sourcing offers a complete range of finishing options to make your book uniquely eye-catching and attractive.

These options include:

Deboss

Emboss

Spot UV

Foil Stamping

Gloss Lamination

Varnishing

Matte Lamination

Book Printing for Self-Publishers

Check out some of our other book printing offerings. To get the full list, please click on the mega menu above. Our printing services include various types of books, from hardcover to softcover, as well as magazines, catalogs, comic, children's, and more. We also provide eco-friendly options and custom finishes to meet your specific needs.

Comic Book Printing

Cookbook Printing

Art Book Printing

Paperback Book Printing

Our Eco-Friendly Promise

We use paper stock that’s sourced from FSC-certified sustainable forestry when possible. We provide recycled paper material on request. We also use environmentally-friendly soy inks—based on harmless, biodegradable vegetable products.

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Rigid Boxes

Comic Book Printing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MOQ for comic book printing?

How much does it cost to print a book?

Paperback Comic Books Printing Price Chart (8.5” x 8.5”)

Do you offer digital and physical printing proofs?

What paper types and finishes are available for comic books?

What are the common binding options for comic books?

What are the standard sizes for comic books?

What is the standard production time for comic books?

Are there eco-friendly printing options available?

Do you provide a document checking service?

How can I prepare my comic’s book files for printing?

Common Comic Book Sizes

Portrait Comic

Landscape Comic

Custom Size Comic

Book Printing for Self-Publishers

Our Eco-Friendly Promise