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Ally Sourcing

Graphic Novel Printing

Bring your story to life with custom graphic novel printing from Ally Sourcing. With decades of combined experience in offset book printing, we partner with independent creators, comic artists, small presses, and publishers to produce high-quality graphic novels, comic books, and manga using premium materials and expert craftsmanship. Whether you're printing a black-and-white indie comic, a full-color graphic novel, or a collector's edition hardcover, our team delivers exceptional print quality, vibrant color reproduction, and professional binding options—all on schedule and within budget.

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Graphic Novel Paper Options

Paper selection affects visual presentation, durability, and cost. We recommend selecting different stocks for interior pages and covers, depending on the artwork, layout, and desired finish.

  • Gloss Art Paper: Bright finish that enhances color depth—great for illustration-heavy books.

  • Matte Art Paper: Subtle sheen with excellent print quality and comfortable reading.

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Gloss Art Paper

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Matte Art Paper

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Offset (uncoated) paper

  • Uncoated Paper: Best for coloring, writing, and interactive formats; prevents bleed-through.

Graphic Novels Crowdfunding

Planning to launch your graphic novel through Kickstarter or another crowdfunding platform? We support indie graphic novel printing and mainstream publishers alike and assist creators with:

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  • Print-ready templates for interior layouts and covers

  • Complimentary file reviews

  • Volume discounts

  • Premium upgrades for stretch goals (e.g., dust jackets, metallic foil, slipcases)

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Reach out before you launch to streamline your campaign and optimize production.

Graphic Novels Crowdfunding

We understand the creative demands and technical challenges of custom graphic novel printing. Here’s what we provide:

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High-resolution offset printing for clean lines and vibrant artwork

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Binding methods that hold up to frequent reading

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A wide range of papers and finishes for every aesthetic

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Global delivery and responsive customer service

FAQs

  • A graphic novel is a long-form narrative that combines sequential art with text to tell a cohesive story. Typically bound in softcover or hardcover formats, graphic novels cover a wide range of genres, including fantasy, memoir, science fiction, and historical accounts.

  • Graphic novels come in a range of sizes, like 5.5″ x 8.5″ (digest), 6.625″ × 10.25″ (US comic size), 5″ × 7.5″ (manga size), or 8.5″ × 11″(European album size)—are familiar to readers, cost-efficient, and faster to produce.

    For creators seeking a unique format, custom sizes offer an eye-catching alternative. You might try a square micro-edition at 3.5″ x 3.5″ or go bold with a large-format 11″ x 17″ book. Landscape orientation is also an option. If your layout works, we can print it.

  • Pricing depends on quantity, page count, trim size, materials, and binding. Standard formats and larger orders help lower the per-unit price. 

  • We require a minimum order of 100 copies.

  • Paper selection affects visual presentation, durability, and cost. We recommend selecting different stocks for interior pages and covers, depending on the artwork, layout, and desired finish.

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    Interior Paper Options

    • 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

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    Coated papers offer excellent color reproduction and clarity, especially for full-color interiors. Uncoated papers provide a natural texture suited to black-and-white art or stylized designs. For smaller formats, a lighter stock helps the book stay open; for books with fewer than 32 pages, a heavier interior paper may be necessary to achieve an adequate spine width.

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    Cover Paper Options

    • 200 gsm / 74 lb gloss or matte cover paper

    • 250 gsm / 92 lb gloss or matte cover paper

    • 300 gsm / 111 lb gloss or matte cover paper

    • 350 gsm / 129 lb gloss or matte cover paper

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    Hardcover Options

    • 157 gsm / 58 lb coated paper wrapped on 2 mm, 2.5 mm, or 3 mm grey board

    • Custom options available on request

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    If you’re unsure what works best, you can download our spine calculator template or request samples (you only cover shipping).

  • Paperbacks are usually completed in 5–10 business days. Hardcovers take approximately 3 weeks. Delivery times vary by location and shipping method.

  • Yes. We can print using FSC-certified paper and soy-based inks by request.

  • Please submit your files as high-resolution PDFs (300 dpi), in CMYK color mode, with a 3 mm bleed and all fonts embedded. Our team is happy to assist if you need any help.

  • Yes. We provide a free manual review to confirm that your files are print-ready.

  • Absolutely. You can order either a digital or physical proof before moving into full production.

  • Absolutely. You can order either a digital or physical proof before moving into full production.

  • Yes. You can add extras like dust jackets, foil, embossing, or slipcases to create collector-worthy editions.

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