COMIC BOOK CPR
Comic Book CPR: First Edition is
the ultimate beginner’s guide to cleaning
and pressing comic books—an essential skill for collectors
who want to boost grades, eye appeal, and value without
paying costly third-party pressers. For years, pressing
and cleaning comics were considered underground skills that
only professionals or grading companies had access to. Now,
collectors at every level can learn these
techniques at home and transform their own books — saving
thousands of dollars while boosting grades, improving eye
appeal, and protecting their collections.
Pressing is more than just flattening pages.
It’s a careful process that uses controlled heat,
humidity, and pressure to remove bends, wrinkles,
spine ticks, and warping. When done correctly, a comic can
look dramatically better—and often receive a higher grade.
This book walks you through every step of the process in
clear, easy-to-follow language, showing you how to build
and use your own humidity tank, how to
safely press comics with the right equipment, and how to
avoid the common mistakes that can permanently damage a
book.
Comic pressing is only half the story. You’ll
also learn the basics of dry cleaning:
safe methods for removing dirt, smudges, and stains that
can make your comics look new again. You’ll discover how
to tell the difference between pressable and unpressable
defects, how to recognize restoration, and how to pre-screen
your comics before sending them off to be graded. These
skills will help you protect your investment, avoid unnecessary
risks, and observe pressing potential at a glance.
To make things even easier, this beginner’s
edition is filled with extra full-color photos,
detailed charts, inspection forms, and an all-new flow chart
that shows you exactly what to do and when. Each section
is color-coded and beginner-friendly, making it simple to
find what you need at a glance. Real-world examples highlight
both successes and common mistakes, so you can learn from
the experiences of others while gaining the confidence to
practice on your own books.
You’ll also benefit from insights shared
by some of today’s leading independent pressers, who provide
professional tips, warnings, and insider advice
that most collectors never get to hear. From understanding
grading notes, to fixing past mistakes, to preventing future
damage, this book will give you an extra edge as you develop
your skills. Whether you’re just starting out with your
very first comic collection or you’ve been collecting for
years and want to take things to the next level, Comic
Book CPR: First Edition is your all-in-one
beginner’s guide. You’ll learn how to care for
your comics the right way, improve their condition safely,
and get the most out of your collection—without ever sending
your books away or relying on costly third-party pressing
services. Take control of your books. If you collect
comics, this book is for you.
Comic Book CPR: First Edition is for those who
want to learn about comic book pressing but have no idea
where to start. This updated and remastered full-color guide
book is over 388 pages!
EXCLUSIVE CONTENT
· ADDITIONAL PICTORIALS
· BEGINNER’S GUIDE
· DRY CLEANING TIPS
· FLOW CHART
· FORMULA SHEETS
· GRADING NOTES EXPLAINED
· HUMIDITY TANK
· INSPECTION FORMS
· MATRIX DIAGRAM
· PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
· PRESSABLE DEFECTS
· PRE-SCREENING COMICS
· RESTORATION DETECTION
HOW TO REMOVE
· DENTING
· DIRT AND GRIME
· FINGERPRINTS
· FLARING
· FOLDS
· LIGHT STAINING
· OVERSATURATION
· PENCIL MARKS
· PEBBLING
· SCRATCHES
· SPINE ROLLS
· WAVY BENDS
· WAVINESS
Paperback Edition: https://amzn.to/4aVsuoj
KAPTAINMYKE PRESS © 2025
ISBN# 979-8267610605
