[ Posted by QuadManX on Feb 18th, 2007 11:54 AM ]...

Thanks for the befriendliness! I appreciate it a lot!

[ Posted by Emmavieceli on Feb 18th, 2007 6:06 AM ]...

RE: Printing Comic books.

We literally just found a local printer and struck up a deal...so no help really ;_;
We get a slightly cheaper price because of the bulk orders - so you'd be the same there of course. But yep -nothing fancy, just our local.

Good luck!!

[ Posted by fabricari on Feb 17th, 2007 7:41 PM ]...

RE: Printing Comic books.

I guess it depends on how many pages you're gonna print. And if you go as low as 100 that's near print-on-demand. If you're pinting a squarebound book, I can't recommend Lulu.com enough, but if you're printing a saddle stick comic, comixpress.com makes good books, as well. I promise that the extra cost per book still beats having boxes of left over inventory in the basement years later. Oh, and both companies offer online shops for your readers, so you don't have to bother with that headache. (I just printed my graphic novel at lulu, that's why I'm raving about them. :) )

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[ Posted by ramoskaiju on Feb 17th, 2007 11:07 PM ]... Thanks for the Info, A lot of people have been suggesting Comixpress and Lulu. I'll look into them. Thanks again. Wilson.

[ Posted by lordbronco on Feb 17th, 2007 8:04 AM ]...

Ahhh-Glad ya asked!

Well, I've been looking at The Print-On-Demand services, and the two I've found so far are Comixpress and Lulu.com. Comixpress has a better pricing structure as well as printing on the inside front covers, which Lulu does not.

I just got my first order, and I can confirm that they printing quality is excellent-like as good as a marvel comic good, be it in black and white ot color-They fit right in with my pro comics.

However, comixpress is also notoriously slow, and have been having printer problems in just the last couple of months-So my intial order took a month and 3 weeks to arrive.

I think this may be a little longer than usual-but they did reply personally to my e-mails!

Umm-I'm really happy with the overall quality of the paper stock and the chrispness of the blacks-the graphic novel I just finished reading looks just like something I'd buy at the comic shop!

So, I'd highly recommend them once they get their printer serviced. Be aware that they are small operation in new Jersey, and that they only take orders via Pay Pal at this time.

Their killer price point is a fullcolor graphic novel in the 72-116 page range-which can only cost paying clients the standard 14 or 16 bucks before shipping and handling.

They don't issue you an ISDN number, but Lulu does.

At this time, comixpress is still so new that there's not a lot of pro or semi-pro work on it yet, but if youre looking for good examples of works that are that level check out nate Pieko's Atland series for a good color comic, The Weevil for black and white graphic novel, and all the stuff by weirdass press is all really good stuff!

What I'm looking at doing, and this is one of the most important tutorials in the pipeline, is use POD services to establish whether the property is worth the investment of using a small press. If i sell 2000 copies, let's say, then I'll fork out the cash for a *real* run!

Or look to attempting to get a listing in the Diamond Catalog.

I think the POD services are just now arriving, and they are the single neatest thing to happen to the industry since zipatone-really!

However, theirs still some bumps!

I found a guy in Texas who got a 2 thousand copy run for something like 2000 bucks, which is a lot better than the 4 or 5 grand it used to be...

Hope this helps! Post if ya have anymore questions...

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[ Posted by ramoskaiju on Feb 17th, 2007 1:08 PM ]... Thanks for the info, Comixpress was one I was thinking about going with but when I read they have been haveing problem with their machines I thought to check out any others that might be out there just in case, Also I was wondering how well their books looks and I feel better hearing how much you like them. Thanks again Best. Wilson.

[ Posted by ericwilliams on Feb 17th, 2007 12:15 PM ]...

RE: Printing Comic books.

http://www.ka-blam.com does low print runs for really good rates.
People I know have had really positive experiences using them.

[ Posted by SteveForbes on Feb 14th, 2007 11:54 AM ]...

Thanks for the add! It's greatly appreciated.

[ Posted by MONOLITH on Feb 13th, 2007 9:13 PM ]...

I love those blog sketches. They just look fun.

Josh Dahl

[ Posted by JimmyKitty on Feb 5th, 2007 8:55 PM ]...

The deadline was yesterday.

You're talking my language, mate!
Nice strip, I'll keep checking it out.

[ Posted by PeterPalmiotti on Jan 29th, 2007 9:45 PM ]...

I thought you where coming out to our little gathering!?! Oh wells...till next we meet!

peter

[ Posted by Happydevil on Jan 29th, 2007 5:54 PM ]...

Thanks for the add also. =D Nice stuff you got here.

[ Posted by azure on Jan 29th, 2007 2:27 PM ]...

Thanks for the add!

[ Posted by danparent on Jan 29th, 2007 7:35 AM ]...

Hi Wilson,
Thanks for adding me! I like your work!

Dan

[ Posted by p47y on Jan 15th, 2007 10:56 PM ]...

thanks for the add^^ srry its a lil late^^;

[ Posted by Dimestore on Jan 8th, 2007 8:01 AM ]...

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If you are a news outlet or resource of any sort, we invite you to help spread the word about Small Press Idol, and get on the official Sponsors and Supporters list on the Idol Main Page. Traditionally, the page has gotten hundreds of thousands of hits a month for the 5 months the contest runs. All we ask in return for the link placement on our prominently placed list, is a link back in some way that is fairly prominent, and that you indeed cover the contest if you are a news site. You can contact us about that right from the guidelines page.
Just want to watch the show? That’s great! Now is time to sign up at the site so you can VOTE in the rounds to come, and post comments about your favorites! We’re expecting hundreds of contestants this year. It should be a lot of fun!

http://www.dimestoreproductions.com/SmallPressIdol
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Hope this message reaches you in the spirit it was intended, you are welcome to ask questions, and otherwise make sure this is for real. This is the fourth year for the SPI. Last year’s contest pages are still online. So that’s what this is about, hope it interests you!

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Madison, OH 44057

[ Posted by ToxicShockComics on Jan 7th, 2007 6:30 PM ]...

Thanks for the add, definitley check out the book if you can. Take care.

-Mike Storniolo
Toxic Shock Comics

[ Posted by heroictimes on Jan 7th, 2007 5:17 AM ]...

Checked out your site, have to say... I LOVED NINJA MOUSE! Hilarious! Looking forward to more!

--HT

[ Posted by joamette on Jan 1st, 2007 7:27 PM ]...

Happy New Year, friend! Much love and peace to you and yours. :)

[ Posted by Rina_ran on Dec 30th, 2006 4:35 AM ]...

Wow, you have quite a career.

Thanks for the add.

[ Posted by lordwhatfools on Dec 30th, 2006 12:06 AM ]...

Thank You For your friend request!

[ Posted by bluecanarykit on Dec 28th, 2006 11:03 PM ]...

hey! thanks for the add. 8^D

[ Posted by sr_martinz on Dec 28th, 2006 7:45 PM ]...

Nice to meet ya!

Would ya help me to internationaly copyright my characters?
It's a pleasure to me to be your ComicSpace Friend ;-)

Thanks for adding me!

[ Posted by petraleao on Dec 28th, 2006 6:45 PM ]...

Hey, sir! Thanx for adding me! ^_^

[ Posted by alphawave on Dec 28th, 2006 6:15 PM ]...

thankies for the add! keep up the great work!

[ Posted by ThePhatProject on Dec 28th, 2006 6:07 PM ]...

Hey man Thanks for the add request. much succes to you.
Take it easy.

[ Posted by crybringer on Dec 28th, 2006 6:06 PM ]...

Thank you very much for the add! *bows*