Skip to main content
MCE LogoMCE Printing
Standard US Comic Format
★★★★★
5.0 (22 Reviews)From $4.08 / copy

Custom Comic Book Printing USA — Floppies, Prestige & Indie Editions

Professional domestic comic book printing for indie creators, small press publishers, and Kickstarter campaigns. Printed on genuine 80lb Gloss or Silk Text with crisp CMYK color fidelity, heavy protective laminated covers, and zero minimum order quantities.

Standard 6.625" × 10.25" Trim
Saddle Stitch & Prestige Bound
Gloss & Matte Laminations
Calculate Comic Pricing →
Custom US Comic Book Printing - 6.625 x 10.25 Saddle Stitch Floppy Issues

Popular US Comic Book Pricing

Select any volume tier below to launch our full comic configurator with standard 6.625" × 10.25" specs. ‡

Standard Monthly Issue

Saddle-Stitch Floppy (24 pgs)

Iconic single-issue comic booklet (6.625" × 10.25") printed in full color on 80# Silk/Gloss Text with a laminated 100# cover. *

50 Comics
$6.36 /ea
($318.09)
100 Comics
$5.22 /ea
($522.07)
250 Comics
$4.44 /ea
($1109.35)
500 Comics
$4.08 /ea
($2042.36)
Prestige Format & One-Shots

Perfect-Bound Prestige (64 pgs)

Squared-spine prestige format comic (6.625" × 10.25") with full-color 80# interior pages and a protective laminated 100# wrap cover. †

50 Comics
$10.98 /ea
($548.77)
100 Comics
$9.72 /ea
($972.50)
250 Comics
$8.78 /ea
($2194.88)
500 Comics
$8.30 /ea
($4150.78)

* Standard US Comic size (6.625" × 10.25"), 24 pages Saddle Stitch, full-color 80# Silk/Gloss Text with 100# Gloss Cover.

† Standard US Comic size (6.625" × 10.25"), 64 pages Perfect Bound, full-color 80# Silk/Gloss Text with 100# Gloss Cover.

‡ Prices shown are base estimates and do not include applicable taxes or calculated shipping.

Creator Reviews & Print Quality

See what independent comic creators and publishers say about our books.

Sort by:
P

PuddingVerified Buyer

★★★★★

Ordered: Size: 7.165" x 10.118", Binding: Perfect Bound, 36 BW pgs + Cover, Lamination: Gloss

5/15/2026

Great quality for the price for a US-based printer! Extremely fast service as well! I'm very happy with the outcome of this project.

Commercial Comic Quality & Finishing

80lb Gloss Text

Crisp four-color digital reproduction with deep black levels, vibrant primary ink saturation, and non-distorting paper weight.

Shrink-Wrap Bundling

Issues are neatly stacked and shrink-wrapped in protective bundles to prevent corner dings and moisture damage during shipping.

Gloss & Matte Covers

Sturdy 100lb cardstock covers sealed with high-gloss or velvety matte film lamination to protect against spine cracking and handling wear.

Variant Cover Requests

Need Kickstarter or convention variant covers? While automated variant splits aren't in the builder yet, open a support ticket to request a custom split run.

Comic Format Dimensions & Bleed Table

Exact canvas dimensions for Clip Studio Paint, InDesign, and Photoshop.

FormatTrim Size (Inches)Trim Size (mm)Canvas with 0.125" Bleed300 DPI Canvas600 DPI CanvasBinding
Standard US Comic6.625" × 10.25"168.28 × 260.35 mm6.875" × 10.50"2063 × 3150 px4125 × 6300 pxSaddle Stitch (16–48 pgs)
Prestige Comic Book6.625" × 10.25"168.28 × 260.35 mm6.875" × 10.50"2063 × 3150 px4125 × 6300 pxPerfect Bound (48–200+ pgs)
Digest Comic5.50" × 8.50"139.70 × 215.90 mm5.75" × 8.75"1725 × 2625 px3450 × 5250 pxSaddle Stitch or Perfect Bound
Trade Paperback (TPB)6.00" × 9.00"152.40 × 228.60 mm6.25" × 9.25"1875 × 2775 px3750 × 5550 pxPerfect Bound (Square Spine)

Comic Prepress & Production Tools

Preset Template

US Comic Template

Download standard 6.625" x 10.25" bleed templates for comic artists.

Prestige Spine

Spine Calculator

Calculate the spine width for perfect-bound trade comics and collections.

Kickstarter Mockups

3D Mockup Proofer

Render photorealistic 3D WebGL cover mockups for crowdfund campaigns.

Convention Schedule

Events & Deadlines

Check production cutoff dates before your next major comic show.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the standard trim size for North American monthly comic books?

The modern North American comic book standard trim size is 6.625" × 10.25" (168.275 × 260.35 mm). With standard 0.125" bleed margins added, your full canvas should measure 6.875" × 10.5" (2063 × 3150 px at 300 DPI).

What interior paper stocks do you use for superhero and action comics?

Our flagship comic paper is 80lb Gloss Text, delivering vibrant CMYK color saturation and crisp linework. For creator-owned indie comics seeking a non-glare, fine-art look, our 80lb Silk Text offers high opacity with subtle tactile sheen.

Do you offer shrink-wrap bundling for comic book orders?

Yes! We offer protective shrink-wrap bundling in convenient packs to keep your printed comic book issues flat, clean, and protected from moisture or edge wear during transit and storage.

Should I choose Saddle Stitch or Perfect Binding for my comic?

For standard single-issue "floppy" comics between 16 and 48 pages (in multiples of 4), saddle stitch binding with heavy-duty wire staples is the iconic format. For prestige format one-shots or collected editions over 48 pages, softcover perfect binding with a squared spine is superior.

What cover laminations are available on comic covers?

We offer protective Gloss and Matte film laminations on heavy 100lb cover stock. Gloss lamination provides mirror-like shine and deepens rich blacks and primary colors, while Matte lamination provides a fingerprint-resistant satin finish.

Can I print variant covers for my Kickstarter or comic release?

While automated variant cover split runs are not yet available directly in our online checkout, we can accommodate custom variant cover requests. Simply open a support ticket with your quantity breakdown and our team will help set up your run.
Configure Comic Book →