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Printing Guide for

MEGACON Orlando Printing

The ultimate guide to production deadlines, shipping dates, and Indie Comics and Graphic Novels for MEGACON Orlando in Orlando, Florida.

"MEGACON Orlando is the Southeast's largest comic, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming convention, celebrating all things pop culture. It features celebrity guests, artists, exhibitors, and exclusive merchandise, drawing fans from around the globe."

Last Year's Attendance
Over 160,000
Artist Alley Vibe
A massive artist alley featuring hundreds of local and international creators selling original artwork, prints, comics, and handcrafted goods.
Official Website
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* Please note that attendance and artist alley information may be estimates, inaccurate, or based on previous years.

Standard Deadline
Apr 27, 2027
Rush Deadline
May 4, 2027
Expedited Rush Deadline
May 10, 2027
Event Start
May 20, 2027

Why Print With MCE?

Professional printing for MEGACON Orlando attendees and creators.

100% In-House & Private

Unlike other print shops where production is outsourced, we do everything in-house. Only our team (the exact same demographic buying your products!) will ever be working on your files. Completely streamlined and secure.

Specialty Offerings

Large commercial printers will often completely reject complex Artist Alley finishes or outsource them immediately. We produce custom foiling, soft touch lamination, and unique bundling directly under one roof.

Japanese Print Technology

We utilize over 12 different swappable screens in our state-of-the-art Japanese production presses, bringing you the absolute best premium halftones, flawless edges, and solid colors without the need for massive minimum runs.

Domestic & Uncensored

Because our facility is domestically operated here in the U.S., there is absolutely zero need for censorship. We proudly support independent artists creating whatever art they want.

What Creators Say

Join thousands of artists trusting us with their table inventory.

★★★★★

"The cover and interior pages came out so nice! I especially love how crisp the black ink printed out in the interior pages. Production turnaround was also very fast!"

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IngridVerified
★★★★★

"Turnaround time was fast! Interior pages are crisp. Looking forward to trying uncoated paper for interior pages next. Also excited for future new cover stock options for saddlestitch :D"

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MomoVerified
★★★★★

"MCE was recommended to me after my local Fedex/Kinkos couldn't even give me a proper quote on printing my book. I'm really glad I went with MCE because the quality and speed are amazing. The book builder tool they provide is perfect and intuitive, too. Printed out way better than I could have hoped for, and looks and feels like professional quality. The cost per book is also very friendly for small indie artists that need <50 copies. Fingers crossed my comic does well enough that I can order more from them!"

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Important Deadlines

MEGACON Orlando

Orlando, Florida5/20/2027

Normal Order DeadlineTue, Apr 27
Final day for standard printing rates.
Rush DeadlineTue, May 4
Rush Fees Apply
Expedited Rush DeadlineMon, May 10
Rush Fees Apply & Expedited Shipping Required
Orders ClosedOrders no longer accepted for this convention. Only accepted under certain circumstances.
Event StartThu, May 20

The Ultimate Sizing Guide

Not sure what sizes to order for your booth? Here is what successful table vendors stock. ‡

Art Prints & Posters

Mini Prints
The Impulse Buy

4"x6" & 5"x7"

Extremely popular sizes for affordable bundle deals (e.g. 3 for $10). Mini prints are giftable, highly collectable, and don't require the customer to carry a large poster tube, increasing conversion rates fast.

200 qty$0.44 /ea ($88.40)
500 qty$0.16 /ea ($80.62)
1000 qty$0.13 /ea ($128.86)
Letter Poster
The Mid-Range Seller

8.5"x11" & 8"x10"

The classic letter-size bracket. These feel much more substantial than mini prints but remain highly affordable. 8x10 is especially popular because it fits readily available, cheap frames.

100 qty$0.78 /ea ($77.90)
250 qty$0.49 /ea ($122.95)
500 qty$0.30 /ea ($150.95)
Standard Poster
The Gold Standard

11"x17"

The undisputed industry standard poster size for Anime and Comic conventions. Fits perfectly in standard vendor display portfolios and commands a higher price point while still being manageable.

25 qty$2.92 /ea ($73.08)
100 qty$1.05 /ea ($104.99)
250 qty$0.74 /ea ($185.23)
Statement Poster
The Statement Piece

12"x18"

For your absolute best artwork that demands attention. Hang these high on your wire grids as anchor pieces to draw attendees in from across the hall. Standard commercial 12x18 size allows for flawless bleed edges.

25 qty$2.92 /ea ($73.08)
100 qty$1.05 /ea ($104.99)
250 qty$0.74 /ea ($185.23)
* Pricing examples above are dynamically calculated for Single-Sided, Full-Color prints on premium 100# Silk Cover paper stock. Rates may fluctuate based on bulk quantity discounts, material costs, and availability.

Books & Doujinshi

JIS B5 (24pg)
Authentic Japanese Sizing

B/W Doujinshi

Authentic, high-volume black and white doujinshi printing. We use advanced commercial halftone screening to ensure your screentones, gradients, and inking map perfectly to paper without moiré patterns.

50 qty$3.00 /ea ($150.22)
100 qty$2.45 /ea ($245.34)
250 qty$2.06 /ea ($515.45)
JIS B5 (24pg)
Premium Color Showcase

Color Doujinshi

Premium, vibrant full-color doujinshi and artbook printing. Ideal for convention artists looking to showcase digital illustrations, photography, or colorful graphics with stunning accuracy.

50 qty$3.52 /ea ($176.15)
100 qty$2.94 /ea ($293.85)
250 qty$2.50 /ea ($625.65)
US Comic (24pg)
The Zine Standard

Western Comic

Perfect for shorter-run zines, floppy comics, and fanzines. Featuring full color interiors and beautiful saddle-stitch binding for that classic comic book feel that easily lays flat.

50 qty$3.52 /ea ($176.15)
100 qty$2.94 /ea ($293.85)
250 qty$2.50 /ea ($625.65)
5.06"x7.81" (192pg)
Professional Paperback

Standard Manga

Industry standard paperback styling. For any story over 40 pages, or if you want a professional spine to display on a shelf at an Artist Alley table, perfect binding is the superior choice for your graphic novel.

50 qty$9.24 /ea ($462.09)
100 qty$7.73 /ea ($773.00)
250 qty$6.49 /ea ($1622.34)

** Book pricing examples are dynamically calculated for Full-Color Covers on premium 100# Silk Cover stock. Interior pages are 60# Uncoated Text. Rates fluctuate based on paper selection, page count, and material availability.

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