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Printing Guide for

New York Comic Con Printing

The ultimate guide to production deadlines, shipping dates, and Indie Comics and Graphic Novels for New York Comic Con in New York, New York.

"New York Comic Con is the East Coast's largest pop culture convention. It brings together fans and professionals for four days of comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, movies, and television at the Javits Center."

Last Year's Attendance
Over 250,000
Artist Alley Vibe
A vast and diverse artist alley featuring hundreds of creators, from emerging talent to established professionals, offering unique art, commissions, and merchandise.
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* Please note that attendance and artist alley information may be estimates, inaccurate, or based on previous years.

Standard Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
Rush Deadline
Sep 22, 2026
Expedited Rush Deadline
Sep 28, 2026
Event Start
Oct 8, 2026

Why Print With MCE?

Professional printing for New York Comic Con 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.

★★★★★

"Really crisp accurate quality on the internal pages! I always worry about screen tones coming out either blurred or too dark with other printers, but this looked perfect! The customer service was also really quick, helpful and communicative through my bumbling. Shipping was also fast and packed very securely. Highly recommended! "

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★★★★★

"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."

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★★★★★

"Incredibly fast and high quality for an affordable price! I needed my books in time for an event, and MCE delivered them quickly and the inner greyscale printing is beautiful. Will definitely use their services again!"

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Important Deadlines

New York Comic Con

New York, New York10/8/2026

Normal Order DeadlineTue, Sep 15
Final day for standard printing rates.
Rush DeadlineTue, Sep 22
Rush Fees Apply
Expedited Rush DeadlineMon, Sep 28
Rush Fees Apply & Expedited Shipping Required
Orders ClosedOrders no longer accepted for this convention. Only accepted under certain circumstances.
Event StartThu, Oct 8

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.