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Custom Graphic Novel Printing — 6" × 9" & Comic TPB

Professional softcover perfect-bound graphic novels and trade paperbacks for independent comic authors, graphic memoirists, and Kickstarter self-publishers. Engineered with durable EVA hot-melt adhesive spines, premium opaque paper stocks, and protective gloss or matte laminated covers.

High Strength EVA Adhesive
48 to 300+ Pages Supported
Protective Gloss & Matte Covers
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Custom Graphic Novel Printing - Softcover Perfect Bound Trade Paperbacks

Popular Graphic Novel & TPB Pricing

Select any volume tier below to launch our full graphic novel configurator with softcover EVA perfect binding. ‡

Indie Graphic Novel (6" × 9")

B/W Trade Paperback (128 pgs)

Standard 6" × 9" trade paperback printed B/W on high-opacity 80# Uncoated Opaque text with a Matte laminated 100# cover. *

50 Books
$10.10 /ea
($504.83)
100 Books
$8.85 /ea
($885.47)
250 Books
$7.92 /ea
($1980.17)
500 Books
$7.45 /ea
($3725.68)
Collected Comic Volume (6.625" × 10.25")

Full-Color Graphic Novel (128 pgs)

Collected 6.625" × 10.25" comic volume printed in full color on 80# Silk Text with a Matte laminated 100# cardstock cover. †

50 Books
$17.04 /ea
($851.83)
100 Books
$15.59 /ea
($1558.62)
250 Books
$14.38 /ea
($3594.07)
500 Books
$13.70 /ea
($6849.16)

* Trade Paperback size (6" × 9"), 128 pages Perfect Bound, B/W on 80# Opaque Text with 100# Matte Cover.

† Standard Comic size (6.625" × 10.25"), 128 pages Perfect Bound, full-color on 80# Silk Text with 100# Matte Cover.

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

Creator Reviews & Print Quality

See what graphic novelists and comic publishers say about our books.

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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.

Engineered for Bookstore Durability & Shelf Presence

Flat Squared Spine

Softcover books feature clean, sharp spine creases allowing custom spine text and volume numbering that stands out on retail shelves.

Visual Trim Line Review

Our interactive prepress proofer displays clear trim and bleed guide lines over every page for your review before going to press.

Heavy 80# Silk Interior

Coated silk finish eliminates harsh page reflections while delivering stunning ink holdout for dark shadows and vibrant highlights.

3D Digital Soft Proof

Inspect your full volume in our interactive 3D WebGL page-flip viewer before printing to verify spine alignment and page turns.

Trade Paperback & Graphic Novel Specs

FormatTrim Size (Inches)Trim Size (mm)Canvas with 0.125" Bleed300 DPI CanvasInside Gutter MarginRecommended Pages
Standard Trade (TPB)6.00" × 9.00"152.4 × 228.6 mm6.25" × 9.25"1875 × 2775 px0.375" to 0.500"64 to 320+ pages
Comic Book TPB6.625" × 10.25"168.3 × 260.4 mm6.875" × 10.50"2063 × 3150 px0.375" to 0.500"48 to 250+ pages
Digest Graphic Novel5.50" × 8.50"139.7 × 215.9 mm5.75" × 8.75"1725 × 2625 px0.375"48 to 280+ pages

Graphic Novel Production Tools

Essential Tool

Book Spine Calculator

Calculate your exact spine width based on page count and paper caliper.

Preset Template

6x9 Trade Template

Download ready-to-use 6x9 trade templates with 0.125" bleed.

Promotion

3D Mockup Generator

Create high-res 3D book covers for your Kickstarter and web store.

Preflight

Image DPI Checker

Check full-bleed artwork for 300 DPI print compliance.

Graphic Novel Printing Questions

What is the standard size for graphic novels and trade paperbacks (TPB)?

The two standard industry sizes are 6" × 9" (152.4 × 228.6 mm) for traditional trade paperbacks and 6.625" × 10.25" (168.275 × 260.35 mm) for collected comic storylines. We also support 5.5" × 8.5" compact digest formats.

How do I calculate the spine width for my graphic novel cover file?

Spine width depends on your total interior page count and paper caliper. For example, 160 pages on 80lb Uncoated Opaque (0.0050" caliper) yields an exact spine width of 0.400 inches. Use our free Book Spine Calculator to get your exact spine template.

How do you bind graphic novels for maximum spine durability?

We manufacture softcover graphic novels using commercial EVA hot-melt perfect binding combined with precision spine milling and micro-notching. This maximizes adhesive penetration into the paper fibers, holding heavy coated and uncoated pages securely through repeated reading.

How much gutter margin should I allow in my graphic novel layout?

Because perfect-bound books have a glued square spine, interior pages cannot lay completely flat at the center fold. We recommend an inside gutter margin of 0.375" to 0.5" so dialogue balloons, faces, and text are never lost in the spine curve.

What paper stocks are recommended for graphic novel interiors?

For full-color graphic novels, our 80lb Silk Text provides brilliant color rendering without harsh glare. For black-and-white graphic memoirs, our 60lb and 80lb Uncoated Opaque stocks provide tactile texture and zero show-through. Covers use 100lb cardstock with Gloss or Matte lamination.

What is the minimum page count for perfect binding?

The practical minimum for perfect binding is 28 to 32 interior pages to ensure adequate spine thickness for adhesive contact. For thinner books under 28 pages, saddle stitch binding is recommended.
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