Comics are printed at their own trim, 6.625 by 10.25 inches, in full colour on bright paper, and most single issues run 24 to 48 pages. That combination prices very differently from a novel. The table below shows the price per copy on our calculator for full-colour softcover comics at 24, 32 and 48 pages, from a single proof copy to a 500-copy convention run.
Printing price per copy
| Copies | 24 pages | 32 pages | 48 pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $88.07 | $89.40 | $92.03 |
| 25 | $8.52 | $9.55 | $11.63 |
| 50 | $7.22 | $8.26 | $10.33 |
| 100 | $5.88 | $6.87 | $8.87 |
| 250 | $5.80 | $6.85 | $8.62 |
| 500 | $5.35 | $6.33 | $7.65 |
What these prices assume: Comic Book 6.625x10.25 inch trim, full-colour interior on 80lb Gloss paper, gloss softcover, perfect bound. Printing only, no delivery or sales tax. Calculated by our printing calculator when this page loads.
- At 100 copies, 32 pages with 100lb Gloss paper: $7.41 per copy instead of $6.87.
- At 100 copies, 32 pages with a hardcover collected edition: $12.92 per copy instead of $6.87.
Examples
- A 32-page first issue printed in a run of 100 to sell at a regional comic con.
- A 48-page anthology from a college art class, one copy per contributor plus a few for the library.
- A 24-page ashcan preview printed as single proof copies to send to publishers.
Comic printing details that change the price
- Page count comes in multiples of 4; a 24-page issue is the shortest common format.
- Paper: 80lb gloss gives bright colour; heavier 100lb paper feels premium.
- Hardcover collected editions cost more per copy but suit trade paperback collections.
Before you send files
- Set the file at the trim size plus bleed, with art running past the trim line.
- Keep lettering and panel borders inside the safe area.
- Convert to the colour profile the printer asks for and check skin tones on a proof.
Questions
What size is a standard comic book?
The common US comic trim is 6.625 x 10.25 inches.
Can I order one proof copy?
Yes, the calculator prices from one copy.
Does the price include shipping?
No, these are printing prices; delivery is added in the calculator for your ZIP code.
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