Comic Book Humification and Pressing Tutorial - Batman 227 - CPR, CGC, CBCS

This video demonstrates the process of humidification and pressing of a Batman 227 that we have previously "dry" cleaned. This is one of my favorite covers by the amazing artist Neal Adams. I start by a quick 2-3 minute humidification in a tub with a mister (any more will damage the book). Then, using a dry mount press (Bienfang/Seal 210M), I apply heat and pressure to remove defects. Clamshell "T-Shirt" presses are much more common (and affordable) then dry mount presses. I walk though all the steps and a show the before and after results. Refer to the book and website below for details on the process include the proper amount of time and temperature depending on the age and paper type of the comic. Make sure you practice A LOT before attempting on a book of this value!

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Are you interested in increasing the value of your comic collection? As comics age, they often accrue dirt and grime, which negatively impact the “grade” of the comic and ultimately the value. Comic book “dry” cleaning is a process for removing dirt or stains from the covers of comics without the use of chemicals. By learning and applying the process of cleaning, you can remove many of these blemishes, significantly improving the look of the comic. Cleaning is often combined with comic book pressing, the process of applying heat and pressure to remove bends, mitigate creases, and lighten spine ticks. There are a tremendous amount of resources online for learning how to clean and press comics; however, it can be difficult and costly to piece together all the supplies you need just to test out the process. No worries! I have saved you the trouble and assembled a Comic Book Cleaning Starter Kit that includes all you will need to start cleaning. These supplies are detailed in the technical manual Comic Book CPR: How to Clean and Press Comic Books, which is an excellent resource for learning the skills needed to start cleaning and pressing comics! Don’t delay! In addition to increasing the value of your books, comic book cleaning is a fun, relaxing, and rewarding process.

Helpful links to other resources:
Epicomicology eBay store: http://ebay.us/z1YcK8
Comic Book Dry Cleaning Starter Kit: https://ebay.us/hCnSpU

Comic Book CPR: How to Clean and Press Comic Books by Michael Sorensen
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1075807905/
http://kaptainmyke.com/
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