Mylites2 and Fullbacks are recommended for absolute protection
of your 9.8s and 9.9s. BCW works, but I suggest otherwise.
Do not use Ultro Pro.
An alternative to Mylites2 and Fullbacks, I would use
BCW bags and BCW boards. I do not personally like Ultra
Pro because they bubble and wrinkle a lot. This can cause
problems possibly during the handling of your book. This
is only a personal preference however, do not let me scare
you away from Ultra Pro.
Now you will need to place the fullback inside the mylite2
and slide the cutting board inside the
bag/board:
Cut a hole where you want the signature to go:
Slide the cutting board out of the bag/board. Place skinny
blue painter's tape around the window you cut.
Place painters tape around the hole, creating a visible
border for the signer.
Double wrap the corners with 1" pieces of skinny blue
painter's tape:
When placing blue painter's tape at the top corners, be
sure to place the tape below the flap line
so it doesn't get stuck when the grader is trying to remove
the comic!
Rest in Peace
Stan Lee 1922-2018
Write on the window box who you want to sign
the comic book. In this example, Stan "The man" Lee:
This guide was written a few years before Stan passed
away. In honor of his memory, I have decided to leave
the original photos in place for this guide. We miss you
and love you, Stan Lee.
When you slide the comic book in the bag/board, be sure
to watch the bottom of the window against the bottom edge
of your comic book:
On the opposite side, type or write
on the backer board your name, address, phone
number, email address. Seal the bag/board with
only 1 peice of skinny blue painters tape for
easy removal for the grader. Tape or write your details
sheet to the backer board that is slid inside the mylite2.
In the space provided below, write the year, title, publisher,
and name of the comic book along with issue number. Write
who you want to sign the book, and instruct what
services you want provide. This includes any additional
instructions, and fast pass, yellow label authorized signature
witness, pressing, etc.
Of course, there are other artists, and other creators.
Sometimes I feel the placement is just as important. This
is how I prep all my J Scott Campbell books for his sweet
Amazing Spider-man variants:
Stan Lee is getting older, and I’ve been told by some
he needs more room to see where he signs. I frequently
have asked for Stan Lee’s signature right on top of the
THOR or SPIDER-MAN logos here:
One thing to mind is if you have tape overlapping the
sides, protect the book behind it! It might not even be
your book!
So use an extra piece of tape and wrap that bad boy all
the way around the sides so there is NO TAPE STICKINESS
on the opposite site of your book:
Sketch covers. What if you want a sketch? Or, better yet:
What if you have like 5 people you want to sign your book?
Make a BIG WINDOW!
There are drawbacks, however. If you make the window too
big it can bend outwards and defeat the purpose of protecting
the edges of your book. Try not to make it too big. If
so, double tape it with overlapping strips:
Watch for making the window too big or it will want to
flap out on the sides. Try to make the window smaller
or use double tape for the window
frame.
You have now finished prepping your book.
Good luck!
WITNESSED SIGNATURE SERIES COMIC BOOK SIGNING
If you want to maintain a 9.6 or 9.8 or even a higher
grade on your book, but you want to get it signed by a
super famous movie star celebrity or hot shot reclusive
artist, you need to prep that comic book! Window bag your
comics. It's the safest and most reliable way to prevent
as much handling of the comic before and after signing.
Most facilitators require it these days. Some creators
such as Jim Starlin and a few others are against this
practice so you should definitely research the person
who is signing first to make sure they are okay with it.
Most creators are fine with it, and use it as a basis
for additional income. Here is page shows you a detailed
step-by-step guide that will walk you through the process.
SHIPPING COMIC BOOKS VIA US MAIL POST OFFICES
If you want to maintain a 9.6 or 9.8 or even a higher
grade on your book, but you want to get it signed by a
super famous movie star celebrity or hot shot reclusive
artist, you need to prep that comic book before you ship
it to your facilitators. Well, now you need to ship it
safely across the United States! Here is a detailed step-by-step
guide that will walk you through the process: HOW
TO SHIP COMIC BOOKS SAFELY THROUGH THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICES.
This can also be a great guide for ebay sellers as well.
Thank you!
