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Comics - Saddle stitch (staple binding)

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  • Staple binding
  • Interior page counts from 8-64 - 25 minimum quantity print
  • Rush delivery is available
  • Price Breaks with higher quantities
  • Wide variety of cover & interiors paper options
  • Full color OR Black & White (includes grayscale)
  • Print any size up to 9"X12" (Includes standard comic book, Manga, graphic novel, magazine, letter, or custom!)
  • Printing templates available!
  • CWS AD insert discount option

 

Reordering Note:

For reprints of comic books over four months old, sending us a physical copy of the previous version helps ensure color consistency. Please reach out to customer service (sales@grekoprinting.com) if you have questions regarding shipping costs for this process. 

 

Saddle Stitch Binding

The saddle stitch is a popular book binding method used by publishers worldwide. Commercial publishers and booklet makers use this popular binding method to create magazines, pamphlets, brochures, catalogs, coloring books, and short comics.

What is Saddle Stitch Binding?

Saddle stitching uses two special book binding staples to secure the book together. Printers use a saddle stapler or stitching machine to bind loose pages together.

Two large staples are placed into the fold of the paper. The stapler pushes the staples through sheets of paper and clamps them shut. The sheets of paper are then folded, creating a saddle-stitched booklet.

Saddle-stitched books use several sheets of paper folded and printed on the front and back. For this reason, saddle stitching books must have page counts in multiples of 4. For example, a saddle stitch binding page count could be 28 pages, but not 26.

Saddle stitching is a good choice for 64 pages or shorter books. They are also perfect for shorter soft cover books like mini-comic books or comics series with short issues. An excellent example of saddle-stick comics is the original DC comics like Batman from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s.

Higher page counts, especially final page counts above 100 pages, are too difficult to staple together in this way. Instead, longer books may use square binding, which creates a flat, square spine.

How is Saddle Stitch Binding Different From Perfect Binding?

Saddle-stitched books differ from perfect binding in a few key ways. Instead of staples, perfecting binding uses glue to secure the pages together. In this book binding process, printed pages are grouped together in a book block. The book block is then glued to a cover with a spine.

Perfect binding is ideal for longer graphic novels, books with a large finished size, and books that need a printable spine. Perfect binding is also known as square binding and can give a softcover book a more professional appearance; however, it is the more expensive book binding choice.

When to Use Saddle Stitch Binding

Saddle stitch is the best binding technique for shorter comic books between 8 and 64 pages. This is because it is generally limited to 16 sheets of paper. Including the covers and inside covers, 64 pages create a total count of 68 pages maximum for the book.

Staple Binding With Comix Well Spring

Comix Well Spring offers professional printing and binding comic book services. Our staple binding option focuses on convenience, quality, and fast turnaround so that you can receive your finished project in no time.

Paper type

Saddle stitch booklets from Comix Well Spring use 60# bright white paper on the inside and 80# glossy paper for the front and back cover. Sketch covers are available with 80# matte Bristol board. Both are cost-effective options with strong wire staples that allow your readers to enjoy your work.

Print time

Digital printing service turnaround for saddle stitch binding is two weeks, but we offer faster options if needed. Our comic service can accommodate your timelines, even if you need a large custom-bound comics order quickly. Simply let us know when you order, and we will work with you to get your comic printed on time.

How to Place Your Saddle Stitch Order

To place your saddle stitch book order with Comix Well Spring, upload your black and white or full-color comic pages using our easy ordering system. Follow the prompts and choose your number of pages, paper type, and color option.

Make sure your upload is in 300 dpi resolution. Also, ensure that each file is formatted exactly as you want it to print and labeled with its page number.

Let us know whether you want a digital proof or physical proof, and check it carefully to ensure your full-color comic book printing and margins show up correctly. Once everything looks perfect, let us know, and we’ll get printing.

You should receive your order in under two weeks.

Choose Saddle Stitch Binding for Your Comic Book

If you are printing a comic book, pamphlet, brochure, or coloring book, choose Comix Well Spring for your printing needs. Our saddle stitch binding and print services will ensure that your product looks professional and lasts in the hands of your readers. We also offer perfect-bound books for longer projects.

To learn more about how comic books are printed or ask questions about choosing the correct format and print setting for your project, contact our customer service team or check out our free resources. We can answer any questions you have about saddle stitch and print options.

 

1234 Reviews

  • 5
    Comic

    Posted by DARRELL DAMPER on September 21, 2021

    Fast turn around time and the pages are clean and it definitely makes the art pop in going to keep using you guys great job

  • 5
    Mercury Mouse : Issues 1, 2, & 3

    Posted by Larry Rains on September 17, 2021

    Wow! Comix Well Spring is hands down the best comic book printer you can use. It doesn’t matter if you have a short run or need 1,000’s of comic books, these guys have got your back. Nice to work with a printer that takes pride in their work. Excellent customer service, and high quality prints! I’ve had them print 3 of my comic books and some trading cards. Amazing work and fast turnaround. I can’t wait to send them my next comic book to do!

  • 5
    Comic Printing

    Posted by Wingless Comics on September 16, 2021

    The quality of the work was top notch, the shipment was sent efficiently and we will DEFINITELY be ordering again.

  • 5
    Perfect every time!

    Posted by PLB Comics on September 8, 2021

    After having a score of books, and thousands of copies printed with Comix Well Spring, I can honestly say they are the best printer we have ever worked with. High quality, great price, and fast turnaround, plus you can actually get a hold of someone when you need too, what's not to love?

  • 5
    Great!

    Posted by Clayton on September 7, 2021

    I've done two short-run comics and they've both turned out great. Really affordable (especially if you can go pick them up).

  • 5
    Art Book

    Posted by Warren Montgomery on August 31, 2021

    Came out beautifully.

  • 5
    Great product

    Posted by Jeremy Peerboom on August 30, 2021

    First time putting in an order for books without previously making them, especially while needing them ASAP. Fast process, great communication to let me know my file sizes were not large enough and gave the recommended size for best results. Books came out spectacular! Looking forward to submitting my next project!

  • 5
    Saddle Stitch Comic

    Posted by Corinne Roberts on August 26, 2021

    Great quality and service!

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