Standard Graphic Novels

Perfect binding is a professional bookbinding method where the pages and cover are glued together at the spine using a strong, flexible adhesive. This creates a flat, square spine—just like you see on most paperback books and graphic novels.

The cover wraps around and is trimmed flush with the inside pages, resulting in a clean, polished look and feel. Perfect binding is great for projects that need to stack flat, include a title on the spine, or offer a premium reading experience.

• Page Count: Perfect binding is ideal for books with higher page counts—typically 56 pages or more.
• Professional Look: Choose perfect binding for trade paperbacks, graphic novels, lookbooks, catalogs, or any project that needs a flat spine and a polished, bookstore-quality appearance.
• Title on the Spine: If you want your book’s title or author name printed on the spine, perfect binding is the way to go.
• Not for very thin books: If your book is too thin (under about 1/8"), the spine may not be thick enough for a title or for the glue to hold well.

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Comix Wellspring Standard: Our standard comic books use 60# bright white uncoated paper for the interiors and an 80# glossy paper for the front and back covers. Both are cost-effective, high-quality options with sturdy wire staples for durability and easy reading.

• 60# Uncoated Text: A bright white, smooth paper for crisp black & white or color interior pages—perfect for traditional comic book reading.
• 80# Gloss Cover: Our standard cover stock—a shiny, vibrant finish that makes your colors pop and gives a polished, professional feel.

Separate Line Items: Different stocks or interiors (even on the same page) are not considered variants and must be ordered as separate line items. This includes sketch covers, foils, etc.

Minimum Order Quantities:

• For true variants, submit the interior files once and each cover individually, labeled clearly.
• Indicate quantities of each variant in the notes section. Each variant must be ordered in a minimum of 10 copies.
• Specialty orders (e.g., foils) require a minimum of 25 copies, which can be split further (e.g., 10 and 15) if noted.
• When placing your order, you can upload variant cover files and specify the details in the notes section.

Please ensure that the covers are clearly labeled and that the notes indicate the quantity of each.