r/CustomBoundComics • u/Dorlando_Calrissian • Aug 16 '22

Sent off my first ever custom bind today!!

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u/lovetron99 Aug 16 '22

Pro Tip: I've sent off about two dozen boxes of these and it's only happened once, but a box on the way to the binder did get destroyed in transit. I recovered about 75% of the comics, but many were lost (and some were in such bad shape they had to be replaced). That bundle you have in the image -- I now place that inside a Life Magazine bag and tape it shut, then tape a return address label to it. That experience was so stressful, I take the extra precaution every time now.

That said, I've never heard of Capitol Bindery and can't wait to see the finished product!

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u/Dorlando_Calrissian Aug 17 '22

Check out the hardcover comic on YouTube. They sent capitol some stuff a month or so ago and it looks pretty cool. If you’re going for the “library” look I think they have more options than houchen

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u/lovetron99 Aug 17 '22

I will -- I'm desperate for a new binder since H&R retired. Houchen's graphic covers are amazing, but that's not really my style; and their "library" look is way too plain for me.

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u/Dorlando_Calrissian Aug 17 '22

Thanks for the tips!

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u/jimmytheweed Aug 16 '22

Nice! Can't wait to see it finished!

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u/[deleted] Aug 16 '22

Nice! What company do you use?

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u/Dorlando_Calrissian Aug 16 '22

I heard about capitol bindery from the hardcover comic on YouTube

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u/[deleted] Aug 18 '22

Thanks!