I've been thinking of ways to customize and improve some of my collection to be more visually pleasing and consistent on my shelf. I'm happy with how my Omni's and OHC look for the most part, then I have DC Finest and Marvel epics in their own space, THEN I have all the random smaller sized TPB's, some of them are 1 offs, some are collections (Tynions 7 tpb detective run). I just had a brainstorm, instead of custom binds, to do custom slip cases that match the size of my oversized HC collection, so they can sit alongside them. So for the Tynion run I can do 1 thicker slip case, or 2 slip cases, that make them look like Omni's by making custom dust jackets/custom stick on art that matches the look of my other DC OHC's. Also, I have Brubaker's Cap America Omnibus vol 1 and 3, but i have vol 2 in TPBs. Im thinking I can make a slip case that is oversized to match, match the artwork using the vol 2 Omnibus art, and drop the slip case right between my omni's. then when you pull it out I have my 3 tpb's sitting in them. I'm thinking this could be a good way to collect and displays series when you can't afford an OOP omnibus, or just want to organize a collection that looks random in trades/singles and have them sit alongside your bigger collected editions. Lmk your thoughts and if anyone has done this! show pics! and I'd love to hear your experience and approach if you've made custom slips w artwork. thanks!
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As I mentioned in my previous post I'm a total newb. And while I'm interested in DIY binds, I'm also curious to hear everyones experience with getting custom binds outsourced to a pro bindery. I mostly hear of Houchen, but also saw that they've raised their prices recently. Is the new standard for binding a book around $60 plus shipping for the basics? any tips for who to use, the best route to save money (if any)? Or other independent binders that take on these projects for better rates than the bindery? thanks!
Hi all, I just discovered custom binds for comic collections and am obsessing over it. I know there's the route having it done by houchen, etc but I'm also curious to do it myself. Does anyone have pics of binds they've done? have people been able to make these look as legit as when a bindery does it? I specifically have the first 50+ issues of the early 90s Batman Legends of the Dark Knight and am most interested in having those bound into HC's w custom spines/dust jackets. I'd basically just appreciate any advice on whether you think it's a good idea to start learning the skill myself, or if it's better to put up the money and have it done custom. and if you can link me to resources, or just want to share a pic of your customs w some shared experience that'd be rad too! thanks all.