How much does comic book pressing and cleaning cost at Fantasy Road?

Pressing and cleaning is priced by tier: Modern (published after 1975, up to £300 value) costs £30; Economy/Vintage (published before 1975 or up to £750) costs £35; Standard (up to £2,000 or slab crack, with clean and press) costs £40; Express (over £2,000) is charged at 2% of field market value. Fantasy Road Elite members get 10% off all pressing and cleaning.

How much does CGC submission cost through Fantasy Road?

CGC submission prices at Fantasy Road are: Modern (1975–present, up to £300 value) £39; Vintage (up to £300) £50; High Value (up to £750) £110; Unlimited Value 6% of field market value (fastest turnaround). All books are subject to a £2.50 handling fee per issue. Insured return postage is £15.45 for the first book plus £5.00 per additional book.

What is JSA signature authentication and how much does it cost?

JSA (James Spence Authentication) is the world leader in autograph authentication. Fantasy Road offers combined CGC grading and JSA authentication as a single service: authentication costs £30 per book, and optional JSA signature grading (a 0.5–10.0 quality score for the signature itself) costs an additional £25. The signed book is encapsulated in a CGC Signature Series slab. Select the JSA Authentication option on the submission form.

Is Fantasy Road the only UK CGC submitter with live tracking?

Yes. Fantasy Road is the only CGC submission service in the UK that provides live, per-book tracking from intake to return delivery. Every book moves through clearly labelled stages — Received, Prepped, Shipped to CGC, At CGC, Graded, Returned — visible in real time in your account dashboard. You also receive email alerts at every milestone.

Can pressing and cleaning improve my CGC grade?

Professional pressing and cleaning can improve a book's CGC grade by 0.5 to 1.5 grade points by removing non-permanent defects such as spine ticks, dents, creases, folds, and surface dirt. However, no specific grade improvement can be guaranteed — the final grade is assigned solely by CGC's independent graders.

What is Fantasy Road Elite membership?

Fantasy Road Elite is a membership plan offering 10% off all pressing and cleaning, one free Press & Clean every three months, special site-wide member discounts, full access to the AI Comic Grader and Playground, and regular free giveaways. It is designed for collectors who regularly use grading and pressing services.

How long does a CGC submission take?

Total turnaround depends on CGC's current published service times (typically 15–90 days at CGC) plus transit and Fantasy Road's pressing schedule if applicable. You can follow every stage in real time in your account dashboard, so there are no silent gaps. CGC's Unlimited Value tier offers the fastest possible turnaround.

Professional Comic Book Services

New — JSA authentication has arrived

Have you got a treasured book knocking about somewhere, that you've decided not to grade despite the fact that you want to, solely because of the fact that there are no good verification services out there? CGC comics have always had the monopoly on the market, and as such, demand a higher value than any other graders. Obviously the problem here, is that they do not authenticate signatures. Until now.

JSA label from CGC — get your comic books graded now at Fantasy Road

For just £30 additional on top of your regular CGC order, you can get that treasured book verified, and graded, and back in its place of honour, all via us, using CGC's new service!

The official release from CGC themselves, is as follows:

The Certified Collectibles Group® (CCG®) is thrilled to announce that Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®), the world's most trusted pop culture grading service, and James Spence Authentication® (JSA®), the world leader in autograph authentication, are now offering combined services for comic books. As of May 7, 2024, collectors can submit autographed comics for authentication by JSA and grading and encapsulation by CGC in one seamless solution.

To submit your signed books for verification, just select the JSA AUTHENTICATION option on the submission form.

Pricing

Authentication — £30
Signature grading — (JSA can grade the signature itself, assigning it a grade from 0.5 – 10.0!) — £25

Submit your book for authentication

Comic Book Pressing & Cleaning

Restore your books, preserve their value

What is comic book pressing and cleaning?

Comic book pressing and cleaning is a specialized non-invasive conservation technique tailored to preserve the integrity of your prized possessions. Our intricate dry-cleaning process effectively eliminates dirt, grime, dents, and folds, restoring the original allure of your comic books. These meticulous procedures strictly adhere to dry-cleaning and non-invasive methods, ensuring your comics maintain their original authenticity for professional grading purposes.

What sort of defects can pressing & cleaning resolve?

Our skilled team proficiently address a wide array of non-permanent issues, including:

Creasing
Dents
Indented writing
Folds
Age related dirt / grime
Pencil and sometimes light pen
Some light staining / semi-permanent marks

What pressing & cleaning cannot resolve

Due to the limitations of non-invasive cleaning, certain issues cannot be resolved without re-classifying the book as 'professionally restored', such as:

Ink stains
Browning (humidity chambers can sometimes lighten this, but as a general rule, browned pages are permanent)
Water damage
Tears
Detached covers
Heavy staining
Spotting

Transform your cherished comic books with our professional comic book pressing and cleaning service. Preserve their value and appearance, ensuring they stand the test of time. Contact us to revitalize your comic book collection with our expert comic book pressing and cleaning techniques today!

Pressing & Cleaning Pricing

Classification	Price	Description
Modern	£30	Up to £300 in value and published after 1975.
Economy	£35	Published before 1975 or up to £750.
Standard	£40	Up to £2000 or slab crack, with clean and press.
Express	2% field market value	Over £2000.

Submit your book for pressing & cleaning

CGC Submission

As a proud CGC member, we facilitate the seamless submission of your books directly to the US office. By streamlining the process, your valuable comics undergo a single, hassle-free journey back into your hands as fully graded, protected, and preserved pieces of history.

What does this mean for you? It's simple. Send your comic books to us, and we handle the rest, ensuring they are returned to you professionally graded without the complexities of multiple stops.

While we offer standalone CGC submission services, we highly recommend utilizing our comprehensive press and clean services to enhance your book's chances of achieving the coveted 9.8 grade.

Please be aware that our role is not to grade your books, as the grading process is conducted exclusively by CGC Comics. As a result, we hold no influence over the final grade received. While our meticulous pressing and cleaning services optimize your book's chances, we cannot guarantee a specific grade. Trust us to safeguard your valuable comics and enhance their grading potential — submit your books with confidence today!

Venom 3 and 30 pressed and cleaned at Fantasy Road

CGC Submission Pricing

Classification	Price	Description
Modern	£39	Comics from 1975 to present. Maximum value: £300.
Vintage	£50	Maximum value: £300 per comic.
High Value	£110	Maximum value: £750 per comic.
Unlimited Value	6% field market value	Fastest possible turnaround time. All comics, any value.

All books are subject to a £2.50 handling fee per issue.

Submit your books to CGC

JSA authentication available at Fantasy Road

Comic Book Services

End-to-end CGC tracking, unique to Fantasy Road in the UK

Grade your books before you submit them

Members save on every service we offer

Pricing

Restore your books, preserve their value

What is comic book pressing and cleaning?

What sort of defects can pressing & cleaning resolve?

What pressing & cleaning cannot resolve