Comics - Saddle stitch (staple binding)
$3.99
- Minimum Purchase:
- 25 units
- Bulk Pricing:
- Buy in bulk and save
- Buy 50 - 99 and get 15% off
- Buy 100 - 249 and get 20% off
- Buy 250 - 499 and get 30% off
- Buy 500 - 749 and get 32% off
- Buy 750 - 999 and get 35% off
- Buy 1000 - 1999 and get 40% off
- Buy 2000 or above and get 45% off
Bulk discount rates
Below are the available bulk discount rates for each individual item when you purchase a certain amount
- 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)
- Printing templates available!
- CWS AD insert discount option
Reordering Note:
For reprints/reorders 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. We DO NOT keep files on hand for more than 12 months. If you have not placed an order in over 12 months, you must share your files with us.
Variant Covers
Separate Line Items: Different stocks or interiors (even one 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 signify the details in the notes section.
Please make sure to label the covers CLEARLY and indicate in the notes how many of each.
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 keyways. 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.
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I always feel secure using Comix Well Spring. They do quality work and are always ready to answer my questions in a timely matter to insure I receive the best product. However, I continue to struggle with their choice of shipping company and the costs that go along with it. Today, I received my books (a small order of 30 books) in a box that was far bigger than what was required. I understand that they want out books protected, but this is one was easily double the size of the books. This is one of the factors that lead to extravagant shipping fees. Each times my order total increases by $30 or more on small orders, I find myself wondering if it isn't time to find an alternative that can save me money on shipping. My next order will feature a minimum of 70 copies of a 100 page comic. I am terrified on how much the shipping fee is going to be. If we were offered reduced or free shipping on orders that reach a minimum purchase amount, I would not have to search for alternatives.
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