We accept unsolicited adult nonfiction manuscripts only. All other guidelines for submitting a nonfiction work are the same as for adult fiction. Make sure your last name is a part of the name of each of the files you send. But as a rule of thumb, as im deciding which comics to submit for grading i always estimate the true cost of. Please make sure your emailed submissions are less than 5mb and preferably less than 3mb and that any images attached to your pitch are jpegs or in pdf format. The journal aims to make original contributions to the field of comics studies and to advance the appreciation of graphic narrative. So you want to break into comics but are unsure how and where to submit. I edit an experimental comic anthology, that has a rolling open submissions policy, called sliced quarterly. We go by the title on the cover, ignoring the first the and a etc. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and. Submission guidelines for independent comic publishers. Blank slate books is always interested in working with new authors. Immedium values fresh ideas, dynamic perspectives, and cando creativity and transforms them into media that have vibrant markets and international potential.
Stranger comics is a comic book publishing company with full publishing and distribution services. Find your forever home in jenna ayoubs new graphic. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team. Your pitch doc will be a pdf presenting the artistic, narrative and thematic elements of your project. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. Make sure your full name and email address are included in the text or on the images that you send. The definitive list of comic publisher submission guidelines for 2019. Avatar press is a leading independent company which publishes a wide variety of comic books highlyregarded creatorowned titles such as alan moores the courtyard, warren ellis scars, and garth ennis and john mccreas dicks. Publishers accepting submissions careers in comics. Length of submissions should be an even page count if possible. All 4 of our issues to date can be read and downloaded for free here uk to give you an idea of the content. A onepage cover letter introducing you or your team, your previous work, and the project youre proposing. As well as thousands of illustrations, there are features on grading and restoration, free gifts and top comic sales, first. We have many stories begging for wonderful illustrations to make them come alive.
Hell we even tried to submit our comic the threat to image and other publishers. A oneyear subscription to the comic book price guide for great britain is. The comic book price guide for great britain comic search. This doesnt mean that you dont have a great book, it just means they are slammed with submissions from hundreds of other creators including people with a huge fan base that they know will sell a certain number of books with. Apr 02, 2019 the submission guidelines for every comic publisher in 2019 heres a complete list of comic book, manga and graphic novel publishers who accept unsolicited submissions from artists, writers, colorists and letterers. Weve been asked many times over the years so feel it is worth clarifying. Submit comics to cgc for grading there are four ways for collectors to submit their comics for grading.
The first version of this guide was birthed on march 7th, 2009 so happy 10 years. The submission guidelines for every comic publisher in 2019 heres a complete list of comic book, manga and graphic novel publishers who accept unsolicited submissions from artists, writers, colorists and letterers. Updated and added to every day, it will eventually list all significant british comics published and all marvel and dc comics that were either officially distributed or non distributed in the uk. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Please note that we can only return your material with a response if postage has been included. Currently immedium is focused on publishing in the following book categories. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. This list of submission guidelines includes links to comic book publishers.
You need to understand a bit about publisher submission guidelines, if you want to break into the comic books. The submission guidelines for every comic publisher in 2019. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. Alterna will only own publishing and distribution rights of your comic graphic novel to various comic book and book markets. Choose a tier based on comic value and turnaround time. If you have an idea for a book youd like twomorrows to consider publishing, please email publisher john morrow at. How to submit for cgc grading, submission center uk professional. We arent interested in art samples or scripts and outlines. If there is something that you are looking for but is not in the guide yet, drop me a line and i can help. It was founded in 1992 by highprofile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their material without giving up the s to the. Comic book submissions guidelines for artists and writers. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock.
The cgc signature series label yellow is applied to comic books that have been signed by someone of significance to the comic. We arent really in the habit of pairing writers with artists. Please also include a stamped addressed envelope so that we may respond and return your material to you. Alterna comics publishes creatorowned stories distributed all over the world since 2006.
For graphic novel and series creators, please note that archaia does not generally put creative teams together for creatorowned titles i. They seem pretty cool but i never heard back from them. Enter a word to search for all matching uk and us publishers and titles. New comic submissions must create a full pitch document. Text files aside from your email should be pdfs or microsoft wordreadable files rtfs, etc. Markosia are now accepting comics submissions for works that have been previously unpublished in the uk. You may submit comics through a cgc authorized dealer, who can help screen your books and. David higham associates, 6th floor, waverley house, 712 noel street, london, w1f 8gq. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Archaia entertainment, llc is an american comic book publishing company established by mark smylie in 2002. The definitive list of comic publisher submission guidelines.
In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. We are particularly interested in scifi, fantasy, allages and historical stories. Dark horse accepts two types of unsolicited submissions art samples or storyseries proposals from writerartists or writer and artist teams. Please make sure youre familiar with them before you volunteer. Pages in category comic book publishing companies of the united kingdom the following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total.
We serve audiences who appreciate originality, skill, and a compelling message. Make sure your last name is a part of the name of each of the files. Cgc submission and services offered by raygun comics. If you feel your comic doesnt fit into this dont worry, we will still look at all submissions. Slab city comics are a uk comic shop and will happily submit your books for grading by. Submissions to our site are governed by the storyberries submission terms and conditions. Certified guaranty company cgc revolutionised the comic book marketplace. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. If you are submitting from outside the uk, you can submit via email to the specific agent you would like your manuscript to be read by. We aim to promote comics scholarship within academia and the general public with contributions that present specialised knowledge. Mar 20, 2016 image comics is an american comic book publisher. If you would like to volunteer, please use the contact form below to introduce yourself. Once your books are back with us in the uk they will be posted back to you via a. By requesting prescreen and specifying a minimum grade on your invoice, you will be charged grading fees only for comic books that meet or exceed your specified minimum grade.
Please note your name and specific profession penciler, colorist, etc. Comic book publisher submission guidelines for artists. Last uk only price covers replaced by us uk prices covers then replaced with us uk can price covers and now just only us price as to the matter of uk reprints, there have dedicated reprint titles published in the uk since the 1960s, but you wouldnt confuse them with a us comic. Prices are correct at time of going to press but are subject to change. We are primarily interested in cartoonists who both write and draw who, in fact, produce the whole comics work. We do not accept adult fiction, poetry, or childrens fiction. Do not send a submissions agreement with art samples, only with storyseries proposals. Please make sure to provide your contact details, including your phone number so that we can contact you if we need to. We aim to publish an eclectic book and welcome comics that are fictional, nonfictional, experimental, autobiographical, biographical, absurd, reflective, irreverent, or insert adjective of your choice.
Focusing mainly on american back issue comics and a new release. Submissions which do not follow the following instructions will be ignored. View market values for books, store your collection, and. Think i gave some of my work to valiant about 2 years ago at a comic con event. But as a rule of thumb, as im deciding which comics to submit for grading i always estimate the true cost of having a modern tier comic being. If you would like to be a part of stratum comics we have an open submissions policy. A cv or other information about your credentials for writing the book. We do not have a way of matching up creative teams. The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value.
Mail submissions to cgc headquarters paid collectors society members and authorized dealers can complete submission forms online and send collectibles directly to the cgc headquarters. Comic book publishing companies of the united kingdom. The comic book price guide for great britain contact us. Submissions for graphic novels are more than welcome, and we will be looking for works that enthrall and excite us, that strike us as having a unique take or perspective on a medium, story, character, or genre. Comic submission guidelines for book publishers a listly list. Please ensure your text documents are word or rtf format. The truth is that you have about a 20% chance of even getting a response from those guys. We cannot accept cover letters, plot synopses, or scripts unless they are accompanied by a minimum of 1020 completed pages i. Search comic price guide browse by publisher new comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. The paid position s will be in the companys mileex office in montreal, monday through thursday, 32 hours a week, 9. We ask that physical submissions are doublespaced and with numbered pages. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics.
The cgc signature series label yellow is applied to comic books that have been signed. Book, art, story quality we look for titles that merge genres, are characterdriven, and have stories that are immersed in a fictional world. That means we create and develop concepts applicable across comics, books, cartoons, tv shows, movies, toys, apparel, and beyond. Services certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. We need to know titles of comics and will offer the best price we can to give you the. The fee includes packaging your comics securely and cost incurred. Carnal comics comic book values comics price guide. The company was founded almost six decades back by editorpublisher duo, harvey kurtzman and william gaines to disseminate quality humour comics. We are an adult nonfiction publisher and are happy to read manuscripts from potential new authors. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. With that said, we make our best attempt to reply to every submission as soon as possible.