whitewillow Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 OK, so this year I'm getting 3 comics signed by the artists, and I'm facing a bit of a dilemma on where to get them signed. Should I ask the artist to sign the first page inside the cover, or find a nice big picture in the comic and get them to sign there? The best option would be to get the cover signed, however these are not the cover artists, just the comic artists, so it doesn't really make sense to have them sign the cover. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChwaerFach Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Maybe I am not the best one to answer, but if I were you, I would not make them sign the cover except if you have something to protect your comics afterwards. Signatures on covers are subject to stuff (from bad weather to being partially erased by things in your bags or again something else) especially if they're done with markers which don't dry at the moment... And then, if they are not the cover artist, it's one more reason not to have them on the cover I guess ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Personally I'd ask them to sign the cover but I've never had then done by the artists before, just the cast when they were tv tie ins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Maybe I am not the best one to answer, but if I were you, I would not make them sign the cover except if you have something to protect your comics afterwards. Signatures on covers are subject to stuff (from bad weather to being partially erased by things in your bags or again something else) especially if they're done with markers which don't dry at the moment... And then, if they are not the cover artist, it's one more reason not to have them on the cover I guess ^^ Well, same as autos on posters and 8x10's as long as you let them dry and have them in an acid free cover there's no reason not to get the cover signed. I've had covers signed before and they are still ok. Just make sure you have a suitable receptacle to carry them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChwaerFach Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Maybe I am not the best one to answer, but if I were you, I would not make them sign the cover except if you have something to protect your comics afterwards. Signatures on covers are subject to stuff (from bad weather to being partially erased by things in your bags or again something else) especially if they're done with markers which don't dry at the moment... And then, if they are not the cover artist, it's one more reason not to have them on the cover I guess ^^ Well, same as autos on posters and 8x10's as long as you let them dry and have them in an acid free cover there's no reason not to get the cover signed. I've had covers signed before and they are still ok. Just make sure you have a suitable receptacle to carry them in. Yeah, one of my first auto' ever from Catherine Tate and David Tennant was a little bit erased because it was a rush after the theater play and I keep telling myself after years that it would have not happened if I had my program signed inside... but this time I bought a binder with plastic bags inside :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Depends if you're ever wanting to display them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanboy67 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I always get the cover signed whenever I get a comic signed, whether that be by the writer, artist or cover artist. But let it dry before bagging it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minchb Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I usually get the first page after the cover signed, especially when the cover is glossy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inga Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 It's not quite the same thing, but when I get theatre programme signed, sometimes I just ask them where they want to sign! Often it starts a conversation, "where's the BIGGEST picture of me, I look hideous!" And one time, they'd used an actors understudy for the picture instead of him, so he just said "I'M GOING TO SIGN RIGHT ACROSS HIS FACE, THE B*STARD" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipleyRaptor Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 It's completely normal to get the cover signed, that's what I do and most other people, but it's preference to what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitewillow Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 Thanks guys! I think I will not get the cover signed, since I don't want to display the comic and as ChwaerFace pointed out it can get worn. I think I will go for the page inside the cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEndless Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I personally go for covers on comics, even if they weren't the cover artist, and one of the first few pages on graphic novels. Taking about 30 this year so a big haul for me xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonapp Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Go for cover but don't forget to let the ink get dry and place your comics in bags & boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Thanks guys! I think I will not get the cover signed, since I don't want to display the comic and as ChwaerFace pointed out it can get worn. I think I will go for the page inside the cover. The wearing issue only really happens when items are put away too quickly and inappropriately. As long as you give them a moment to dry and put them in something protective, be it a folder, Ultra Pro page, binder, then they are ok. They just need to be kept from rubbing but that's the same with all signed items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenThePirate Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Minimum storage requirement would be bagging and boarding, then stored somewhere cool, dry and not exposed to direct light. You also have the option of sending them to be slabbed if you want them really protected and preserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bundyse Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 i get my comics signed on the cover. i mainly get graphic novels signed now days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 You also have the option of sending them to be slabbed if you want them really protected and preserved. Wha.... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrong Name Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 You also have the option of sending them to be slabbed if you want them really protected and preserved. Wha.... ? It's what they do when you get your comic graded. It's a protective plastic case that can't be opened basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Oh ok. thanks Sam. All my comics, even the signed ones are in my very warm loft. Probably not the best place for them, but I have no other storage really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenThePirate Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 You also have the option of sending them to be slabbed if you want them really protected and preserved. Wha.... ? It's what they do when you get your comic graded. It's a protective plastic case that can't be opened basically. Yep that :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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