This is a big post compiling all the printers of books, prints, and other popular comic-related merch that I (Varethane) have either worked with or heard recommended by other indie creators. It started on the SpiderForest Webcomic Collective forums and has had a few homes since then, before settling here.

There are a lot of different types of things creators may be looking to print, so I’ve organized the list in a way that made sense to me. It covers book printers (short run and long run), sticker printers, merch such as charms and pins, art prints, banners, and more.

The list is edited occasionally to add, update, and remove listings when needed. And of course, if you know more printers or have more information on any of the ones listed here, please let me know!

Latest edit: December 16, 2025

BOOKS - SHORT RUN

(less than 250-500 books)

Mixam - USA, Canada, UK

No minimum order quantity for regular book printing, though for some special services such as foil stamping, they do have a minimum. Anecdotally, they are most reliable with lower order quantities, but they do offer offset and long run printing. They have locations in multiple countries (with different websites, so make sure the one for your region).

Whitlock - USA

Formerly known as 360 Digital Books, who were highly recommended in the past, but I don’t know much about the current status. From the past listing (may now be out of date): Minimum order is 25 copies; they allow price matching.

My Book Printer - USA

Minimum order is 10 copies, and they have a handy on-site quote calculator.

Comic Impressions - USA

Very low prices. Can be inconsistent between print runs, but low rates make up for it. Responsiveness can vary.

DocuCopies - USA

Minimum order is 6 copies. Frequent sales.

PrintKeg - USA

Floppy comics only (under ‘booklets’), minimum order is 1. They also do postcards and posters, including large-format.

Greko Printing - USA

Their rates are good. Printed the SpiderForest Coloring Book.

Printivity - USA

Short run printing, low costs on shipping especially domestically. Offers 20% off first order + price matching, though quality can vary.

Rink Printing -USA

25 copy minimum, good turnaround times and quality, though they’ve recently increased their prices for short-run comics. (The ’Shenanigans’ minicomic was printed through these guys in 2014). They do both long and short runs.

SmartPress - USA

Booklets.

Graphic Connections Group Publishing - USA

Previously known as Mira Booksmart. Little known data on them after rebranding, but they still feature ‘graphic novels’ as an option in their product listing. Their turnaround time as Mira was 7-10 days.

Keness - USA

Turnaround time is listed as 5-6 days, but they offer 3-4 and 1-2 for about $1 and $2 more per book respectively (not bad for a rush fee!). They have a 100-book minimum. Good service and responsive, though may not ship outside USA.

IM Photographics - USA

25 book minimum with a one week turnaround.

Ka-Blam - USA

The first printer to really target the indie comic market. They have no minimum order and fast turnaround times. Print quality is mediocre and paper options are limited. Not always responsive. They do give you a space on their online store (indyplanet), which is a potential bonus. They have an option where you can get a discount by allowing them to place an ad for their services in your book. There is an in-depth review of their print quality here.

MMPrint - USA I’ve used the Marsid-M&M Group for several zines, and I found them amazing. They did everything, at almost any amount, and their prices on paper printing in particular were great. They were totally flexible and had the best customer service. If you don’t see something listed on their website, contact them, because they can probably do it. It’s been a couple of years since I had to print anything, but they stood out so much that there’s no way I could pass up a chance to recommend them. -CherieoftheDragons
RA Comics Direct - USA

I’ve seen these guys get recommended all over; quality is decent.

Ready Comics - USA

Print on demand services offered in many sizes of comics. No minimum order.

Studio Comix - Canada

Specializes in floppy comics; there is a $60 setup fee for orders of less than 100 copies, but they will do short runs. They’re capable of doing longer perfect-bound books if requested, though their comfort zone is still floppies. Good quality, speedy turnarounds.

Rapido Books - Canada

Good prices and very fast turnarounds. No minimum order; can do floppies or perfect-bound. The store is in Quebec, but have staff who know English.

Copywell - Canada

Short-run printing; good turnaround time and quality.

Sureprint - Canada

Mixed reports about quality and responsiveness. Minimum order is 2 copies, prices are low. Also offers some custom packaging options.

Caius - Canada

Website is in French, but (at time of writing) staff are bilingual and very responsive. Will do runs of 10-750 copies and offer a lot of customization options.

First Choice Printing - Canada

Located on the west coast. Very responsive, excellent rates. Both long and short runs.

TransContinental - Canada

These guys are not known for low prices on their short-runs but they are known for good quality. They also do both long and short runs.

ComicPrintingUK - UK

Good quality, do both long and short runs.

Awesome Merchandise - UK

Prints, short comics. Minimum order of. Maximum page count is 48.

BOOKS - LONG-RUN

(offset printing, best for 250-500 copies or more)

Print Ninja - USA (printed in China)

Very responsive. Their minimum order is 250, though at 250 copies many of the POD options are still competitive with their prices. Standard turnaround is 6-8 weeks with the ability to expedite orders in 2 weeks. The books are printed overseas, so all books need a ‘printed in China’ note.

AM Print Solutions - USA (Printed in China)

Good rates, offer variant covers and hardcovers at low prices. *Very long shipping times, low communication from owner.

Marquis - Canada

Minimum order and pricing competitive with Print Ninja; their website is less intuitive and friendly, with most of the information coming from direct communication (via phone or email). All their printing is done within North America, so shipping times are much faster. Very good quality and a lot of options for paper and finish.

Maracle Inc - Canada

Very good for long runs (1000+), though they also have digital printing (minimum 25) and print on demand services on offer.

Versa Press – USA

Offers both offset (long run) and digital (short run) printing.

Global PSD - USA

May do low print runs if asked.

Shanghai QinQin Printing - China

Met at convention, printer for Children of Eldair.

Tiger Printing - Hong Kong

Very eager to work with North American clients. Quality is really lovely, and order minimums are surprisingly low considering the unit prices and services offered (foil, hot stamping, unique ink colours, etc).

PRINT-ON-DEMAND

These services will allow you to have customers purchase a book, and have the service print a copy on the spot and mail it to them.

Kindle Direct Printinghttps://kdp.amazon.com/en_US - USA

Formerly known as CreateSpace. This is Amazon’s print-on-demand publishing arm, so a book printed here will automatically get an ISBN and be listed on Amazon. Quality can be variable and apparently their customization options are limited.

Ingram Spark - USA

This service will also issue an ISBN and make the book available through several participating bookstores in the USA, including Barnes & Noble. Very complex to set up.

Lulu - USA

This was one of the first to offer this kind of service. Expensive, though decent quality.

STICKERS

Usually printed on white vinyl, but other materials may be available. Can be die cut (single stickers) or kiss-cut (for printing on sheets).

Standout Stickers - USA

Shipping: Usually has shipping promo code for free continental US shipping

Stickerrobot - USA

Shipping: Free (US)

Sticker App - Sweden

Partners with the Cartoonist Co-Op; members can get discounts on their orders.

Shipping: Free (US, Canada)

Vinyl Disorder - USA

Shipping: $5+ (US)

Sticker Giant - USA

Shipping: Free (US)

Sticker Ninja - USA

Minimum order: 50 ($50+)

Types of stickers: Die Cut Stickers (Vinyl, Holographic, Vaporwave, Stardust, Chrome, Prism

Jukebox Print - Canada

Minimum order: None ($17+)

Offers local pickup at their branches (Toronto and Vancouver)

Sira Print - Canada

Minimum quantity: 50, but can be split between up to 4 designs

Shipping: Reasonable

Sticker Canada - Canada

Minimum order: 10 ($23+ CAD)

Shipping: Free (Canada)

Awesome Merchandise - USA

Minimum order: 10+ ($13+)

Shipping: Free (US, UK, EU)

BUTTONS

Referring to the buttons made via paper printed and then pressed between a metal back and a clear plastic front. May also make hand mirrors, magnets, etc in similar method.

Portland Button Works - USA

Despite the name, they do ship worldwide

Auxiliary Buttons - USA

Busy Beaver - USA

Pure Buttons - USA

Six Cent Press - Canada

PINS

Enamel or wood

Monterey Company - USA

Made By Cooper - USA

Wizard Pins - USA

Stadri Emblems - USA

Also offers embroidered patches and other apparel.

Zap! Creatives – UK

I noted this company as UK but they have many locations around the world. They also offer many other products, including stickers and acrylic charms.

KEYCHAINS

Acrylic (clear or tinted) or wood. May also offer standees and charms.

InkIt Labs - USA

Charms!

ChillyPig - USA

Acrylic and wood charms.

Acorn Press - USA

Specializes in charms.

Juno Creative - China

Acrylic charms, lots of fun options for materials.

ART PRINTS

Art prints and posters!

Vistaprint - USA

OvernightPrints - USA

MPix - USA

CatPrint - USA

Sparkly holographic print options! Printed our bookmarks for the SpiderForest Kickstarter.

The Printing House - Canada

Costa Prints - Canada, high end

Captain Print - Canada, high end

OTHER

Business cards, assorted other merch like glasses cloths, pillowcases, textiles

Best Value Copy - USA

Their ‘booklets’ or ‘manuals’ option may be used to print comics. No minimum order, low rates. They also offer business cards, postcards, posters, calendars, and assorted other paper-based material.

Vograce - China

Just about everything! Custom notebooks, keychains (acrylic charms), pins, stickers, pillowcases.

GotPrint - USA

Business Cards: Color glossy cards starting at $7 for 100. You can add rounded corner or special shapes for usually only a couple more dollars.

Bookmarks: Two sizes available (1.5" x 7" and 2" x 8"), starting from $7-$10 for 100.

Banners (this is where the SF booth banner came from): Lots of size options; a 2‘x6’ banner runs around $22.

Jakprints - USA

Pretty well everything you can think of: cards, stickers, apparel, tote bags, giclee art prints, and so on.

4 Over 4 - USA

General paper print goods (business cards/postcards/posters) with minimums around 500-1000 copies. Lots of styles of convention banners.

BuildASign - USA

Convention banners! Durable and low cost.

Moo - USA

Business cards, greeting cards, postcards, etc. Very good quality.

Spoonflower - USA

Custom printed textiles (eg tablecloths, banners, etc). Really good with repeating patterns. High prices, good quality.

Bookplate Ink - USA

Bookplates! I personally recommend them for this service, they have good paper stocks that allow for drawing or sketching onto the bookplate directly.

Bannerbuzz - Canada

Banners and large promotional media, also textile printing.

Modell Printing - Canada

Banners and large promotional media.

Coastal Reign - Canada

Apparel.

Soft Stuff Creations - USA

Plushie manufacturer!