DiceX is now CBCS' in-house Presser.

CBCS is pleased to announce the launch of their new In-House Pressing service, “CBCS Pressing.”

The service will be streamlined, and will be aimed at providing first-rate pressing to our customers with the fastest turnaround time possible.

Eventually we will have the pressing submissions integrated into the submission process in our online form. For now, customers who need their books pressed can submit their books directly to us, but write on the invoice that you want it pressed. We will press your books and send you an invoice.

If you need any assistance, please contact us directly at customerservice@cbcscomics.com or by phone at 727-803-6822


About the President and Head Presser for CBCS Pressing;

In the late 1980’s, Steve Ricketts started working for World Color Press, a printer of comic books and magazines. While working alongside colleagues from the comic book printing plant in Sparta, IL, which printed most of the comic books from the 1960's to the 1990's, he learned everything possible about comic book production. His experience and expertise in the comic printing industry grew over the next 25 years, with Steve achieving the position of Operations Manager at World Color Press.

In 2007, Steve became interested in “comic pressing” as a non-invasive means of improving the appearance of the books in his collection. With his expertise in paper and comic printing, Steve began expanding his knowledge base concerning paper conservation and developing processes and procedures to press comic books safely and correctly. Over the next decade, he has worked tirelessly perfecting his craft and pressing thousands of comic books in the process.

Recognizing customers’ need for the convenience of in-house pressing, Steve will now be utilizing his talent and experience for CBCS Pressing.

One of the original CBCS team members and graders, Steve now serves an even more integral role at CBCS. As General Manager, Steve has been on the front lines of CBCS’s product development and marketing and has helped engineer many of our innovative products, services, and procedures. As a lifelong comic collector, Steve’s love of the hobby and years of experience in the comic printing and comics industry have made him an essential component to the success of CBCS.

CBCS is proud to be able to offer our new "in-house pressing," service with Mr. Ricketts at the helm. His knowledge of conservation, experience in pressing, and history with CBCS as a Grader and our General Manager, have made him the perfect choice to expand our service. "In-house pressing" is the next logical step for the evolution of CBCS, and Mr. Ricketts has the experience to lead the way.