Hands examining paper and binding tools on a craft desk

Commission

Condition notes and grading prep

Page-by-page notes on a Scarlet Witch key before you press, clean, or submit — including foil, die-cut hex windows, and NFT comic print-proofs.

Who it is for

Owners about to submit a chaos-magic key or deciding whether a ‘very fine’ listing is honest.

What you leave with

A defect list, press/clean recommendation, and a predicted grade band — not a guarantee.

Included

  • Raking-light photographs we keep on file for you
  • Notes on colour-breaking creases versus bindery tears
  • Advice on whether a press is likely to help a hex-foil cover

Not included

  • Actual pressing or chemical cleaning on site
  • A promised CGC number

Who does the work

Mara Ellison

How it runs

  1. Post or bring the copy
  2. We examine and photograph
  3. You receive the note
  4. You decide on submission elsewhere

Time

Three to seven days per small batch

Place

Fox Lane studio.

Preparation

Do not tape or restick flaps before arrival.

Limits

We will not open a sealed NFT comic collector box if doing so voids the publisher’s seal you wish to keep.

How we charge

Per issue; batch of five from £160.

From £40 per issue; bound volumes quoted after a photograph

Describe the copy and whether it must remain sealed.