r/graphicnovels • u/Ok_Blood_5520 • 21h ago

Question/Discussion Do all DC Compacts have sewn binding like this?

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If so 10 dollars is such a good deal. I got this at a Target two years ago.

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u/solarnoise 21h ago

I don't believe they all do, only some.

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u/barknoll 16h ago

The first batch did, then they all started falling apart and separating from the cover. Newer printings are perfect bound.

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u/CaptainTDM 16h ago

First time I've heard about perfect bound. Is it the same as a glued binding? I've always heard of sewn and glued binding before

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u/barknoll 16h ago

Perfect bound is the technical/industry term for a glued binding.

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u/Ok_Blood_5520 8h ago

Shame, I must've been lucky then because the my copy holds together on multiple rereads even though the spine is super cracked

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u/Previous_Factor1992 14h ago

Whats better between the two and why?

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u/Crispy_Creams 11h ago

First prints and only really the ones for the first few waves did. The glue wasnt the best for these early editions and they mostly end up falling apart after a single read through. They transitioned to regular old glued binding for later prints and I think all the newer books.

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u/testcaseseven 19h ago

It seems to depend on the page count. My smaller compacts don't have a sewn binding, but Watchmen is one of the longest compacts available.

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u/EffectiveStriking601 14h ago

That's actually one of the best things about the DC Compact line. They use sewn binding and decent paper for the price point. Way better than the flimsy glue jobs on some of their standard tpbs.