Print & self-publish your comic book with BookBaby

Take readers on a fascinating, fun-filled adventure when you self publish a comic book

Why publish your comic book with BookBaby?

100% Guaranteed

We stand by our work and we're serious about making you happy. You'll be satisfied with the quality of your books and the design of your book cover. If by chance you're not happy, we'll work with you until you're completely satisfied.

Premium quality

Our printing quality is comparable to (or better than) Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, and others. It's all thanks to our state-of-the art facility, innovative technology, top-grade paper, and meticulous attention to detail.

Support for a lifetime

BookBaby supports your book for a lifetime. We'll ensure that you receive dedicated guidance on publishing, distribution, marketing, and selling your books. We're invested in your immediate and future success.

Dreams become reality

Choosing BookBaby means choosing the best self publishing experience possible. We won't just create your book — we'll distribute it everywhere so others can read it, too. Everything you need to make your dream possible is right here.

Talk to a Publishing Specialist

When you have questions about creating your book, our experienced Publishing Specialists are here to answer them — before, during, and after the project is completed

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There's a better way to publish your comic book

Through vibrant panels filled with creative illustration and dialogue, comics bring our wildest dreams to life and tell stories of heroes, villains, and everyone in between. As a comic book author or illustrator, you're an expert in visual storytelling and character development. Self publishing a comic book creates the opportunity for others to step inside your captivating world.

Retain rights with self publishing at BookBaby. With traditional publishing, you run the risk of losing the rights to your work. Instead, when you self publish a comic book with BookBaby, you'll keep full creative control of the fantastic story you worked hard to conceptualize. It doesn't matter if your protagonist is a powerful superhero or a relatable average Joe — BookBaby is here to help every type of cartoonist bring their comics to fruition.

While comic books pack a punch, most have low page counts, especially compared to graphic novels. The brevity of each comic is what makes it so special, and it's proof that good things come in small, but mighty packages. BookBaby understands the importance of quality comic book printing and we'll print your comic book on premium paper stock. But we don't just print — we'll help you sell your comics, too. Through Print On Demand distribution, independent comic book authors gain access to Amazon, allowing your comic book to be sold worldwide.

BookBaby supports your comic book journey. We believe that self publishing doesn't mean doing it yourself. Our Publishing Specialists will help you through every step of the way, and we'll support your comic book for its lifetime. It's really that easy: You write a comic book, then we'll do the rest. Leave the heroic effort to us.

1. Get your book polished and ready for publishing

Book cover design

Even as a talented writer and artist, it's important to get a second set of eyes to look at your cover art and make sure that it's the best reflection of your book. Work with our professional graphic novel cover designers to create a cover that makes an unforgettable impression.

Metadata optimization

Introduce your comic book to the world through metadata optimization. Our experts will create detailed book listings to boost your visibility in the marketplace.

Interior formatting for printed books

Elevate your comic book's readability by having our expert designers create an impeccable book layout. Fans of your series will enjoy the enhanced reading experience that comes with expert comic book formatting.

2. Make your book available in every format

Printed books

When you print comic books with BookBaby, your artistic vision and compelling characters will look beautiful on bookshelves everywhere. We're experts at printing softcover and hardcover books in a broad range of trim sizes.

eBook conversion

A picture-filled eBook typically requires Fixed Layout eBook conversion. Our experts can convert interactive, high-resolution PDF files into an eBook designed especially for Amazon's Kindle and the Apple Books app. Fixed Layout eBook conversion maintains the original book design, ensuring images and text appear exactly as intended.

3. Sell your book in stores and market your book worldwide

Where your book actually sells

Your book doesn't need to be "everywhere." It needs to be where readers actually buy. With BookBaby, that means three powerful channels working together:

Amazon for print — Where the majority of printed books are discovered and purchased
Wide ebook distribution — Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Vearsa, and more
BookBaby Bookshop — Your own direct-to-reader store where you keep the most money

Amazon gives you reach for print:

eBook retailers give you global digital access
BookBaby Bookshop gives you ownership, customer data, and higher margins
You're not chasing every store — you're focused on the ones that actually move indie books

Marketing & advertising

Maximize your book's potential through digital advertising, social media, and more. We'll help target comic book enthusiasts looking for their next page-turner.

Direct-to-reader sales

The BookBaby Bookshop is filled with thousands of comics and graphic novels. Yours could be our next bestseller. Earn the industry's highest royalty rates, get paid weekly, and track your book's performance by selling directly to readers.