Tyler Kirkham Signature Options – Dr. Trippers Stuff

CBC comics has signature signing events where you can send your book and have it signed either with COA or slab. Now are there any others? I need to get a TYLER KIRKHAM signed

If you’re looking to get a Tyler Kirkham signature on your comic, besides CBCS, here are your top options:

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## 🪪 **CGC Private Signing (Signature Series)**
– **CGC** ran an **in-house private signing** specifically for Tyler Kirkham—deadline was May 31, 2024—meaning they accept comics directly in Sarasota for signature + remark + grading + encapsulation citeturn0search2turn0search9.
– They offer options like standard signature, upgraded legible sigs, and artistic Remarque sketches—but watch the cutoff deadlines carefully citeturn0search9turn0reddit21.
– Turnaround is typically 6–8 weeks after receipt.
– Probably your best bet if you’re after the CGC yellow label experience like CBCS.

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## 📦 **Mail-in Signing Houses**
– **Signed By Superstars** does mail‑in for convention guests and may host comic artists—they require reserving a slot and shipping your book to them before the deadline citeturn0search3.
– **Legends Only Authentics** focuses on sports memorabilia but they run frequent private mail-in signings—worth checking their site for comic artist lineups citeturn0search0.

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## 📚 **Dealers Offering Slab/Signed Books**
– **Unknown Comics / UnknownSigs.com** currently has multiple Tyler Kirkham–signed and slabbed books in stock—like **X‑Men #12** for $25 and **X‑Men #14** for $40, all with COA citeturn0search4turn0search8turn0search7.
– This is the most hands‑off approach if you’re okay buying a sign-complete, slabbed book.

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## 🤝 **In-Person Local Signings**
– Reddit users report Kirkham often drops by local collectible shops near his area. One collector even snagged signed items with COA this March 2025 citeturn0reddit15.
– Follow Tyler’s own social media or tap into local comic shops near his region (Colorado springs? He’s moved around) to catch pop-up or private signings.

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### ✅ **Which Option Fits You Best?**

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### 💡 **Next Steps for You**:
1. **CGC**: Watch for any future Tyler Kirkham events via CGC Signature Series. Deadlines tend to be around May each year—let me know if you’d like help tracking next year’s window!
2. **Mail-In Houses**: Shoot an email or sign up with Signed By Superstars and Legends Only to check if they’ll host Kirkham in an upcoming mail-in event.
3. **Local Shops**: Share your location or nearby cities and I can scout local comic shops or communities that Kirkham might visit next.

Let me know your priorities—CGC label vs. convenience vs. cost—and I’ll help tailor the hunt.
look throught his site: https://austinmacauleyusa.com/am-publishers-submissions?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=319313925&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj8jDBhD1ARIsACRV2TtU5jj9ceNeieH-YQkg8rzzzpCkBmWndGsq8fjPjEXnc_2TpxYrJUIaAr3sEALw_wcB

Here’s a breakdown of Austin Macauley’s submission process—and a few caveats worth keeping in mind:

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## ✍️ Submission Requirements (From Their Website)

1. **Covering Letter**
– Include your legal name (and pen name, if any), postal address, email, phone, past writing credentials, and manuscript word count citeturn0search0.

2. **Book Overview**
– A synopsis (up to ~500 words)
– Full manuscript (Word, PDF, txt, etc.) citeturn0search0.

3. **How to Send**
– **Online** via form upload (up to 150 MB) citeturn0search0.
– **Email** attachment to New Submission citeturn0search0.
– **Postal mail** to their NYC office (include SAE if you want it returned) citeturn0search0.

4. **Under-18s** must provide guardian details citeturn0search0.

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## 🕵️‍♂️ Publishing Model & Reputation

– Austin Macauley operates as a **hybrid/partnership publisher**, often funding via author fees rather than traditional advance-payment citeturn0search1.
– They’ve been flagged by SFFWA and *Writer Beware* as a **vanity press**, with author-paid fees ranging roughly £1,275–£7,700 citeturn0search1.
– Critics highlight a **lack of transparency** and potential concerns over distribution or editorial support citeturn0search1.

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## ✅ Things to Keep in Mind

– **Flexibility**: No agent required, accepts global submissions in English or Spanish.
– **Costs**: If offered a “partnership,” you’ll likely share or cover publication fees.
– **Value Check**: Many authors value traditional publishers more for distribution, editorial polish, and marketing muscle.
– **Transparency**: Make sure any financial commitments or deliverables are clearly documented.

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## 🧭 Recommendations

– **If you want traditional publishing**—with no or minimal cost to you—this might not be your best bet.
– **If you’re seeking a hybrid model** and are okay with paying to publish, just read contracts carefully and compare their services (e.g., marketing, editorial).
– **Comparative Research**: Look into other hybrid/vanity presses and check Writer Beware or SFWA forums for real author experiences.

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Want help dissecting their contract, or want me to find some author reviews of Austin Macauley? I can dig deeper!