r/comiccon • u/marvelfreak666 • Apr 20 '26

Con Autograph Question Dose anyone know the best pens for signing a comic book that drys quick and looks good haveing know luck trying to test loads and timeing the drying woudering if anyones can help me solve my problem

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u/DavePillman Apr 20 '26

Sharpie is the standard bearer, but at my last con a lot of folks were using the Posca paint markers, tons of colors and various sizes. Had a few things signed by them with no issue

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u/XTheDevistatorX Apr 22 '26

Posca still take way too long to dry compared to Sharpies paint pens.

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u/musingsofapathy Apr 21 '26

For ballpoint and gel pens, look for ones that are leftie compatible. Those indicate very fast drying ink and aggressive anti-smear.

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u/XTheDevistatorX Apr 22 '26

I’d warn against using anything this “sharp” on a comic. Even the thicker foil cardstock. These often will leave an indentation and can damage the book. Unless you are signing a think paper like giclee prints or interior pages, I’d stay away from pens that aren’t also markers.

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u/XTheDevistatorX Apr 22 '26

Sharpie for both regular markers and their newer paint pens are the s-tier option. They are fast drying, reliable, and come in any color you could possibly want, while adhering better to virtually any comic or collectible material across the board.