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Originally Posted by ReplicantSavior
Anyone here have both the Artgerm prints and Sideshow ones? How do they compare in quality?
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In regards to the quality of the artwork itself, there is very litttle difference at all. Both are created using high end digital printers so your getting top notch quality inks/prints with both artists. The only real difference between the two is that Sideshow uses a cotton rag matt paper and Artgerm's prints are printed on more of a semi gloss lightweight card stock.
Personally, I prefer matt paper when it comes to comic prints so I tend to think Sideshows prints look a bit nicer, but Artgerms prints are still very nice in thier own right. Again, both are made with high end digital printers, both use archival inks and papers, and both are ultimately very nice prints. Whether you prefer one of the other really depends on your paper preference.
Sideshow's paper is a bit higher in quality so they have a slight edge in that regard, but beyond that its just a matter of personal preference.
Not to mention, Artgerm is now creating higher end digital prints through Ink Ink Collectibles. I have yet to see those prints with my own eye so I can't speak to thier overall quality, but given the rise in cost and the fact that he has described them as being higher quality prints...well, he could very well have pulled ahead of Sideshow with thiese new prints. Won't know for sure until I am able to see them first hand.