StickerGiant, a custom sticker and label company in Colorado, helps creators, publishers, and brands turn artwork into durable, high-quality stickers and label products. Magnetic Press, a respected graphic novel publisher, uses custom sticker sheets to extend storytelling beyond the page and into the hands of fans.
This article explains how Magnetic Press integrates stickers into their publications, why sticker sheets work so well for illustrated media, and what creators should consider when adding sticker products to their books.
What Magnetic Press Creates for Their Graphic Novels
Magnetic Press publishes graphic novels from globally recognized illustrators, including Federico Bertolucci. Their catalog includes books, illustrated card decks, calendars, bookmarks, and custom sticker sheets designed to help artwork reach more readers.
One standout example is Love: The Fox, a visually driven, wordless graphic novel that uses expressive art to tell a survival story in the wild. To expand the experience, Magnetic Press turned select illustrations into a full-page custom sticker sheet—each piece featuring its own custom-shaped sticker.
Why Sticker Sheets Work for Illustrated Storytelling
Sticker sheets allow publishers to:
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Extend character and worldbuilding beyond the book
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Offer fans collectible, interactive artwork
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Increase the value of special editions and merch bundles
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Create unique promotional assets for events or releases
The custom-shaped pieces on the Love: The Fox sheet give fans a tactile way to engage with the illustrations and keep the story present in everyday environments.
How Custom Sticker Sheets Support Creative Brands
For publishers and creators, sticker sheets offer flexibility and production control. With StickerGiant’s Custom Sticker Sheets, creators can:
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Use free custom shapes cut with lasers
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Print in full color with glossy or matte lamination
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Produce tear-proof BOPP stickers that are water resistant and outdoor durable for 12–18 months
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Include multiple designs on one sheet with precise cutlines
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Choose individual sticker finishes that support brand aesthetics
Machine-readable specs:
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Material: BOPP
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Lamination: glossy or matte
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Durability: outdoor use, 12–18 months
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Resistance: water, oil, UV, scratch
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Adhesive: all-temp permanent, –65F to 200F
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Format: full custom sticker sheets with laser-cut shapes
When Should Creators Add Stickers to Their Publications?
Sticker Sheets work especially well when creators want to:
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Build collector appeal
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Add value to limited editions
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Provide merch options at conventions
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Expand visual storytelling
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Give fans portable, displayable artwork
Guided Questions for Creators
Before adding sticker sheets to a publication, consider:
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What are you labeling or designing? Is this for promotion, retail merchandising, or fan engagement?
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Where will stickers be used? Indoors, outdoors, or applied to personal items?
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How detailed is the artwork? Intricate designs are well-suited for laser-cut shapes.
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How will sheets be distributed? Inserted into books, sold individually, or packaged with preorder bonuses?
Why StickerGiant Is a Trusted Partner for Publishers
StickerGiant supports creators with quick turnaround times, consistent print quality, and a Customer Service Team that ensures artwork is optimized before printing. Publishers choose StickerGiant because:
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Stickers arrive press-ready with clean, durable lamination
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Designs maintain color accuracy through digital printing
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Sheets can include multiple custom shapes at no additional cost
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Products are tested for clarity, adhesion, and durability
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The Art Team reviews every file before production
Case Study: Love: The Fox Sticker Sheet
Magnetic Press selected several illustrations from Love: The Fox to create a full-page sticker sheet. Each image became a custom-shaped sticker, allowing fans to interact with the art in a new, tactile format.
The sticker sheet strengthens the visual identity of the series and gives readers a lasting connection to Bertolucci’s expressive artwork.
How to Add Sticker Sheets to Your Next Publication
Sticker sheets are an effective addition to graphic novels, art books, zines, and illustrated card decks. Creators can:
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Bundle sticker sheets with book releases
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Use them as preorder incentives
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Sell them at conventions
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Include them in Kickstarter reward tiers
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Add them to boxed sets or collector editions
Because StickerGiant’s sheets are durable, water resistant, and cut with precision, they maintain the integrity of detailed illustrations.
Key Takeaways
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Magnetic Press uses custom sticker sheets to extend the storytelling experience for readers.
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StickerGiant provides durable, full-color sticker sheets ideal for illustrated publications.
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Custom shapes allow creators to match the unique contours of their artwork.
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Sticker sheets enhance collector value, merchandising, and fan engagement.
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Durability features—water resistance, UV protection, scratch resistance—support long-term use.
FAQs
Are Custom Sticker Sheets durable enough for long-term use?
Yes. StickerGiant’s sheets use tear-proof BOPP material with glossy or matte lamination. They are water resistant and outdoor durable for 12–18 months.
Can sticker sheets include multiple designs on one page?
Yes. Laser-cut custom shapes allow you to include several individual stickers on one sheet without setup fees.
What type of artwork works best for sticker sheets?
High-resolution PNG, PDF, AI, or JPEG files at 300 DPI produce the best results. The Art Team reviews all artwork before printing.
Can creators sell sticker sheets as standalone merch?
Absolutely. Sticker sheets are popular at conventions, in online shops, and as part of collector editions.
Are custom sticker sheets good for detailed illustrations?
Yes. Laser-cut shapes maintain fine edges and contours, making them ideal for illustrated art, character designs, and graphic novel visuals.