Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. Multiple pages, including the centerfold, may be missing that affect readability. A small printable pack for those kids that are aspiring to be comic book artists. Any kid whos ever devoured a title like anyas ghostor invisible emmieor a wrinkle in time. How to restore comics fixing damaged comic books, repair. We have a wide variety of comic books and numismatic offerings including coins, tokens, medals and currency from the united states and around the.
A general guideline would deduct half a grade for each item you find to get an idea of where your grade will be. I have been in hundreds of comic book stores and have never once asked to open a comic book that has been sealed in a plastic bag. There are eight major grades in the comic book grading scale. Golden age comics in mint condition are an extremely rare find and fetch huge premiums over average copies of the same comic. Sell do you have a collection that you need appraised. Nearly perfect with a minor additional virtue or virtues that raise it from near mint. If you are looking for any new or back issue comic book or comics magazine, mile high comics will either have it available for you right now at bargain prices, or let you sign up for a free email notification when we do get it in stock via our. Here, you can explore the key stages of the cgc grading process. This is a process of adding pieces to areas with missing paper. An established independent company, such as comic guaranty llc cgc or comic book certification service cbcs provides third party grading services for comics. Our customers often use this product for watercolor painting and comic book art, as well as for paperback book or catalog covers, file folders, tags. As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade.
Graded comic book frame, black and white acidfree mat board, includes uv protected poly facing, fits cgc and cbcs graded comics, wall mountable with. Also referred to as bristol board or super white paper, this product is an uncoated, machinefinished paperboard that is used for printing documents, brochures, promotional materials and envelopes. Learn about comics that are geared specifically for kids with this list of the top 18 childrens comics. I would be interested in scans of any cgced books that have page color grade combinations not found on the chart for future inclusion. Today i will show you how to make a little paper note book. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock this weeks features.
Print your adult, kids, superhero, or japanese comic books in vibrant full color on quality paper as fast as 34 days from proof approval. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. To grade a comic book, start by examining the cover through a magnifying glass for things like folds or fingerprints. How much does yellowing affect a comic books cgc grade. My book is showing a paper piece sliding out, doesnt look like a page. Is cgc really that bad at grading comics comic vine. Im a fan of science fiction and even science fiction comic books, like iron man and fantastic four, but its the rare comic book which a. The 2 reputable thirdparty professional grading services both begin with c use the same scale, but not exactly the same criteria, but overstreet has collaborated with them for their newest grading guide. In all seriousness, i do hope this helps if you are grading your comic books. As with grading all collectibles, there is a degree of subjectivity as there are many factors to consider and all of them must be weighed to determine an overall grade. The primary reason to grade a comic is that there is a direct correlation between the condition of the comic and the value of the book. Some collectors consider this the lowest collectible grade because comic books. All you need is a old comic book apiece of tape andscissors.
The overstreet guide to grading comics the overstreet guide to grading comics includes the 10point grading system, as well as exhaustive descriptions of primary and split grades, examples of each grade with more than 200 fullcolor images in all, articles on storage, preservation, and restoration, a look at the independent, thirdparty grading companies, and much more. Creating a comic book is a much more complicated process than people expect. Grading factorsbefore a comic book s true value can be assessed, its condition or state of preservation must be determined. Comic books are a great way for kids to get interested and excited about reading and helps to develop. Books that have been encapsulated and certified by an objective thirdparty grading service take the guesswork out of the grading process for both collectors and dealers. We have a wide variety of comic books and numismatic offerings including coins, tokens, medals and currency from the united states and around the world, both ancient and modern.
Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. Mar 05, 2012 a book with cream to off white sold for the third lowest value, with an off white and off white to white selling at the two lowest values. The worlds largest collectibles auctioneer comic books, vintage comics, original and. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. To grade a comic, you need to take in to consideration a number of factors before being able to assess the correct grade. The tenpoint grading scale assigns grades ranging from 10. Here are tips on how you can grade the condition of your comic books, including info on grading terms and definitions. The books with the two highest values had white pages. Originally produced in conjunction with the first edition of the overstreet comic book grading guide, the owl or overstreets whiteness level card is a comic book grading tool used to evaluate paper color. Learn what is the comic book rating system and how a comic book is graded with cbcs.
One last thing, their form estimates a 4 week turn. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. With our comic book restoration services you can take your low grade investment and transform it into something with fantastic eye appeal. Cream to offwhite paper that appears white or offwhite in the middle with aged outer edges, or exhibits an overall aged color that is more close to brown than white. Book with off white and off white to white sold for above the median. Paper exhibits moderate to severe brittleness where the comic book literally falls apart when examined. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Therefore being able to correctly determine the grade of a comic is an important skill for buyers and sellers alike.
Also, very important is the quality of the paper commonly referred to as page quality. Part of the reason is because its understood that at minimum the cost of grading the comic is added to the raw value of the book. Comic book dry cleaning tutorial and conservation tips. Staples must be original, generally centered and clean with no rust. The basic grading scale, also known as letter grades, uses the grades from near mint highest to poor lowest. This collectibles shop page has the standard 10 point grading scale and definitions, as used in the overstreet guide. White paper showing comic book grading and restoration. The term grade is used to describe what condition a comic book is in. I am still amazed that a company that is so vocal about being the biggest comic grading service can be so bad at what they do and not care. Comic book grading standards your new and collectible comic. Originally produced in conjunction with the first edition of the overstreet comic book grading guide, the owl or overstreets whiteness level card is a comic book grading tool used to evaluate paper color on the reverse side is the one or overstreets numerical equivalent card, which translates the traditional letter grades into their equivalent values on a 100point numerical.
Taking into account the capricious nature of cgc grading, comics in this grade can be expected to grade out with cgc at 6. Cgc uses a proven, multistep process to certify comic books, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles. This can include pages color changing from its original color of white to cream. In all comic books, the better the condition, the more desirable and valuable the book. Im really trying to understand the art of grading when it comes to the era the comic is from and paper color. When using a humidity tank with a comic book, it is not unusual for a book to have off white pages and receive white pages as the new page quality designation. Comic books can be sent to these companies for independent, impartial certification, including grading, restoration check and encapsulation within a tamperevident protective holder. A piece replacement material may be in a form of non original paper such as wood, cotton, fiber papers, paper from a donor comic book, or color copied pieces. Read somewhere that cgc puts in a paper material for preservation. There are a couple ways to accomplish this, but if you are looking for title specific searches, this is what you would do. Generally, paper quality will not be a concern for most modern post1980 comics. Comics can be thoughtprovoking, boundarybreaking, emotionally complex, and all the things that books without pictures can be. How to grade a comic book how comic book quality is.
Once youve finished checking the cover, count the pages of the comic to make sure none are missing. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Grading taking into account paper color collecting. Comic book supplies auctionstore venues third party grading.
The comic book landscape is as diverse as any other medium when it comes to subject matter, narrative, and artistry often times the easiest way. I say may as the grading process is not a checklist. Cgc page quality chart here is a chart of the various cgc page colors ive come across in the wild. In a color flake, the white paper beneath the color layer is visible. Comic book restoration services hero restoration llc.
Nov 30, 2017 canson 100510877 comic book layout pages paper pad with preprinted, nonreproducible, blue lines, 50 pound, 8. Then, check the spine for small tears or folds, or spine break, which is a tear near the staples. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Interior pages must be white in color and supple to the touch. Beckett cbcs offices will be closed for walkin dropoffs and pickups, effective july 27, 2020. Tiny orangebrown that appears on the cover andor interior pages of a comic book that is caused by mold. Only subtle bindery or printing defects are allowed.
The cgc grading process is designed to ensure consistency, accuracy and integrity while safeguarding your valuable collectibles. Cream to off white paper that appears white or off white in the middle with aged outer edges, or exhibits an overall aged color that is more close to brown than white. May 08, 2016 comic book grading is the process of determining the grade or condition of a book, which directly influences its value. Paper that has aged to the stage between tanning and brittleness.
But theres also this social contract that exists which allows buyers to put more faith in a book graded by cgc because of the confidence their reputation brings to the table. You can think of the grade of a comic book like a g. Some comic books dont just have science in them, but actually go so far as to teach science concepts. Comic book grading is the process of determining the grade or condition of a comic book. White paper showing comic book grading and restoration issues. All it takes is a quick ebay search to see that high grade cgc comics will always sell for more than their raw counterparts. Comic book infilling also known as comic book piece replacement. Staples must be original, centered and clean with no rust. Mile high comics your new and collectible comic book store.
Reading is important for kids of all ages, whether theyre reading on their own or hearing stories from teachers, parents and the other adults in their lives. We closely monitor and calibrate our staff to maintain adherence to our established standards. Dry cleaning is a process used to remove dirt and pencil marks from both the interior and cover a comic book, particularly in the white areas of the comic. Mile high comics is americas largest comics dealer, with over 10 million comics and over 300,000 comics trade paperbacks and hardbacks in stock.
Books manufactured with pink paper tend to be noted as such on the cgc. Mint mt near mint nm very fine vf fine fn very good vg good gd fair fa poor po this comic book grading scale has been used for several decades, during which time the scale has been expanded to more accurately describe a books condition. Take a close look, ideally with a magnifying glass, and make careful notes of any apparent damage, including. Collectors condition comic book raw grading labels stickers. The mint grade is practically nonexistent in pre1970 comics. Comic books are graded on a wide variety of factors including evidence. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. The cpg team has put together our grading standards based upon market standards in the. The two main methods of describing an overall grade are numerical, and symbol. Mar 12, 2018 grading was introduced in part 1 of this series comic book grading understand the options and cbcss system follows a 0. Its especially important for first graders because theyre still learning langua. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on. No bindery tears are allowed, although on golden age books bindery tears of up to 18 have been noted.
Feb 15, 2021 when grading a comic book, the first thing youll see is the cover. Restoration on your comics is done not only to make it more desirable to collectors, but also for the sake of our hobby where many of these great treasures are decaying and falling apart due to age and mishandling. Graded blue the blue label for cbcs covers any comic that is not signed. Back to top nearly perfect in every way with only minor imperfections that keep it from the next higher grade. The higher the grade of a comic book the higher the value. Comic book grades are given to a book reflecting the quality of printing, storage, and upkeep of a particular book. Paperboard white birch paper commercial paper paper. Before cleaning and pressing your comic books, we will let you know if a higher cgc grade is not attainable if you are submitting them for grading. Find out about the steps the major comic book publishers go through in creating a comic book and how you can too.
If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. Jul 12, 2019 containing nearly 400 comic books, the central valley collection exhibits fresh, white copies from the late 30s to the early 50s, including many high grade superman and batman titles. For the same reason tap water can cause off white pages, by minerals absorbing into the paper fibers clean distilled water can cause white pages. With rare exception, comic books considered for the grade of 9. White glove care your submissions will never be touched by human hands.
Some collectors consider this the lowest collectible grade because comic books in lesser condition are usually incomplete andor brittle. Comic book grading learn the scale and how to apply it. Grading books in conjunction with paper color is tough. Has card slots and two cash slots, is light and takes up a lot less space. Therefore it is very important to be able to properly grade your books. A flawless copy in the same condition as the day it was printed. Cgc announces a new pedigree label and newly recognized. Graded comic book frame, black and white acidfree mat board, includes uv protected poly facing, fits cgc and cbcs graded comics, wall mountable with sawtooth hanger 4. Paper is brown and may show brittleness around the edges. But the book with the lowest value had white pages. The white paper beneath the color will be visible where the flake was. Ive also seen a lot of comics on newsprint that are white but have major bleed. Experienced comic collectors, especially those who have submitted comics to cgc how much do off white or yellow pages affect the grade of the book.
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