Comic books are a great way for kids to get interested and excited about reading and helps to develop. Its important to remember that the condition of the comic is just one of several key factors. Its especially important for first graders because theyre still learning langua. Finally, we gather supportive information about the individual sale including when and where it was sold, how the sale can be identified at the remote venue, the format of the sale auction, fixed price, etc. Nov 08, 2015 4202017 as an update, readers should know that the growing grading company cbcs comic book certification service has now announced that on a goforward basis, they will label all comics with newsstand edition and direct edition on their labels to distinguish these types, for all comics from 1977 to 2000 not sure if they. Grading comic books is the key to successful comic book collecting, and now the. A comic with torn pages and a bent cover is unlikely to get a very good grade. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free.
Its overwhelming, timeconsuming and very easy to get wrong. Each panel moves the story along, by depicting an action with figures and speech bubbles. Comic books can be pressed using a tshirt heatpress machine, a book press, a stack of short boxes, or anything heavy and flat. Cbcs is now in canada, comic grading service opens ontario office. 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. A graded comic stops this buyer from finding flaws to pay you less. The guide is used by canadian grain commission grain inspectors as a complete reference on the grading of grains, oilseeds and pulses. Each company does different tiers and levels so its difficult to make exact price comparisons. A comic book page is made up of one or more panels. Learn more about the different types of grading services and the benefits of psa grading. The higher the grade of a comic book the higher the value.
All names and characters portrayed on this site are fictitious. Alpha comics alpha comics where the heroes hang out. Cbcs offers a new approach to grading comics in canada. Here are three educatorbacked reasons kids should read graphic novels. And this doesnt include my work and release this year of flip volume 2 or my editing work helping out pal dominic bercier on his projects. Learn about comics that are geared specifically for kids with this list of the top 18 childrens comics. Join ngc to get direct submission privileges, 247 order tracking and more. Comics can get bent during shipping or have creaselines from heavy reading. Its important to emphasize this, because too many collectors especially when its time to sell their comic books quote the value of the books in their collection they simply look up all the prices in the guide, usually blanket grading their books as near mint minus 9. Comic book grading learn the scale and how to apply it. For the similar 10point scale used by cgc trading cards, click on trading cards above. Even though youd think cgc should have comic grading in it it actually stands for certificate guaranty company.
Cgc prides itself on being an impartial comic grading service that provides a professional and impartial assessment of your comics quality. All countries, argentina, australia, belgium, brazil, bulgaria, canada, chile, china, colombia. You can ship it to them or take it to a convention where they will be at and they will tell you what grade it is considered to be. Nov 20, 2020 gamal hennessy is raising funds for the business of independent comic book publishing on kickstarter. There are grades in between these basic grades such as finevery fine, but we want this to be a general easy tofollow comic grading. However, grading is an inherently subjective process and there. A comprehensive and easy tounderstand overview of the business of comic book publishing. Here, you can explore the key stages of the cgc grading process.
Special thanks to our comic grading advisor steve borock, president of cbsc comic book certification service, former heritage auctions consignment director and former cgc presidentprimary grader. It also guarantees a consistent grade for the comic, which makes it easier to resell. There are grades in between these basic grades such as finevery fine, but we want this to be a general easy tofollow comic grading guide for the novice. Find out about the steps the major comic book publishers go through in creating a comic book and how you can too. Superworld is one of the top comic book dealers in the world. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or artwork to be sought after and preserved. Any kid whos ever devoured a title like anyas ghostor invisible emmieor a wrinkle in time. Then, they will put in a protective sleeve and seal it. The process is easier, faster, and designed specifically for our canadian. The comic doctor is located in oshawa, ontario, canada.
Mile high comics your new and collectible comic book store. A fine book approaches the condition of as new, but without being crisp. A pleasant alternative to the ubiquitous newsstands of airportland, this shop. I think we can all agree that pricing comic books is very hard to do. Actors who played more than one comic book character in their careers. Now, cgc brings the same expertise, integrity and passion to the world of trading cards. Ryan north is a canadian writer, computer programmer and occasional songwriter. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. Submitting your trading cards to psa is the first step towards getting the most from your trading card collection. Cgc grades comic books, magazines, concert posters and lobby cards using a highly accurate 10point grading scale. Canadian comics vancouver comic show news and updates. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. On the other hand, i have also seen amazing results after pressing and cleaning books in lower grades as well. Add to favorites the cats that stared comic book by claire hubbard emseeitch.
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. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Its popular across the country, and you can access the database for free online. However, vendors with 4 or more tables may bring two 2 helpers. A comic book is given a grade depending on its condition. In order to submit comics directly to cgc for grading, you do need to become a cgc member. Feb 15, 2021 when grading a comic book, the first thing youll see is the cover. Certified guaranty company cgc, launched in early 2000, is a comic book grading service that can help you determine whether a comic book you are considering for purchase is restored or conserved. We closely monitor and calibrate our staff to maintain adherence to our established standards. So, read on and learn how to use our free price guide to discover the value of your comic book collection. Choose any comic in comicbase, then use the comics menus grade comic command to pull up the grading wizard.
May 08, 2016 this 10point comic book grading scale is widely used now and you will often see people grade by simply putting the number value on the book with the classic descriptive grade. Easy to read, surprisingly detailed, and generates thinking and understanding in class. Take a close look, ideally with a magnifying glass, and make careful notes of any apparent damage, including. The canadian black book is a pricing estimate tool for used cars. In this video i highlight the stepbystep process to submit comic books to cgc for grading.
If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock this weeks features. This is intended to be a basic guide so that you have a general idea of the grade of your books for pricing purposes. Once you have that information, it will be a lot easier to get them appraised. With over 10,000 comics captured within our free online comic book price guide, you are sure to find your comics and be able to get a ballpark figure for what they are worth. Nov 08, 2020 a comic book is typically composed of a number of elements which all work together to tell the story. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. The official overstreet comic book grading guide robert m overstreet, arnold t.
We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Comic books can be pressed using a tshirt heatpress machine, a book press, a. Mar 02, 2019 cgc comics guaranty company is a business that will grade your comic book for you, for a price. Cbcs to offer a simple submission process, an eightweek turnaround time. The cgc grading process is designed to ensure consistency, accuracy and integrity while safeguarding your valuable collectibles. For those who still havent checked out flip volume 2, please do. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. A panel is one illustration on a page usually surrounded by a border. Comics can be thoughtprovoking, boundarybreaking, emotionally complex, and all the things that books without pictures can be.
While playing house pets, zoe and molly come across a website that doesnt seem quite right. I use this in grade 10 and when my students are in grade 12 they can still recall and explain details of the rebellions and riel in discussions. Your prized possession is protected in plastic so you can show all of your friends. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. There are a couple ways to accomplish this, but if you are looking for title specific searches, this is what you would do. Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals on location. Then, just select which defects it has from dropdown menus and it will tell you what condition the comic is in.
Choose a grading tier based on coin value and desired turnaround time. It is not the practice, however, to use numbers other than those in this scale so you wouldnt see a book graded 6. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. Cgc trading cards is a new division of certified guaranty company cgc, the thirdparty grading service that revolutionized comic book collecting with accurate and impartial grading and stateoftheart protective holders. 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. You can find all books and activities at the scholastic store. The most common problem with comic book grading is, its. Supersnipe 12, golden age comic book, 1940s comic books, low grade golden age comics, post war comic books, kids comics, super hero comics possibledreamcompany. If you teach any canadian studies or history to students aged 17, this book will work for you. Everything you need to know about submitting comic books to cgc.
Higher grade books will obviously see the most improvement after being pressed, simply because they usually have only minor defects noncolour breaking spine stress, dents, bends, etc. Back in 2012 or so, i discovered graded comics from cgc certified. Collectors will be typically less inclined to part with a rare book easily. We are fair, honest, and we pay high prices for 1940s, 1950s and 1960s era comics. Creating a comic book is a much more complicated process than people expect.
Using the standard grade as set up in the overstreet comic book grading guide and the 10 point grading system it corresponds with, the grades are as follows. As we match the sale we record the comic grading company, holderlabel type and the assigned grade. Describes a book that shows some small signs of wear but no tears on either binding or paper. Another middle grade graphic novel for a canadian kids book publisher.
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. These films rake in huge bucks at the box office, and the stars in them have padded their bank accounts and become household names. The grade of a comic book is a shorthand description of the books condition. If you are thinking about selling your comic collection, call us first.
Beckett cbcs offices will be closed for walkin dropoffs and pickups, effective july 27, 2020. The february 28, 2021 show is officially cancelled. Cgc uses a proven, multistep process to certify comic books, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles. Landing a role in a comic book movie is a big deal in hollywood today. He is known as the creator and author of dinosaur comics, an acclaimed fixedart webcomic that has run for more than 2000 issues, as well as the editor of the bestselling anthology machine of death. This book has been requested a few times and i finally got aroun. Psa is the largest and most trusted card grading service in the world. The grading cost does not include return shipping to you. Vendors are permitted to bring one 1 helper each to the show. Mile high comics is americas largest comics dealer, with over 10 million comics and over 300,000 comics trade paperbacks and hardbacks in stock. I was thinking of getting a few comics graded professionally. Other descriptors used in conjunction with the above grading.
The book may have been opened and read, but there are no defects to the book, jacket or pages. Lets just make a realistic assumption, one day most of us will stop actively collecting and put our collections in a safe place. How to submit books to cgc stepbystep process comic. Comic book pressing is the process of flattening out a comic book that has been wrinkled or damaged. Choose a grading tier based on coin value and desired. The term grade is used to describe what condition a comic book is in. This 10point comic book grading scale is widely used now and you will often see people grade by simply putting the number value on the book with the classic descriptive grade.
The business of independent comic book publishing by gamal. A grader has nothing to gain by miss grading your comic, however the person who is buying your comic knows each flaw they find means more money they get to keep, at some point you may just choose not to sell it. Though considerably more recent than the collecting of postage stamps or books bibliophilia, it has a major following around the world today and is partially responsible for the increased interest in comics after the temporary slump experienced during the 1980s. Aug 08, 2017 a french comic book series about the funny and often poignant life experiences of a quirky girl named lou. This could be the description for a book that has been lost in a warehouse for years, never shelved, thumbed or even opened yet may still be some years old. When buying or selling a comic book, or any collectible, it is important that both parties reach a level of agreement on that collectible condition or grade, as this will to a great extent determines its value.
If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. Mar 10, 2020 in fact, these engaging books are also known to turn reluctant readers into avid ones. You can think of the grade of a comic book like a g. If you are a collector of rare and valuable comics grading is worth the fees and hindrances of sealing up the comic to slow the aging process and stopping more damaging the comic from handling. Here are tips on how you can grade the condition of your comic books, including info on grading terms and definitions. Comic price guides are hard to use, but you are not alone. Below are cgcs grading standards for each numeric grade.
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