Get the best deals on image cgc comic book collections when you shop the. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc holder. Note that the marketability of any comic book can change based on time, the popularity of the character or characters, collector demand, etc. Among the reasons for the decline of this group is the number of high grade raw titles that have been slabbed and stamped with a 9. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Scott johnson is an illustrator who creates merchandise and toy artwork for marvel entertainment and hasbro, and has done novel covers, box art, and comic book art for games like warhammer 40k. Please feel free to call and ask to speak with a pedigree specialist. As of july 1st, 2014 cgc has released new restored comic book grading for all comics that not only include the overall quantity of grading, but the overall quality as well.
Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. Comic book industry legend frank miller has agreed to do a cgc inhouse private signing, giving fans the incredible opportunity to have their collectibles autographed by the writer, artist, director and producer. Like most things i do here at the certified comic shop, im always happy to talk about the finances of operating a comic shop. Jul 12, 2019 this new black and white label is a way to differentiate exceptional comic book collections known as pedigrees. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. There is a large distrust in the collecting community, so if you are going to spend the money to get a book graded, we recommend cgc or cbcs. Its just that they remain ungraded as the cost of cgc grading and the potential return from a higher grade slab motivates the submission of. Stay up to date on the comic market weekly top 10 hot comics 2ewqcrq learn about key comic book appearances. We stock a massive range of comics, graphic novels and toys and specialise in selling action figures, eaglemoss figurines, pop.
Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgc certified examples in each grade. Stay up to date on the comic market weekly top 10 hot comics learn about key comic book appearances. Link to cgc census data directly from gpa and see certification numbers for individual sales where available. Comics that are submitted to cgc are graded by professional graders on a 10 point scale and then sealed inside a hard plastic cotainer to prevent tampering. Every market is driven by supply and demand and the rare and collectible comic book market is no different. Condition is a significant factor in the valuation of a comic book. Cgc census the cgc census is a detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, listing the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade for every issue. Restoration is the treatment that returns a comic book to a known or assumed state through the addition of nonoriginal material for aesthetic enhancement. A book in every grade comics general cgc comic book.
I had heard stories about cgc playing favors by giving harder. Whether youre researching a books rarity, or simply curious about whats out there, the cgc census provides a quick and easy way to browse the most comprehensive comic. Look up any typical comic book and cgc will make no distinction in the labeling or on the census to track newsstand copies versus direct edition copies so the data the official count of surviving newsstand copies that have been graded, versus direct edition copies is lost for the vast majority of comic books. Weve broken down all of the attributes of the new grading scale to help understand the new process. Buy and sell original comic art, graded comic books, and comic art prints. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the golden age to the present. Visitors to the cgc website can access these valuable research tools. Whether youre researching a books rarity, or simply curious about whats out there, the cgc census provides a quick and easy way to browse the most comprehensive comic book database. Again, grading comics can be very subjective and have a company like cgc give their opinion can make comic books go for much more than their cover price, especially those with high grades.
Cgc announces a new pedigree label and newly recognized. Please note that the comic was not placed square in the holder when graded. I never even contemplated merging both cbcs and cgc census as. In 2010, two copies sold on the comic book auction website for record prices. Minuscule differences in grade can mean the difference between thousands of dollars of value and final sales prices. With a cgc comics graded book, buyers will know what theyre getting and may become more confident and aggressive bidders.
Is getting the comic professionally graded up its price, or is it just nice to have it in a fancy case with a grade number. Many of the denver copies are the highest graded on cgc s census. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. This is a mustown key issue for any serious comic book collector, add it. The cgc census is a detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, listing the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade for every issue. In the end it may not be worth having your comic professionally graded. Red hot comics is a comic book and toy retailer based in scotland. For a long time, cgc was the premier comic book grading company. This is a mustown key issue for any serious comic book collector, add it to your collection today. Magazines are assigned a grade on a 10point grading scale to efficiently communicate the assessment of. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art.
Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. Get the best deals on image cgc comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. My friend and i sent out 6 modern day comics for regular. Jan 09, 2017 several years ago, pgx had a large scandal where books were being given higher grades than in reality. I was wondering why the comic books on ebay with a cgc grading and case were worth more than the ones that only came in a plastic sleeve. Dec 19, 2011 for example, over the last few years, the number of 9. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. The subtle differences in grading can make a difference of a few dollars, to thousands of dollars in this great adventure of collecting comics. Should i even bother getting the comic book graded if i plan to sell some of them.
Includes a letter by future comic book writer david michelinie and selfportraits by dave cockrum, billy graham, richard corben, and other artists. Comic book industry legend frank miller agrees to cgc inhouse private signing. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade. Display your books and compete with other collectors for. The cgc census and what it means to you comic book secrets. This week i want to examine how the census numbers influence the market values between the 9. 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. The product quality is great, there are a variety of labels that meet the. If you are the current owner of an exceptional comic book collection, cgc is more than happy to discuss the potential pedigree status with you. This new black and white label is a way to differentiate exceptional comic book collections known as pedigrees. Collectors and dealers trust the accuracy and integrity of cgc, which results in higher prices realized for cgccertified collectibles. Infinity war has been able to rival the excitement level generated by hakes recordsetting march auction. Sep 01, 2014 2 responses to there is a detective comics 27 cgc 9. Find great deals on ebay for cgc graded comics and cgc graded marvel comics.
We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide. View population reports for cgc comics, magazines and lobby cards. The cgc census is a detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, listing the total number of cgc certified examples in each grade for every issue. Art by jose gonzalez, esteban maroto, felix mas, and others. Cgc comics are professionally graded by a third party comic book grading service based in the usa. The cgc census is a detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards. Today, cgc is the worlds largest and most trusted thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles. Usnav2724 cgc is a scam in the sense that they overprice for their services.
Includes a letter by future comic book writer david michelinie and selfportraits by dave cockrum, billy graham, richard corben, and other. Learn about key comic book appearances true firsts. Many of the denver copies are the highest graded on cgcs census. Our grading increases the value of your collectibles, protects the condition, and improves their display quality. Our staff of friendly and dedicated employees offer over 250 years of experience in the comic book market place, and look forward to assisting you. Cgc census certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. We stock a massive range of comics, graphic novels and toys and specialise in selling action figures, eaglemoss figurines, pop vinyls, comics, books, and toys. Before i purchase a graded comic book i always take a look at the census. Combines cgc census information with gocollects market data for advanced analysis. Buyers now have a very good idea as to what the condition of a comic book is. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. Is cgc really that bad at grading comics comic vine. On the other hand, if you think your comic could achieve the highest grade to date, submission to cgc may be very important to the final value. Other total books graded on the cgc census all totals or totals by decade total book calculations can take up to 20 seconds articles and analysis written about the cgc data.
Whether youre researching a book s rarity, or simply curious about whats out there, the cgc census provides a quick and easy way to browse the most comprehensive comic. Apr 23, 2018 scott johnson is an illustrator who creates merchandise and toy artwork for marvel entertainment and hasbro, and has done novel covers, box art, and comic book art for games like warhammer 40k. According to the cgc census, only 16 copies of this variant have been graded in 9. This comic received the highest grade in the cgc census no other copy is graded higher. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description. With this reality where can the serious collector or investor go for information. For example, over the last few years, the number of 9.
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