A forum for discussions related to the cgc registry an interactive. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable. If anyone has done it b4 and wants to add any helpfull information, please do. None of them of course liked the idea much, particulary the part where i assign a nonnegotiable grade that i think a 3rd party grader cgc will give.
If it was slabbed between april 2016 to june 2016, that was the faulty cgc slab. In this video i highlight the stepbystep process to submit comic books to cgc for grading. Dec 12, 2019 some of my favorite comic books and graphic novels. May 05, 2017 so even though it was a small sample size, i decided id just repurpose the recording of the live stream, give it a little snazzy production value, and upload it to the brand new certified comic shop youtube channel. How to submit a comic for cgc signature series cgc comics blog. Mar 12, 2012 the cookie settings on this website are set to allow cookies to give you the best browsing experience possible. So as much as it pains me to say it, heres my very first unboxing video of cgc graded comics. James obarr of the crow at toronto comicon 2015 cgc. Y the last man is the best indie comic series ive ever read also the current buffy and angel series from dark horse is pretty good, as well as army of darkness, and i hear good things about. There are a series of guidelines for determining the condition of a book, but since wear and tear can vary immensely, two different people might grade a comic differently really, no one should even attempt to grade a comic with any authority unless they have been grading comics for some time there is a.
Autographed comics superhero tv cgc comics, comic books. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. In every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception. Our website is unfortunately down we will be back open asap. Submit comics to cgc for grading there are four ways for collectors to submit their comics for grading. Bleeding cool is your independent source for news about comic books, film, tv, games, collectibles, and more.
Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by. This book has been requested a few times and i finally got around to creating this video. Created by writer don mcgregor and artist paul gulacy, it was published by eclipse enterprises, whose eventual division eclipse comics would publish a spinoff comic book series. Older books are more expensive to grade, and truly spectacular keys will set you back a bit. How to submit a comic for cgc signature series cgc. Mail submissions to cgc headquarters paid collectors society members and authorized dealers can complete submission forms online and send collectibles directly to the cgc headquarters. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. Unfortunately, with saber rider and the star sheriffs, the first issue is a mixed bag. We stock newreleases, back issues, cgc graded books, key issues, funko pops and much more. Aug 06, 2009 so heres the deal, i have some comic books id like to grade with the cgc certified grading company but i live in europe, so id like to know the shipping fee they apply,and the price of the grading itself,lets say 4 regular sized comics from 1982. The first 200 have returned from cgc in late november and you can see those in the new arrivals section being uploaded daily. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards.
I took my book to 3 local dealers and went through a detailed breakdown of what i wanted and why. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Ask other collectors to estimate the grade of a comic book from a picture. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc holder. So even though it was a small sample size, i decided id just repurpose the recording of the live stream, give it a little snazzy production value, and upload it to the brand new certified comic shop youtube channel. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. Diamond, the direct market, and the way it was comic book shops nicole drum 22 hours ago more stories about comics. I had no idea that the window for these defective slabs was only a few months.
Now there is an easy way to identify comic books with higher visual appeal than others assigned the same numerical grade by cgc simply look for the cva exceptional sticker. Goldenatomic age comics although it has become near impossible to find golden age collections in todays market, we are constantly acquiring great golden age and 1950s comics to stock on our website every month, so. How do i know the comic book im buying is the same book cgc certified. A forum for discussing comic book grading, conservation, and restoration issues. Furthermore, every cgc certified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. Exclusive joe quesada cgc signature series signing only at the san diego comiccon 2011.
Created by writer don mcgregor and artist paul gulacy, it was published by eclipse enterprises, whose eventual division eclipse comics would publish a spinoff comicbook series. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. With a cover featuring luke skywalker locked in a lightsaber battle with darth vader, this cgc 8. It was one of the first modern graphic novels and the first to be distributed in comic book shops. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. See more ideas about comic book layout, comic art and comic layout. When assessing the value of a comic, the condition of the book comes in to play. Holder of the guinness world record for the most valuable comic book, this copy is tied with one other at the top of cgc s census, yet equaled by none in terms of significance. See more ideas about comics, comic books and superhero. Cgc graded comics that receive a 10 the perfect score, a gem mint. Posted on 24 march, 2015 7 march, 2018 author andrew r comments off on james obarr of the crow at toronto comicon 2015. Older books are more expensive to grade, and truly spectacular keys will set. So heres the deal, i have some comic books id like to grade with the cgc certified grading company but i live in europe, so id like to know the shipping fee they apply,and the price of the grading itself,lets say 4 regular sized comics from 1982.
Apr 02, 2008 when assessing the value of a comic, the condition of the book comes in to play. People can submit their books at the cgc booth in san diego. Which books have been graded throughout 2 decades of cgc census. How much does the cgc comic book grading service cost. Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists and provides certification and grading services for collectors and. Holder of the guinness world record for the most valuable comic book, this copy is tied with one other at the top of cgcs census, yet equaled by none in.
The comics registry is a place where comic book collectors come together to share their collections and knowledge with one another. To date, over have gone to cgc for grading and we have put up over 4,000 non cgc on the site at this point. Comic book figures statues 1 comic book original artwork 2 comic book basics 154 cgc comic books 9 comic book grading comic book history 8 comic book price guide 22 comic book storage 3 comic book values 99 digital comic books 3 comic book glossary 1 comic book investing 3 comic book movies 112 comic book news 15. Sabre subtitled slow fade of an endangered species, published in august 1978, is the title of an american graphic novel. Subsequently, for some 20 years, ed owned his own commercial art firm in chicago, acquiring, trading, and selling world class collections of american photography, illustration art, and vintage comic books. How to submit books to cgc stepbystep process comic.
Unlike baseball cards, which are doublesided and can be viewed from the confines of a sleeve, comic books contain multiple pages and are meant to be read. Mar 16, 2016 unfortunately, with saber rider and the star sheriffs, the first issue is a mixed bag. None of them of course liked the idea much, particulary the part where i assign a non. Once the comic book has been graded by cgc, it is placed in a tamperevident sleeve, meaning that if the comic book is removed, the cgc valuation of the comic book is no longer valid. James obarr of the crow at toronto comicon 2015 cgc comics. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Fans of the show are bound to have fun with the opening to this arc, as it stays true to it in terms of spirit.
Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. Famo by randall dowling, hey buddy, can you spare a grade. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books the company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable part of the comic book collecting community. There are a series of guidelines for determining the condition of a book, but since wear and tear can vary immensely, two different people might grade a comic differently really, no one should even attempt to grade a comic with any authority unless they have been grading comics for some time there is a company.
Cgc graded comic book unboxing video certified comic shop. Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books. What do you generally do to display a comic in the cgc protection. See more ideas about comic books, comics and books. Joe quesada of daredevil, amazing spiderman, and marvel eic fame has graciously offered to sign a limited number of comic books in san diego with proceeds raised going to the hero initiative. The cookie settings on this website are set to allow cookies to give you the best browsing experience possible. Based in worksop, nottinghamshire, we are an independent comic book store. 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. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. 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. Usnav2724 cgc is a scam in the sense that they overprice for their services. Bleeding cool news and rumors comics, movies, tv, games.