How can you tell if a comic is a reprint?
How can you tell if a comic is a reprint?
Just like paperback novels, reprinted comic books will list when they were printed originally and to which reprint run they belong. First editions usually have a “#1” or “First Edition” printed on the cover, or in the indicia, if applicable. Check the age.
What is a married cover comic?
CGC uses the term “Married Cover” to describe a comic that has a cover attached to it that originally came from another comic. CGC will give a comic with a “Married Cover” or “Married Pages” a green label indicating it’s a qualified grade.
What Married cover means?
“Married Cover” in the traditional sense in the leather furniture industry means the hide is sourced AND sewn overseas, typically in China, Vietnam, India, Pakistan or Indonesia. They are cut and sewn as ready-to-upholster ‘kits’ and shipped over here in bulk to the furniture maker.
What is a double cover comic?
What is a Double Cover Comic? Double covers are one of the most collectible comic defects. A double cover occurs due to a factory binding mishap where two or more covers are rolled together and stapled with the rest of the book.
How do you tell if a CGC comic has been opened?
On the front of every cgc case there is a barcode at the top with a number above it. You can put that number in here. https://www.cgccomics.com/grading/verify-cgc-comic.aspx And verify the certification for that comic. I’ve opened quite a few CGC slabs and every time it cracked near the upper and bottom right.
Can you open a slabbed comic?
That’s why slabbed books cannot be opened and slabbing will turn your comic into something that just can be displayed (or stored away). So, lots of reasons to buy books that are slabbed.
How much does slabbing a comic cost?
How Much Does CGC Grading Cost?
| Submission Tier | Max Value | Fee Per book |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $1,000.00 | $65.00 |
| Economy | $400.00 | $38.00 |
| Value | $200.00 | $27.00 |
| Modern (1975 – Current) | $200.00 | $20.00 |
Where can I grade comic books?
While CGC is the most popular company that grades and certifies comic books, there are two other companies that offer this service as well.
- CBCS – Comic Book Certification Service.
- PGX – Professional Grading Experts.