Sell my comic books presents a basic guide to comic book grading. An extremely exceptional comic with only very minute printing or bindery defects. The term mint condition may be used to describe a variety of collectible items, including action figures, dolls, toys, stamps, records, comic books and similar items. This will only happen if there is a market for your comic though. Comic book grading is the process of determining the grade or condition of a. Therefore being able to correctly determine the grade of a comic is an important skill for buyers and sellers alike. Near mint condition comic book s 20 different while comedic story pictures have been around since the 17th century, the first known comic was printed in 1825 in gasglow scotland. Near mint nm back to top general wear, tears, creases, folds, color flaking, water stains, foxing, etc. The mint grade is practically nonexistent in pre1970 comics. Comic book price guide i love comic book collection.
Secret war book four of five marvel comics near mint condition comic or better. A mint comic book is an extreme rarity, at least if the comic has been published for some amount of time. Featuring thousands of products at wholesale pricing with no need for a special wholesale account. Note that near mint is a comic book grading definition. American comic books became very popular in the 1920s and, while their art form has changed with modern technical advances, their popularity remains constant. Below are some of the first appearances by other superheroes and what a near mint condition copy of the comic is worth. Hard covers, tpbs, manga and comic book haul march 2019 part 1. For american comics, a discreet uk pence stamp is permissible. How do you know if a comic book is very fine condition. All the comics we receive that are in exceptional condition fall into this category. To my way of thinking, any comic that looks as good as it originally came from the plant is near mint mint, as long as it doesnt have a significant production flaw. If you were to receive a grade on a book you purchased from us, after.
We are a collective of nerds who love to explore the inner workings of geekdom. Near mint minus nm back to top general wear, tears, creases, folds, color flaking, water stains, foxing, etc a stunning book. Buy marvel comics immortal hulk 18 first print near mint condition in singapore,singapore. Near mint condition comic grading meaning liveabout. Golden age comics in mint condition are an extremely rare find and fetch huge premiums over average copies of the same comic. For one reason or another, ive got it stuck in my head that every comic book i buy needs to be in near mint condition and that i need to maintain that condition. So, view our 2,000 comics or other book of fate comics. Chuck rozanskis grading standards mile high comics. Mar 06, 2019 graphic novel, omnibus, hard covers, tpbs, manga and comic book haul february 2019.
The best possible existing condition of that comic book. Interior pages are almost always offwhitewhite or better. Sep 30, 2014 they grade on a 10point scale, with 10 being a comic in absolutely perfect condition. Types of damage that place a comic in fr range include. A brief history of comic books and an overview of comic formats. Collection of vintage comics, still in original bags, mostly 1980s and 1990s, mint condition. Mar 17, 2017 this grade is the most misused of all the comic book grades. The figures are from the 2007 official overstreet comic book price guide. About the comic mint we offer exclusive retailer variants by todays hottest artists with a commitment to top customer service at all times. A comic book in fr condition may have nonstory elements such as coupons, ad pages, or marvel value stamps cut or torn out of the book. The problem i have with cgcs selfimposed higher grading standards for comics in the 9.
If perfect in all other areas, could have four of the following must be 116 in size or less, small spine stress, slight corner blunting, miniscule tear, miniscule color flake. Not as easy to find in recent books as one might think. This comic would be considered very fine near mint condition by comic book collectors. Most people see a comic from the 1980s in a plastic bag and presume that its mint condition. Near mint is a virtually flawless copy with the spine tight and flat. Secret war book 4 four of five marvel comics near mint. Nov 22, 2019 its rare to find a near mint condition of marvel comics first comic book, aptly named marvel comics 1. The condition of the dust jacket should be graded independently of the book. Mint 7 no, 116 max yes yes barely visible blunting yes. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. The most common problem with comic book grading is, its subjective. Comic book grading learn the scale and how to apply it.
Its rare to find a nearmint condition of marvel comics first comic book, aptly named marvel comics 1. The best possible existing condition of a comic book. Kind of difficult for me as an european due to the lack of comic book. Truly mint condition comics, even from as recently as the 1980s, are very hard to come by. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Minor flaws allowed only include a very minimum color fading, a tiny crease in a corner, a bit stress in its staple, and bindery tears no bigger than 116 of an inch.
A comic book in fr condition may have nonstory elements such as coupons. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. In some cases it is possible for a comic shipped brand new from the publisher, or purchased new from a comic stores shelves, to already be in less than near mint condition due to the way the comic was produced, shipped, stored, or handled prior to purchase. Omnibus, hard covers, tpbs, manga and comic book haul march 2019 part 2 duration. Guess the 300th marvel masterwork contest duration. Those comics that do, especially cgc graded books, can attain the highest possible market value that is out there. As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade. Tales from the database mile high comics, chuck rozanski. Written by brian michael bendis painted by gabriele dellotto cover by gabriele dellotto its the super battle of the year. Marvel comics immortal hulk 18 first print near mint condition. It is very rare especially in older comic books pre1990 to discover a comic in either mint or gem mint condition. Cable comic book hero action figures, cable marvel comic book hero action figures, cable plastic comic book hero action figures, pink floyd near mint grade vinyl records, near mint or better pokemon complete sets in english, near mint grade vintage sports publications 1993, near mint grade vintage sports programs 1993.
Near mint is a bit more achievable, albeit still a great score for your comic book. For british comics, a neat, newsagent name ideally in pencil written at the top is permissible. Mint mint means a nearly perfect copy that still preserves its pristine and fresh looks. The first comic book devoted to superman, reprinting the original action comics story, was published in the summer of 1939. When grading a comic mint, no consideration should be given to the age of the book. The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading. Books in this condition pre1980 are virtually nonexistent. The worlds largest collectibles auctioneer comic books, vintage comics, original and animation art.
A spine split of up to 23 the length of the book, a missing back cover provided the front cover is still attached, severe water damage or residue damage, mold, and paper deterioration due to oxidation. A high grade, like an a or mint, is good, while a low grade, like an f or poor, is bad. Every marvel tech villain versus every marvel nyc hero. As the name given to a coin factory is a mint, then mint condition is the condition a coin is in when it leaves the mint. This comic would be considered very finenear mint condition. Graphic novel, omnibus, hard covers, tpbs, manga and comic. Whereas mint is dependent on the absence of even the tiniest imperfection, a near mint condition comic allows for slight imperfections, such as a slight, barely perceptible curve in the spine, or. Comic book price guides are generally monthly, quarterly, or yearly publications which detail the changes in the resale value of a comic over a period of time. There are no inking flaws, no color fading, or any defect visible to the eye except a subtle printing and bindery flaw. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. He has even gone to the point of creating a separate book breaking down all the fine details of grading. Many of the comics we sell as near mintmint would qualify as mint, but we will not. Bruce banner is trapped inside shadow base site a powerless and hunted by their top assassin.
Whereas mint is dependent on the absence of even the tiniest imperfection, a near mint condition comic allows for slight imperfections, such as a slight, barely perceptible curve in the spine, or a very small less than 18 inch page tear. Many people want their comic book to be better than it is, but few attain this high of a mark. How to get near mint comics newbie comic collecting questions. Near mint nm or m condition childrens music cassettes, deadpool 9. A near mint condition comic would typically align with a 9 out of 10 on the comic grading scale, whereas a mint book would score a 10.
Gradingskala comics nach land grading ist unsere leidenschaft. You can think of the grade of a comic book like a grade on a report card. Overstreet has defined a 10 point system that can classify most any comic book condition. The term grade is used to describe what condition a comic book is in.