I dont think a pgx graded book is less valuable than a raw book but the. 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. By establishing a base value guideline, we can have some degree of correlation between actual rarity and graded books in the cgc census. 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. Introduction to cgc grading for new comic book collectors. Should i even bother getting the comic book graded if i plan to sell some of them. 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. 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. If any comic book fails to sticker it will not be uploaded to the population report for two reasons 1 to protect the interest of the owner and 2 cva does not want to compromise the value of the. With this reality where can the serious collector or investor go for information. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings.
This comic was signed by joe quesada and he even included a sketch of daredevil on the cover for good measure. Once the seal is broken, recertification is needed. Jul 16, 2014 a few weeks ago, i attended a local comic convention here in vancouver and i heard about the new company comic book certification service. The suggestion that cgc is a much tougher grader than the other companies is another one of those speculative statements that youll see tossed around in online comic book communities from time to time. You should always return a label of any opened certified book. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection.
I had heard stories about cgc playing favors by giving harder. Tales from the database mile high comics, chuck rozanski. So, where do you go to understand the value of these cgc graded grails that some own and others desire. Meanwhile, gemstone sells about 30,000 to 50,000 copies of the overstreet comic book price guide each year. We combine shipping either wait for us to send you an invoice after you commit to buy or, if it makes you pay right away, message us back and well refund the excess charge. 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. A few weeks ago, i attended a local comic convention here in vancouver and i heard about the new company comic book certification service. View population reports for cgc comics, magazines and lobby cards. Gpa does the work for you, saving you time and money.
Oct 18, 2019 continuing the thoughts of a previous post, lets take a moment to focus on the 1960s. Generally an original book will be of more value than a restored book. The cgc comic shop, we are a buyer and seller of comics, cgc submission center, professional grader and valuer, cgc european agent, comic locating service. This company was started by steve borock, the former president of cgc so he definitely has some clout in the industry. Age, desirability, and condition all play a role in the availability factor and most definitely when it comes to the value of a comic book. Scroll below to see the cgc grading services available to ngc uk members for. Minuscule differences in grade can mean the difference between thousands of dollars of value and final sales prices. Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup investment speculation new comics this week sell my comics. Many consider that cgc comics authentication may increase the market value of your comic book by two to three times the estimated value in the overstreet guide. Almost any early superman comic book has value if its in reasonable condition. 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. Cgc lookup scan or type number on label choose file.
Its currently rated the most valuable comic of all by the overstreet comic book price guide by far, and the margin between it and the next most valuable comic books is widening. Link to cgc census data directly from gpa and see certification. Incredible hulk 1 comic book price guide sell my comic books. To put the outrageous grade in perspective, there is only one other 9. 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. Comic book version of the popular hanna barbera cartoon show. This is the first timelymarvelatlas comic book and had the first appearances of the human torch, kazar, and angel, as well as the origin and first newsstand appearance of submariner.
Combines cgc census information with gocollects market data for advanced analysis. The cgc comic registry is a free online community where collectors register and display their comics, interact with other collectors, and compete for awards and recognition. Visitors to the cgc website can access these valuable research tools. Issue features the jetsons in an untitled story, bowwow with a bone to pick, a womans work is clever done, and mother, pin a rose on me. 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.
Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description. 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. Issue also has lippy lion and hardy har har in test in the west, onepage gag strips, and a onepage text feature postponed picnic. Your typical comic book top ten type list will profile specific interesting or rare comic books to collect. Link to cgc census data directly from gpa and see certification numbers for. King is best known for writing the sheriff of babylon, mister miracle and the rebirthera batman for.
Cgc can more accurately certify pedigree collections. Cgc provides this information as a service to collectors and professionals. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. The cgc census and what it means to you comic book secrets. Ten copies or less, cgc census, based on osg value golden. Sep 01, 2014 2 responses to there is a detective comics 27 cgc 9. 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.
The census will give detailed information about each comic book verified by cva and will compliment the information available on the cgc census. Please be advised of the following important notes. King is best known for writing the sheriff of babylon, mister miracle and the rebirthera batman for dc comics and the vison for marvel comics. 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. 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. Everyones favorite harbinger, zephyr, stars in her very own solo adventure when a group of hooligans attack faith and her new comic book loving friend, this mildmannered teenager must become the flying fury to save the. Over the years i have tried to sell a number of pgx rated comics with very little to no.
The b value is the hardest number to define accurately. Every market is driven by supply and demand and the rare and collectible comic book market is no different. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Click here to view a 16page brochure about this item. 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. One of the first steps cgc takes upon receipt of a book is the determination, made by a pregrader, as to whether a book has been restored. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. 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. There has been a recent rise in the value of cgc graded comic books. This week i want to examine how the census numbers influence the market values between the 9.
Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. Dec 19, 2011 so if you ever find yourself bargaining for a 9. This is a highly desirable early spiderman comic book that seldom turns up clean, thanks to the lighter color cover. I am going to take it up a notch and give you my top collecting themes, each of which will lead you to new ideas for comics to add to your collection. Cgc labels a comic book it has identified as restored with a purple label. Display your books and compete with other collectors for. Nov 08, 2015 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. Knowing that the comic that youre shelling out big bucks for hasnt been tampered with takes a lot of anxiety out of the transaction.
Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Ive been selling comics for three decades, but i still am sometimes fooled by the tricks people use to upgrade comics. Find great deals on ebay for cgc comics and cgc comics 1st appearance. The first comic book from mirage studios published. About the cva sticker comic verification authority. The cgc comic shop, we are a buyer and seller of comics, cgc submission center, professional grader and valuer,cgc european agent, comic locating service. Cgc census is high, but there arent enough keys page 2 comics. 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 book database. Is cgc really that bad at grading comics comic vine. For example, over the last few years, the number of 9. Ten copies or less, cgc census, based on osg value. Like most things i do here at the certified comic shop, im always happy to talk about the finances of operating a comic shop. The prices above reflect books that have already been graded by cgc.
On the flipside, is it possible that maybe, just maybe, cgc undergraded this comic. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders. Watch the video for a full pricing and cgc census analysis.
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. The cgc census is a detailed database of all the comic books we have graded and their respective grades, and it has become an important resource in assessing the availability of certified comic books. Dc and marvel comic book writer tom king has agreed to do an cgc inhouse private signing in june. Buyers now have a very good idea as to what the condition of a comic book is. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. In every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception. One major drawback is now you cant read your comic without breaking the seal. Participants can display their cgccertified comics in predefined competitive sets, where theyll receive a point value associated with scarcity, desirability and. With only 84 signed copies of this comic in the cgc census, youre buying a rare comic that you just wont find available for sale every day.
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