Seriously, folks, this perfect specimen is a well earned 9. Please feel free to call and ask to speak with a pedigree specialist. Let me introduce to you the 2 nd edition of the state of the comic book union. Its a valuable resource for new collectors and experienced fans alike, with a wide range of collections on display. Cgc census 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. This comic was signed by joe quesada and he even included a sketch of daredevil on the cover for good measure. The former simply being a database of every book ever graded, no matter who owns it. Barbara gordon attends a costume party dressed as batgirl. At superworld comics, we feature an extensive selection of cgccbcs comic books.
Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. But desert winds trashed it as soon as i was leaving their table. And since i cracked out one of the 15s last week theres actually only one of those a 7. Cgc comics guaranty company is a business that will grade your comic book for you, for a price. Vintage comic book collecting can sometimes be considered as a sort of futures market for the. Comic book adventures of the cult classic cartoon show rocky and his friends which originally aired in the late 1950s and early 1960s. 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. 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. Cgc customer service representatives are working from home and remain available to help. Minuscule differences in grade can mean the difference between thousands of dollars of value and final sales prices. 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. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. Bottom census showcase comics general cgc comic book. I just figured that they cgc would want to see it to update the cgc census and then dispose of it themselves. Reporting on thousands of certified comic book sales daily, gpa is the only service that offers the level of depth and analysis required in todays fastmoving comic book market. Crain is an american comic book artist known for his work with marvel comics, including ghost rider, spiderman, carnage and venom.
View population reports for cgc comics, magazines and lobby. 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. Wizard world comic con box virgin variant by rick burchett. Books have been graded throughout 2 decades of cgc census. In light of my last post and because i am stuck in the house and have a little bit of extra time every day, i cracked open my copy of absolute wildc.
Cgc census certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least years of age, and have read and agree to the terms of service and privacy. Though comic book grading has been around for decades, it wasnt until 2000 that a new thirdparty grading service, cgc, burst onto the scene and revolutionized the comic book collecting industry. Stay up to date on the comic market weekly top 10 hot comics 2ewqcrq learn about key comic book appearances. Every market is driven by supply and demand and the rare and collectible comic book market is no different. 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. 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. Sep 01, 2014 2 responses to there is a detective comics 27 cgc 9. 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. A cva endorsement adds value for anyone interested in the cgc and cbcs graded comic book market, buyers and sellers alike.
Knowing that the comic that youre shelling out big bucks for hasnt been tampered with takes a lot of anxiety out of the transaction. Just get yourself a time machine or a job as a canadian tax auditor and youre good to go. There have only been 2 sales so far in 2020 for a 9. Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists with the intent of protecting our fellow hobbyists when buying and selling comic books. Cgc comics, part i your new and collectible comic book store. What happens if someone has a book thats in the census and sells it. Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. Cgc census mistake fixed 2 censuses for same book 4k uhd duration. How to make comic book frames for cgc slabs dyi 4k uhd duration. In case you missed the 1 st edition, you can catch it here. 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. High grade cgc comic books for sale at the certified comic shop. Instagram page opens in new window youtube page opens in new window twitter page opens in new window facebook page opens in new window.
Every market is driven by something in todays age, whether it be supply and demand or rarity and. Cgc is excited to announce another cgc inhouse private signing this time with clayton crain. I bought it in december and hadnt even taken it out of the plastic. 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. 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.
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. Of the 24 australian issues of planet comics only two appear on the census. 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. You have to love a book so much you dont care that cgc has never seen a worse copy. 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. 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. Jan 25, 2020 cgc census mistake fixed 2 censuses for same book 4k uhd duration. View population reports for cgc comics, magazines and lobby cards. 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.
Cgc provides this information as a service to collectors and professionals. First, we will examine books that are considered rare. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. In every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception. If you have any further questions please email me before bidding. I guess dw couldnt care less about an accurate cgc census. 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. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description. 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. These cgccbcs comics are guaranteed to impress as part of your collection. Comic book certification, pressing faq cbcs comics.
The cgc census and what it means to you comic book secrets. According to gocollect, the fair market value fmv for this comic book in a 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. 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.
Unfortunately, poison ivy and harley quinn also decide to show up. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. With this reality where can the serious collector or investor go for information. Dec 19, 2011 for example, over the last few years, the number of 9. For example, over the last few years, the number of 9. Cgc can more accurately certify pedigree collections. Or for that matter any other accurate comic book census. 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.
The comics registry is a place where comic book collectors come together to share their collections and knowledge with one another. Combines cgc census information with gocollects market data for advanced analysis. The sea devils are captured and placed in an underwater gladiator arena and forced to fight other scuba divers. Inside front cover promotes the characters and stories in this issue. By establishing a base value guideline, we can have some degree of correlation between actual rarity and graded books in the cgc census. Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup investment speculation new comics this week sell my comics. Sea devils battle diary, script by bob haney, art by jack abel. Display your books and compete with other collectors for best sets.
We have plenty of data to show a closing price gap. Is cgc really that bad at grading comics comic vine. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. Ga with less than ten copies in the cgc census page 85. Should i even bother getting the comic book graded if i plan to sell some of them. This week i want to examine how the census numbers influence the market values between the 9. This is a highly desirable early spiderman comic book that seldom turns up clean, thanks to the lighter color cover. The biggest comic book in history is on the auction block and theres already plenty of bidding action. This book is always sub by every comic collector on the planet. Cgc lookup scan or type number on label choose file. Codes 4 days ago 2 days ago ebay coupon code comics general cgc comic book. Get the best deals on image cgc comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Ten copies or less, cgc census, based on osg value.
Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. You can ship it to them or take it to a convention where they will be at and they will tell you what grade it is considered to be. This comic has been professionally graded by cgc an unrestored 9. Gpa for cgc comics is the worlds first analysis and reporting service for online auction and dealer comic book sales. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. 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. A comic book artists drawings come to life, and venus steps in. High grade cgc comic books for sale at the certified comic. Ive been selling comics for three decades, but i still am sometimes fooled by the tricks people use to upgrade comics. Visitors to the cgc website can access these valuable research tools. Cbcs vs cgc gap analysis comic book speculation and. This is by far the hottest comic book in the current year of 2016. I had heard stories about cgc playing favors by giving harder. 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.
Cgccbcs comics graded comic books superworld comics. This is tied for the highest graded copy on the cgc census only 4 graded 9. The cgc census is a detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby. Take a clear picture of the 10digit certification number on the front of the cgc. This article will continue to focus on hardcore facts, confirmed sales, and supporting data to illustrate where the comic book union is today. Then, they will put in a protective sleeve and seal it. Now seemed like a really good time to crack it open and revisit those books.
Cgc announces private signing with marvel comic book artist clayton crain. Venus rescues a faux ghost who claims to have been entombed in a tower a decade ago. A great comic that features the very first frank miller artwork on the title, plus the origin and death of deathstalker. Please be advised of the following important notes. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade. Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6 million. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. Stay up to date on the comic market weekly top 10 hot comics learn about key comic book appearances. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings.
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