The best possible existing condition of that comic book. The near mint comic books store is a comic store that is seen in the episodes, sing a song of patrick, the card, and ditchin. I learned about grading from phil seuling, one of the pioneers of comic book retailing, whom passed away during the early 1980s. It was written by doug murray and later by don lomax and illustrated by michael golden. You can find great bargains by checking this list of new comic books. Amazing comic book holiday photo cards by coco and ellie minted. Silk attempts a hostile takeover of orb industries, and were not talking about a wall street maneuver. This step is taken to ensure that graders do not know whose books they are grading, as a further guarantee of impartiality. We offer exclusive retailer variants by todays hottest artists with a commitment to top customer service at all times. After being examined by a restoration detection professional, the comic books are placed in barcoded mylar sleeves, and separated from their original invoice. This book may range anywhere from poor to near mint and there is no obligation to clarify its condition. 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. Kate manser was the only daughter of a widowed sheriff on small town wyoming. The term grade is used to describe what condition a comic book is in.
Many people want their comic book to be better than it is, but few attain this high of a mark. This is the typical condition of a nice newstand mint comic book. It will take you to a list of comic books where weve added 25 or more copies. The cashier kicks spongebob out of the store upon hearing he cannot pay. Justin peterson is raising funds for very near mint volume 1 on kickstarter.
Does a spine tick destroy your desire for the book. Starting as a retailer of psychedelic posters, the print mint soon evolved into a publisher, printer, and distributor. Minte means mainstream international entertainment. How much more did the xmen comic book sell for than the action comics book. Very near mint volume 1 by justin peterson kickstarter. Those comics that do, especially cgc graded books, can attain the highest possible market value that is out there.
The near mint comic books store as spongebob is kicked out. Near mint comic books encyclopedia spongebobia fandom. He also appears in the episode what ever happened to spongebob. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comicsfeaturing that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america. There are two rating system that give buyers and sellers use to grade the condition of comic books. Amazing comic book funny holiday photo cards in robins egg blue by coco and ellie. Because mint is a standard that is too difficult to define. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Featuring thousands of products at wholesale pricing with no need for a special wholesale account.
Near mint is a bit more achievable, albeit still a great score for your comic book. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. You can think of the grade of a comic book like a grade on a report card. When we have alot of copies of a specific comic book, the price drops for all the comic books like a rock. You may think your favorite comic is a very fine read but is it a very fine buy. Lets show you some examples, so you can understand what your books grade on this scale. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading near mint memories. When narrowing it down to the 12 best comic maxiseries of all time, we first had to define what a maxiseries is. Now that a guardians of the galaxy movie is coming out, the comics that the film is based on are surely going to be a hot commodity, right.
It is know for having some mermaid man and barnacle boy merchandise. Comic book grades are given out through a company called the certified guaranty company also known as the cgc. Weve arranged the rare comic books by series or main character. How much are guardians of the galaxy comics worth now. Near mint comic books from spongepedia, the biggest. Only very minute printing and bindery defects or the most barely noticeable handling defects present. 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. Apr 24, 2018 the collectible has 35 grams of silver and the appearance of the first superman comic book. 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.
Many of the comics we sell as near mint mint would qualify as mint, but we will not try to separate them as a category. When grading a comic mint, no consideration should be given to the age of the book. Those comics that do, especially cgc graded books, can attain the. Assuming you keep your comics in near mint condition prices for the infographic were determined assuming that comics were a 9. Go to the top of the page, and click the 25 or more link. We are an international digital studio based in pune india. I read through many posts but couldnt seem to find an answer. Jan 15, 2010 hi, i am new to this forum, i just discovered the collectors society a few days ago trying to find an answer to my question. It is very rare, especially in older vintage comic books, to discover a comic in. It is very rare especially in older comic books pre1990 to discover a comic in either mint or gem mint condition. Pages in category defunct comics and manga publishing companies the following 152 pages are in this category, out of 152 total. The grade of a comic book is based on its physical condition. Cherry mini comic books cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Spongebob and patrick are at the comic book store where spongebob is.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Sell my comic books helps you sell comic books you have inherited, bought, or found in your home for the maximum return. Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the comic. Phil had a wonderful saying about grading comics which i still live by. There are different systems used by different price guides and grading companies. Very fine to near mint vfnm back to top general wear, tears, creases, folds, color flaking, water stains, foxing, etc. When he was gunned down by fleeing bank robber, she was left alone and she vowed revenge. Tips and stories from a lifetime of comic book collecting kindle edition by van huss, drew, radosevich, jared. Tips and stories from a lifetime of comic book collecting. Very near mint is a comic about a comic shop, the nerds who shop there, a hot exgirlfriend, and the bad guy who wants to ruin it all.
Only very minute printing and bindery defects or the. If you use the add to want list tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available. Near mint nm back to top general wear, tears, creases, folds, color flaking, water stains, foxing, etc a stunning book. Mint refers to a flavor of chewing gum or candy, and has no application in the world of comics. Grading certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. Simply click any of the links below to see more details of the rarest comics featuring that character, and the minimum they. 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. Near mint minus nm back to top general wear, tears, creases, folds, color flaking, water stains, foxing, etc a stunning book.
This web site offers a tremendous selection of professionally graded comic books with an emphasis on extremely high grade or the best existing of a kind. Rare nearmint copy of first marvel comic book sells for. It appears in the episodes sing a song of patrick, the card, ditchin, and squid noir. The cover may have a small amount of surface wear, but the colors are still bright. It has a giant book with a tear in the corner that reads near mint on it in green font, along with comic books on the front wall as its sign. An extremely exceptional comic with only very minute printing or bindery defects. Not as easy to find in recent books as one might think.
After 3 weeks at cgc, this book has been graded a 9. Chuck rozanskis grading standards mile high comics. This comic would be considered very fine near mint condition by comic book collectors. Grading rare and classic comics, marvel, dc, and dark.
We treat you fairly, and with respect, at all times. Near mint comic books is a comic book store in bikini bottom. If you are a person who wants the best, or a collector who simply enjoys exceptionally high quality books, then the pgc mint has many special treasures just for you. Comic books archives mint state psa graded vintage. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. How to get near mint comics newbie comic collecting questions. These ratings often affect the price that a comic book will sell for. Golden age comics in mint condition are an extremely rare find and fetch huge premiums over average copies of the same comic. Jun 06, 2009 i recently inherited mint condition, still in their original sleeves 32 volumes of xmen all are from the year 19931991 another 5 are in good condition but arent in their sleeves 1 wolverine comic in mint condition and mint condition assortment of others including.
Were a business made up of innovators and forwardthinkers, with the drive and wherewithal to constantly update and improve the online shopping experience. The near mint comic books cashier appears in the episodes sing a song of patrick and the card. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. We produce comic book series based on existing licences, and create original content from any conceptideas our clients submit to us. It is written in python and has a simple user interface using pygtk. It is very rare, especially in older vintage comic books, to discover a comic in these grades as they are virtually nonexistent. Near mint is a magazine devoted to those who love good art, good old movies, and good comic related movies. Us 1 published in 1983, betty and veronica, bettys diary, dragon lance 1988 edition alpha flight published in 1987, spit. Today i show off the collected editions of marvels big green monster. Youve heard stories of comic books like the first appearance of superman selling for millions of dollars at auction, so you know comics can be worth a fortune. These grading services assign grades on the same tenpoint grading scale used by mycomicshop. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Zoomcomix is a trendsetting online comic book store, offering our firstrate comic books and exceptional customer service to shoppers from the comfort of their own homes. A comprehensive look at the reading order of hulk in.
The near mint comic books store is a comic store that is seen in the episodes. There are no new comics currently being released due to impact of coronavirus closures on the comic distribution system. Near mint comic booksgallery encyclopedia spongebobia. Official facebook page for online comics and related collectibles marketplace. I have several early mad magazines that are newstand fresh. Paper that appears the same or very near the same as the day it was printed. Tales from the database mile high comics, chuck rozanski. These comic grading services will grade a comic and then seal the comic in a hard plastic case that displays the assigned grade. If youve stumbled across a treasure trove of comics, then sell my comic books is a great place to find out what you have. John wick comic near mint john wick comics rare variant comic books and virgin variant art covers keanu reeves dynamite sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new.
Its possible you may not agree with some of the criteria, but for us, its. This comic would be considered very finenear mint condition. Dont know what to pick up when it comes to getting into new indie comic books. Minte preproduction comic studio 2d animation india. Why are comics shops closing as superheroes make a mint.
They are produced in factories, by indifferent workers, in huge. Dc and marvel have knocked a few out of the park as well as smaller presses like top cow and even selfpublishers. Additionally, some comics are slabbed by cgc, cbcs, or pgx. Near mint condition comic grading meaning liveabout. The two basic systems consist of a number scale from one to ten such as the cgc uses and. The best possible existing condition of a comic book. Only the slightest traces of aging are allowed to a small area, such as the corner. Omnibus, absolute editions, hard covers, trade paperbacks, custom bound books and graphic novels he collected over the years.
Books in this condition pre1980 are virtually nonexistent. The worlds largest collectibles auctioneer comic books, vintage comics, original and animation art. If you want to sell comic books for cash, then we can help you to get the most money for your rare comics. We know that the decision to sell old comic books can sometimes be a tough one to make, due to a cash crunch, and that your books may have sentimental as well as financial value. Most comic books printed after 1990 exhibit white pages due to the discontinued use of pulp paper in printing comic books at that time. The shadow and the mystery of one tree island, which is a story from shadow comics vol. We actually believe that all our books in our nm category are at least 9. Simply shutting off the press machine when the timer beeps or your phone alarm and leaving the comic book inside the press machine, left alone and untouched for a minimum of 12 hours.
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