Our grading standards are based on the standards laid out in the Overstreet Grading Guide with additional experience gained from our 40+ years in the comic industry.

To grade a comic, you need to take in to consideration a number of factors before being able to assess the correct grade. One of the most important factors is first to count the interior pages. An incomplete …

Learn about CGC grading standards for each numeric grade for comic books, trading cards and other collectibles by referencing the CGC Grading Scales.

Many collectors lack detailed knowledge about how restored comics relate to the market as well, resulting in confusion and trepidation. Many comics are unnecessarily put through the process, …

Apr 13, 2025 · Determine the quality of your cover & pages in this simple guide The market value of comic books is partly determined by a grading process. This grading process details the exact …

Jan 1, 2026 · This guide is a practical, at-home workflow: a 10-minute condition checklist, a plain-English explanation of CGC basics, and a simple way to decide when grading is worth the fees.

The Official CGC Guide to Grading Comics describes the terms used for grader notes in more detail, and we’ve excerpted parts of this section of the guide as a reference for collectors.

Apr 9, 2025 · Since then, the comic book grading service has helped comic book collectors and sellers determine the value and worth of a particular comic book. Here, we’ll explore everything you need to …

Learn how to determine comic book grade accurately by inspecting spine, corners, and surface quality. Comprehensive grading guide included.

However, if you prefer to grade your comics yourself, we've provided a concise, complete comic book grading guide below, describing all grades, along with images of an example comic determined by …