Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Minte preproduction comic studio 2d animation india. They are produced in factories, by indifferent workers, in huge. Official facebook page for online comics and related collectibles marketplace. Silk attempts a hostile takeover of orb industries, and were not talking about a wall street maneuver. Near mint minus nm back to top general wear, tears, creases, folds, color flaking, water stains, foxing, etc a stunning book. We offer exclusive retailer variants by todays hottest artists with a commitment to top customer service at all times. 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. The near mint comic books cashier appears in the episodes sing a song of patrick and the card. Omnibus, absolute editions, hard covers, trade paperbacks, custom bound books and graphic novels he collected over the years. Near mint comic books is a comic book store in bikini bottom. Grading certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. Let us point you in the right direction with these upcoming titles. How much are guardians of the galaxy comics worth now.
Not as easy to find in recent books as one might think. We produce comic book series based on existing licences, and create original content from any conceptideas our clients submit to us. Its possible you may not agree with some of the criteria, but for us, its. Grading rare and classic comics, marvel, dc, and dark. A comprehensive look at the reading order of hulk in. We are an international digital studio based in pune india. Near mint nm back to top general wear, tears, creases, folds, color flaking, water stains, foxing, etc a stunning book. Tips and stories from a lifetime of comic book collecting kindle edition by van huss, drew, radosevich, jared. This comic would be considered very finenear mint condition. I learned about grading from phil seuling, one of the pioneers of comic book retailing, whom passed away during the early 1980s. Chuck rozanskis grading standards mile high comics. Spongebob and patrick are at the comic book store where spongebob is.
These ratings often affect the price that a comic book will sell for. Mint refers to a flavor of chewing gum or candy, and has no application in the world of comics. Were a business made up of innovators and forwardthinkers, with the drive and wherewithal to constantly update and improve the online shopping experience. Phil had a wonderful saying about grading comics which i still live by. Because mint is a standard that is too difficult to define. Why are comics shops closing as superheroes make a mint. Featuring thousands of products at wholesale pricing with no need for a special wholesale account. Those comics that do, especially cgc graded books, can attain the highest possible market value that is out there. Dc and marvel have knocked a few out of the park as well as smaller presses like top cow and even selfpublishers. It will take you to a list of comic books where weve added 25 or more copies. Rare nearmint copy of first marvel comic book sells for. 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.
The two basic systems consist of a number scale from one to ten such as the cgc uses and. Assuming you keep your comics in near mint condition prices for the infographic were determined assuming that comics were a 9. We treat you fairly, and with respect, at all times. When we have alot of copies of a specific comic book, the price drops for all the comic books like a rock. Golden age comics in mint condition are an extremely rare find and fetch huge premiums over average copies of the same comic. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading near mint memories. 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. Amazing comic book funny holiday photo cards in robins egg blue by coco and ellie. 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. Minte means mainstream international entertainment.
Paper that appears the same or very near the same as the day it was printed. Near mint comic books cashier encyclopedia spongebobia. After 3 weeks at cgc, this book has been graded a 9. The cashier kicks spongebob out of the store upon hearing he cannot pay. Very fine to near mint vfnm back to top general wear, tears, creases, folds, color flaking, water stains, foxing, etc. 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. 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. Cherry mini comic books cgc comic book collectors chat boards. When grading a comic mint, no consideration should be given to the age of the book. You can think of the grade of a comic book like a grade on a report card.
The shadow and the mystery of one tree island, which is a story from shadow comics vol. 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. 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. How much more did the xmen comic book sell for than the action comics book. Simply click any of the links below to see more details of the rarest comics featuring that character, and the minimum they. Us 1 published in 1983, betty and veronica, bettys diary, dragon lance 1988 edition alpha flight published in 1987, spit. This comic would be considered very fine near mint condition by comic book collectors. I have several early mad magazines that are newstand fresh.
After being examined by a restoration detection professional, the comic books are placed in barcoded mylar sleeves, and separated from their original invoice. It was written by doug murray and later by don lomax and illustrated by michael golden. Only very minute printing and bindery defects or the. Justin peterson is raising funds for very near mint volume 1 on kickstarter. I read through many posts but couldnt seem to find an answer. Near mint condition comic grading meaning liveabout. Tips and stories from a lifetime of comic book collecting.
The best possible existing condition of a comic book. You can find great bargains by checking this list of new comic books. The near mint comic books store is a comic store that is seen in the episodes. Very near mint volume 1 by justin peterson kickstarter. An extremely exceptional comic with only very minute printing or bindery defects.
Those comics that do, especially cgc graded books, can attain the. There are two rating system that give buyers and sellers use to grade the condition of comic books. 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. The term grade is used to describe what condition a comic book is in. When he was gunned down by fleeing bank robber, she was left alone and she vowed revenge. 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.
Only the slightest traces of aging are allowed to a small area, such as the corner. You may think your favorite comic is a very fine read but is it a very fine buy. 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. Near mint comic books from spongepedia, the biggest.
It is very rare especially in older comic books pre1990 to discover a comic in either mint or gem mint condition. The cover may have a small amount of surface wear, but the colors are still bright. The cgc uses a 110 numbering system which is pretty selfexplanatory and easy to understand. Go to the top of the page, and click the 25 or more link. It is very rare, especially in older vintage comic books, to discover a comic in these grades as they are virtually nonexistent. Pages in category defunct comics and manga publishing companies the following 152 pages are in this category, out of 152 total. Dont know what to pick up when it comes to getting into new indie comic books. This book may range anywhere from poor to near mint and there is no obligation to clarify its condition. Near mint comic books encyclopedia spongebobia fandom. It is very rare, especially in older vintage comic books, to discover a comic in. Starting as a retailer of psychedelic posters, the print mint soon evolved into a publisher, printer, and distributor. 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. It is know for having some mermaid man and barnacle boy merchandise.
It appears in the episodes sing a song of patrick, the card, ditchin, and squid noir. There are different systems used by different price guides and grading companies. There are no new comics currently being released due to impact of coronavirus closures on the comic distribution system. This step is taken to ensure that graders do not know whose books they are grading, as a further guarantee of impartiality. These comic grading services will grade a comic and then seal the comic in a hard plastic case that displays the assigned grade. Near mint is a magazine devoted to those who love good art, good old movies, and good comic related movies. Today i show off the collected editions of marvels big green monster. The grade of a comic book is based on its physical condition. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. 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. Comic book grades are given out through a company called the certified guaranty company also known as the cgc.
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. Comic books archives mint state psa graded vintage. Near mint is a bit more achievable, albeit still a great score for your comic book. Kate manser was the only daughter of a widowed sheriff on small town wyoming. These grading services assign grades on the same tenpoint grading scale used by mycomicshop. Tales from the database mile high comics, chuck rozanski. 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. How to get near mint comics newbie comic collecting questions. The mint grade is practically nonexistent in pre1970 comics. Additionally, some comics are slabbed by cgc, cbcs, or pgx. 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.
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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Does a spine tick destroy your desire for the book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He also appears in the episode what ever happened to spongebob. Weve arranged the rare comic books by series or main character. 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. Only very minute printing and bindery defects or the most barely noticeable handling defects present. This is the typical condition of a nice newstand mint comic book. Near mint comic booksgallery encyclopedia spongebobia. If you want to sell comic books for cash, then we can help you to get the most money for your rare comics.
Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. When narrowing it down to the 12 best comic maxiseries of all time, we first had to define what a maxiseries is. Many people want their comic book to be better than it is, but few attain this high of a mark. Apr 24, 2018 the collectible has 35 grams of silver and the appearance of the first superman comic book. Most comic books printed after 1990 exhibit white pages due to the discontinued use of pulp paper in printing comic books at that time. Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the comic. It has a mermaid man and barnacle boy trading card no. 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. Sell my comic books helps you sell comic books you have inherited, bought, or found in your home for the maximum return. Books in this condition pre1980 are virtually nonexistent. We actually believe that all our books in our nm category are at least 9. It is written in python and has a simple user interface using pygtk. The best possible existing condition of that comic book. Amazing comic book holiday photo cards by coco and ellie minted.