Comic Book Collecting
Guide: How To Grade Your Comic Books
By Steve Roop
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June 7, 2025
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You’ve got boxes and boxes of comic books and think they’re all worth big money, and they might be, but not every comic is equal.
TL;DR – How to grade your comic books Set up right: Work in clean, neutral light on a flat surface; wash hands or use clean cotton gloves. Know the scale: Use the standard 0.5–10.0 scale and match to accepted definitions (Poor to Gem Mint). Handle carefully: Support the spine, open gently from the middle, and avoid flattening that stresses staples. Evaluate the cover: Check gloss, color rub, spine ticks, corner blunting, creases, tears, staining, and staple placement/pressure. Evaluate the inter...
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