The best possible existing condition of a comic book. A near perfect book. It is very rare especially in older comic books pre-1990 to discover a comic in either Mint or Gem Mint condition. Books in this condition pre-1980 are virtually non-existent.
An extremely exceptional comic with only very minute printing or bindery defects. The books cover is flat and without surface wear. No autographs or writing is allowed on either the cover or interior pages. Cover inks are exceptionally bright with high gloss. The books corners are perfectly square and sharp. Interior pages must be white in color and supple to the touch.
This is close to mint with some minor defect.
This book is an excellent copy with great eye appeal.
Slightly better condition than VERY FINE +:8.5, but in lesser conditions than the grade above.
A VERY FINE comic book appears to have been read a few times and has been handled with some care.
This one allows for some more defects.
Slightly better condition than FINE +: 6.5, but in lesser condition than the grade above.
This comic is definitely a well-read copy, but can still be a very desirable copy.
This comic is definitely a well-read copy, but can still be a very desirable copy.
Good is really a misnomer, but represents a comic that is still readable with numerous defects.
This book has seen much better days and tends to be heavily worn and tattered.
It has major defects to the point that there is almost no collector value.
(Coverless/Covers/Pages or Single Wrap)
This designation is only used for the purpose of authentication. Numerous collectors and comic fans will purchase coverless comics to either read or to obtain a filler copy of a book for their collection. Coverless books will typically sell for a percentage of the good condition value. Rare and key comic books that are coverless in many cases may sell for a percentage of guide value depending on the specific comic title and issue number. Typically lower then the .5 value, but can fluctuate based on market value.