Comic Book Grading Scale: What CGC 9.8, 9.6, and 9.4 Mean
Compare CGC 9.8, 9.6, and 9.4 grades before you buy, sell, or submit a comic book.
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Useful context for buying, grading, storing, and enjoying comics.
Compare CGC 9.8, 9.6, and 9.4 grades before you buy, sell, or submit a comic book.
Read collector noteStore graded comics with stable temperature, low humidity, limited light, and secure support. Use this collector guide to protect slabs at home.
Read collector noteSubmit comics to CGC with a clear plan. Choose the correct service, record each book, complete the form, pack safely, and check the slab when it returns.
Read collector noteKnow what each CGC comic label means before you buy. Compare Universal, Signature Series, CGC x JSA, Qualified, Restored, and Conserved labels.
Read collector noteUse the official CGC certification number lookup to compare a slab's title, issue, grade, label, notes, and images before you buy.
Read collector noteLearn what CGC Grader Notes can show, where to find them, and how to use the details when you compare a graded comic.
Read collector noteUse this 10-point checklist to compare signed graded comics online, verify labels and certification details, inspect slab photos, and avoid mismatched listings.
Read collector noteCGC 9.8 means Near Mint/Mint—not flawless. Learn what the grade measures, what it does not guarantee, and how to compare 9.8 slabs before buying.
Read collector noteLearn what the CGC Signature Series yellow label means, how witnessed signatures differ from authenticated autographs, and what to check before buying.
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