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We have small selection of second-hand
graphic novels & trade paperbacks available in store only !
If you would like to resell your collection
of graphic novels , we do buy them in, depending on condition and the
titles.
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All complete sets and comics are first
printings, unless otherwise indicated
All graphic novels and comics are
in full colour, unless otherwise indicated.
ABBREVIATIONS USED
GN -
Graphic Novel: A generic term for the formats listed below.
TP -
Trade Paperback: The standard soft cover which reprints story-lines or
limited series from original comics. Varies from 48-400
pages.
HC - Hard Cover: In most cases an original
publication.
SC - Soft Cover: Usually large format , may be an
original publication.
PF - Prestige Format: An original
publication of 48-64 pages. Printed on glossy
paper with cardstock
covers.
B&W - Black & White
APP - Appearance
GUIDE TO GRADING
Grading is the
process whereby a comic book’s condition or state of preservation is
assessed. The better the condition , the more desirable and valuable the
book. The following are grading categories into which comics are placed
once its condition has been established:
MINT (M)
Absolutely perfect
condition. A theoretical ideal that is almost never used.
NEARMINT
(NM)
100% of the mint value. Nearly perfect with only minor defects
allowed e.g. tiny corner creases ; only subtle binding or printing defects
allowed. Has virtually no wear and tear. Flat , firm and glossy. Paper
still supple and white.
VERY FINE NEARMINT (VFNM)
90% of the
mint value.
VERY FINE (VF)
75% of mint value. Excelent copy.
Sharp and clean. Minimal surface wear beginning to show , especially at
the corners and along the spine. Paper quality still supple , but may be
off-white.
FINE VERY FINE (FNVF)
65% of mint
value.
FINE (FN)
50% of mint value. Still excellent above
average copy. Shows minor wear and accumulation of small defects. Wear and
tear visible , but no major creases or other serious defects. Paper
usually yellowish to off-white.
VERY GOOD / FINE (VGFN)
40%
of mint value.
VERY GOOD (VG)
30% of mint value. Average used
comic book. Shows moderate wear e.g. small folds , creases and tears ,
minor soiling. Spine may be loose but not detached. Ink or pencil marks
allowed , but not excessively. Common binding and printing defects
allowed. Paper may be brown , but not brittle. General eye appeal still
makes it a collectable copy.
GOOD / VERY GOOD (GVG)
25% of
mint value.
GOOD (G)
15% of mint value. Pages and covers in
tact , although small pieces may be missing. Books in this grade are
usually creased, abraded and soiled. Paper quality is low , but not
brittle. A large accumulation of defects present , but it should still be
complete.
FAIR (FR)
5% of mint value. Soiled and ragged.
Multiple folds , creases and tears. Spine may be split ; cover detached.
Pages and pieces may be missing if it does not interfere with reading the
complete story. Generally any defects allowed , as long as the story pages
and front cover are in tact.
POOR (PR)
1% of mint value.
Excessively damaged. Story pages and covers may be absent. Generally not
collectable.
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