Grading Scale

GRADE
10

QUALITY
GM-MT

DESCRIPTION
A comic in mint condition is as close to perfect as possible, with no visible signs of wear and no aging. This grade is extremely rare.

GRADE
9

QUALITY
MINT

DESCRIPTION
A comic in mint condition will appear as if it has never been read, with no visible signs on wear and no aging.

GRADE
8

QUALITY
NM-MT

DESCRIPTION
A comic in NM-MT condition will appear unread, with no visible signs of wear and minimal to no aging.

GRADE
7

QUALITY
NM

DESCRIPTION
A comic in NM condition will show only minor imperfections, such as very light sine rolls and minor foxing.

GRADE
6

QUALITY
EX-MT

DESCRIPTION
A comic in EX-MT condition will only show slight signs of wear, such as minor spine rolls and minor foxing.

GRADE
5

QUALITY
EX

DESCRIPTION
Slight signs of wear, including minimal creases and minor discoloration.

GRADE
4

QUALITY
VG-EX

DESCRIPTION
Minor signs of wear, including small creases, minor tears, and minor discoloration.

GRADE
3

QUALITY
VG

DESCRIPTION
Obvious signs of wear, including minor tears, creases, and discoloration.

GRADE
2

QUALITY
GOOD

DESCRIPTION
Considerable wear, notable creases, tears, and discoloration.

GRADE
1

QUALITY
POOR

DESCRIPTION
Significant damage, missing pages, heavy discoloration, and major wear and tear.