Raw Books:

All raw books are pre-screened and circulated with the best conditions available, bagged and boarded.

Customers can expect to receive raw comics at 9.4 or better.

CGC Definition of 9.4:

"A very well-preserved collectible with minor wear and small manufacturing or handling defects."

We rely on industry standards for determining condition in regards to corner and spine condition, print rub, and other manufacturing defects. All new to market books are subject to potential manufacturing defects. Printing outcomes can vary and we ensure presale buyers receive the best copies from any print run.

For CGC Books:

Grades on CGC Preorders are subject to final grading from CGC. While rare, grading outcomes can be lower than 9.8. All books that fall under the Presale category for CGC grading lower than the advertised grading outcome will be offered options for cancellation or refund depending on this outcome. CGC books sold from stock (Not Preorder) are guaranteed for the grade they are listed as. The CGC slab can be expected to be an intact, new product. Damage during shipment to the slab is generally considered separate from the book and does not automatically devalue the raw book inside the slab.  CGC books take an additional grading period after a books release date before they will be shipped, this is subject to CGC's active grading lead times.