Comic Book Grading Service (Standard)

Professional Comic Book Grading & Authentication

From Golden Age classics to modern first prints, PCAGC's certified graders evaluate every comic with the same rigorous eye collectors and investors demand. Get a grade you can sell with confidence.

Why Choose PCAGC?

• Affordable authentication — Professional comic grading at just $25/book, a fraction of CGC pricing
• Tamper-evident slab encapsulation — Your graded comic is sealed in a secure, display-ready holder that protects spine, cover, and pages
• Official Certificate of Grade — Every submission includes a verifiable certificate of authenticity and grade
• Population report inclusion — Your comic is logged in the PCAGC population registry
• Transparent turnaround — Standard service: 20–35+ business days

What We Grade

All comic formats accepted — single issues, annuals, graphic novels, and magazines. Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age, Copper Age, and Modern Age comics. Raw and previously slabbed books welcome.

Grading Scale

C1 (Poor) through C10 (Pristine) — each grade reflects a precise, documented evaluation of your comic's cover, spine, staples, pages, and overall structural integrity.

How to Submit

1. Add this service to your cart and complete checkout
2. Complete the Comic Book Submission Form
3. Package your comics securely (bag and board recommended) and ship to our grading facility
4. Receive your graded, encapsulated comics with certificate

Need it faster? Upgrade to our Express Service — results in 1–6 business days.