JJandJanice
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So lately I've spent some pretty big money on comic books (honestly WAY more than I have any real right too) and one prize of my collection is Batman Adventures #12, which is the very first appearance of Harley Quinn in comic books,. As people know, especially those who know me personally but probably a few on this forum as well, I have just a massive crush on Harley Quinn,. I think the comic is in "Near Mint" condition, a couple very minor and very hard to noticed flaws. And because of my intense fandom, I also have a few other key Quinn books and variant covers. But I also have some pretty good comics not Quinn related.
Anyhow, I'm bringing this up cause lately, I have been seriously considering getting these comics "professionally graded" by the CGC. It might sound weird, but I've collected comic books, off and on, for about two decades now and I use to swear to myself I never would need to get my comics graded. I use to have chats with other comic book collectors, actually people who worked at comic book shops about getting them graded. Some think it's for the best, others thought of them as a flat out rip off. I never thought that strongly that it's just a flat out rip off, but I did use to think the idea of "professional grading" seemed a bit strange to me. Sort of like a beauty in the eye of the beholder thing, maybe what's considered little or even a flaw to one person is considered a HUGE deal breaker to another. I mean I'm sure all of us would agree that a comic book is in poor shape if it's missing it's cover and has water damage. But some can be a bit more fussy about some like creases on the spine or something.
While I've been a comic book collector and reader for the better part of 20 plus years now, truthfully the fact that I own some comics now that are worth some pretty serious money (at least in my world) is perhaps a bit new to me. I've had a few worth a few extra bucks sure, but now I have that are worth hundreds. So I'm starting to think it would be smart to get them graded.
However another thing that's becoming a bit of a concern, I must admit is if I disagree and/or I am disappointed with the grade. I would hate if a comic I felt deserved something like a 9.6 to 9.8 got like a 9.0 or lower.
Here is my list I would get graded so far....
Batman Adventures #12- the first apperence of Harley Quinn, outside of the DC comics cannon.
Batman Adventures Mad Love One shot Special (1st print)- The origin of Harley Quinn, again outside DC cannon.
Batman: Harley Quinn (1st print)- The first CANNON and origin of Harley Quinn in DC comics.
XYX #3- The first comic book appearance of Wolverine's clone Laurna Kinnely aka X-23
Sonic the Hedgehog #1- First issue of the long going and still running comic book series of the famous fast blue Hedgehog. Which is has more than 200 issues ( not including mini series, one shots and spin offs) and is in fact, the longest running and most successful comic book series based on a video game character.
I'm sure I have some more, including those Harley Quinn variant covers that getting graded would be good. But, anyhow sorry if I rumbled too long on this subject, what do you all think. Is it worth it? Hopefully there is someone here who has gotten their comics CGC, I would love to hear from you. Thanks.
Anyhow, I'm bringing this up cause lately, I have been seriously considering getting these comics "professionally graded" by the CGC. It might sound weird, but I've collected comic books, off and on, for about two decades now and I use to swear to myself I never would need to get my comics graded. I use to have chats with other comic book collectors, actually people who worked at comic book shops about getting them graded. Some think it's for the best, others thought of them as a flat out rip off. I never thought that strongly that it's just a flat out rip off, but I did use to think the idea of "professional grading" seemed a bit strange to me. Sort of like a beauty in the eye of the beholder thing, maybe what's considered little or even a flaw to one person is considered a HUGE deal breaker to another. I mean I'm sure all of us would agree that a comic book is in poor shape if it's missing it's cover and has water damage. But some can be a bit more fussy about some like creases on the spine or something.
While I've been a comic book collector and reader for the better part of 20 plus years now, truthfully the fact that I own some comics now that are worth some pretty serious money (at least in my world) is perhaps a bit new to me. I've had a few worth a few extra bucks sure, but now I have that are worth hundreds. So I'm starting to think it would be smart to get them graded.
However another thing that's becoming a bit of a concern, I must admit is if I disagree and/or I am disappointed with the grade. I would hate if a comic I felt deserved something like a 9.6 to 9.8 got like a 9.0 or lower.
Here is my list I would get graded so far....
Batman Adventures #12- the first apperence of Harley Quinn, outside of the DC comics cannon.
Batman Adventures Mad Love One shot Special (1st print)- The origin of Harley Quinn, again outside DC cannon.
Batman: Harley Quinn (1st print)- The first CANNON and origin of Harley Quinn in DC comics.
XYX #3- The first comic book appearance of Wolverine's clone Laurna Kinnely aka X-23
Sonic the Hedgehog #1- First issue of the long going and still running comic book series of the famous fast blue Hedgehog. Which is has more than 200 issues ( not including mini series, one shots and spin offs) and is in fact, the longest running and most successful comic book series based on a video game character.
I'm sure I have some more, including those Harley Quinn variant covers that getting graded would be good. But, anyhow sorry if I rumbled too long on this subject, what do you all think. Is it worth it? Hopefully there is someone here who has gotten their comics CGC, I would love to hear from you. Thanks.
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