Cops #2 9/88 D.C. Comics (CGC Analyzer) (2024)

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Is a 9.0 comic good? ›

VERY FINE/NEAR MINT (VF/NM) (ONE 9.0)

A comic book that has enough positive qualities to make it better than a VF+, but has enough detracting qualities to keep it from being a NM-. In most cases the comic book has a better appearance than a VF+.

Batman debuted in May 1939 in Detective Comics no. 27 and has since appeared in numerous comic books, comic strips, and graphic novels; on television in a camp live-action series and a critically acclaimed animated program; in electronic games; and in brooding, atmospheric films.

NEARMINT+9.6

The staples themselves are generally centered clean with no discernible rust. Maybe some minor color has chipped or flaked off the cover. The cover is flat with no surface wear. Inks are bright with high reflectivity and very little fading.

Only a white page designation is allowed in the 10.0 grade. Paper that is still white, but exhibits very slight aging to the outer edges. A significant number of comic books from the mid '70s to late '80s exhibit this page quality.

Batman's secret identity is Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American industrialist. As a child, Bruce witnessed the murder of his parents, Dr. Thomas Wayne and Martha Wayne, which ultimately led him to craft the Batman persona and seek justice against criminals.

The first appearance of Batman set a new sales record in a March ComicConnect auction. A comic book famous for the first appearance of Batman, and graded by Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®), just achieved a new record: $1.82 million.

Alfred Stryker: The first villain that Batman ever encountered. Amygdala: Aaron Helzinger, a powerful behemoth with a child-like temper; he is quick to anger and turns into a murdering monster.

Almost perfect, almost as new, with white or off-white pages. Tight, flat and clean with only extremely light wear around an edge or a staple. At first glance you might think it is Mint but a second, closer inspection may reveal a tiny imperfection.

These tend to range from an 8.0 to the mythical 10.0. The rule of thumb is that the older the comic, the harder it is to find a higher grade. If you have not guessed already, what sets these apart is a lack of defects. While I put an 8.0 and 8.5 in the high-grade category, the 9.0 kicks off the near-mint designations.

What does a 9.8 comic book look like? ›

A CGC 9.8 (Near Mint/Mint) is a nearly perfect collectible with negligible handling or manufacturing defects, and it's about the best grade you can typically expect to get on a book. Modern books generally are seen more often earning grades of 9.8 or higher because they are newer and have probably been well-preserved.