Condition explained without the sales pitch.
A grade should help
Raw comic grading is an informed opinion. We inspect each book carefully, assign a conservative grade, and explain the condition details that matter. The grade is a useful summary; the photographs and condition notes show you the actual copy behind it.
How raw comics are evaluated
- Inspect the book. Covers, spine, corners, edges, staples, centerfold, and interior are reviewed under strong lighting.
- Identify defects. Creases, tears, stains, writing, water damage, missing pieces, and other meaningful flaws are considered.
- Assign the grade. Overall condition is weighed conservatively and expressed using familiar comic-grade terminology.
- Show the evidence. Front and back photographs are standard. Useful close-ups and defect photographs are added when the book warrants them.
Condition overrides price
An inexpensive comic receives the same honesty. Lower-priced books may need fewer detail photographs, but meaningful defects should still be disclosed. Condition always overrides the standard photo tier.
Raw versus certified
Raw comics: the listed grade is our assessment of the book’s condition.
Certified comics: the grade is assigned by the third-party grading company identified in the listing. Review the front, back, and certification-label photographs for the exact copy offered.
Photos are part of the description
Please review the photographs and condition notes before purchasing. The comic you see is the comic you get.
Questions about a book?
Email bigpeachcomics@gmail.com before purchasing if you need clarification or additional photographs.