![]() ![]() Gutter: This can describe the space between panels however, "gutter loss" is also a question of how much content can't be seen due to potentially tight bindings. Grab bags: A mix of issues, sometimes from different publishers, bagged together and sold at a discount price. Glued binding/spine: Pages are bound using glue, which often means a narrow gutter and bent spines after reading. Rarely used professionally, for obvious reasons. These aren't printed in order, so, for example, Daredevil Volume 13 ( A Touch of Typhoid) was released before Volume 1 ( The Man Without Fear). EĮpic Collection: A series of high-quality full-color reprints, aiming to publish every main comic series from their beginnings to the late-1990s. Manga is generally this size, but American publishers also experiment with it notably, Marvel's Runaways owes its success to the digest format. DĭC Archive Editions: DC's version of the Marvel Masterworks launched in 1989, with HC volumes reprinting restored issues from the 1930s- 1960s.ĭeluxe Edition: A thick hardcover or paperback collection of comics, although it's sometimes used to describe omnibuses and Absolute editions too.ĭigest: A paperback which is smaller in height and length than a typical TPB. Polypropylene lasts longer, but still need to be changed every 10 years or so, whereas Mylar, in most cases, won't need replacing at all. The latter is the cheapest and so used by many dealers, despite their propensity to yellow. ![]() These are made from either Polypropylene, Mylar, or Polyethylene. Comics are sealed in protective holders with color-based labels and a number on a grading scale from 0.5 to 10.ĬGC also grades magazines, movie posters, and related collectibles, plus offers an autograph authentication service.Ĭomic bags: Plastic wallets to store comics in. Members across the world send issues to the CGC's HQ in Florida to get their condition's judged. CĬGC: The Certified Guaranty Company is the best-known comic grading company. Make sure these are acid-free or you risk damaging your comics.īig Two: Refers to the two biggest comic book publishers, Marvel and DC. Bīacking boards: Cardboard sheets used to stop comics bending. Each measure 12" x 17" or 15" x 22", reprinting pages at their full sizes.Īrtisan Edition: These are similar to IDW's Artist's Editions, but are cheaper TPBs with glued bindings, and measure 8" x 12". Though published by IDW, volumes span different publishers. These allow you to see linework, collages, and errors clearly.Īrtist's Edition: A HC collection of comics with sewn binding, comprising a whole storyline. Alongside fully remastered issues, volumes often include supplementary material including character designs, scripts, and sketch reprints.Īrtifact Edition: A collection of pages from one artist but differing storylines, reprinted from scans of original artwork. AĪbsolute: Large, high-quality HC collections released by DC, complete with dustjackets and slipcases. #0/Zero issues: A story set before #1 of a series, acting as a prelude. It's intended solely for collectors intent on building a library. This isn't a guide to the terminology used in comics, per se: you need to already recognize the difference between comics and graphic novels. Start your journey with this glossary of essential terms. But it helps if you know what you're talking about. Anyone can start a graphic novel collection. ![]()
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