Signature series question 0

[Eric Rowland]

Can a comic receive a signature series label if it is provided with a certificate of authenticity?

[Jennifer F.]

Good morning,

Thanks for your message. 

In order to receive the Signature Series label, a book has to be signed in the presence of a CGC certified witness and submitted immediately for grading. CGC does not accept certificates of authenticity, photos, video, signature labels from other companies, or any form of “proof” a book was signed by the creator.

The strict nature of the CGC Signature Series program allows CGC to be certain of the authenticity of a signature. If a witness is not present at the time of the signing, unfortunately we would not be able to authenticate the signature.

In some instances, we will take submissions directly from the person signing the book if it comes directly from the signer or the publisher with a Creator Agreement.

When CGC is present at a Comic Con, we will have witnesses available at the CGC booth that will walk with you to witness a signature. Go to the CGC booth before getting a signature and ask to have a witness escort you.

We have witnesses available at multiple Comic Cons throughout the year to help you get your books signed and witnessed properly. You can find a complete list of the comic cons we will be attending at

http://www.cgccomics.com/events

Since we do not accept COA's as proof of signature because they are easily forged, we would recommend that you keep possession of your COA as we do not encapsulate them with your book.

Without a CGC witness present, your signed comic, if graded, would receive the green Qualified label with a notation of "Name written on cover in marker" with no assertion of who may have signed the comic. Books that receive the green Qualified label do not receive a lower grade because of the unwitnessed signature. CGC ignores the unwitnessed signature for grading purposes.

If you have any other questions, please let us know.  Thank you!