Graphic Novels General Question 0

[Nathaniel Floro]

Greetings, collectors! I am a new member here. Besides comics, I also collect Marvel graphic novels. Does CGC grade graphic novels? And, if so, are graphic novels treated just like comics in terms of grading? Thanks so much in advance for your input!

[Jeffro.]

Yes they do grade graphic novels. See the image below that I borrowed from an ebay listing. They are submitted under the magazine tier. If you want to have thicker trade paperbacks graded, they may or may not grade those depending on the thickness. I only mention that because some people use the term "graphic novel" to cover both true graphic novels (like the one pictured below) and TPBs that collect previously printed comics.

 

[Nathaniel Floro]

Jeffro, this really helps, thanks so much for your input! By the way, is there really a market for true graphic novels (not reprinted ones)?

[Jeffro.]

Yes, there is a market. Try looking at ebay sold listings to get an idea

[theCapraAegagrus]

Yes. They also grade TPBs depending on thickness.