How to Grade a Comic in 4 Steps

[@corso_kid]

Someone should interview a former grader cgc/ cbcs, to find out how they really do their job. All of the inside dirt …. That would be really interesting

[@paulmouradjian6045]

If the grader had a fight with his wife or hungover by being so depressed he makes shit money grading to his metrics of xxx books a day= bad grade. Grader who just got laid, won the lotto, his team won the championship = 9.8! Boom......

[@chrisdorr5786]

Hell of a breakdown, man. Some of the most thorough, non-BS, in-depth info on grading i've see on the youtubes. Many thanks,

[@coolworldpopculture]

I've only relatively recently gotten "into" slabbed comics. As a very light collector with a limited budget, I have usually just picked up cheap books that appealed to me in some fashion. Several years ago I started familiarizing myself with grading and found the onlinegradingtool to be very helpful. It's not an end-all for establishing grades but it was very helpful to me in slowing me down and making sure I attended to the details of grading. It's nowhere as comprehensive as the CGC guide but it does identify 32, or so, book defects with variations on severity and made me look at things like page quality and degrees of scuffing and color lift, and extent of color-breaks and creases. Again, not the best guide, but for familiarizing myself with the vast plethora of minutiae it couldn't have been more helpful, in my opinion. What a gift you're giving to the community. Your generosity and enthusiasm coupled with your intelligent presentation (my wife and I think you're pretty durn smart) are a delight. Thanks for this and the absolute banger of a Whatnot show coming up. Holy hell. Take good care. Happy holidays to you and yours and the staff at Bry's.

[@BrysComics]

Thank you so much my friend! You’ve got me thinking about creating an app to help grade 🤔

[@GentlemenThinker]

@@BrysComics would be amazing

[@marcpaterniti4666]

Always great to hear how the pros break down grading. Thanks

[@chadfontoura]

Another excellent and informative video. I might have to pick up one of the CGC Guides.

[@richb1016]

Great video. I appreciate the emphasis on steps 1, 2, and 3 before immediately judging the defects. I have seen a lot of videos that just start talking about the defects and hearing you emphasize those others as first steps helps me see how they are critical

[@gorillaproductions73]

very helpful, very valuable content... now to the playlist! Thanks

[@BrysComics]

Grab some popcorn! Lol

[@bryanbartrop5091]

Thanks for the insight on grading....been collecting for 20 years and haven't seen anything as informative as this.

[@larrylodermeier2983]

Very thorough, detailed, and precise. Glad I happened across this one.

[@exposnationals8901]

Very detailed! Appreciate that you put this together. Will refer to it in the future.

[@ufounderground4042]

Absolutely loving the videos! Just a ton of great information. Definitely going to pick up a copy of the CGC guide to grading comics I have an overstreet guide but it doesn't seem to be as detailed as the CGC guide.

[@charlespetrakos9083]

Thank you for providing great content man!This really helps when looking / grading books. I forward to seeing your follow up videos. I have been teetering on sending my X-men 266s to be graded as I’ve never done it and not sure what to expect! Again, thanks for the great content! Much appreciated!

[@yaz1720]

Super helpful my brother. Your channel has got me on beast mode watching them! Great content!

[@BrysComics]

Thank you!

[@dansxmencomics]

This book seems like it might be worth picking up. Thanks for this great overview

[@elbowdan6543]

Brilliant video, thank you for making these! Incredibly informative and insightful.

[@ericjohnson2083]

Thanks for the video, very informative. I’m just now getting to the point where I want to grade some of my books and this info is helpful.

[@papasplaceofultimatecoolness]

Wow, my dude. I've seen 100 similar videos from other channels and yours is by far the most comprehensive and effective. 🏆

[@BrysComics]

Thanks brotha!

[@brentG1222]

Thanks for the info and thanks for specifying that there is a CGC grading guidebook and that they don't use the Overstreet guide, I was about to buy the wrong one!

[@jcold007]

Another insightful video. Will keep these in mind for sure.

[@nuctech99m]

Lot a info to take in, will need to purchase the CGC guide

[@wmwhitedevil]

Great video, loved the information, really interesting to hear about the different ways they decide grades

[@andrewvelasquez79]

Been collecting books for years and just now becoming interested in sending comics for grading. Thanks for the info.

[@zachbrobst9473]

The narrowing method is interesting. Explains a lot!

[@garywoods3196]

Thanks for the advice Bry. I'm planning on getting a copy of that grading book from CGC also.

[@nelvis_eats1192]

class is in session ! thank you so much !

[@DrAnthonyCaruso]

Amazing job Bry. Very thorough and informative. Thank you

[@Forza_Juventus_48]

Great video Bry! I now have to revisit my CPR candidate.

[@DPCcollector]

Definitely a good video for quick visual grading. Thanks Bry!

[@rafe496]

Great explanation for grading. This helps bring what seems subjective to becoming more objective. Nicely done.

[@antonio23azevedo]

Extremely educational video. 👍 Congratulations Bryan! 👏Keep up the excellent content!

[@midwest_comic_fan]

Awesome that you’re giving back like that!!

[@Vp-jt3vl]

Great content buddy! Very informative.

[@dankokilev7355]

Honestly very well put. Bry, does an amazing job explaining comics period!

[@skybornsamurai961]

Thank you for the video. Grading comics is one of the most difficult aspects of collecting. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge and the examples you show.

[@JonathanNg4]

This has been very helpful. In Step 3, it says "missing coupon maxes out at a 6.0 blue label unless it gets the qualified designation"...Is there a way to specifically request that blue label without getting the dreaded green qualified label for a high grade copy with a missing MVS?

[@BrysComics]

Yep, just a simple post it note on the book should do it

[@kevinjameson7817]

Thanks for a very informative video. I’ve received the CGC grading book but I’m not allowed to open it until Christmas. Won’t be long now.

[@BrysComics]

😂

[@grahammann5669]

Keep up the great work Bry

[@littlekoalas6174]

Wow 😲 very enlightening video, great content and step by step instrumental on what to look for in grading books. Excellent. And yes in certain years such as a 50's book compared to a 70's book may look different because if I'm right some companies when putting out their books didn't use or have a gloss for their books, they just printed out the books as is . Gonna look at my books more thoroughly now. So I guess you'll be Santa Bry on December 21 at What Not huh 😂. Great video Bry. Take care.

[@BrysComics]

I even got a Santa hat 😜

[@williambaldridge1203]

Thanks, I really appreciated this video. I learned a lot.

[@michaelmaggio3414]

Great content as always Bry! Learned a lot.

[@bestcore1214]

I've been grading for years and still found this helpful. I should be more systematic in my grading. Thanks!

[@BrysComics]

👍💯

[@anastacialehman9231]

Thanks for this very informative video. Very educational.

[@dprescott1970]

Really enjoyed the video. Good stuff.

[@scottstrobell4677]

That book is a great book. Thanks for the informative video

[@stevenbrown9374]

This video was extremely fascinating and a complete eye opener. Soon as I get home from work, I'm going to "Grade" my 'Secret Wars II' set, note it down, clean and press & then submit. And see how close or better I can get it.

[@BrysComics]

Nice!

[@doncosta455]

Very timely. I'm about to send comics into CGC for the first time. Thanks

[@danielpenate2252]

cant wait for your whatnot show!

[@davidyoungblood7887]

Do you think a date stamp or store stamp affects the grade?

[@BrysComics]

Only if it’s large and in an annoying place

[@TheMikeGep]

Superb presentation. Thanks man!

[@benjwheeler9465]

Hey Bry! Thank you for another very informative video. I'm about to send in ten books to CGC. This video helped a lot and gave me some real oversight when deciding to get books graded. I'm excited to dive right in, been collecting most of my life. I found some key issues when going through my collection in great condition. I know it's a long process but I believe it's totally worth it. Thank you again! You are a very kind and generous person to give away some great books. Keep it up man I enjoy your content!

[@BrysComics]

Thank you so much Benj and good luck with your sub!

[@peterkalos6271]

Do you think it’s harder to judge if a modern book is gonna be a 9.8 or what mid grade (3.0-7.5) a golden or silver age book will be?

[@BrysComics]

9.8’s are the easiest to grade because you can only have a couple defects…mid grade has tons of nuance

[@stacked_shortbox]

Alright I may need to get that book.. I’m glad it’s been so well received from what I’ve seen. I wasn’t sure on it at first. Also you’re crazy for giving away 50 slabs!😳😂 I can’t wait to see how many people you get in the room!

[@BrysComics]

Yeah it’s a must have

[@mattsturm6242]

Liked Informative video on our hobby.

[@michaeltan4204]

Thanks very informative 👏 would love to see the cgc grading nuances that separates a 9.8 from a 9.6.

[@BrysComics]

I have a separate video on that 👍

[@hollphoto]

Very informative, thanks!

[@RLDesrochers]

Love this! Thank you!

[@bennettbennettsb]

I recently got back Batman #22 white pages from cgc I was pretty happy

[@BenFarmerCreative]

Is the CGC book still available anywhere? I can’t find a copy to buy

[@dustinditto9642]

Informative, as always!

[@ThatneGuy]

My dad was/is a big marvel fan, so he has hundreds of silver age comics. They’re all in pretty rough condition (haven’t gotten any of em graded, but they’re all probably around a 2 lol), but I love being able to go through and read them! My favorites are probably fantastic four #48 (ofc) and silver surfer #4 (the cover is so cool).

[@cinemachan]

Always informative!

[@michaelcooper9725]

Excellent video Bry! Am I wrong in thinking that at one time CGC had three graders assign a grade to each book and then take an average of the three for the final grade? 🤔

[@BrysComics]

It used to be 3 professionals evaluated the book now it’s 2…

[@sadbttru]

Once it’s sealed page quality matters very little to me

[@BrysComics]

That’s an interesting point!

[@gregmcphersonii5477]

Great show on Whatnot! I can't believe there were three double winners.

[@everydaychallenges2282]

Awesome information as always

[@ToxicJosh]

That announcement sounds like fun

[@jeremykauffman7967]

Thanks for this. I'm pretty new at this. I'm going to have to watch this a few times. Lol

[@drancealot]

This is so important to learn.

[@simonmcadam338]

Appreciate your knowledge 🙏..thanks for your help.👍

[@SnrAlex]

very insightful, thanks

[@backinthegame_comics]

Good info as always, still I find it frustrating how the value jumps exponentially from a 9.6 to a 9.8 due to the subjectivity. A 9.6 can be 9.8 on another day.

[@BrysComics]

It is definitely frustrating but the game we are forced to play…

[@ComicBookDadandthePokeTwins]

Good info man thanks 🙏

[@mikesanders9631]

Finally KZbinr takes time out to teach us how to grade 👍👍

[@cvang999]

Thank you for the informative video.

[@denisgoupil7712]

I will try to be there on what not for your show

[@jacob_comics]

Great video Bry 😎

[@ratfink702]

Love the silver age X-Men. Good luck everyone.

[@tonyramos2162]

Good vid Bry I’m not in2 slabbing my books but it’s gd 2 learn 2 grade raw books 2 take care bro

[@noahfine1836]

Helpful. Thanks!

[@ChrisCollari]

This can be so frustrating. But it’s so interesting and worth honing the grading skills

[@kirbycarpenter9775]

It would be nice to win that slab this month Bry. Have a great day.

[@MichaelChunn40]

This video is cool, and wow great giveaways.

[@michaelhorner8909]

Know how to make a good grade assessment that will give you a better experience with grading overall

[@brucecree9170]

Great video! Would love to see you grade a set of raw books of varying grades using the CGC guide’s standards and then compare your grades to those of CGC in an unboxing. It would be fun and educational, especially since you tend to be spot on or really close when you have compared your grading notes to the CGC grades at an unboxing.

[@BrysComics]

I will definitely do that!

[@rayjones4616]

Apparently, I've grading my comics too harshly for the past 35 years. Good to know.

[@flik68]

wow really a nice video and channel for me that have a big collection and are missing will said few advise that is a welcome channel for me XD

[@gilbertdaniel8274]

Thanks again for the video

[@jasonc9798]

Thanks for the info.

[@leftyB82]

Thanks for the info

[@oddmanoutprops9391]

Holy giveaways batman!!!

[@josesainz1979]

Nice! Good tips!

[@BZackheim]

See you on 12/21!

[@kennethjohnson9370]

I collect comics from the 60s I go by the color of the cover staples spine etc the smell of the comics vg vinegar fn little upper grades none and don't forget the people who professional grade them might look at it differently

[@stavel4043]

great informative video

[@shannonmiller8334]

Love this!

[@adamhayden1979]

Awesome video

[@dradatzke]

great info

[@aaronwing78]

Always good info.

[@DarrenCarman]

Great content. Thanks

[@nicklichaa7957]

Your the man!