There is an easy-to-understand label placed on the
interior of the holder on certified comic books. The
label displays the title, issue #, publisher and grade
of a comic book. It can also display the importance
(for Key Issues) or the artist (if by an important artist).
There are four different colored labels that represent:
Universal (blue)
This label is applied to comic
books that are simply the grade as marked, with no
qualifiers or special considerations.
Signature Series (yellow)
This label is applied
to comic books that have been signed by someone of
significance to the comic, under the direct observation
of a CGC employee, and are thus certified as an authentic
signature by CGC.
Qualified (green)
A Qualified label is used by CGC for certified books that have a significant
defect that needs specific description, or to note an unauthenticated signature
(one which was not witnessed by CGC). For example, it would be a disservice to
the seller and buyer to call a VF/NM book with a 4-inch back cover tear a VG,
so CGC will give this book a Qualified grade of "VF/NM 9.0, back cover 4-inch
tear." Or, if the book is signed on the cover it may be noted as "Name Written
on Cover."
Restored (purple)
This label is applied to any
comic book that has evidence of repair so that it will
appear as it did when it was in its original condition.
Restoration can come in a variety of degrees, from slight
professional restoration (SP) to extensive amateur
restoration (EA).
SIGNATURE SERIES RESTORED (yellow / purple)
Applied to a restored comic book that has been signed by someone of significance to the comic, under the direct observation of a CGC employee, and are certified as an authentic signature by CGC. Degree of restoration is also noted on the label.
Modern (red)
An
outdated label used originally to distinguish modern
comics
(these books can be sent in for our New Holder
service and receive a blue
universal label at the same grade).
