zzutak Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 (edited) Facts (supported by receipts): An "ordinary" (non mega-key) comic with a detached and completely split cover will generally receive a grade of CGC 1.0 FR. Think of CGC 1.0 as the "default" or most probable grade for a "common" issue. Grades of CGC 0.5 PR are reserved for specimens with significant pieces out along the spine (or other major defects). Grades of CGC 1.5 FR/GD are generally awarded only to extremely rare and/or valuable Golden Age specimens or to books lucky enough to have been reviewed by a relatively lenient CGC Grader. Grades of CGC 1.8 GD- are as rare as hen's teeth -- in fact, I've only seen one in the past 23+ years (on a true early-GA mega-key in otherwise gorgeous condition). Edited March 23 by zzutak Yorick, grendelbo and Darwination 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Spoiler Also, it seems 1.8 is more common with completely split spines and only one cover is detached. Paul Kosnik, Yorick and zzutak 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzutak Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 (edited) Those sure don't look like my Superman #1 example! Edited March 23 by zzutak Darwination and grendelbo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
