CGC Announces In-House Private Signing with Comic Book Creators David Michelinie, Rick Parker, Bob Sharen and Jim Salicrup

CGC Signature Series is excited to announce that we will be hosting an exclusive In-House Private Signing with all-star comic creators David Michelinie, Rick Parker, Bob Sharen and Jim Salicrup! In addition to the many signature options, Salicrup will be offering Remarques and Parker will be offering a variety of Sketch options. See pricing below!

Michelinie is best known for co-creating well-known characters in the Marvel Universe like Venom, Carnage, Taskmaster and Scott Lang who have all been featured in multiple movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He has written across many genres, including westerns, war, horror as well as superhero comics. Some of the many comic titles Michelinie has worked on include The Amazing Spider-Man, Iron Man, Marvel Team-Up, Web of Spider-Man, House of Mystery, House of Secrets and Action Comics.

Parker is a cartoonist best known for his work as the artist of the MTV Beavis and Butt-Head comic book series published by Marvel Comics. He was also the letterer for over 1,200 comic books for Marvel. (Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain America, Star Wars, Iron Man, G.I. Joe, and many others). His graphic novel memoir, Drafted, about his service in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War comes out September 24, 2024 from Abrams Comicarts

Sharen was a colorist for Marvel Comics. He has worked on almost every Marvel title at one time or another, including long runs on G.I. Joe, Alien Legion, and the various Spider-Man titles. His credits include nearly 1,800 issues. More credits than any other artist, including over 160 issues of The Amazing Spider-Man, 99 issues of Alpha Flight, Iron Man from 1979-1989, Captain America from 1982-1989 and over 60 issues of G.I. Joe from 1982-1994. He now works full-time on color commissions.

Salicrup started off at Marvel Comics, where he transported original art to the Comics Code Authority to be approved. He climbed the ladder and became a 20-year-long editor working on titles such as The Avengers, The Uncanny X-Men, The Fantastic Four as well as Todd McFarlane's iconic run of The Amazing Spider-Man. He was also the editor for Marvel Age for eight years. Salicrup’s writing credits include Transformers, Sledge Hammer!, The A-Team and The Amazing Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk Toilet Paper. At Topps Comics, he worked on titles like Bram Stoker's Dracula, X-Files, The Lone Ranger and Tonto, Zorro and Ray Bradbury Comics. Salicrup will be joining us for this signing in association with Eva Ink Artist Group.

For this exclusive signing, ALL CGC members, including free CGC members, can submit books directly to CGC headquarters in Sarasota, Florida. To purchase Rick Parker Sketches, customers must email privatesignings@cgccomics.com and a submission form will be sent to them. CGC must receive all submissions for this event by Friday, May 17, 2024. 

If the In-House Private Signing needs to be rescheduled, CGC will securely store all submissions in its vault until the event can be rescheduled. 

After they sign the submitted books, CGC will grade and encapsulate them with an estimated turnaround time of six weeks. If CCS pressing is also requested, the turnaround time is estimated at eight weeks. After grading and encapsulation, the collectibles will be shipped back to their owners. 

The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for David Michelinie is $90 per item and includes: 

• David Michelinie’s signature 
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading 
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)  
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label  

The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for Rick Parker is $100 per item and includes: 

• Rick Parker’s signature 
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading 
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)  
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label  

The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for Bob Sharen is $80 per item and includes: 

• Bob Sharen’s signature 
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading 
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)  
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label  

The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for Jim Salicrup is $80 per item and includes: 

• Jim Salicrup’s signature 
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading 
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)  
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label  

The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for a Jim Salicrup Remarque is $130 per item and includes:

• Jim Salicrup’s illustrated Remarque. Submitters may request the desired Remarque. Important: The final design and subject matter of the Remarque is at the artist’s discretion. CGC cannot guarantee Remarque requests. 
• Jim Salicrup’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label 

The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for David Michelinie and Bob Sharen is $110 per item and includes: 

• David Michelinie’s signature 
• Bob Sharen’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading 
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)  
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label  

The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for David Michelinie and Rick Parker is $130 per item and includes: 

• David Michelinie’s signature 
• Rick Parker’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading 
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)  
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label  

The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for David Michelinie and Jim Salicrup is $110 per item and includes: 

• David Michelinie’s signature 
• Jim Salicrup’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading 
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)  
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label  

The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for Bob Sharen and Rick Parker is $120 per item and includes: 

• Bob Sharen’s signature
• Rick Parker’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading 
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)  
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label 

The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for Bob Sharen and Jim Salicrup is $100 per item and includes: 

• Bob Sharen’s signature
• Jim Salicrup’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading 
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)  
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label   

The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for Rick Parker and Jim Salicrup is $120 per item and includes: 

• Rick Parker’s signature 
• Jim Salicrup’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading 
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)  
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label  

The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for David Michelinie, Bob Sharen and Rick Parker is $150 per item and includes: 

• David Michelinie’s signature 
• Bob Sharen’s signature
• Rick Parker’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading 
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)  
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label 

The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for David Michelinie, Rick Parker and Jim Salicrup is $150 per item and includes: 

• David Michelinie’s signature 
• Rick Parker’s signature
• Jim Salicrup’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading 
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)  
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label 

The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for David Michelinie, Bob Sharen and Jim Salicrup is $130 per item and includes: 

• David Michelinie’s signature 
• Bob Sharen’s signature
• Jim Salicrup’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading 
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)  
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label 

The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for Bob Sharen, Rick Parker and Jim Salicrup is $140 per item and includes: 

• Bob Sharen’s signature
• Rick Parker’s signature
• Jim Salicrup’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading 
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)  
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label 

The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for David Michelinie, Bob Sharen, Rick Parker and Jim Salicrup is $170 per item and includes: 

• David Michelinie’s signature 
• Bob Sharen’s signature
• Rick Parker’s signature
• Jim Salicrup’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading 
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)  
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label 

The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for a Rick Parker 8.5 x 11 Beavis only Sketch is $175 per item and includes:

• Please contact the Private Signings department if you would like to order one of these 8.5 x 11 Sketches: PrivateSignings@cgccomics.com
• Rick Parker’s Beavis only Sketch on an 8.5 x 11 sheet. Important: The final design and subject matter of the Sketch is at the artist’s discretion. CGC cannot guarantee Sketch requests. Limited to the first 20 submitters.
• Rick Parker’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label 

The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for a Rick Parker 8.5 x 11 Butt-Head only Sketch is $175 per item and includes:

• Please contact the Private Signings department if you would like to order one of these 8.5 x 11 Sketches: PrivateSignings@cgccomics.com
• Rick Parker’s Butt-Head only Sketch on an 8.5 x 11 sheet. Important: The final design and subject matter of the Sketch is at the artist’s discretion. CGC cannot guarantee Sketch requests. Limited to the first 20 submitters.
• Rick Parker’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label 

The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for a Rick Parker 8.5 x 11 Beavis and Butt-Head Sketch is $225 per item and includes:

• Please contact the Private Signings department if you would like to order one of these 8.5 x 11 Sketches: PrivateSignings@cgccomics.com
• Rick Parker’s Beavis and Butt-Head Sketch on an 8.5 x 11 sheet. Important: The final design and subject matter of the Sketch is at the artist’s discretion. CGC cannot guarantee Sketch requests. Limited to the first 10 submitters.
• Rick Parker’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label 

Submission Instructions 

For this CGC Private Signing, you can ship submissions directly to CGC with a FREE membership. Paid memberships are also available and include additional benefits. For more information and to join, visit CGCcomics.com/join. 

To submit books for the signing: 

• Log onto your account or sign up for an account HERE.
• Click Submit in the CGC website navigation and select Submission Forms. 
• Next to Comics / Magazines, select Online Form.
• Select Comic or Magazine from the drop-down menu, then select Private Signing and one of the following from the dropdown menu section:
  DAVID MICHELINIE, SIGNATURE; RICK PARKER, SIGNATURE; BOB SHAREN, SIGNATURE; JIM SALICRUP, SIGNATURE; JIM SALICRUP, REMARQUE; DAVID MICHELINIE AND BOB SHAREN, SIGNATURE; DAVID MICHELINIE AND RICK PARKER, SIGNATURE; DAVID MICHELINE AND JIM SALICRUP, SIGNATURE; BOB SHAREN AND RICK PARKER, SIGNATURE; BOB SHAREN AND JIM SALICRUP, SIGNATURE; RICK PARKER AND JIM SALICRUP, SIGNATURE; DAVID MICHELINIE, BOB SHAREN AND RICK PARKER, SIGNATURE; DAVID MICHELINIE, RICK PARKER AND JIM SALICRUP, SIGNATURE; DAVID MICHELINIE, BOB SHAREN AND JIM SALICRUP, SIGNATURE; BOB SHAREN, RICK PARKER AND JIM SALICRUP, SIGNATURE; DAVID MICHELINIE, BOB SHAREN, RICK PARKER AND JIM SALICRUP, SIGNATURE.
• Under Services, select Grading and, if you would like it, Pressing. Then hit Next in the top right section of the form.
• Enter the information requested for your comic, and make sure to check the box next to DAVID MICHELINIE/RICK PARKER/BOB SHAREN/JIM SALICRUP under Private Signing Details.
• On the next screen, you can add one of CGC’s custom Marvel labels to your submission for qualifying books.
• Select Add to Cart, and then repeat if there are additional books in your submission. If there are no additional books in your submission, click on the cart icon and proceed to checkout.
• Note: If you want to submit magazines, please group them together on their own private signing form separate from comic submissions. The same rule applies for any custom labels. Please group them together on their own private signing form separate from non-custom labels. To see the available labels, click HERE.
• Put ALL ungraded books in window bags or they will not be accepted. You can purchase window bags HERE.
• Books that are already certified by CGC, including CGC Signature Series books, can be submitted for this event. CGC will remove a CGC-certified book from its holder for an additional $5 fee.
• Carefully package books in a box for shipment. If you need a CGC shipping kit, they can be purchased HERE.
• IMPORTANT: Please write DM/RP/BS/JS on all sides of the outside of the box. You must initial outside of the box or we will not be able to honor the submission for this signing. 
• Books will be received into the CGC system when they arrive and will be safely stored by CGC until the event. (Please note: Payments are processed as they normally are at the time of the collectibles’ arrival at CGC.)
• Once books are signed, they will start an expedited CGC grading process. 

PLEASE NOTE:

All submissions must be received by CGC no later than Friday, May 17, 2024, to qualify for this private signing event. No change requests will be accepted after Friday, May 17, 2024.

*Cannot be combined with other ongoing signing events

**If you submit a CGC-graded collectible that needs to be removed from its original holder by CGC, the collectible will need to go through the certification and encapsulation process again, and there is no guarantee that it will receive the same grade.

***Paid membership discounts do not apply to In-House Private Signings.

****Marker color requests are welcome, but not guaranteed. Marker color choice and signature placement is at the final discretion of the signer.