CGC and JSA Accepting Submissions and Offering On-site Comic Book Grading at the Baltimore Comic-Con
Posted on 4/6/2026
CGC® and JSA® are excited to announce they are accepting submissions and offering on-site comic book grading as the Official Authentication and Grading Service of the Baltimore Comic-Con, at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland, on September 25-27, 2026.
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About the Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is an eagerly anticipated annual extravaganza that serves as a hub for the dynamic world of comics, sci-fi, fantasy and anime, drawing attendees from far and wide. Featuring a bustling Artist Alley, where skilled illustrators and creators connect with their admirers, a plethora of exhibitors and dealers offering a treasure trove of comic books, collectibles and artwork, and a kaleidoscope of engaging panels and workshops, the Baltimore Comic-Con embodies a melting pot of artistic expression.
CGC Pin Tour
Fans can participate in the CGC Pin Tour to get an exclusive pin celebrating the event. Pins will be available at MegaCon (March 19-22), C2E2* (March 27-29), HeroesCon* (June 12-14), San Diego Comic-Con (July 23-25), Baltimore Comic-Con* (September 25-27) and New York Comic Con (October 8-11).
* indicates on-site grading is available at the show!
How to participate!
Step 1: Submit & Get Rewarded
Submit at any of the participating shows to receive:
- An exclusive show submission pin
- A CGC Pin Tour lanyard
- A CGC scratch-off ticket
Step 2: Collect & Unlock Pins
Collect any three show-exclusive submission pins to receive the Tour #1 Pin. Collect all six submission pins to receive the Tour #2 Pin.
Step 3: Scratch & Win
Each scratch-off ticket offers a chance to win grading discounts, membership perks and more!
On-site grading at the Baltimore Comic-Con
CGC is offering on-site grading for all comic book submissions on a first-come, first-served basis. CGC expects extremely high demand and space is limited, so submitters are encouraged to submit at the start of the show. If on-site grading submissions need to be cut off earlier than the deadline, submissions will still be accepted for grading at CGC headquarters at the regular fees and turnaround times.
JSA on-site services for memorabilia
Memorabilia needing JSA-only services can be authenticated on-site Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Items submitted as Basic Certification are processed and finalized the same day, while items submitted for the Letter of Authenticity are observed the same day, with final documented results sent later by mail. Go to SpenceLOA.com/fees for regular submission pricing for outside memorabilia.
Looking to get books signed?
CGC Signature Series will be at the show with witnesses ready to put eyes on your prize(s)! Be sure to get your books prepped with the CGC Signature Series online submission form to save you a lot of time at the show! Watch this short video to learn how to get this process started:
Preparing submissions for the show
CGC will be accepting submissions of comics, magazines, TCGs, sports cards, non-sports cards, video games and home video collectibles for grading. Autographed comics and cards may be submitted for CGC and JSA Authentic Autograph certification, and autographed memorabilia may be submitted for JSA-only services.
Why wait in line with your submission? Submit your prepared collectibles through the Express Drop-off Service and quickly hand off your collectibles to a CGC and JSA representative. Simply take the following steps before arriving:
- Create a CGC account here. All it takes is a free account to submit, and paid members get additional discounts and benefits.
- Go to the online submission form for comics, cards, video games or home video. (For JSA memorabilia submissions, just bring your item to the show.)
- Select “Mail-In or Show Drop-Off” to start your submission. Please note that you’ll have the option to choose JSA autograph authentication for comics and cards after choosing your primary grading services.
- Complete the submission form and print the packing
slips.
Important: To ensure that your submission process stays on schedule, please place your collectibles in the order listed on the packing slip. Please bring BOTH copies of the packing slip with your collectibles to the show drop-off. Failure to do so will result in delays. - Keep your collectibles safe and secure until you drop off your submission (including the packing slip) with a representative.
- Go to the Express Drop-off sign to finalize your submission.
All submissions will be transported to CGC’s headquarters in Sarasota, Florida, for authentication, grading and encapsulation.
- To learn more about CGC services and fees for comics, click here.
- To learn more about CGC services and fees for cards, click here.
- To learn more about CGC services and fees for video games, click here.
- To learn more about CGC services and fees for home video, click here.
- To learn more about JSA services and fees for memorabilia, click here.
Need more info?
Questions for CGC Comics should be sent to Service@CGCcomics.com. Questions for CGC Cards should be sent to Service@CGCcards.com. Questions for CGC Video Games should be sent to Service@CGCvideogames.com. Questions for CGC Home Video should be sent to Service@CGChomevideo.com. Questions for JSA memorabilia submissions should be sent to Info@SpenceLOA.com.
All CGC services can be reached at (+1) 855-GRADE10 (855-472-3310). For questions about JSA-only services, call (+1) 973-898-1300.
About CGC
Since revolutionizing comic book grading in 2000, CGC has grown to include certification services for a vast variety of pop culture collectibles. These divisions include CGC Cards, CGC Video Games and CGC Home Video. CGC Cards provides expert card grading for sports cards, TCGs and non-sports cards. CGC Video Games is dedicated to video game grading for the most popular consoles, including Nintendo, Sega, Atari, PlayStation and more. CGC Home Video provides expert VHS grading in addition to other types of videocassettes, DVD, Blu-ray and more. CGC also offers seamless solutions for autograph collectors with CGC Signature Series and JSA Authentic Autograph services.
CGC is part of the Certified Collectibles Group, a global provider of expert and impartial authentication and grading services for collectibles. Since 1987, the Certified Collectibles Group companies have certified more than 110 million collectibles, including coins, banknotes, comic books, cards, autographs and stamps.