CGC Announces Private Signing with Walt Simonson and Louise Simonson

Posted on 7/15/2026

Legendary power-couple Walt Simonson (Thor, X-Factor) and Louise Simonson (Power Pack, Superman) are joining CGC Signature Series for an exclusive Private Signing.

CGC Signature Series is pleased to announce an exclusive Private Signing event with the legendary comic book husband-and-wife team of Walt Simonson and Louise Simonson! Collectors can submit both comics and cards to this event.

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The two have earned a place in the comic book hall of fame, working on some of the biggest titles in the comic world.

Walt Simonson is an American comic book writer and artist, known for the creator-owned work Star Slammers. He also has worked on Marvel titles such as Thor, X-Factor, and Fantastic Four. For DC Comics, he has worked on titles such as Detective Comics, Manhunter, and Metal Man. In addition, Simonson also has worked on The Avengers and Indestructible Hulk for Marvel, and a graphic novel, The Judas Coin, for DC Comics.

Louise Simonson is a comic book writer and editor, best known for her work on comic book titles such as X-Men, Power Pack, New Mutants, Superman: The Man of Steel, and Steel. She also has co-created many comic characters such as Cable, Rictor, Doomsday, and the X-Men villain, Apocalypse.

Walt and Louise Simonson together co-wrote the Havok & Wolverine: Meltdown limited series, and also co-created the X-Men character Archangel.

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CGC must receive all submissions for this event by September 4, 2026. The deadline for international submissions is two weeks earlier than the US deadline to allow time for delivery. If the CGC Private Signing needs to be rescheduled, CGC will securely store all submissions in its vault until the event can be held.

After the submitted comics and cards are signed, CGC will grade and encapsulate them with an estimated turnaround time of six weeks. If CGC 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.

Pricing for Comic Submissions

The CGC Private Signing fee for Walt Simonson is $85 per item and includes:

  • Walt Simonson’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 fee applies for CGC pressing)
  • Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The CGC Private Signing fee for Louise Simonson is $85 per item and includes:

  • Louise Simonson’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 fee applies for CGC pressing)
  • Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The CGC Private Signing fee for Walt Simonson and Louise Simonson is $110 per item and includes:

  • Walt Simonson’s signature
  • Louise Simonson'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 fee applies for CGC pressing)
  • Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

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The CGC Private Signing fee for a Walt Simonson remarque is $125 per item and includes:

  • Walt Simonson’s remarque. Important: The submitter may request the desired remarque. The final subject matter of the remarque is at the artist’s discretion. CGC cannot guarantee requests. Limited to the first 25 requests.
  • Walt Simonson’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 fee applies for CGC pressing)
  • Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

Pricing for Card Submissions

The CGC Signing fee for Walt Simonson is $65 per item and includes:

  • Walt Simonson’s signature
  • Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
  • Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The CGC Signing fee for Louise Simonson is $65 per item and includes:

  • Louise Simonson's signature
  • Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
  • Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The CGC Private Signing fee for Walt Simonson and Louise Simonson is $90 per item and includes:

  • Walt Simonson’s signature
  • Louise Simonson's signature
  • Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
  • Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

Submission Instructions

For this CGC Private Signing event, 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 / Pulps, select Online Form.
  • Click Start New Order.
  • Select Comic or Magazine, then select CGC Signature Series, then select In-House Private Signing and one of the following from the dropdown menu section:
    Walt Simonson, Signature; Louise Simonson, Signature; Simonson/Simonson, Signature or Walt Simonson, Remarque. Under Primary Services, select Authentication & Grading and, if you would like it, Pressing. Then click Add Comic.
  • Enter the information requested for your comic, and make sure to check the box next to Walt Simonson/Louise Simonson under Private Signing Details.
  • If a qualifying custom label is available, you will have the option to click the Custom Label box and make a selection to add one of CGC’s custom labels to your submission for qualifying books.
  • Select Add Comic, and then repeat if there are additional books in your submission. If there are no additional books in your submission, click on Review Cart 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.
  • 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.
  • IMPORTANT: Please write WS/LS on all sides of the outside of the box. You must initial the 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.

To submit cards for the signing:

  • Log onto your account or sign up for an account HERE.
  • Click Submit in the CGC Cards website navigation and select Submission Form.
  • Click on the link to the CGC Cards Online Form.
  • Select "Mail-In or Show Drop-Off" under Select Submission Method.
  • Select "Grading" under Select Primary Service.
  • Choose Walt Simonson, Signature; Louise Simonson, Signature or Simonson/Simonson, Signature under Select Tier.
  • Enter the information requested for your card.
  • Select Add to Cart, and then repeat if there are additional cards in your submission. If there are no additional cards in your submission, click on the cart icon and proceed to checkout.
  • Carefully package cards in a box for shipment.
  • IMPORTANT: Please write WS/LS on all sides of the outside of the box. You must initial the outside of the box or we will not be able to honor the submission for this signing.
  • Cards will be received into the CGC Cards system when they arrive and will be safely stored by CGC Cards until the event. (Please note: Payments are processed as they normally are at the time of the collectibles' arrival at CGC.)
  • Once cards are signed, they will start an expedited CGC Cards grading process.

Remarque and Sketch Submission Guidelines

If you opted for a remarque or sketch with a limited number of spots, your books must be shipped within one week of placing your submission order. After shipping, you must email privatesignings@cgccomics.com with the following details:

  • Your order number
  • Your tracking number
  • The artist’s name you are sending books in for
  • The number of remarques included in your order

Orders not shipped within the required timeframe may be subject to cancellation.

Please Note:

All submissions must be received by CGC no later than September 4, 2026, to qualify for this private signing event. No change requests will be accepted after September 4, 2026. The deadline for international submissions is two weeks earlier than the US deadline to allow time for delivery. Membership credits and paid membership discounts cannot be applied to CGC Private Signing fees, and submissions cannot be combined with other CGC Private 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. Marker color requests are welcome but not guaranteed. Marker color choice and signature placement are at the final discretion of the signer.

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.


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