Comic Book Grading is very subjective, but we adhere to the Overstreet Price Guidelines for grading and determining the value of comics. Here is a very brief breakdown: 

• NEAR MINT: Straight from the press to the shelves. Covers as pristine as possibles with oh so subtle dings.
• VERY FINE: Close to a Near Mint comic. Covers are shiny and smooth. No creases or folds should be present anywhere on the cover or pages.
• FINE: Average condition of your typical back issue comic. Cover gloss and colors should be intact with only minor spine rolls or corner creases present. Blemishes, dings, dents, and other impact/usage disfigurements can be present, but should be minimal on the area of the central image of the book?s cover. Pages are reasonably close to their original color.
• VERY GOOD:. Relative wear due to age and how it's been handled. Cover features reasonable amount of dings that come from handling and storing a comic. Interior page are intact with reasonable amount of discoloration from age/exposure.
• GOOD: This is essentially a reader's copy. Cover is intact, but may be folded, feature tears, creases, wrinkles, and peripheral pen/pencil marks. Nothing about the condition should affect the readability of the book.