Looking for something unique and also wanting to help a good cause?
You can bid on the black leather jacket worn by Angelina Jolie's character, Fox from her latest film, Wanted.

Wanted, loosely based on the comic book miniseries by Mark Millar, and is directed by Timur Bekmambetov. The film stars Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, James McAvoy, Konstantin Khabensky, and Common.

Angelina Jolie is a successful actress who is also a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency. She has received three Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and an Academy Award.

Jolie has received wide recognition for her humanitarian work. In 2003, she was the first recipient of the newly created Citizen of the World Award by the United Nations Correspondents Association, and in 2005, she was awarded the Global Humanitarian Award by the UNA-USA. Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni awarded Jolie Cambodian citizenship for her conservation work in the country on August 12, 2005; she has pledged $5 million to set up a wildlife sanctuary in the north-western province of Battambang and owns property there.

In 2007, Jolie became a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and she received the Freedom Award by the International Rescue.

The mission of PLAN!T NOW (the organization formerly known as the Grenada Relief Fund) is to be an advocate for the power of preparedness, focused on empowering people to develop their own solutions. But, the challenge is not only to create tools and resources for public preparedness, it's creating a sense of urgency for preparedness itself. 

For more information and to bid on the jacket visit: eBay.

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On Friday June 27th at 10:42 Pacific Standard Time at the Santa Monica Hospital in California, Turner passed away at the age of 37 after his long bout with cancer.

We at ComicsPriceGuide.com would like to send out our condolences to the family and encourage people who wish to do the same to send to:

Aspen MLT, Inc.
C/O Michael Turner
5855 Green Valley Circle, Suite 111
Culver City, CA, 90230

Aspen also encourages anyone wishing to make a charitable donation to please send to Michael Turner's requested charities:

The American Cancer Society  Or  The Make-A-Wish Foundation 
 

Billy Tucci is all smiles at Wizard World Chicago.

On Sunday June 22nd, Sgt. Rock writer/artist Billy Tucci joined Easy Company “living historians” at the American Air Power Museum’s annual C-47 D-Day Flight Experience event. Amongst the hundreds of spectators who attended the event, over sixty generously paid a tax-deductible donation to actually fly in a World War 2 era C47 aircraft.  The D-Day Flight experience also included gearing up in period uniform, helmet and “parachute,” while attending a very authentic mission briefing.  These guests were also instructed by Billy his fellow paratroopers as they stepped back in time and onto the aircraft to learn what it was like to fly over the English Channel and embark on the “Great Crusade” of June 6, 1944.

Each “trooper’s” M1942 jump jacket was emblazoned with nametag of a soldier from Lt. Dick Winters’ #67 “stick,” These were the men of 2nd Platoon/Easy Company /506 PIR who were made famous in the book and HBO series “Band of Brothers.”   A stick is the name for the 10 to 15 soldiers in each aircraft at the time

“Being a former paratrooper myself and knowing a thing or two about the soldiers of WW2, I gladly lent my services in an attempt to educate the public of the virtues and sacrifice of these wonderful boys who saved the world over 60 years ago.” Tucci stated.  “But I had one request, and that was to not come as a member of Easy Company, but of my own personal heroes, the infamous “Filthy Thirteen.”

Led by Private Jake McNiece, a Native American from Ponca City, Oklahoma, the “Filthy Thirteen” were the inspiration of the film “The Dirty Dozen.”  Who, according to author/historian Mark Bando, were demolitions saboteurs from HQ/506 and took solemn Indian vows not to wash or shave until the y had returned from battle.  Since the vow was taken around December 1943, the men were “pretty ripe” by D-Day, living apart from the rest of the 506th by “mutual agreement.”

“These were the men, spent most of their stateside and English training time drinking, brawling (with other soldiers and civilians) and well, in the stockade.” Tucci admirably admired, and continued that“ These true bad bastards were perhaps the worst barracks soldiers the army ever had, (they never saluted officers) but when it came to combat, they proved to be the some of the toughest and most feared sons a bitches in the world.”

Part of their notoriety is due in part by some famous photos taken of the “Filthy Thirteen” chuting up for D-Day. This small group of men gave themselves Indian scalplocks and applied “war paint” to their faces from their aircraft’s black and white invasion stripes before jumping into France. But their reputations as warriors were constantly solidified by their valorous actions, a nd several, including McNiece and Jack Agnew actually ended the war with four combat jumps (Normandy, Holland, Bastogne and Germany).  Both are still alive to this day and have written books and continue delighting audiences with their incredible stories.

So one can just imagine the surprise of his fellow troopers when Billy showed up 7am in the morning in full “Thirteen” kit and sporting war paint and a Mohawk!

The cartoonist stayed in character the whole day to the delight of all by scaring children, spending time alone (constantly sharpening his knife and rechecking his Thompson submachine gun in plain sight of the visitors) and even going so far as to threaten a 506th officer with “whipping his ass in front of everyone.”
 
In all seriousness though the 506th reenactors spent all morning and afternoon reflecting and relaying many personal, horrific and hilarious stories of those brave men of Normandy.  During the 45—minute flights over Long Island, the paratroopers shared very detailed and intimate conversations with the guests about the specific trooper they each represented.  They were told about the soldiers’ hometowns, their families and pets, and to reinforce the fact that these were more than just nametags but that most were real 18-20 year old boys.  Upon landing the guests were all directed back to the briefing room, where they received a “jump certificate” and learned the fates of “their” soldiers.  Some were so moved by the experience that they cried upon learning that their particular sky soldier didn’t make it. 

Billy was equally moved by the experience and was grateful to Easy Company officers Jim Michaud, Mike Glick and all the others who helped him out with the impression.  “Jim loaned me much priceless equipment and weapons from his private collection and really showed me the ropes the whole day through.  He’s become a great friend and I’ve learned so much from him and the others about the weapons, uniforms and soldiers of the war that “Sgt. Rock – The Lost Battalion” would truly be “farby” without his guidance.” Avery special thanks must also be made to Museum staff, pilot Jim Vocell and Bill Caporale’s grounds crew volunteers aka “the Ramp Rats” who did such an admirable job all day long.

Billy also wanted to make it clear that he is indeed still married after getting the Mohawk and that if given the chance to do Batman or Wonder Woman next, promises to leave the bracelets and Underoos at home.  He also wanted readers to know however just how seriously he takes writing and drawing Sgt. Rock and that “by having a torch passed onto me by a legend like Mr. Kubert, I must go all the way.  After all, the readers deserve it, and those soldiers, like the brave men and women serving today, deserve our appreciation.”

Billy is a guest at this weekend’s Wizard World Chicago Con where he is signing all sorts of exclusive “Return to Wonderland” and the new “Ugly Ducking” lithographs and comics, at the Fantastic Realm Booth # 1216.  So come on down if you’d like to photo albums of his research, his artwork or if you’d just make fun of his new haircut.

ComicsPriceGuide.com has been informed that a record price has been paid for the highest graded and best existing set of the first three issues Justice League of America. The three CGC certified books were bought by Pedigree Comics CEO and owner Doug Schmell, for an undisclosed price, from Comic Book World, a local comic shop dealing in new and back issue comics, located in Florence, Kentucky. The deal was consummated on Friday, May 30, 2008.
 
The CGC grades received on the three issues of Justice League of America are simply astounding. The Justice League of America #1 graded 9.6 with off-white to white pages, making it the single highest certified copy to date. The Justice League of America #2 is also a 9.6 with off-white pages tying it with only one other 9.6, according to CGC's Census, as the top graded example. The Justice League of America #3, notoriously hard to locate in high-grade due to the all black cover, received a 9.4 with off-white pages, making it the highest slabbed copy and only non-qualified 9.4 in the world.

"The books are absolutely stunning, simply put", said Mr. Schmell. "I have not seen any early Justice League of America issues, let alone any early Silver Age DC's, that compare to these books. They are amazingly fresh and colorful with no noticeable flaws or handling defects. It is hard to believe that these books are almost 50 years old as they are practically in Newsstand Mint condition. As a Silver Age Marvel collector, I have seen a fair share of early 1960s Marvels that look like this but I have never seen early 1960s DC's that even come close". 
 
The three Justice League of America issues will become available to prospective buyers and bidders starting on Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 as individual books, in the brand new Pedigree Comics Grand Auctions. Please contact Mr. Schmell if you have any questions or would like more information about the books. He can be reached at 561- 422-1120 or 561-596-9111. You can also email him at DougSchmell@pedigreecomics.com. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.

For more information visit: http://www.pedigreecomics.com/

 

In conjunction with their four year anniversary on June 16th, 2008 PedigreeComics.com is expanding their website to include a live auction format. This new time-based feature, named Grand Auctions, will run for ten days and will include only CGC certified comic books and magazines with a reserve of $1,000 or higher. The Grand Auctions will be held every two months as a separate event on the Pedigree Comics Web site (and the initial auction will commence on July 16, 2008.
 
There will be no buyers premium charged for purchases from the Grand Auctions. The seller's commission will equal exactly 90% of the sale price for consigned items that sell under $10,000. A climbing scale will be in effect for consigned items with a winning bid as follows: 91% seller's commission for consigned items that sell over $10,000 and under $25,000; 92% seller's commission for consigned items that sell over $25,000 and under $50,000; 94% seller's commission for consigned items that sell over $50,000 and under $100,000 and 95% seller's commission for all consigned items that sell over $100,000.   
 
Pedigree Comics CEO and President, Doug Schmell, is now accepting consignments for the upcoming Grand Auction. You can call him at 561-422-1120 or 561-596-9111 for any information you may need or with any questions, comments or concerns. You can also email him at DougSchmell@pedigreecomics.com.  If you have any financial related questions regarding terms, forms of payment, consignment checks, etc. you can also contact Pedigree Comics' CFO and Vice President, Lisa Shapiro, at Lisa@pedigreecomics.com.
 
Prospective consignors can also upload their own scans, item information, descriptions and reserve amounts for the Grand Auctions by utilizing the Automated Consignment System. Just register onto the site, click "Customer Page" under "Your Account" and then click "Consignments". You will then be able to enter the Pedigree Comics Consignment Management System under "Auction Lots" and upload your own CGC certified comic books and magazines. Pedigree Comics will receive an email automatically once you have uploaded the information and they will then review the information imparted for accuracy. The item will then be added to the upcoming Grand Auction. Please allow at least one week time prior to the scheduled date of the auction for you to consign your own books.

There will be an amazing selection of high-grade and ultra high-grade CGC graded comics in the upcoming Grand Auction, including many Silver and Bronze Age Marvel keys. There will also be some choice early Silver Age DC books. This is one auction that you will not want to miss!

For more information visit: www.Pedigreecomics.com

 

A fan-favorite creator marks his stunning return to comics in a first-time appearance at this year's Baltimore Comic-Con, held at the Baltimore Convention Center on September 27-28, 2008. In addition, a long-time industry insider makes his Baltimore debut as a comics writer.
 
James Robinson, best known for his work on DC Comics' Starman, The Golden Age and JSA, is returning to comics in a big way, taking over Superman in the near future and gearing up for the launch of a new Justice League title.
 
Peter Tomasi, currently strutting his stuff in Nightwing and Green Lantern Corps, is a former long-time DC Comics editor who has worked with most of DC's major characters, as well as many of the heavy hitter talents in the field (including the aforementioned Mr. Robinson).
 
"We're extremely happy to welcome these two talented gents to Baltimore," said show promoter Marc Nathan. "We know our fans are going to have a lot of questions for James, and we're hoping they realize what a rising star Pete is.  And there'll be plenty of opportunity to talk to both of them!"
 
Swamp Thing co-creator and Frankenstein artist Bernie Wrightson will be the show's Guest of Honor.
 
He headlines a guest list that includes, in alphabetical order, Kyle Baker (The Bakers), Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spider-Man, New Avengers), Jim Calafiore (Exiles, Captain Marvel), Howard Chaykin (American Flagg), Cliff Chiang (Green Arrow & Black Canary), Darwyn Cooke (New Frontier, The Spirit), Frank Cho (Liberty Meadows, Mighty Avengers), Steve Conley (Star Trek, The Escapist), Amanda Conner (JSA Classified, Terra), Todd Dezago (Perhapanauts, Tellos), David Finch (World War Hulk, New Avengers), Ramona Fradon (Aquaman), John Gallagher (Buzzboy, Roboy Red), Ron Garney (Wolverine), Michael Golden (Micronauts, The 'Nam), Mike Grell (John Sable, Iron Man), Cully Hamner (Blue Beetle, Black Lightning), Dean Haspiel (Brawl), Adam Hughes (Catwoman), Stuart Immonen (Ultimate Spider-Man), Geoff Johns (Green Lantern, Action Comics), J.G. Jones (52, Wonder Woman), Robert Kirkman (Invincible, Ultimate X-Men), Barry Kitson (Empire, The Order), Scott Kurtz (PvP), Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon, Image EIC), Jim Lee (Batman: Hush, Wildcats), the Luna Brothers (The Sword, Girls), David Mack (Kabuki, Daredevil), Mike Mignola (Hellboy, Disney's Atlantis), Phil Noto (Danger Girl, Jonah Hex), Michael Avon Oeming (Mice Templar, Powers), Jimmy Palmiotti (Painkiller Jane, Jonah Hex), Brandon Peterson (Ultimate X-Men, Strange), Eric Powell (The Goon), Tom Raney (Ultimate X-Men), John Romita Sr. (Amazing Spider-Man), Don Rosa (Uncle Scrooge), Craig Rousseau (Perhapanauts, X-Men:  First Class), Tim Sale (Batman: The Long Halloween, Heroes), Alex Saviuk (Web of Spider-Man, Feast of the Seven Fishes), Jim Shooter (Legion of Super-Heroes), Robert Tinnell (EZ Street), Herb Trimpe (Incredible Hulk), Timothy Truman (Conan, Grimjack), Neil Vokes (The Black Forest, The Wicked West), Matt Wagner (Zorro, Grendel), Mark Waid (Flash, Boom! Studios), Mark Wheatley (Frankenstein Mobster), and Ron Wilson (The Thing).
 
The Harvey Awards will return to the Baltimore Comic-Con for the third consecutive year. The awards dinner and ceremony will be held Saturday night, September 27, 2008, following the convention's normal hours.  As in 2007, the first 300 paid attendees and honorees at the 2008 Harvey Awards Ceremonies will receive a Hollywood-style bag of swag.  Last year's bag included The EC Archives: Two-Fisted Tales - Volume 1 from Gemstone Publishing, a complete base set of the soon-to-be-released Jericho Season One trading cards from Inkworks, an exclusive pin from AdHouse Books, a Comic-Con exclusive edition of 30 Days of Night: Red Snow #1 from IDW Publishing, a Toon Tumbler from Popfun Merchandising, and an exclusive Harvey Awards keychain from LaserMach.  Nominating ballots are presently online at www.harveyawards.org.  Kyle Baker will return as Master of Ceremonies for the evening's events.
 
For more information about the Baltimore Comic-Con, e-mail cardscomicscollectilbes@yahoo.com or call (410) 526-7410.  The guest list and other information can be found on the convention's website or on its MySpace page.
 
For more information about the Harvey Awards, including sponsorship opportunities, e-mail baltimorecomiccon@yahoo.com.

Once considered an after-thought title by some readers, Sub-Mariner is perhaps one of the hottest comic book titles currently according to Pedigree Comics, Inc.'s CEO Doug Schmell. He has reported unprecedented sales of the late Silver Age and early Bronze Age title. Pedigree Comics listed a near-full run of Sub-Mariner issues on their website that started on Friday, June 6, 2008. There were over 80 issues in total with doubles and triples of some issues from two separate consignments and the listing lasted till the following Monday, June 9, 2008. Every book with the exception of two were in CGC certified 9.4 or higher with many being the highest graded examples.

The results, according to Mr. Schmell, have been mind-boggling. Almost every comic sold within minutes of its respective listing, and only five books remain unsold as of this article. All of the 9.8 and 9.6 copies were snatched up immediately by waiting collectors and buyers, as did all the pedigree issues included in the run which were mostly Oakland’s, and Don Rosa copies, with a single Winnipeg and a single Pacific Coast pedigree copy. Almost every sale has been a record price according with unreal multiples of being paid. Mr. Schmell is still not sure what created such a Subby frenzy but he thinks the incredible quality of the books coupled with their relatively low values made collectors realize such a great opportunity to own ultra high-grade books from the late 1960s and early 1970s without spending a fortune. Compared to many of the other Marvel Comics titles that also launched in early 1968 he sees Sub-Mariner as being very undervalued and great books with excellent stories and covers.

Highlights of the issues sold included:

Sub-Mariner #7 CGC 9.6   $350

Sub-Mariner #8 CGC 9.6   $1,600

Sub-Mariner #8 CGC 9.4   $525

Sub-Mariner #9 CGC 9.6   $365

Sub-Mariner #10 CGC 9.6 $350

Sub-Mariner #12 CGC 9.6 $300

Sub-Mariner #13 CGC 9.6 $375 Pacific Coast Pedigree

Sub-Mariner #15 CGC 9.8 $750

Sub-Mariner #24 CGC 9.6 $250 Oakland Pedigree

Sub-Mariner #25 CGC 9.6 $275 Don Rosa Collection

Sub-Mariner #26 CGC 9.6 $275 Oakland Pedigree

Sub-Mariner #27 CGC 9.6 $250 Don Rosa Collection  

Sub-Mariner #28 CGC 9.6 $275

Sub-Mariner #29 CGC 9.6 $275

Sub-Mariner #31 CGC 9.8 $450 Oakland Pedigree

Sub-Mariner #32 CGC 9.6 $300 Winnipeg Pedigree

Sub-Mariner #34 CGC 9.6 $875 Don Rosa Collection

Sub-Mariner #37 CGC 9.8 $500 Oakland Pedigree

Sub-Mariner #44 CGC 9.6 $275

Sub-Mariner #47 CGC 9.8 $400 Oakland Pedigree

Sub-Mariner #48 CGC 9.6 $250

Sub-Mariner #51 CGC 9.8 $450 Oakland Pedigree

Sub-Mariner #52 CGC 9.8 $450

Sub-Mariner #53 CGC 9.8 $450

Sub-Mariner #56 CGC 9.8 $300

Sub-Mariner #58 CGC 9.6 $250

Sub-Mariner #59 CGC 9.6 $350  

Sub-Mariner #60 CGC 9.6 $225 Don Rosa Collection

Sub-Mariner #61 CGC 9.6 $275

Sub-Mariner #67 CGC 9.6 $200 Don Rosa Collection

Sub-Mariner #72 CGC 9.6 $150

 

Pedigree Comics caters to high grade Marvel collectors and still offers the lowest consignment fee in the industry of only 10%. The site regularly establishes sales records for its growing number of consignors and lists brand new high grade Marvels every day and night. If you wish to sell or consign any comics to their website www.PedigreeComics.com or have any questions or comments about the consignment process, please contact Mr. Schmell at 561- 422-1120 or 561-596-9111 or email him at any time at DougSchmell@pedigreecomics.com. If you have any high-end books and wish to maximize your profit even further, you can consign them to the Pedigree Comics Grand Auction starting on July 16, 2008. All consignments are kept strictly confidential.

Steve Borock has selected ComicLink as the venue to sell a major portion of his original art collection.   Many of you know Steve as the President and Primary Grader at CGC. What many of you might not know is that Steve was one of the top collectors of high grade Golden and Silver Age comic books before being tapped as CGC’s # 1 guy. After he started working for CGC in 2000, Steve decided that while he still likes to read new comics, he would transition his collecting fever towards original comic book art.

As Steve puts it, "having been bitten by the collecting bug", he "needed to find another way to stay involved as a collector in the hobby he loves."  Steve chose to concentrate on getting an amazing cover or splash page of every artist he loved that could be framed and hung up in the CGC grading room. His policy was, if he did not love seeing it everyday, why have it. Over the last eight years, Steve has amassed quite a collection of covers and splash pages by our hobby’s top artists.  Now once again, Steve has slightly changed the way he is going about collecting OA (he has gotten the bug for collecting colorful pieces) and is letting go of many of his favorite black and white examples to be able to buy others in synch with the new scope of his collection.  

While Steve always bought quality, and some pieces are quite expensive, he was not concerned about whether the art was worth a lot of money or not. This means, there is something in this offering that everybody can afford! There are pieces for as little as $100 and those that price in the thousands.  When asked why Steve chose ComicLink as the sales venue for his collection, he replied, "ComicLink has become one of the best places to sell original art these days, and is one of the most prominent players in our hobby. But that aside, I’m proud to say that Josh and I go back to my pre-CGC days and to the early days of ComicLink. We are the best of friends, and by now we trust each other implicitly. That’s always been a big plus for me in business……. "TRUST AND FRIENDSHIP!."

 "Steve brought the same discerning eye to his comic art collection as he did to his comic book collection," said Josh Nathanson, President of ComicLink. "I’m excited that he chose ComicLink to assist him in selling the artwork, and that we can offer these quality pieces to our valued clients for their own cherished collections."   

The comic art is being offered on a first-come first-served basis from the comic art section of ComicLink.com: http://www.comiclink.com/forsale_ca.asp
You may also benefit from ComicLink's expertise and extensive client base at any time by consigning to, or listing your comic books and comic art for sale, on the Comic Art Exchange and the Comic Book Exchange.  As always in the Exchange sections, updates take place throughout every day, registered sellers may add items to sell at any time, and top dollar is frequently obtained.  If you are not currently a ComicLink seller, and would like to become one, click here to apply.

And to participate in, or inquire about, the August Featured Focused Auction, which will include impressive Original Art alongside some of the best comic books in the world, simply email your prospective list of items for sale to buysell@comiclink.com for a prompt reply. You may also call Josh Nathanson, Douglas Gillock, or Tomis Erb at 718/246-0300 for a no obligation discussion about what ComicLink can do for you that no other company can.

Press Release - June 25, 2008
Tom Gordon III Joins ComicsPriceGuide.com

Indianapolis, Indiana: Tom Gordon III, recognized by the top buyers, sellers and collectors in the hobby as a comic historian and collectibles hobby expert with over twenty years experience and a life-time of knowledge in the antiques and collectibles industry. Tom also brings with him five years of experience as the former Managing Editor of Geppi's Entertainment Publishing & Auctions -Gemstone Publishing division. Tom now joins Indianapolis-based ComicsPriceGuide.com as President of our company.

Mr. Gordon has been featured in a variety of interviews on the subject of comics, including Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, he was an industry expert on VOOM HD network's television program Treasure Seekers, which spotlighted San Diego Comic Con International. He has also been a panelist at comic conventions. Mr. Gordon is a contributor/writer to The Political Bandwagon, an industry publication relating to political Americana. His freelance writing was featured recently in the spring 2008 issue of Heritage Magazine when he authored an article on historical memorabilia relating to Abraham Lincoln and the history surrounding the Lincoln assassination.
 
He has spent time tracking many of the changes in the hobby and observing the collectibles marketplace. He is known for having a sharp eye for detail regarding comic grading. Prior to his position as Managing Editor at Gemstone Publishing Tom was the owner of Monumental Collectibles, a collectibles business which specialized in vintage comic book and character memorabilia. He has bought and sold rare comics from a variety of pedigree comic collections including the Edgar Church/Mile High, Pennsylvania, Okajima, Western Penn, and Gaines File copies.

"Bringing Tom aboard is one of just several major steps we are taking at CPG this year," said Bryan Neely, Founder and Chief Executive Officer for ComicsPriceGuide.com. "We are going to be implementing several major upgrades to the website soon and will be launching CPG 2.0 in the near future. The upgraded site will offer our many longtime users and also new users many opportunities to not only better organize their collections, but will also give them some of the latest information in the marketplace by using live time pricing. Tom's knowledge of the market, his wealth of experience, and his long association with the collectibles field and top experts in it makes him the perfect person to join us."

For more information about ComicsPriceGuide.com, please visit www.comicspriceguide.com

Chances are if you're going to Wizard World Chicago, you're a hardcore comic collector. Well, we have the ultimate behind-the-scenes experience for you…

You are bidding on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend some quality time and get the ultimate inside scoop from the grading and restoration experts at CGC, our hobby's only independent third party certification company. CGC President and Primary Grader Steve Borock will show just ONE lucky winner how top-flight grading is done and how restoration is detected. THE RESTORATION DETECTION PART ALONE COULD SAVE YOU THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN THE FUTURE WHEN BUYING COMIC BOOKS!!!  Borock will bring some comic books to point out specific grading differences and show you how experts detect restoration. If they wish to, the winner can also bring up to five of their own comic books as well.

This has been done only TWICE by CGC in the past! This could be your only chance to learn what a lifetime of experience in our hobby as collectors and sellers, grading for Sotheby's and Christies auction houses, spending eight years at CGC, and having graded over one million comic books has taught Steve Borock!

Not only that, but after your hour-long class you will enjoy a free lunch with Steve (No books graded at lunch, don't want to get food on our comics!). The class and lunch will take place near Wizard World Chicago's Rosemount Convention Center on Sunday, June 29th. The grading/restoration "class" will begin at approximately 12 PM. Winner must go to the CGC booth no later than 11:45AM at Wizard World Chicago to meet up with Steve. Lunch is on Hero and at a fine local restaurant, and we aren't making any guarantees, but maybe there will even be liquor.

 

 

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ:
There is to be no bidding by any owners, employees, or family members of any type of collectibles grading service for this auction. No guests allowed to be brought along with you.

WHAT: The Ultimate collector and grading/restoration detection experience with CGC

WHERE: Wizard World Chicago

WHO: CGC President and Primary Grader Steve Borock

WHEN: Sunday June 29th at approximately 12 PM

The grading/restoration detection class and lunch with CGC is a benefit for The Hero Initiative. Hero is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterdays' creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and entrée back into paying work. For more information, visit http://www.heroinitiative.org/ or call 310-909-7809.

To bid on this auction visit eBay