Grade – The condition that a comic book is in.
Graphic Novel – A thicker glue bound comic book that is often a collection of other comic books or a stand alone story.
Mylar Bag – A protective plastic bag designed to protect a comic book.
Comic Book Board – A thin piece of cardboard that is slipped behind a comic book in a mylar bag to keep the comic book from bending.
Comic Box – A cardboard box designed to hold comic books.
Subscription – Publishers and comic book stores often offer monthly subscriptions to different comic books. Like a magazine subscription.
Price Guide – A resource used to determine the value of a comic book.
Indy – A term used for, “independent,” often referring to comic books not published by the mainstream press.
