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Glossary - Terms and Definitions About ComicsA comprehensive list of the terms and definitions used in comic books with this online glossary.
CGC - Comics Guaranty LLC
A comic book grading company. Comic Book Bag
A definition of comic book bags. A device used for storing and protecting comic books. Comic Book Board
A definition of comic boards. A protection and storage device for comics. Comic Book Box
A definition of a comic book box. A storage device for comics. Comix - Definition Of The Comic Book Term
A definition of the comic book term "comix". Con
A definition of the comic book collecting term, "con." Not to be confused with the thing pulled off by con-men to rob someone of their money, a con is a large part of comic book culture. Consignment
This is a definition of the comic book selling term consignment. Creator Owned Comics
A definition of the comic book term creator owned comics. Fair
A comic book definition of the comic book term "fair". Used in telling the condition of a comic book. Fanboy
A definition of the comic book term - Fanboy. Fine
A definition of the comic book grading term "fine". Used in telling the condition of the comic. Good
This is a definition of the grading term "good". Grade
A definition of comic book grading. A term used in finding the comics condition. Graphic Novel
A definition of the comic book term graphic novel. Independent
A definition of the comic book term "independent". Used in relating to lesser known comics. Panel
A definition of the comic book term, "panel." Poor
A definition of the comic book grading term "poor". Used to describe the condition of a comic. Mini Comic
A definition of the comic book term "mini comic." Mint
A definition of the comic grading term "mint". Mylar
Mylar is used for comic book bags. Near Mint
A definition of the comic grading term "near mint". Price Guide
A definition of the comic book term price guide. An item used in figuring out the value of a comic. Retcon
A definition of the comic book term Retcon. Squarebound
A definition of the comic book term "squarebound". A graphic novel is usually a squarebound comic. Swipe
A definition of the comic book term "swipe." This jargon has become a part of the comic book culture in regards to artwork. The Big Two
A definition of the comic book term "The Big Two." Very Fine
A definition of the comic grading term "Very Fine". Very Good
A definition of the comic grading term "Very Good". |
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