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Glossary - Terms and Definitions About Comics

A comprehensive list of the terms and definitions used in comic books with this online glossary.

Marvel Zombie

A definition of the term Marvel Zombie.

Comic Book Penciller

A definition of the comic book term penciller.

Zine Definition

A definition of the term zine.

Cleaning

A definition of the comic book term cleaning.

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.

Continuity - Comic Book Term for the Order of Events In A Comic Book

A definition of the comic book term continuity.

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.

Flash

A definition of the webcomic term Flash, referring to Macromedia Flash.

Gag

A definition of the webcomic term "gag."

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.

Infinite Canvas

A definition of the webcomic term infinite canvas.

Long Form Webcomic

A definition of the term "long form webcomic."

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".

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.

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."

Update

A definition of the webcomic term update.

Variant - Comic Book Term for Comic Book Covers

A definition of the comic book term variant.

Very Fine

A definition of the comic grading term "Very Fine".

Very Good

A definition of the comic grading term "Very Good".

Webcomic

A definition of the comic book term Webcomic.

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