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Good

By Aaron Albert, About.com

Definition:

Good

(CGC: 3.0-1.5)
(Overstreet 14-5)
(Abbreviated as GD)
A below average comic book. For a comic book to be in this grade it may have major defects, but must still be readable. Most new comics in this condition will have little to no value.

For a comic book to be considered, “Good” it needs to meet the following criteria:

Outside:

The Cover
A detached cover is acceptable.
Creases, fading and major discoloration available.
Minor tears and folds.
Coupons may be cut from the cover.

The Spine
The staples may discolored, rusted, or even absent.
Creases and minor tears permitted.

Inside:

The Pages
May have some obvious types of repair such as tape.
The color of the pages may be brown.
The pages should not be brittle.
There may be small bits of the comic missing.
There may be stains and other defects of the pages.

Overall:

A below average comic book.

An Example Of A Fine Condition Comic Book

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Other Comic Book Terms:

Mint
Near Mint
Very Fine
Fine
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Pronunciation: good
Examples:
That comic book isn't in great shape, but it is still in good condition.
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