Terminology
- Title is the name of a comic book series. For example, Action Comics is a title. Within this title, there have been over 900 issues.
- Issue is a single installment of a title, usually with its own number. Examples are Action Comics #23 or The Amazing Spider-Man #42. A volume number may also be included, such as Punisher Vol. 1 #23.
- Grading is the term used to indicate the process of evaluating the condition and consequent value of a comic book. A detailed explanation of how to determine a comic book’s condition based on the established grades is generally included in a comic book pricing guide. A copy that falls between grades may be noted with a or a symbol. These terms are as follows:
| Grade | Abbreviation |
| Mint | MT or M |
| Near Mint | NM |
| Very Fine | VF |
| Fine | FN |
| Very Good | VG |
| Good | GD or G |
| Fair | FR |
| Poor | PR |
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