Top 15 List of Comics Submitted to CGC for Grading (Week of June 18th, 2024)

This week, collectors sent in a mix of modern and classic comics to CGC for grading, with a heavy emphasis on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and recent Marvel titles. Here’s a breakdown of the top 15 submissions:

1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Reprint 2 BNG/ISH Edition C (2024, IDW Publishing): This reprint of TMNT #2 (1984) features the coveted “Virgin” cover, potentially driving interest due to its connection to a classic issue with a desirable cover.

2. Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider 1 Frison Variant Cover (2024, Marvel Comics): Variant covers by popular artist Peach Momoko are often sought after, making this a potential hot pick for fans and collectors.

3. Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider 1 ComicXposure “Virgin” Edition (2024, Marvel Comics): Similar to the TMNT reprint, the “Virgin” cover treatment on a recent issue could be fueling submissions.

4. Marvel Comics #1 (2023, Pure Silver Foil): This first issue with a special pure silver foil cover might be getting graded to preserve its unique material and potential future value.

5. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Reprint 2 BNG/ISH Edition A (2024, IDW Publishing): Another reprint of TMNT #2, this standard edition might be getting graded due to the overall popularity of the classic issue.

6. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Reprint 2 BNG/ISH Edition B (2024, IDW Publishing): Yet another TMNT #2 reprint, with the “Virgin” cover, could be getting graded for the same reasons as #1.

7. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Reprint 2 BNG/ISH Edition D (2024, IDW Publishing): The final TMNT reprint on the list features a wraparound cover, potentially getting graded by fans who prefer this unique format.

8. Guardians of the Galaxy 4 (2023, Marvel Comics): A recent issue of Guardians of the Galaxy might be getting graded due to ongoing fan interest in the characters, especially with a new movie on the horizon (speculative).

9. Amazing Spider-Man 300 (1988, Marvel Comics): This significant issue features the first full appearance of Venom (Eddie Brock), making it a major key issue for Spider-Man collectors.

10. Guardians of the Galaxy 1 Chew Variant Cover (2023, Marvel Comics): Variant covers by artist Leinil Yu are popular among collectors, potentially driving submissions of this specific edition.

11. Spider-Man 1 Silver Edition (1990, Marvel Comics): A reprint of a classic issue featuring the Lizard, this edition might be getting graded for nostalgia or potential value.

12. Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars 8 (1984, Marvel Comics): This issue features the origin of the symbiote that becomes Venom, making it a significant tie-in to the popular character.

13. Wolverine Limited Series 1 (1982, Marvel Comics): The first solo Wolverine comic holds historical significance, potentially driving collectors to get their copies graded and preserved.

14. Victor Garduno Artbook 2 Commander of the Gods Edition ( , Whatnot Publishing): This artbook by a popular artist might be getting graded for investment or preservation purposes.

15. Venom: Lethal Protector 1 (1993, Marvel Comics): The first issue of Venom’s own ongoing series with a special holo-grafx foil cover is a key issue for the character’s fans and collectors.

Which one is your favorite? Do you own any of these? Please let us know in the comments.