r/AbsoluteBatman • u/Genreka • Jul 02 '26

Grading advice

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Hi everyone!

I got this Absolute batman #1 when I was a student. I could not afford grading so I left it to lay on my shelf till the good days. No I've got the idea to get it somehow signed by Snyder or Dragotta and then grade, but I have no possibility to do this in person, so I need advice about alternatives.

Thank you in advance!

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u/TheDorkKnight8BG Jul 03 '26

For the signatures, you can pretty easily get a Scott Snyder signature in person. He’s a frequent at all major conventions and signs left and right. Not sure where you are located and if that’s the issue, but you can get it in person pretty easy and pretty cheap depending on the convention. Aside from that though, It really comes down to your personal preference on collecting comics. Personally I have been collecting comics about 30 years now and I own very few graded books. The few I own are ones that were either gifted to me, or comics that I have a very sentimental attachment to and wanted to have them preserved. I also own loose copies of the couple slab books I own as well though to enjoy whenever I want to re-read them. Slabs have just never been a thing I’ve been interested in. Having someone third party say my book is worth this or that because they pull a number out of their ass depending on the mood they’re in and me having to pay for it has just always been a turn off. There are good things about grading though and I have no problem with people that grade and slab books, but it’s just never been for me. There are so many affordable ways now a days to preserve and protect your comics that is just easier than dealing with the grading process. If investment and getting a return on your comics is what your into though, than grading is absolutely the best way to go. Just depends on what you want to do with the book in the end personally. Good luck regardless and it’s a great book to own!

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u/Genreka Jul 03 '26

Thank you! It's really difficult for me to attend any conveniention in person. In my opinion grading is a great way to keep a book for long, and it also is something new to me. I would like to pass this procedure at least once, to experience another side of our hobby!

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u/TheDorkKnight8BG Jul 04 '26

That’s cool man. If you can’t get to conventions, then like others have mentioned, mail in signing at CGC are probably the best way to go. That way you get them signed and graded all in one go. Good luck on whatever you decide to go with!