3X Signed Batman 619: CBCS VSP Results

by Gary Govel - October 20, 2020October 20, 20200

This story begins about a year ago in the pre-COVID-19 days when mass gatherings still occurred. There might not be a better example of a mass gathering than New York Comic Con, which I was getting ready to attend. For those who aren't aware, in advance of the show, ticket

Wolverine #1

Mail Call

by Gary Govel - May 26, 2020May 26, 20200

"I'm the best there is at what I do..." John Tyler Christopher's Wolverine #1 negative space cover has clearly established itself as one of the hottest comics of the year. The variant, limited to 3,000 numbered copies, was commonly believed to be a C2E2 exclusive. If you

CGC Mail Call: New Mutants 98

by Gary Govel - April 22, 2020April 22, 20200

This week’s mail call from CGC only contained one book, but it’s a special one, New Mutants 98 – the first appearance of Deadpool, signed by Rob Liefeld at NYCC 2019. I’m sure most of you are just interested in the grade and pic, but here’s the backstory of this

NYCC 2019 CGC Mail Call

by Gary Govel - April 9, 2020April 10, 20201

As mentioned in previous posts, I attended NYCC 2019 on Friday only, commuting between Albany and NYC by AMTRAK. My focus, and the majority of my time at the show was spent getting books signed by creators for CGC’s Signature Series. I am the original owner of each of the

CGC Signature Series Results from TERRIFICON 2019

by Gary Govel - April 1, 2020April 10, 20200

If you're wondering why I'm now posting about a comic con from October, I have a couple of excuses. First, I waited to receive Signature Series books signed and submitted at the show back from CGC so I could include pics, results, and discussion. Second, my time was

CGC Round 1

by Gary Govel - July 22, 2019April 10, 20200

Turnaround Time, Results, and Takeaways As mentioned in previous posts, I've collected comics since I was a child in the mid-1970's. I'm currently in the process of consolidating my collection, and adding some key issues to it. As part of that process, I have begun submitting some issues to