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ReleasesWhat Does CGC 9.8 Actually Mean? Comic Grading, Explained
Comics NewsDC's Absolute Line Arrives: A Built-for-Newcomers Batman That Isn't Continuity Homework
DC launched its Absolute universe in October 2024 with Absolute Batman by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta — a line designed so new readers need zero back issues, and the early sales made it the publisher's biggest bet in years.
ReviewsWhat Does a CGC or CBCS Grade Actually Mean?
A plain-language guide to the numbers on a slabbed comic, and why a 9.8 isn't just a bragging right.