Comic Book Lingo Series

Introduction

• Host: Regi, a bodybuilder and comic book collector
• Series: Lingo series video about comic book terminology
• Announcement: New terms will be explored in upcoming videos

Terms Discussed

A-OK

• Definition: Acts of Kindness in the comic book community
• Description: Unexpectedly gifting comic books to other community members

CGC Labels

• Signature Series / Yellow Label

  • Applied by CGC after a book is signed in the presence of a CGC representative
  • Signed by significant figures (e.g., artist, writer, inker, editor)
  • Can be accepted directly from the signer or publisher in select cases

• Qualified / Green Label

  • Highlights significant defects or unauthenticated signatures
  • Allows grading without markdown for noted defects
  • Example: "Coupon missing from page 10, does not affect story"
  • Unwitnessed signed books receive a green label

• Universal / Blue Label

  • Applied to comics with no qualifiers or special considerations
  • Often contains notes on significant aspects (e.g., first appearance)
  • Majority of graded books fall under this category

• Restored / Purple Label

  • Indicates evidence of repair or restoration
  • Purpose: Improve appearance or structural integrity
  • Restoration varies in degrees from slight to extensive
  • Possible future video topic if interest is shown in comments

NCB

• Definition: New Comic Book Day
• Description: Occurs every Wednesday when new comics are available in shops

One Shot

• Definition: Single standalone comic
• Description: Self-contained stories, not part of ongoing series

MCU

• Definition: Marvel Cinematic Universe
• Description: Universe of Marvel movies, distinct from comic universe

Conclusion

• Encouragement to check out other videos in the series
• Other topics include slabs, spine ticks, spine rolls, marvel value stamps, etc.
• Playlist available for more information

Note: This summary captures essential points and terms discussed in the video. Further exploration of topics like restoration may be covered in future videos if there's enough audience interest.