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Colossus Comics Gives Away CGC Graded Hulk Grey #1 to Winning Subscribers

Posted: Wednesday, January 7, 2004
By: Shawn Patty

Colossus Comics has delivered on its promise to lottery off 10.0 and 9.9 comics it receives in the process of fulfilling its monthly subscriptions for 9.8 CGC-grade copies of new comics. This month produced two comics of MINT or GEM MINT quality, both of Marvel’s Hulk Grey 1.

Colossus Comics entered the names of its CGC 9.8 subscribers—one name per subscription ordered—in a random drawing. The 10.0 went to Toby Milhorn, a subscriber to Ultimate Spider-Man and Ultimate Fantastic Four, who responded with enthusiasm:

“WOW! It’s absolutely unbelievable that you would give away the best books to your 9.8 subscribers,” Milhorn said. “This is my first CGC 10.0 book, and I plan to keep and cherish it for a long time. Many thank you’s!”

James of Glendale, Arizona, a subscriber to Ultimate Fantastic Four, was equally excited about winning the 9.9:

“Boy was I surprised to receive the bonus 9.9 comic,” he said. “You definitely earned your gold star for customer service and satisfaction!”

CGC 9.8 Subscription Service Details: Colossus Comics’ guaranteed 9.8 CGC-grade subscription is good for any ongoing comic series in print. Subscriptions are generally for one year/12 issues of the same title, though mini-series subscriptions are also available. Subscribers receive the graded 9.8 copy, archived in CGC’s tamper-evident holder, along with an ungraded reading copy.

The bonus CGC 10.0 or 9.9 comics may be of any ongoing series title in the subscription pool and are lotteried off as available, up to two bonus comics per month (some months produce no 10.0 or 9.9 comics).

Subscriptions can be ordered through www.colossuscomics.com, on Ebay (id: smortensen), or by calling 1-408-260-9109. For more details about the service, email cgc@colossuscomics.com.

NEW COMICS SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE GUARANTEES 9.8 CGC GRADE ON MONTHLY ISSUES

Colossus Comics, Inc. and CGC Help Collectors Secure Pre-Graded NM/MT Copies of Any Ongoing Series

Now collectors of new comics can receive their monthly issues already graded by Comics Guaranty, LLC (CGC) with a guaranteed NM/MT grade of 9.8, when they purchase a subscription through www.colossuscomics.com.

The subscription service, offered by collectible comic book seller Colossus Comics, Inc., is a simple way for collectors to receive the issues and grading they want without the hassle, cost and unpredictability of sending in books themselves.

"Colossus Comics' service is a great way for collectors to acquire certified 9.8-grade new comics, and to archive them in CGC's state-of-the-art tamper-evident holder," said Steve Borock, CGC vice president and primary grader. “This is the only service I know of guaranteeing near mint/mint CGC grades on an ongoing subscription basis.”

CGC 9.8 Subscription Service Details: Colossus Comics’ guaranteed 9.8 CGC-grade subscription is good for any ongoing comic series in print, from Batman to Ultimate Spider-man. Subscribers receive the CGC-graded and archived 9.8 copy along with an ungraded reading copy. These arrive approximately two weeks after issue date to allow time for grading.

“I use CGC to grade the books in my personal collection, as well as to help boost the value of books I sell,” said Steve Mortensen, president of Colossus Comics, Inc. and Ebay Power Seller (id: smortensen). “Setting up this CGC 9.8-grade subscription service was a natural result of my own experience. I want to offer a simple, reliable way for collectors to get their favorite new comics at one of the best grades possible.”

CGC 9.8 subscriptions are purchased at a yearly rate of $395, which breaks down to about $33/month for 12 issues of the subscriber’s chosen title. The fee includes all grading, shipping, insurance and cover price costs. (All 12 issues must be of the same title.)

Bonus 9.9 MINT or 10.0 GEM MINT Graded Comics: As a bonus, all subscribers will have a chance each month to win, by lottery, a free CGC-graded 9.9 or 10.0 comic in addition to their regular subscription. The number of MINT/GEM MINT books each month will vary depending on availability, and may be of any ongoing series title.

How to Subscribe: Subscriptions can be ordered through www.colossuscomics.com, on Ebay (id: smortensen), or by calling 1-408-260-9109. For more details about the service, email cgc@colossuscomics.com.