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You probably already know that Comics Guaranty, LLC (CGC) is an independent
comic book certification company which offers impartial, independent, and third
party grading of comic books.
But did you know that among the numerous books that have been graded by CGC are Platinum Age Comics? It's rather uncommon for these comics to be graded, however, as they are typically much larger than the standard CGC holder that encases most graded books. Most books from the era are approximately 10x15 1/4" in size.
From 1892-1894, Barker, Moore & Medicine Co. produced a 150-page book that was later split and reissued as 50-page premium books in the early 1900's. These 50-page books were known as Barker's "Komic" Picture Souvenir, parts 1,2 and 3.
Interestingly enough, these books predate the Buster Brown premium books. And they feature reprinted advertising cartoons that were pictured previously in Barker's Illustrated Almanac.
These books were heavily promotional, featuring examples of Barker products in every comic panel. The art of these satirical books included a hodge-podge of circus animals, clowns, and disfigured, out-of-proportion (and borderline grotesque) onlookers of all shapes, sizes, ages and races set in scenes that ranged from farming to death and every other imaginable social and economic issue of the era.
Today, these books, a few of which have been CGC graded, are desired by various collectors due to their specific content. These may include collectors of Black Americana, Paper Ephemera, and Comic Books.
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But did you know that among the numerous books that have been graded by CGC are Platinum Age Comics? It's rather uncommon for these comics to be graded, however, as they are typically much larger than the standard CGC holder that encases most graded books. Most books from the era are approximately 10x15 1/4" in size.
From 1892-1894, Barker, Moore & Medicine Co. produced a 150-page book that was later split and reissued as 50-page premium books in the early 1900's. These 50-page books were known as Barker's "Komic" Picture Souvenir, parts 1,2 and 3.
Interestingly enough, these books predate the Buster Brown premium books. And they feature reprinted advertising cartoons that were pictured previously in Barker's Illustrated Almanac.
These books were heavily promotional, featuring examples of Barker products in every comic panel. The art of these satirical books included a hodge-podge of circus animals, clowns, and disfigured, out-of-proportion (and borderline grotesque) onlookers of all shapes, sizes, ages and races set in scenes that ranged from farming to death and every other imaginable social and economic issue of the era.
Today, these books, a few of which have been CGC graded, are desired by various collectors due to their specific content. These may include collectors of Black Americana, Paper Ephemera, and Comic Books.
