Our AI is trained based on a traditional comic book grading standard and evaluates cover wear, spine condition, creases, stains, and other defects to produce a grade. It's designed to give collectors a reliable, and impartial reference grade for comic books, on-demand. Because there is variance across camera lenses, lighting conditions, camera stability, etc, some variance should be expected from time to time; just as there is variance in human grading. On a regular basis (current cadence is roughly twice a month), the AI will be updated based on the books submitted, feedback received regarding the specific grade of the book, and human training input — so expect our accuracy to improve over time.

For most collectors, AI Comic Grading offers something the traditional companies simply can't — instant results, no shipping risk, and the ability to keep your book readable. If you're a serious investor who needs a certified slab for high-value auction or resale, a traditional grading service may still fit that specific need. But for the everyday collector who wants to know what they have, grade books before buying at a show, or build a personal grading history, AI Comic Grading is a faster, more affordable, and more convenient solution.

Absolutely not.

We encourage it! That's one of the best use cases. Pull out your phone at a show, photograph a book you're thinking of buying, and get a grade before you hand over any money.

For now, the AI Comic Grading app is 100% free to download, and for your first week, we offer all new users 3 free grading credits per day. After your first week, we scale that back to 3 free credits per week, and eventually it becomes 2 free credits per month. That said; we offer grading credit packages because the free credits aren't always going to be enough. Our current pricing structure is $3.99 for 5 grading credits, $9.99 for 15 and $19.99 for 40.