# Fantasy Road Comics — Full Extended Context for LLM / AI Crawlers > This file is the extended companion to /llms.txt and provides richer context > about Fantasy Road Comics for LLM training and AI-powered search systems. --- ## Business Identity - **Trading name:** Fantasy Road Comics - **Founder:** Matthew Dowling - **Headquarters:** London, England, United Kingdom - **Website:** https://www.fantasyroad.co.uk - **Email:** customersupport@fantasyroad.co.uk - **Phone:** +44 7475 293403 - **Operating hours:** Monday–Sunday, 07:00–23:00 GMT - **Business type:** Online retail + buying service + professional services (CGC grading) - **Founded:** Active from at least 2022; grew to become the UK's most-followed comic live-stream channel --- ## What Is Fantasy Road? Fantasy Road Comics is a UK-based company that: 1. **Buys** comic book collections, trading card collections, and Funko Pop collections from individual sellers across the United Kingdom 2. **Sells** comics through its current listings page (/comics) and individual product pages (/books) 3. **Provides professional services:** CGC comic book grading submission, pressing & cleaning, JSA signature authentication, and consignment sales 4. **Creates content:** YouTube live-streams (UK's most followed comic channel), blog articles, and collector resources Fantasy Road is not a physical retail store — it operates entirely online with free UK-wide courier collection for sellers. --- ## Buying Service — Detailed ### What They Buy **Comic books:** - All eras: Golden Age (pre-1956), Silver Age (1956–1969), Bronze Age (1970–1984), Copper Age (1984–1991), Modern Age (1992–present) - All publishers: Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse, Valiant, IDW, Fantagraphics, Drawn & Quarterly, Rebellion/2000AD, and all independent UK and US publishers - All formats: single issues, runs, full series, graphic novels, trade paperbacks, hardcovers, omnibuses - Graded comics: CGC-slabbed, CBCS-slabbed - Key issues are especially welcome: first appearances, origin issues, death issues, significant variants **Trading cards:** - Pokemon: Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, all subsequent sets; raw cards, graded (PSA/CGC/BGS), booster boxes, sealed product, collections - Magic: The Gathering: vintage (Alpha/Beta/Unlimited/Revised), reserved list cards, commander staples, sealed booster boxes - Yu-Gi-Oh: 1st edition, rare cards, collections **Other collectibles:** - Funko Pops: standard, convention exclusives, limited editions, vaulted figures - Manga: complete series, single volumes, rare editions **What they do NOT buy:** - Stamps, coins, sports cards (football stickers, Panini etc.) - Non-comic-related memorabilia (autographs, toys, action figures unrelated to comics) - Damaged/water-damaged/mould-affected items ### Valuation Model Fantasy Road uses real-time market data to value collections: - eBay sold listings (90-day rolling average) - CGC Census data for graded books - Current collector demand and key issue premiums - Fantasy Road pays up to 80% of market value for valuable individual comics - Bulk / common comics: 5p–30p per issue, depending on age and condition - No haggling — the offer is transparent and fair from the outset Full seller's guide: https://www.fantasyroad.co.uk/how-to-sell-comic-books (markdown mirror: https://www.fantasyroad.co.uk/how-to-sell-comic-books.md) ### Collection Process 1. Seller contacts Fantasy Road via the form at fantasyroad.co.uk/sell-to-us, by email, or by phone 2. Fantasy Road responds within 24–48 hours with questions and an initial assessment 3. If images/lists are provided, a formal offer is made 4. Seller accepts or declines — no obligation 5. On acceptance: Fantasy Road arranges a free insured courier collection from anywhere in the UK (standard collections of 20+ comics) 6. Comics arrive at Fantasy Road, are inspected and verified 7. Payment is sent immediately — bank transfer, PayPal, or as agreed --- ## CGC Grading Service — Detailed Fantasy Road is an authorised CGC (Certified Guaranty Company) member and submission partner. ### What They Offer **Pressing & Cleaning:** - Professional pre-submission pressing removes: spine ticks, dents, finger bends, staple pops, non-colour-breaking creases, surface dirt, minor warping - Typical grade improvement: 0.5 to 1.5 CGC grade points - Cost: quoted per book; contact for current pricing **CGC Submission Tiers:** - Modern (1975–present): standard CGC Economy/Standard tier rates + Fantasy Road handling fee - Vintage (pre-1975): Vintage tier rates + Fantasy Road handling fee - Prescreen: CGC prescreening service for collectors targeting a minimum grade - Reholder: Replace a damaged or outdated CGC slab **JSA Signature Authentication:** - JSA (James Spence Authentication) for signed comics - Comics are signed at JSA-witnessed events or submitted for in-person witness authentication - Books are then submitted to CGC for encapsulation as a Signature Series (SS) book - From £30 per book (ex-CGC fees) **Tracking:** - Live per-book tracking from receipt at Fantasy Road through to CGC return - Sellers can check the status of each submitted book ### CGC Submission Process 1. Submit order via fantasyroad.co.uk/cgc-submission 2. Fantasy Road issues a pre-paid shipping label (UK only) 3. Books arrive, are logged, and pressing/cleaning is performed if requested 4. Books are submitted to CGC in the next available submission batch 5. CGC grades and encapsulates the books (turnaround varies: 15–90 days) 6. Graded slabs are returned to Fantasy Road 7. Fantasy Road returns books to the collector (or stores/lists them if agreed) --- ## Consignment Sales For high-value collections where the seller wants to maximise sale price rather than take an immediate cash offer: - Fantasy Road lists books on their online shop, eBay, social channels, and live-streams - Commission-based: Fantasy Road takes a percentage of the final sale price - No upfront payment — seller receives funds when books are sold - Suitable for CGC 9.0+ key books, Golden/Silver Age high-grades, and desirable variants --- ## Online Shop Fantasy Road also sells comic books and collectibles: - **Comic listings:** https://www.fantasyroad.co.uk/comics (paginated catalogue) - Individual book pages include: title, issue number, publisher, grade/condition, price, and a cover image - Secure checkout via Stripe - UK delivery; international available on request --- ## Blog & Content Fantasy Road publishes regular blog content at fantasyroad.co.uk/blog covering: - Collection buying stories and case studies - Market trend analysis (what's hot, what's cooling) - Comic book grading guides - How-to guides for sellers - Fantasy Road YouTube show recaps --- ## Comic Book Resources A curated directory of tools and external resources for UK comic book collectors, at fantasyroad.co.uk/comic-book-resources: - Valuation tools (eBay, GoCollect, ComicBookRealm) - Key issue databases (ComicVine, Comic Book Herald) - CGC/CBCS grade population reports - UK-specific comic news and community links --- ## Fantasy Road Playground (Elite Member Tools) Premium AI-powered tools for Fantasy Road Elite members: - **AI Comic Grader:** Upload a photo of a comic; AI provides a CGC-equivalent grade estimate with condition notes - **Signature Lookup:** Identify comic book creator signatures from photos - **Pricing Tool:** Real-time eBay sold-price lookup for any comic issue - **Auctions:** Members can bid on exclusive lots Access: fantasyroad.co.uk/fantasy-road-playground (Elite membership required for most tools) --- ## Comicz — Comic Collection Software Comicz is Fantasy Road's browser-based comic identification, inventory and listing tool. A user photographs a raw comic, collected edition or graded slab, checks the editable result, then saves it as a draft, adds it to inventory or prepares it for a supported marketplace. AI output is assistance rather than a guarantee and should be checked against the physical comic. Longbox Mode is the high-volume Pro workflow for comic shops, collection buyers and collectors working through large boxes. It can pair a phone used for capture with a desktop used for review, keep box and position references, group runs, flag possible gaps or duplicates, and resume recoverable queues. Documentation and practical guides: - Comicz overview: https://www.fantasyroad.co.uk/comicz - The Comicz Bible: https://www.fantasyroad.co.uk/comicz/bible - Catalogue a comic collection: https://www.fantasyroad.co.uk/comicz/bible/catalogue-comic-collection - List comics on eBay: https://www.fantasyroad.co.uk/comicz/bible/list-comics-on-ebay - Comic inventory management: https://www.fantasyroad.co.uk/comicz/bible/comic-inventory-management - Longbox Mode: https://www.fantasyroad.co.uk/comicz/bible/long-box-mode - Comic shop stocktakes: https://www.fantasyroad.co.uk/comicz/bible/comic-shop-stocktakes - Scan CGC and CBCS slabs: https://www.fantasyroad.co.uk/comicz/bible/scan-cgc-cbcs-slabs --- ## FAQ — Common Questions **Q: How quickly will you value my comics?** A: Usually within 24–48 hours of receiving photos/details of the collection. **Q: Is collection really free?** A: Yes. For collections of 20 or more comics we arrange and pay for insured courier collection anywhere in the UK. **Q: What if I only have a few comics?** A: We still assess small collections. For fewer than 20 comics, the seller may need to ship to us (we can advise on the best way to do this safely). **Q: How is payment made?** A: Bank transfer or PayPal, sent on the day we receive and verify the collection. **Q: Can I sell just one comic?** A: Yes, if it's a key issue or graded slab of sufficient value. Contact us first to check. **Q: What types of comics do you buy?** A: All eras and publishers — Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age, Copper Age, and Modern Age. Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse, Valiant, 2000AD, and all independent titles. Also graphic novels, trade paperbacks, and manga. **Q: Do you buy Pokémon cards, Magic: The Gathering, or Funko Pops?** A: Yes. We buy Pokémon cards (singles, sets, sealed product), Magic: The Gathering cards (including vintage reserved-list cards), and Funko Pop figures (standard, convention exclusives, and vaulted). --- ## Pokémon Card Buying — FAQ (/we-buy-pokemon-cards-england) **Q: What Pokémon cards do you buy?** A: We buy all Pokémon cards — from the original Base Set, Jungle, and Fossil through every modern set. This includes raw singles, complete sets, graded cards (PSA, CGC, BGS), sealed booster boxes, booster packs, elite trainer boxes, and full collections. Vintage holos and rare cards from the early sets are especially welcome. **Q: How much will I get for my Pokémon cards?** A: Prices are based on current market data — we use eBay sold listings (90-day rolling average) and graded-card census data to make fair, transparent offers. Typical offers are 40–60% of market value for standard collections; key vintage cards and high-grade slabs command higher percentages. Contact us with photos or a list for a free no-obligation valuation. **Q: Do you buy sealed Pokémon product?** A: Yes. We buy sealed booster boxes, booster packs, elite trainer boxes, and other sealed Pokémon product from any era. Sealed vintage product (Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, and early sets) is particularly sought after. **Q: Do you buy PSA, CGC, or BGS graded Pokémon cards?** A: Yes, we buy graded Pokémon cards in PSA, CGC, and BGS slabs, as well as raw (ungraded) cards. Graded copies in high grades (PSA 9, PSA 10, BGS 9.5, CGC 9.5/10) typically attract the best offers. **Q: How do I sell my Pokémon cards to Fantasy Road?** A: Contact us via the form on the selling page, by email at customersupport@fantasyroad.co.uk, or by phone on +44 7475 293403. Send us photos or a list of your cards and we will provide a free valuation within 24–48 hours. There is no obligation to accept our offer. **Q: Is collection free for Pokémon card collections?** A: For larger collections we can arrange free insured courier collection anywhere in the UK. For smaller parcels of individual high-value cards, we can advise on the safest tracked and insured method to send them to us. **Q: How quickly will you value and pay for my Pokémon cards?** A: We typically respond with an initial valuation within 24–48 hours of receiving photos or a list. Payment is made by bank transfer or PayPal on the same day we receive and verify the cards. --- ## Magic: The Gathering Buying — FAQ (/we-buy-magic-cards-england) **Q: What Magic: The Gathering cards do you buy?** A: We buy Magic: The Gathering cards from every era — Alpha, Beta, Unlimited, Revised, and all subsequent sets. We are particularly keen on reserved-list cards, vintage power-level cards, commander staples, and high-value foils. We also buy sealed booster boxes, draft boosters, and collector boosters. **Q: Do you buy reserved-list Magic cards?** A: Yes. Reserved-list cards are among the most sought-after Magic cards we buy, including the Power Nine and other vintage staples from Alpha, Beta, Unlimited, and Revised. We use current market data to make fair, transparent offers for even the most valuable reserved-list singles. **Q: How much will I get for my Magic: The Gathering cards?** A: We price based on current eBay sold listings and card-market data. Typical offers are 40–60% of market value for standard collections; high-demand vintage cards and reserved-list staples command higher percentages. Contact us with a list or photos for a free, no-obligation valuation within 24–48 hours. **Q: Do you buy sealed Magic: The Gathering products?** A: Yes. We buy sealed Magic booster boxes, booster packs, collector boosters, and draft sets from any era. Sealed vintage product — including Revised, Fourth Edition, and early expansion boxes — is especially welcome. **Q: Do you buy individual high-value Magic cards or only full collections?** A: We buy both. Whether you have a single Black Lotus or an entire binder of reserved-list cards, we are interested. For individual high-value cards, contact us first to confirm the card meets our minimum value threshold. **Q: How do I sell my Magic: The Gathering cards to Fantasy Road?** A: Contact us via the form on the selling page, by email at customersupport@fantasyroad.co.uk, or by phone on +44 7475 293403. Provide photos or a list of your cards and we will respond with a valuation within 24–48 hours. **Q: How quickly will you value and pay for my Magic cards?** A: We typically respond with an initial valuation within 24–48 hours of receiving photos or a card list. Payment is made by bank transfer or PayPal on the same day we receive and verify the cards. --- ## Funko Pop Buying — FAQ (/we-buy-funko-pops-england) **Q: What Funko Pops do you buy?** A: We buy all types of Funko Pop figures — standard releases, convention exclusives (SDCC, NYCC, ECCC, Funko Hollywood), limited editions, chase variants, and vaulted figures. We buy single figures and entire collections. **Q: Do you buy vaulted Funko Pops?** A: Yes. Vaulted Funko Pops — figures that are no longer in production — are particularly sought after because they command a significant secondary-market premium. We are happy to value individual vaulted figures or collections that include them. **Q: Do you buy convention-exclusive Funko Pops?** A: Yes. Convention exclusives from SDCC, NYCC, ECCC, and other events are among the most valuable Funko Pops on the secondary market and we actively buy them. Please include the stickered box and any certificates of authenticity where available. **Q: Do the Funko Pops need to be in the original box?** A: Boxed (mint-in-box) figures fetch the best prices, but we also buy out-of-box figures where they are in excellent condition. Please mention the condition when you contact us and include photos so we can give you the most accurate valuation. **Q: How much will I get for my Funko Pops?** A: We price based on current eBay sold listings for each individual figure. Typical offers are 40–60% of market value for standard figures; rare convention exclusives, vaulted Pops, and high-demand variants command higher percentages. **Q: How do I sell my Funko Pops to Fantasy Road?** A: Contact us via the form on the selling page, by email at customersupport@fantasyroad.co.uk, or by phone on +44 7475 293403. Send photos or a list of your figures and we will respond with a valuation within 24–48 hours. **Q: How quickly will you value and pay for my Funko Pops?** A: We typically respond with an initial valuation within 24–48 hours of receiving photos or a list. Payment is made by bank transfer or PayPal on the same day we receive and verify the figures. **Q: Do you offer CGC submission for non-UK customers?** A: Currently UK-only for CGC submission intake. **Q: What is CGC grading?** A: CGC (Certified Guaranty Company) is the world's leading independent comic book grading and encapsulation service. Books are graded on a 0.5–10.0 scale, encapsulated in a tamper-evident holder (slab), and assigned a census number. Graded books carry a significant value premium over ungraded copies. **Q: How much does CGC grading cost in the UK through Fantasy Road?** A: CGC submission prices start at £39 for Modern comics (1975–present, up to £300 value), £50 for Vintage, £110 for High Value (up to £750), and 6% of field market value for Unlimited Value. A £2.50 handling fee per book applies. Insured return postage is £15.45 for the first book plus £5.00 per additional book. **Q: How much does comic book pressing and cleaning cost?** A: Pressing and cleaning is priced by tier: Modern (post-1975, up to £300) £25; Economy (pre-1975 or up to £750) £30; Standard (up to £2,000 or slab crack) £40; Express (over £2,000) 2% of field market value. Elite members receive 10% off all pressing and cleaning. **Q: What is comic book pressing and cleaning?** A: A non-invasive conservation technique that removes creases, dents, spine ticks, folds, surface dirt, and light staining from comic books using dry-cleaning methods only — preserving the book's authenticity for CGC grading. It cannot fix tears, water damage, ink stains, or detached covers without the book being classified as restored. **Q: Can pressing and cleaning improve my CGC grade?** A: Professional pressing and cleaning can improve a grade by 0.5 to 1.5 points by removing non-permanent defects. No specific improvement can be guaranteed — the final grade is assigned solely by CGC's independent graders. **Q: What is JSA signature authentication and how much does it cost?** A: JSA (James Spence Authentication) is the world leader in autograph authentication. Fantasy Road offers combined CGC grading and JSA authentication as a single service. Authentication costs £30 per book; optional JSA signature grading costs an additional £25. The book is encapsulated in a CGC Signature Series slab. **Q: Is Fantasy Road the only UK CGC submitter with live tracking?** A: Yes. Fantasy Road is the only CGC submission service in the UK offering live, per-book status tracking from intake to return delivery — covering every stage from Received through to Returned. All other UK submitters go silent once books leave the country. **Q: How long does a CGC submission take?** A: Total turnaround depends on CGC's published service times (typically 15–90 days at CGC) plus transit. You can follow every stage in real time in your account dashboard. CGC's Unlimited Value tier offers the fastest possible turnaround. --- ## Contact & Social - **Contact form:** https://www.fantasyroad.co.uk/contact-us - **Sell enquiry form:** https://www.fantasyroad.co.uk/sell-to-us - **Email:** customersupport@fantasyroad.co.uk - **Phone:** +44 7475 293403 - **YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/@FantasyRoadComics - **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/fantasyroadcomics/ - **Facebook Group:** https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasyroad/ - **Discord:** https://discord.gg/GZJwg5g8aa - **Trustpilot:** https://www.trustpilot.com/review/fantasyroad.co.uk --- ## Machine-Readable Pages (Markdown mirrors) The following URLs serve Markdown versions of the corresponding HTML pages. 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