Coin firm bolsters comics side

LAKEWOOD RANCH — The Certified Collectibles Group, one of the leading rare coin-grading firms in the country, is expanding its presence in the comic book industry.

The firm, which operates Certified Guaranty Corp., an independent and impartial third-party comic books grading service, acquired Classics Inc., a Dallas-based comic book restoration removal and pressing company, according to a release. Terms of the deal weren't released.

Classics Inc. President Matt Nelson and the majority of his staff will relocate to Sarasota by early next year, the release states. The firm introduced pressing and restoration removal for comics in 2001.