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Took picture of the ticks bottom front staple area. This would probably be my only major concern.

On 4/30/2024 at 12:30 PM, scburdet said:

9.2/9.4. The top corner appears to be art-related

The only thing in that top corner is a tiny piece on the edge. The dirt looking piece is part of the art. 

On 4/29/2024 at 9:41 AM, dbcn said:

the only possible issue I see is the top left corner looks like it's scuffed, but other than that, lgtm - 9.6+

(but tbh I've sent in plenty of books I thought were easy 9.8s only to have them grade lower )

I’ll have to check when I get home. It does look like 2 color breaking spine ticks by bottom front staple area.

Another potential book to go into my next submission. Thanks again for any feedback 

On 4/19/2024 at 12:19 PM, marvelmaniac said:

I am not a "paper conservator" so identifying that staining as pure foxing as opposed to another form of dirt/grime is beyond my areas of knowledge, however...

There is not a lot of info online pertaining to foxing on comic books, mostly for art and no clear, concise way for a layman to determine exactly what it is, there are numerous videos claiming to show how to "remove foxing" on comic books. Foxing is integral to the paper, it is not just on the surface, any attempts at cleaning, even by professional conservators are usually only temporary and the foxing returns, proper storage is the key to slowing down/preventing foxing.

A Black Light can be used to detect Foxing, Fingerprints, Restoration, etc. as they show up differently under black light than normal paper/dirt, supposedly mold glows and/or changes color under a black light.

I bought this when I was selling my Grandson's Pokémon Cards to look for fingerprints, $10.00 at Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08KS7BGN5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Good info thank you I'll have to look into getting one of those magnifiers. My first copy of this book that I posted had a dirt shadow at the top back cover. This one looked better but always hard to tell when buying online.

On 4/19/2024 at 12:08 AM, PVOG said:

Just curious, are you using a small penlight or flashlight to critique? May be a silly question, but I'm just wondering.

 

I don’t is that something that could be beneficial?

On 4/18/2024 at 11:14 PM, scburdet said:

This all depends on what the gunk is along the spine. Foxing can't be removed. If it's surface dirt, you can get this above 9.

Do you think this one looks better than the first one I posted? 

Thank you for the insight. I’m new to collecting how can I tell if that’s foxing or dirt/grim that can be cleaned?

Bought a 2nd copy. This one looks better than the first imo. I think this one looks like the one I’ll submit for clean, press and grade. Thank you in advance for looking and any comments.

On 4/13/2024 at 9:53 AM, scburdet said:

I have parked myself on automated searches for books like this, often waiting months or longer for the right copy to rise to the surface. I prefer that to the alternative where I've paid to grade something that was borderline or questionable.

Ya I have that on a few books. Snagged another copy of this one. I’ll have to post once I get it to see if it’s better candidate than this one.

On 4/12/2024 at 11:27 PM, scburdet said:

I have a book with a shadow at 8.0, so yes it can. This is not a valuable enough book to roll the dice on IMO. The most recent graded newsstand sale I can find is a 9.6 in 2022 for $28. The current modern fee is $25 without shipping or c/p costs. Unless it's for your PC & the investment in grading is for your own enjoyment, I don't see how the numbers add up. It might be a break even proposition if it hits mid-NM. I don't see this as a 9.6 or 9.8 candidate with a noticeable shadow 

Appreciate the input. I already have a 9.6 Newsstand in Premiere 57. So the 58-60 was planning on sending for pc to complete the run. So far finding a better copy is rough. 

On 4/12/2024 at 8:45 PM, scburdet said:

that's a pretty dark dust/sun shadow on the back. 7.5/8.0

Ooff. Would that bring the grade down that far?

On 4/11/2024 at 2:31 PM, Mayor006 said:

It's already the 11th of April. Do we have any idea when this announcement will be made? Something tells me they are reading through these threads to make sure they have all the t's crossed and i's dotted.

 

 

I'm hoping soon. I got a book at the presser now. If announced in time I might be able to get my order switched.

On 4/11/2024 at 11:49 AM, marvelmaniac said:

What is this?

 

 

That and the pink little farther up kinda look like some kind of ink. 

On 4/11/2024 at 7:52 AM, LowGradeBronze said:

Gotta love a bit of Tom Baker as Dr Who! I'd give this 9.2 to 9.4 

Definitely one of the cooler covers I have of him.

One of the cleaner ones I want to send in. Thank you for any input.

On 4/8/2024 at 10:10 PM, scburdet said:

The enlargements are blurry. I can't tell if the BRFC has a minor defect or it's glare. I would not bet on anything over 9.4

That bottom right on the front is the page slightly folding in. I think a press might straighten that out.

My 2nd of 3 I wanted to send in but on the fence. Also has some color breaking spine ticks. Would also be sent for a clean and press.

On 4/7/2024 at 3:11 PM, Mars76 said:

9.4 after cnp

If I can get atleast that I’d be happy. Been still looking for another copy just in case.

One of my potential to send off. There are some color breaking spine ticks. Would be sending for press and clean.

I have a Venom 1 Gold that I think has issues from production. Looks to have 2 places that the foil is not there and a ink spot by spider-man. Anyone seen these issues with this book?