newshane

I've looked everywhere, but I can't find any information regarding Tony Daniel's scheduled appearances for 2018. I'm also interested in Brian Holguin. If anyone has any information, please PM or post here.

...and I agree with Bob. Stay away from the press, especially if it's already as flat as you described.

That's very common with early Image books. I'm not sure how the CGC would treat it under current guidelines, which seem to be quite harsh, but I'm pretty sure it wouldn't affect the book if everything else was perfect; however, I will say that the corner looks a little concerning. I'd have to have the comic in-hand before I'd be comfortable giving my final word. Those pictures greatly magnify those sort of problems and make it's worse than what it usually looks like in-hand. I say this because I've graded and submitted hundreds of Spawn comics throughout the entire run. Those of you who know me know that it's kind of my specialty.

You might have better luck if you would provide us with a high-res scan or an estimated grade for each book (as stated by the rules). No one here is likely to buy your product with a poorly-lit and cropped photograph of the front cover only, especially when the comics are still in bags. That being said, welcome to the boards and good luck with the sale!

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Been there, done that. Guy advertised as NM. Books arrived in the Fine range. Asked for a return. He refused and accused me of pulling the ole' switcheroo...told me that I was trying to keep his "nicer" books while sending back my filler copies. He got really nasty via email, despite my professionalism. I reported him to eBay on both fronts. In the end, he was forced to take the return. I got my money back, he got his poorly graded books back in the same condition in which they were sent. From what I can tell, this seems to be a fairly popular scam on eBay. Sorry you're going through this...but you'll end up getting your money back. It will just be a pain in the duff.

Emma Stone!

I've been a good boy by saying "no" for around 4 or 5 times now. No more! via PM. Thanks Rick!

Well, they aren't going to be cheap! Good luck!

Smart move! That has to be one of the top Planets on...the planet.

You should keep the Planet 53, God only knows I would!

"Seller described the book as Near Mint with no visible defects on the book." That is where the seller messed up with his description. Based on that clause, you have a case for a return.

Simply breathtaking!

Yep. That was pretty much my thinking and I kind of panicked and decided to move my copy a few months ago. I hope we're right about this so I can avoid chugging antacids a few years down the line.

Yeah man. I love it! I think I remember seeing you post it pre-color, and I was impressed. Looks great in color. Will really captured McFarlane's style at the time.

SUPER JEALOUS! Those turned out fan-freakin'-tastco! The recreation is spot-on. I bet Todd was impressed! But the back cover is my fave!

Speaking of Ash...and speaking of Spawn... I'll be showing something soon.

Smart move with the 501. Thanks for organizing this! Get well soon Brittany! You're great at what you do.

...Tear Garden? Pink Dots? Hilt? ///Last Rites.

You will be able to see the grade after it actually ships. You should notice a change from "graded" to "grading/quality control" and then to "shipped/safe." You can see the grades after it's marked "shipped/safe." I hope this helps and welcome to the boards.

Four weeks....

Keep them coming. Can't wait to see mine.

I wish all dealers would come to this realization. And yes, I expect raws to come with a bag and board.

I can only hope....

Yes, paper degradation is something that happens over many years, unless the paper is directly exposed to sunlight, water, pests, or any other environmental exposure that would exponentially increase the rate of decay. Some have mentioned comics from the early 1980s that are still fresh despite less than ideal storage conditions. That's not long enough to tell much of a difference. This sort of thing happens on a much longer timescale. As mentioned before, your comics will age far better than you will, even if they are stashed in polypropylene instead of Mylar. But that doesn't mean that we shouldn't take advantage of the best possible methods of storage, especially for expensive, rare, or "antique" comics. Like I said, our comics will likely outlive us. But I feel a responsibility for the preservation of my comics for future generations. I am the caretaker. If a few more bucks will extend the life of my comic for an additional 200 or 300 years as opposed to half that amount, then why not? Is it overkill? Maybe. That's for you to decide. But facts are facts. Your paper is in a state of steady entropy, much like yourself. Extreme shifts or peaks in temperature and/or humidity will shave years off the life of your comics. Throw in off-gassing, acidification of the paper, the breakdown of inks and adhesives, rust - there is more to a comic than just paper you know - and you have a host of things working against your best attempts at preservation. The OP is trying to claim that Mylar damages the books that are contained therein, but Mylar would be the very least of his worries. I can't imagine any legitimate conservation expert would make the sort of claims he described. Yes, it's true that many companies who make and sell "collecting supplies" aren't afraid to exploit the paranoia inherent in comic nerds like us. Some charge more than they should. Others take advantage of people's ignorance on the subject and twist words and technical terms for their own selfish benefit. Of course there are money-grubbers in that part of the hobby. They proliferate throughout every hobby. But that doesn't mean that the basic good-sense and scientific concepts behind the principle of the matter aren't fully sound. As stated by others in this thread, Mylar is the most superior material, to date, for the long-term preservation of comics. It's also important to have a backing board for the physical protection of the book. It's very important to make sure they contain a calcium carbonate buffer throughout. This maintains a neutral pH. Without this feature, the acids in the stock used to make the backing boards would be introduced into the book's "micro-climate", which would be very bad, of course. Things like acid-free tape (GO EASY) and microchamber paper (to fight the acidification of interior pages) don't hurt! My problem with the OP's claim is that it goes against every bit of scientific evidence and expert advice that I've ever seen or heard, and not all of it has come from companies trying to sell me stuff. Just use the bags and boards that fit within your budget and find a place of zen with things. Your books will likely be just fine unless you stash them in a soggy basement, shed, or garage. People DO take this stuff too far, but like I said in my post above, preservation and storage is a fun part of the hobby for me. I spend as I see fit more my collection. In the end, I have a rather libertarian view. People can store their comics however they wish. I've made my decision based on my research, I can afford to spend the extra, and I do.