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On 10/7/2022 at 1:03 PM, LowGradeBronze said:

It's too nice to risk it. You'd kick yourself it it went badly! 

That is what I was thinking. Definitely going to slab just to protect it.

I am wanting to send my Batman #68 in to get slabbed, but I am wondering if it is worth the risk of getting it C&P’d .cover is still attached but as the pics will show, it is loose. Thoughts?

Thanks to everyone in advance. Wrap is off and plan on getting it C&P’d.

On 8/21/2022 at 2:15 AM, Every Day A Story said:

Congratulations, nice grade (and book, that Ploog cover).

Did you get the book pressed or is this as was previously presented?

Thanks! I got the book C&P’d.

Thank you everyone! Really happy with the grade this got!

Thanks to all who provided input.

On 7/29/2022 at 6:56 PM, scburdet said:

I think you can be comfortable sending it. The back looks like it has some light creases or impressions. These could be pressable. I do see some kind of discoloration on the bottom right corner of the front and if that's staining, you could get dinged. Fortunately, it's quite a small spot. I assume the TATTOOZ is in the packet? You can check by shining a light behind it. They green tag if it's missing, unfortunately. The presence/absence of the TATTOOZ impacts pressing too. Mine was C&Pd by the authorized dealer who sends in my CGC orders, so I know that care has to be taken to prevent damaging the book when pressing with an intact packet. Most notably, you can't use as much heat b/c it melts the adhesive and can gum up the pages. Reducing heat also means you can't press creases out as effectively. IMO, this makes a solid case for CGC dispensing with considering the TATOOZ essential to having a Universal label. I'll go with 8.0 as is with potential of 9.0 with pressing (pending IDing what the discoloration is)

Here are pics. To be honest with you, I assumed if the tattoo card was in there, the tattoos were in there. Thank you for the info.

Thinking about sending this in for the Romita Jr. signing. Thanks to all in advance.

On 6/29/2022 at 4:34 PM, Bo1983 said:

Nice book 9.4 I would grade unless you in it for the money!

Na, I have always wanted both 180 and 181. Love wolvie. Got this and 181 in a trade. 181 was a nice presenting mid grade. The financial investment is a bonus for me.

On 6/20/2022 at 6:55 PM, scburdet said:

It's very nice. I wonder a bit about the little bit of yellow along the top of the back cover. That's the only think I see that could keep in <9.2.

Does overspray count against the grade? I am just wondering.

Planning on sending this information C&P. Thanks everyone!

On 6/13/2022 at 6:27 AM, Galen130 said:

Is that tape residue on the upper right, or just staining through the whole corner?

Just staining 

On 6/6/2022 at 6:12 PM, grendelbo said:

There's so much right with this book. Then there's the spine.

4.5

Thanks for posting.

I know. Still love these old covers.

Thanks to you all who provide input!

Thanks to you to all. Really love these covers.

On 5/30/2022 at 8:11 PM, MrRoboto said:

What is the extent of the spine split? How long is it?

About an inch.

Plan on sending this in. Thanks!

On 5/26/2022 at 8:46 PM, Jesse-Lee said:

That's a gorgeous 5.5. I like the custom label with it too.

I love this book. It took me years to find one believe it or not. Had a nice copy only to find out someone had color touched it up. Had to return it.

On 5/26/2022 at 7:31 PM, grendelbo said:

Mind sharing the grading notes? I bet everyone would want to know what CGC found that we didn't see.

Looks pretty good in the slab.

foxing to cover
light staple rusted top of centerfold
moderate crease left top of back cover
multiple crease right bottom of front cover breaks color
wear spine breaks color

Thanks everyone who provided grading input!

Thanks to all! Really happy with this book.