Joosh

It’s all iron oxide but the conditions in which it forms are variable and therefore the properties of the oxide differ. 
Steel that shows very dark and smooth has a form of oxide that can be very stable and actually protects the substrate. It can happen naturally or be applied purposefully, called a patina.
the rust shown above looks like the type caused by humidity and will get worse in a high humidity environment. There are treatments that can be applied to remove the crust and neutralize the oxidation but I’m not keen on messing with staples on a comic book. A comic resto business will know your options.

How could I not have this slabbed? Erik Larson is missing out by alienating his fans who like CGC.

Mycomicshop’s amazingly intuitive website had a big part in me getting back into collecting about 4yrs ago. Hadn’t bought a comic since 1998 before then. I purchase from them regularly now and have slabs on consignment. 

Nope.
I have two superhero Timelys that have a small amount of CT and I kept them the way they are. 
My Batman 11 was knocked down to a PLOD because the cover was cleaned and reinforced.  Ummm I paid a fraction of what it would have been in a blue label because of that.
The only thing I won't touch is trimmed.
But no, I have a few GA books that have some restoration and I have never had them reversed.  I did not see the need to do that. 

Well, went ahead and resubmitted.   
Got a screening first,  for benefit of pressing.  CCS approved of the pressing.
And this is what it got!
Super happy with the results!
Tiny crease doesn't disqualify a 9.8.

Watching the NFL Draft now, and can’t stop thinking about the money I’ll turn soon owning a couple copies of  NFL SuperPro comics (The time is Now!!! ) 
If only Woody H$$ would appear, and announce a draft pick
—then—drop a hot Movie tip with him playing SuperPro.
💰 (Dolla,Dolla Bills Ya’ll!!!) 💰 

I have sone unread comic books with flaws accrued through distribution. Conversely I’ve got books I have read that graded 9.6 and 9.8 by CGC.
”unread” means very little.
 

A few notebook sketches and a swipe of Web of Spider-Man 2 with some digital effects.

Evidently it is a thing that cgc announced and or did at c2e2 according to this thread in the signature forum...
 
 

Finally came in today, this was 1 of 10 books in this submission, glad to have them back.
newton rings are back it seems...

The crease probably breaks color. Can you get a picture of that area after grading?

Mail Call
 

Grade is in as of today! Book is in the mail.

 
 

Chicago is not better than Detroit.

IMO no chance of a 9.8 grade. That doesn't make it any less special.

Corners don't look as sharp as they should to make it a 9.8. I think 8.5 is too low, 9.8 too high. I am settling in the 9.2-9.4 range. Hope for better, obviously though!

I barely see any color breaks, and with Joey on board... let's swing for the fences and say 9.8.  
 

9.0+ easily.

I like the 9.4 call

Oh- After press probably a 9.4

9.4 by the time Joey's done with it.

Nice looking copy! Joey will make it even nicer!!
 

Is it being pressed? I was thinking 8.5 but that could go up

Looks like a 9.0