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    Where in the world was the Quality Control at CGC???

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    On 10/14/2023 at 9:42 PM, Number 6 said:

    I got my submission for this year back this week.  

    The Modern portion (5 books) showed up a few weeks ago. One slab had a very small piece of whatever that black stuff is that’s going into people’s slabs in the back of the slab.  Another slab had a slight scuff on the back of slab. To me that stuff is minor and not worth the risk of CGC really doing some damage on an ME fix. 

    So I got the Vintage portion (6 books) this week. Three slabs had slight scuffs on the outside on the backs. But two of the slabs had that small crack on the side of the slab that looks like it’s on the inside of the slab. And when you look at the slab head-on it looks like there’s shatter cracking in the seam like when you try and crack a slab. 

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    I think the integrity of the slab is secure but it does have the appearance of someone trying to mess with the slab. Probably going to be a problem if/when I sell them. 
     
    So only one submission in a year and only 11 books totally. Not a great ratio. 
     

    And no indication on the invoice of which “quality excellence specialist” or whatever inspected this before being shipped out. Guess they gave up on that pretense. 

    I think CGC will spin that small crack as it is so common now… similar to the invention of “Newton Rings”, this crack will henceforth be referred to as the…

    ”FRACTURE OF AUTHENTICITY”

    …per CGC standard definitions.  Official update to terms coming soon!

    Labels swapped

    in Ask CGC

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    On 10/4/2023 at 5:54 PM, Ron C. said:

    Once again, I am late to the party on recognizing this error. After over a year of waiting on the new magazine slabs, I failed to notice that these two books have the issue numbers swapped. Does this mean that these books each have different grades or they are just incorrectly labeled?

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    Just had the same happen to a couple of mine!

    Where in the world was the Quality Control at CGC???

    in Comics General

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    On 9/12/2023 at 10:07 AM, ADAMANTIUM said:

    I know I have a couple but haven't looked at them since taking a pic to look at...

    Is it just the new gen slab, and has it caused problems needing reholders with all of them?

    I’d have to check if any of them are earlier generation holders… can’t remember for sure.

    Do know for sure they are a problem with the current holder… worst are on black back covers.  I have not had a bend but the edges of the wedge tend to cut into the cover. I usually tap the book as far off the wedge as I can and then carefully store the book.  Drives me crazy. Don’t plan on sending in any reholders (like I used to) because I don’t trust they won't be damaged in another way. 

    Where in the world was the Quality Control at CGC???

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    On 9/10/2023 at 11:46 PM, Timed said:

    Would you guys send this back for a reholder or keep it as-is?

    This book is 9.8, and it has a bit of an indentation on the back spine, likely due to the wedge. Not too big or noticeable, unless under direct light at an angle. 

    It is an expensive book in a 9.8, and being potentially downgraded from a 9.8 to a 9.6 would be detrimental.

    The top and bottom edges also have a very slight waviness. The book was perfectly flat before getting graded, so the inner well may be too tight.

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    I have several books with that wedge, and not one of them is better off for it.  Sorry your book got jacked up like this!

    Death of Superman 30th anniversary

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    Posted · Edited by Iconic1s

     

    @ChanceDuncan@wytshus

    Recommend new set for the 30th Anniversary books.  Not additions to the existing DOS set.

    Previous Admin and Users collaborated several years ago and decided the Superman (Doomsday! Funeral for a Friend Reign of the Supermen) set would be limited to the original books published from 1992-1993.  At that time other reprints were also removed such as the 2005 MOS 19 reprint, as well as the Platinum TPB. Set was also renamed at that time to reflect this.

    @Brandon Shepherd
     

     

    Death of Superman

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    Posted · Edited by Iconic1s

    @ChanceDuncan@wytshus

    Recommend new set for the 30th Anniversary books.  Not additions to the existing DOS set.

    Previous Admin and Users collaborated several years ago and decided the Superman (Doomsday! Funeral for a Friend Reign of the Supermen) set would be limited to the original books published from 1992-1993.  At that time other reprints were also removed such as the 2005 MOS 19 reprint, as well as the Platinum TPB. Set was also renamed at that time to reflect this.

    @Brandon Shepherd 

    I've had issues with CGC before but nothing like this

    in Comic Book Grading and Restoration Issues

    Posted · Edited by Iconic1s

    On 8/22/2023 at 8:16 PM, JollyComics said:

    I really missed old CGC service.

    And old CCS service before CGC bought Classics… I remember several times being advised personally by Matt not to press a Golden Age book (too fragile) or to just not press a book, period, because it wouldn’t benefit.

    Back then you felt like you had sent your books to be pressed and graded by someone that loved them as much as you did… now I’m not even convinced my Moderns are pressed half the time.

    Collectors Can Now Text CCG Customer Service

    in Ask CGC

    Posted · Edited by Iconic1s

    On 8/21/2023 at 11:18 PM, Darth Yoda said:

    This is great news! Unfortunately, I attempted this method of communication last week and was unable to receive messages back. I hope this will be fixed soon and I understand this is in the early stages. I can already imagine this being a great new way of communicating with you guys at CGC. Y'all are the best. Thank you!

    I tried this as well, also could not receive texts back.

    However Nicki O. took the initiative and emailed me when I think she realized it… I had a thorough reply very quickly @CGC Mike

    Checked my phone settings and cannot explain why I could not receive the texts. 

    Newsstand Copies.

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    On 8/2/2023 at 9:53 PM, paqart said:

    Newsstand editions are different from directs at the time of manufacture. The difference affect their value. Dismiss this if you like, but the difference is meaningful in an absolute sense (the comics are not identical) and relative sense (newsstand collectors like myself don't even look at direct editions as legitimate collecting targets).

    So, as far as I am concerned, direct editions are "collectible" only because other people want them. For that reason, I own some for the purpose of trading but do not consider them part of my collection.

    lol as you can see, I left this conversation six months ago. Will only say now that none of my opinions have changed regarding this issue or newsstand accountability.  Particularly when talking about additional slots in competitive sets and points.  Glad you enjoy them though.

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    DC Studios' SUPERMAN written & directed by James Gunn (2025)

    in The Movie Forum

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    On 6/29/2023 at 9:04 AM, theCapraAegagrus said:

    "Superman hasn't done anything to Batman"

    Okay, so I concede that he might have done something to raise a red flag or two lol

    Great insights!  I just think there are a lot more layers to these movies than anyone gives them credit for, especially with the BvS ultimate edition and the ZSJL.  I think over time they will stand alone even stronger as great character pieces inside a pretty unique world.  I think that even Lex, as weird as that portrayal was, had more to offer given more time... particularly in the BvS ultimate edition, you kind of get a glimpse that there is actually more genius behind the babbling public persona than he lets on.  I felt like he was sort of pulling one over on everyone.

    I also forgot to mention that I initially wasn't thrilled about how Doomsday was done but I hung onto what the Genesis Chamber robots said, something like 'the Krypotinian Council has decreed that never again will such an abomination be created' which made me think that perhaps that another (the original) Doomsday had been created in such a way as Hunter/Prey and was out there somewhere (maybe even buried on Earth) and that the BvS Doomsday was just a creature made from that research which involved speeding up evolution.  Not that I ever wanted to see another Doomsday pop out of the ground, just that I thought that was cool.

    Anyways, as this is the SUPERMAN: LEGACY thread I'll say again that I am really happy so far with the casting.  Hey, maybe Gunn really is the guy to take Superman in the DCEU to the next level!!  I hope so, would be so much fun to have a movie/Universe that is universally loved the way it should be.

     

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    DC Studios' SUPERMAN written & directed by James Gunn (2025)

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    On 6/28/2023 at 12:53 PM, SkOw said:

    I HATED Superman killing Zod in the first movie of a series.  I am okay with Superman having to do that but NOT in the first movie.  It is yet another example of the flawed structure of the SnyderVerse.  Death and Return of Superman BEFORE the justice league is even formed?

    I agree about consquences and the ending, but what about all the people that lost their lives because he couldn't stop Zod sooner.  That feels like a pretty big consequence.  Had Superman defeated Zod and imprisoned him in the Phantom Zone there still would have been consquences and much of the early story with Bruce Wayne in Metropolis (which I thought was great) would still be intact in the movie.  Zach Snyder is a fantastic director, Watchmen and 300 were great, but he did not really understand the character.  If Superman kills in the first movie though, where do you go from there? IMO WB/Snyder (and yes I realize a lot of this was on WB and not Snyder specifically) should have done JL first and then do a movie later with the death of Superman thing where Superman has to kill doomsday (and uninentionally sacrifice himself) to save everyone and not repeat the tragedy of Zod's invasion.  People likely wouldn't have had the reaction they did if WB/Snyder would have had the character development and understanding of what Superman really stood for first, like in Man of Stell where he talks about the crest meaning hope, and THEN later see him have to do that.  Parts of Man of Steel were excellent but the ending?  It was bad storytelling and it cost them ..... deservedly so.  

    I agree with you that these movies had their issues but I think we were going somewhere, just took a long time to get there.  I always thought of the first three movies combined being an origin story for Superman and that we had not yet really seen who he was going to be...

    In the first movie he barely enters the public's eye before this huge threat is thrust upon him.  He doesn't have a moment to think before there is a huge alien invasion.  He ends up making a decision he probably regrets, while also probably internally coping with the senseless loss of his Dad... he died to protect not his identity but the fact that he existed at all.  Supposedly human kind couldn't handle it and now he's out in the open.

    In the second (ultimate edition) we see Clark trying to prove himself as a human (being a good reporter, boyfriend, son) and fitting in as Superman wherever he thinks he's needed, while the world questions if he should exist at all (maybe Pa was right).  We get the standard collage of good deeds; saving rockets, ships, hurricane victims, etc. (although he left Cats to find their own way out of trees) while the world doubts his true intentions.  Imagine the whole world wanting something from you and then at the same time being both scared of you and also questioning your existence.  Superman was doing the best he could while also not really being able to experience any joy because of the World's reaction to him.  The thing that bothered me the most about all three Snyder movies was Batman's immediate distrust of Superman in BvS.  He went right for 'I gotta kill this guy' instead of really applying any logic to it.  Batman could have been a great mentor to Clark/Supes instead of an enemy.  I would have preferred a meeting similar to the Superman animated series, a bit of rivalry but neither goes right to the attempted murder of the other.  Basically, Superman hasn't done anything to Batman except existing and ends up the guy hates him so much just for that reason that he wants to kill him.  Batman was a huge Tool.  Suddenly a shared threat brings them together and Superman is the 'bigger man' and literally gives his life to save everyone.  Batman was so wrong about everything in that movie it's not even funny.  Keep in mind, this is coming from a guy that has zero love for Miller or TDK.

    By the end of the third (ZSJL) movie we FINALLY meet a Superman that is unapologetic for being who and what he is.  He has been hardened by Killing Zod (his only Homeboy) over us, he's more of a realist (I personally don't think murder will be his default at this point).  Then, he literally gave his own life to stop another threat... you can't provide much more proof that you are a good guy than that for goodness sakes.  He knows there will still be people like the BvS Batman that will question him, and even want him dead just because of who he is, but he doesn't give a spoon anymore.  He's going to be the Superman that the world needs because that's who he is and that's what he is now (he's been through too much).  No more letting people shake his and Pa's belief that he is here for a reason, it's their problem if they don't get it.  Putting all that behind him he can now use his powers to beat the heck out of a guy like Steppenwolf that deserves, but he can also travel around with some contentment and joy in his heart (saving Cats) that he has purpose and is happy with who he is.  He's got nothing to prove and owes the world nothing... yet he gives them everything anyways.  Superman.

    I can't say that I was 100% on board with all the Snyder plans I heard about (Lois's death, etc) but I would have loved to see the Cavill Superman that was finally comfortable in his own skin... I know I am probably reading too far into this and I wish it wouldn't have taken so long to get there but I think it would have been a sight to see and a lot of fun.  Man of Steel 2 could have been the nice bright piece that we all wanted and the Justice League sequel/s could have dealt with the threat of Darkseid.

    Having said all that... I am really happy with these casting choices.  I think they both look wonderful.  Still not thrilled about Krypto the Super Dog.  No matter the hype though I'm personally committed to not seeing any DC movies in the theatre when I can wait for a Max release.  I hope they do well but they'll have to do that without my box office cash.  Throughout the last several years the WB Studio/DCEU has done so much to disappoint me that there is no returning for me.  Plus, as I get older I enjoy movies more in my home theatre than I do in an actual theatre with a bunch of people kicking seats and looking at their phones lol  

    How to add pictures to the set description???

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    On 6/17/2023 at 4:54 PM, Daffaholic said:

    I already thanked Adamantium in another thread, but everyone on this one (especially Iconic1s) pointed me in the directions I needed to finally tackle this!

    I jumped on working to edit one of my custom sets that I'd love to have them recognize.  SUPER addictive, and I had to dust off some VERY old coding knowledge to put together what I have so far.  I'm sure I'll tweak it a million times, and that my code is over complicated, but it isn't bad for a first attempt at "making them look pretty!"

    Only going to have time to work on the one Custom Set heading into the final week... I'll need to tackle the MCU one for next year (while adding to this one still)!

    Please humor me and take a look at My Custom Set that I hope they also notice, and truly... thanks again!

    https://comics.www.collectors-society.com/WCM/ComicCustomSetView.aspx?s=32040

    Other than Superman: The Animated Series actually being the greatest cartoon ever, your set looks amazing! 😁

    All kidding aside, it really is wonderful.  The stories are a lot of fun.  Brought back some great memories… never worked at WBSS but my Wife and I were regulars at the store in the Mission Valley Mall store in San Diego.  After awhile, the Gallery Manager would call me whenever a new Superman piece was coming out and I’d often agree to purchase it just based on the artist.  Got to meet Mark Hamill at the Horton Plaza store… he was supposed to sign the Joker maquette but ended up signing a metal plate to attach to it (which I can’t find now).  I remember him coming in all dressed in black and doing the Joker laugh, it was amazing!  I was heart broken when they shut the stores down, never made sense.

    Anyways, I really enjoyed your set!  Thanks for taking me back to some really fun times!

    Good luck with the awards!

    HTML on Registry Set Pages

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    On 6/17/2023 at 5:54 PM, Daffaholic said:

    I already thanked Adamantium and Iconic1s in another thread, but everyone on this one (especially those two) pointed me in the directions I needed to finally tackle this!

    I jumped on working to edit one of my custom sets that I'd love to have them recognize.  SUPER addictive, and I had to dust off some VERY old coding knowledge to put together what I have so far.  I'm sure I'll tweak it a million times, and that my code is over complicated, but it isn't bad for a first attempt at "making them look pretty!"

    Only going to have time to work on the one Custom Set heading into the final week... I'll need to tackle the MCU one for next year (while adding to this one still)!

    Please humor me and take a look at My Custom Set that I hope they also notice, and truly... thanks again!

    https://comics.www.collectors-society.com/WCM/ComicCustomSetView.aspx?s=32040

    Your set looks AMAZING!!!!

    Where in the world was the Quality Control at CGC???

    in Comics General

    Posted

    On 6/1/2023 at 10:36 PM, Beastfeast said:

    No it's not.  It's proof that this particular book didn't go through QC.  Comic book people and hyperbole...name a more iconic duo.  

    So I guess that QC from the ‘most trusted’ company means spot checking every few books then…

    This is a bit different than a small hair, or plastic shard (which is also unacceptable) it’s a huge piece of paper.  Even the shipping guy could have seen this and stopped it from going out (if the company had a culture where they care about customer satisfaction).

    I stand behind my statement that they aren’t doing QC… they are slinging books through so fast and just rolling the dice that things work out (for them).

    As for a more iconic duo… how about your lips and my :censored:…