Kamenliter

A fairly nice book otherwise, unfortunately had water damage and a large stain on the back, plus a piece of tape along the spine. Front displays very nice. Thoughts on grade? and would you slab it if for resale?

On 4/15/2024 at 9:54 AM, glockwookie said:

I’m trying to figure out how he did it. It looks like he sprayed something on the cover so he could sketch?

Yeah, I was wondering as well...seems that he placed some kind of cone/circle template and used an airbrush to color the area white.  Not sure. 

On 4/13/2024 at 2:00 PM, glockwookie said:

Delivered today. 

and signed/remarqued on St Patrick’s Day! 

That's awesome and probably the best way to do a remarque on these type of published covers. 

On 4/11/2024 at 8:15 PM, Skippeydoo said:

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

On 4/11/2024 at 8:13 AM, Skippeydoo said:

I got mine back yesterday. And I am very happy with the remark itself. But the grade was much lower then it should've been based upon the condition when it was sent to them. I got it pressed before shipping and condition wise should've been in the 9's. But it came back as an 8. So, either it got beat up in the extra unadvertised travel, or the copy I got back wasn't the one I sent in. Oh well, I did get a pretty amazing Mojo remark on Longshot #1. And hopefully with a press when I eventually add Ann Nocenti it will move back up grade wise. But this experience will definitely makes me more hesitant to send them anything with actual real value for the "In House" signings. 

Sorry to hear that. It does sound unusual as the majority of everything I've sen have been 9.8's. 

Would love to see a pic of the Mojo. 

On 3/15/2024 at 2:05 PM, sman113 said:

Do we know that all the remarques have been completed and returned by Mr. Adams?  I am still waiting for my single, non-blank remarque submission to have any movement, and am both frustrated and excited at the same time.  Thanks! 

As far as I know, they’ve all been completed. Maybe not? 

On 3/15/2024 at 11:16 AM, MarvelMorris said:

From Dusk til Dawn’s Santanico Pandemonium - so thrilled how this turned out!  

Nice! Unique character choice. 

On 3/14/2024 at 1:12 PM, Mayor006 said:

Well check mine off the list as well. I got a call from the shop and drove straight there during my lunch break. For all the wait time these really were worth it. Every bit. Thanks @CGC Mike for the updates along the way and a big thank you to Arthur Adams. Hope I can catch you at a convention soon and tell you how much I love these.

Beautiful - congrats! 

On 3/12/2024 at 6:02 PM, BOS said:

Finally got in 2 of the 4 books that I sent in. Absolutely pleased with Mr. Adams work!! Gorgeous art. Only issue I have is both cases that CGC sent are scratched/scuffed terribly. 

Awesome! But sorry about the scratched cases...CGC should reencapsulate them for free, I'd think.

On 3/11/2024 at 8:18 PM, Hisestate said:

Just got my two remarques back...

Wow that Spidey! Nice color! 

On 3/11/2024 at 4:39 PM, cms1 said:

That thing is awesome.  Did you ask for that specific Leia.  For mine I asked for the new hope version

Yep, I asked for EP IV classic hair buns. 

On 3/11/2024 at 2:16 PM, grendelbo said:

I'd say it'll top out at 4.0 and it may be one grade lower. That much tape won't grade much higher even if the rest of the book is in great shape.

Restored though. Correct me if I'm wrong but there appears to be slight color touch near the top of the front cover where the tear is.

1st Green Hulk! Great book.

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Splash page from my copy.

Thanks for posting.

Thanks for your feedback. Now that I look at it closer there is something weird going on in that area. There are two black dots on the inside behind the comics code logo. The guy I sent it to is know as one of the premier resto guys...I think he'd have caught that..so weird. I'm not sure what it is. Here are some pics including one with a blacklight. 

On 3/11/2024 at 1:34 PM, marvelmaniac said:

It appears the tape was used to prevent the chipping from getting worse.

Tape on inside cover, minor chipping along the outer edge, slight chipping along the bottom edge, slight to minor chipping along lower edge, book does not sit flat, color breaking crease at the lower left corner, color breaking scratch on outer edge towards bottom, minor spine wear with a few color breaking spine ticks, lower staple off center, cover loose/detached at one staple?, detached completely? (see pic #8), Tanning/Discoloration along top edge of rear cover.

IMO...

If the cover is only loose, VG+ 4.5 to VG/FN 5.0

5.0 VERY GOOD/FINE (VG/FN):  Back to Top
An above-average but well used comic book. An accumulation of bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor to moderate cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases and/or dimples. Inks have moderate to low reflectivity. Blunted corners are increasingly common, as is minor to moderate staining, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor to moderate spine roll is allowed. A spine split of up to 1/2" may be present. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and minor stress lines may also be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown with no signs of brittleness. Centerfold may be loose. Minor interior tears may also be present.

If the cover is loose/detached at one staple, VG 4.0

4.0 VERY GOOD (VG):  Back to Top
The average used comic book. Cover shows moderate to significant wear, and may be loose but not completely detached. Cover reflectivity is low. Can have moderate creases or dimples. Corners may be blunted. Store stamps, name stamps, arrival dates, initials, etc. have no effect on this grade. Some discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor soiling is allowed. As much as a 1/4" triangle can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" square is also acceptable. Only minor unobtrusive tape and other amateur repair allowed on otherwise high grade copies. Moderate spine roll may be present and/or a 1" spine split. Staples may be discolored. Minor to moderate staple tears and stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Minor to moderate interior tears may be present. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple.

If the cover is completely detached, GD/VG 3.0

3.0 GOOD/VERY GOOD (GD/VG):  Back to Top
A used comic book showing some substantial wear. Cover shows significant wear, and may be loose or even detached at one staple. Cover reflectivity is very low. Can have a book-length crease and/or dimples. Corners may be blunted or even rounded. Discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor to moderate soiling is allowed. A triangle from 1/4" to 1/2" can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" to 1/4" square is also acceptable. Tape and other amateur repair may be present. Moderate spine roll likely. May have a spine split of anywhere from 1" to 1-1/2". Staples may be rusted or replaced. Minor to moderate staple tears and moderate stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple. Minor to moderate interior tears may be present.

Thank you as always for your detailed and informed analysis. Cover is actually well attached, it just has tears around the staples, only really noticeable when the front cover is opened. Not loose at the staples, either.

Just got this one back from one of the top restoration/presssing guys...I initially sent it to him to have the tape on the inside front cover removed (not even sure why it's there)...He said he could remove it, but determined because of the type of ink used on these early SA Marvel's, the ink would lift when the tape was removed. So I decided to just have him clean and press it. He definitely improved the book, but there is still a bit of a bubble on the front right side because of the tape. There is still a bit of creasing in the bottom right back cover. I did a small bit of cleaning on it myself after it was returned but much of the dirt or marks are just embedded in that old paper fiber. Overall it's a very nice book...just that bit of chipping along the right edge and that damn tape. There are also tears around the staples, mainly when you look at it opened. My initial thought was 4.0, but he insured it as if it were a 6.5. I don't think it's that's high, but maybe 5.0/5.5? Any thoughts welcome. Thanks! 

On 3/8/2024 at 5:57 PM, Old Fashion PB and J said:

 Interesting. I wouldn't try and remove the tide lines, I have seen a lot of guys getting hit with purple labels. And where in NJ are you at?

Yeah, that’s what I was thinking. I’m in Bergen county.

On 3/8/2024 at 6:47 PM, FoggyNelson said:

Stains might keep it from a 4.0 but it still could be👍. Nice 🔑key 

Thanks, that would be nice! 

On 3/8/2024 at 6:28 PM, cms1 said:

Everyone else has been sharing and giving glimpses of what to look forward, so now that mine have finally shipped.....

 

Beautiful!  Congrats. I’m waiting on a Leia as well..they’ve moved to G/E/I so hopefully they’ll ship next week sone time. 

On 3/7/2024 at 7:37 PM, Old Fashion PB and J said:

3.0 sounds about right. Would definitely benefit from a clean and press regardless.

Thanks, yeah will def clean/press. Wondering if I should do anything about the tide line. I know there are a few guys that can reduce that but scared CGC might call it out as resto. Depending on their method. But actually looks like I’ll be selling it raw to a friend, so he can decide down the line if he wants to do any additional work on it. 

The water damage and tide-line are holding it back; I’m thinking 3.0 because of the staining. Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks. 

Four more that just showed up..just beautiful work. Looks like he did a bunch in February as his rep had mentioned he'd be doing.

Mine are still in the 'Scheduled For Grading' and 'Received at CCS' stages but two of my friends have seen theirs move to the Grading/Encapsulation/Imaging stage. 

On 3/1/2024 at 8:02 PM, Maboc said:

While I agree, that he will put in the effort that he has for the others. There is no way he doesn't know which book goes to whoever. Having them all at his house to work on in his spare time they would have the info slips with them, and the info card in the bag.

Ah, you're right, I checked my slips and I see the name is on there. Well, at any rate, just hoping he was able to get a bunch more done this past month. 

On 3/1/2024 at 9:37 AM, Mayor006 said:

What worries me about the books I sent in is that I sent them through a dealer in town instead of sending them in directly. Turned out my three were all that store wound up sending in. He didn't even send in any for the store. With the fact that all these being sold by a dealer, is Arthur going to see these from a dealer and not put effort into them because he thinks they are just going to be put up for re-sale? I can tell you right now that Princess Leia, Wonder Woman and Catwoman won't be leaving my collection anytime soon if they are the same quality as the others. Just crossing my fingers at this point.

I don't think Arthur knows what comics come from where. He's just handed the comics in their window bags, pretty sure. I think he'll continue the quality he's been doing as it wouldn't be fair for the rest of us who only want the art for our collections, after he's put so much work into the others, which, sadly, a good number of them are just for flipping. Looking forward to seeing yours when you get them - please post them when you do! 

4.0/4.5