MarkFaust

On 2/1/2024 at 2:55 AM, zzutak said:

It's not the signature that makes this book eligible for certification with a Qualified Grade.  It's the paper/sticker affixed to the inside front cover. 

So the other two I have graded in Universal and the other multiple grades that i've seen graded in Universal that sold are ALL mistakes? Your 1960 book had an owner attach a sticker to the interior cover and write their address on it. The Faust Premiere book had the the sticker attached during printing and later signed and numbered on it by the publishers/artists/writers. Completely different.

On 1/28/2024 at 10:41 AM, NickiO CS said:

Hello @MarkFaust, 

Thank you for reaching out to us. I would be happy to review the labeling of your books. Can you please provide the certification number for these three books? 

I look forward to your reply. If you have any other questions, please let us know. 

I'm curious If these books have been reviewed? I'm wanting to send the Qualified back for a Universal label.

zzutac, so you're saying that CGC make mistakes MORE often? Two of my books from the same publisher are graded Universal. Only one is a Qualified grade. A detached cover is a different story than a signature on the inside cover. I've seen COUNTLESS universal grades for sale that have signatures on the inside cover. 

Faust Premiere Edition #1 (Northstar Publishing) - 4369024011 - (Interior signed/numbered 390/1000) - QUALIFIED Grade

Omega #1 (Northstar Publishing) -3699962004 - (Interior signed/numbered 159/1000) - UNIVERSAL Grade

Northstar #1 (Northstar Publishing) - 4226213002 - (Interior signed/numbered 180/1000) - UNIVERSAL Grade

I have two books that are Universal grades that have an affixed piece of paper on the interior cover where the writer and artist have numbered and autographed the book. Just recently, I've received a returned third book from grading that is exactly like the previous two. However, this book got a Qualified grade. Is this a mistake? Will CGC fix this mistake if I send it back to be re-slabbed?

I have two of the Omega #1's. Yellow lightning bolt on cover. One is signed and numbered on the interior page, the other is not. Are these both considered to be the first appearance of Faust or did one precede in printing over the other?

On ‎7‎/‎4‎/‎2019 at 7:49 PM, RockMyAmadeus said:

It must be witnessed by someone authorized to do so by CGC, OR signed by the creator and sent directly to CGC...and you can't just send them an already signed book, have them "confirm" it's theirs, and have the creator send it in.

Violate those rules, and someone will find themselves expelled from the SS program...and rightfully so.

Soooo.. ... a CGC facilitator can tell an artist that it's not his signature even though the artist tells the facilitator that it certainly is? I mean, ....who would know better who's signature it IS than the guy HIMSELF??????

I've come the conclusion that this is where knowledgeable people come to post about non-recognized first appearances. And that are also not even looked at by CGC staff.

Thanks everyone. To posters commenting before, I am talking about the 'creator', not the Celestial with the same name. And yes, most people say that FF 511 is his first appearance. Why doesn't CGC state that on their labels? Will this change anytime soon or am I only holding my breath?

Shogun Warriors #1 - 1st app. Of Raydeen, Combatra, Danguard Ace.

Micronauts #1 - 1st app. of well, duh,... The Micronauts.

Star Wars Tales #23 - 1st app of Darth Malak and Darth Revan. (may have been established though, can't confirm unless I see a graded book?)

The show I'm going to only has CBCS there, but Kevin Eastman has his own guy that is a CGC facilitator/witness. No matter how many times I Facebook message or send him an e-mail, I get no reply. I just don't know if his guy does it on a laptop to get the form or what. My credit card always reads not valid. And if he ONLY does it that way then I'm screwed if he don't accept checks.

No, no response. CBCS will be there, but I prefer CGC. I messaged the local comic stores in the Colorado Springs area to see if they had a facilitator that might be going to the show, but I never got a reply.

Ever since CGC switched the way they do submissions online for comics, I've had to submit a check instead of putting down my debit or credit card information. Every time I attempt to put my credit card or debit card in for payment, it tells me it's "invalid". I'm going to get Signature Series comics for an upcoming convention soon. Will witnesses/facilitators accept checks?

Yes, please let me know. I'm traveling to get to Colorado Springs. It would suck to get there and he doesn't have his facilitator. Thanks again!

That's huge news! Thank you so much for sharing that!

What if the artist confirms it's his signature?

Does anyone know if he has his own guys that witness and send to CGC?

Right there with you Delta. I'm looking to get something autographed by Kevin Eastman and sent off to CGC myself.

I'd assume that CGC would be present everywhere, but the Colorado Springs Comic Con coming up in late August only has a CBCS booth. I'm hoping to get in contact with a CGC witness that will be attending as well? Please contact me at faustxxx@cox.net

Ugh. Does anyone even know what issue it is? I've heard Doctor Strange # 13, Fantastic Four # 511, Sensational Spider-Man # 40, Strange Tales # 157, etc. Can anyone help?

WOW. This thread is almost three years old. I've been searching for this answer since as well. From what I understand, the first actual "physical" appearance of the One Above All (non-Celestial) is in Sensational Spider-Man # 40. I've never seen a CGC graded copy of this comic though. Does CGC acknowledge on the label that this is the first appearance of the One Above All?

The cover is raised with embossment or extra paint. Is it wise to get this pressed? Does CGC have a way of doing this without crushing the raised parts of the cover?

What does CGC consider to be the first appearance of The One Above All? I've heard that it's Eternals #7, but all the CGC's I've seen doesn't state that it's the 1st appearance though.

Can anyone help me with this, please? I have a very nice copy of Incredible Hulk 377 that has the fluorescent cover. Any harm of the fluorescent colors being slightly ruined with pressing?