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i've seen a fair number of the all white sketch covers have printing defects, like color smudges almost, if the book's paper and spine is perfect, and its a printing issue, where would they come out as when graded by CGC.

 

can ebay sellers list them as "NM" because there are no physical defects, when really it would come back graded VF, due to specks or smudges of color on the white?

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More printings!

 

REVIVAL KEEPS SALES ALIVE

 

Issue #3 sells out week of release, gets new printing along with #1 and #2

 

The third issue of the surprise smash hit, REVIVAL, has sold out the same day as its release and will go back to press. The second printing (AUG128229) will be in stores on October 24, the same day that REVIVAL #4 goes on sale. The third printing of REVIVAL #1 and the second printing of #2 have also sold out and will be reprinted as well (#1 fourth printing: AUG128227, #2 third printing: AUG128229), also with an October 24 in-store date.

 

A "rural noir" by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton, with covers by Jenny Frison, REVIVAL explores the ramifications of the dead returning to life in a small Wisconsin town. Seemingly unchanged, the "revivers" return to their lives, but in time it becomes clear that something is missing from who they used to be. Police officer Dana Cypress is assigned to investigate the revival phenomenon, only to discover that it affects her more closely than she thought.

 

Along with in-a-flash sellouts, REVIVAL has been garnering wide praise for its nuanced take on death and horror.

 

"...are there any comics that can truly change comics as a whole? I hope so actually. I hope that someone reading [REVIVAL] is going to try and create their own story with multiple layers and parallel plot lines, with its mystery to rival Twin Peaks, but with the endgame of Lost. Maybe someone will read this review and have their eyes opened to all of the other elements in play that were sitting below the surface of the story staring them in the face."

 

- Comic Bastards

 

"With Revival, Seeley is creating an understated psychological and supernatural horror, with genuine humour.... Mike Norton's art has an incredible range – contrast this with his other title It Girl and the Atomics and his webcomic Battlepug.... Having two contrasting styles, in keeping with the tone of two very divergent monthly books, is an incredible feat."

 

- Geeks Unleashed

 

"While the comics market is flush with story lines centered on unsettled dead folks, writer Tim Seeley's Revival burrows deeply under your skin—even in its tranquil setting.... Revival's dread (as well as its occasional chilling gore) is inked to wondrous effect by Mike Norton, but Seeley's dialogue and relatable characters like single mother and police officer Dana Cypress present more of a draw than the blood and guts."

 

- Pop Matters

 

"Revival is a very enjoyable and genuinely creepy series from two creators at the top of their game."

 

- IGN

 

As noted in many of the reviews of REVIVAL, Seeley and Norton are prolific comics creators. In addition to REVIVAL, Seeley writes his Image series HACK/SLASH, a twist on the slasher genre in which a would-be victim instead hunts down serial killers, and Top Cow's flagship title WITCHBLADE. Eisner winner Norton has been charming readers with his art in the spin-off of Michael Allred's MADMAN, IT GIRL AND THE ATOMICS, also published by Image Comics.

 

ABOUT IMAGE COMICS

Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

 

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i've seen a fair number of the all white sketch covers have printing defects, like color smudges almost, if the book's paper and spine is perfect, and its a printing issue, where would they come out as when graded by CGC.

 

can ebay sellers list them as "NM" because there are no physical defects, when really it would come back graded VF, due to specks or smudges of color on the white?

 

Specks and smudges will unaffect the grade most of the time. Some others can tell you more, but I cant think of a book that I have seen that was downgraded for something like that. Maybe Mike or Beach Bum can tell you more.

 

I always like to use the Wolverine Origins 10 White Cover as an example. The book's coloration looks like due to poor printing, but it will still grade 9.8 or higher if its physical perfect.

 

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More printings!

 

REVIVAL KEEPS SALES ALIVE

 

Issue #3 sells out week of release, gets new printing along with #1 and #2

 

The third issue of the surprise smash hit, REVIVAL, has sold out the same day as its release and will go back to press. The second printing (AUG128229) will be in stores on October 24, the same day that REVIVAL #4 goes on sale. The third printing of REVIVAL #1 and the second printing of #2 have also sold out and will be reprinted as well (#1 fourth printing: AUG128227, #2 third printing: AUG128229), also with an October 24 in-store date.

 

A "rural noir" by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton, with covers by Jenny Frison, REVIVAL explores the ramifications of the dead returning to life in a small Wisconsin town. Seemingly unchanged, the "revivers" return to their lives, but in time it becomes clear that something is missing from who they used to be. Police officer Dana Cypress is assigned to investigate the revival phenomenon, only to discover that it affects her more closely than she thought.

 

Along with in-a-flash sellouts, REVIVAL has been garnering wide praise for its nuanced take on death and horror.

 

"...are there any comics that can truly change comics as a whole? I hope so actually. I hope that someone reading [REVIVAL] is going to try and create their own story with multiple layers and parallel plot lines, with its mystery to rival Twin Peaks, but with the endgame of Lost. Maybe someone will read this review and have their eyes opened to all of the other elements in play that were sitting below the surface of the story staring them in the face."

 

- Comic Bastards

 

"With Revival, Seeley is creating an understated psychological and supernatural horror, with genuine humour.... Mike Norton's art has an incredible range – contrast this with his other title It Girl and the Atomics and his webcomic Battlepug.... Having two contrasting styles, in keeping with the tone of two very divergent monthly books, is an incredible feat."

 

- Geeks Unleashed

 

"While the comics market is flush with story lines centered on unsettled dead folks, writer Tim Seeley's Revival burrows deeply under your skin—even in its tranquil setting.... Revival's dread (as well as its occasional chilling gore) is inked to wondrous effect by Mike Norton, but Seeley's dialogue and relatable characters like single mother and police officer Dana Cypress present more of a draw than the blood and guts."

 

- Pop Matters

 

"Revival is a very enjoyable and genuinely creepy series from two creators at the top of their game."

 

- IGN

 

As noted in many of the reviews of REVIVAL, Seeley and Norton are prolific comics creators. In addition to REVIVAL, Seeley writes his Image series HACK/SLASH, a twist on the slasher genre in which a would-be victim instead hunts down serial killers, and Top Cow's flagship title WITCHBLADE. Eisner winner Norton has been charming readers with his art in the spin-off of Michael Allred's MADMAN, IT GIRL AND THE ATOMICS, also published by Image Comics.

 

ABOUT IMAGE COMICS

Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

 

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i've seen a fair number of the all white sketch covers have printing defects, like color smudges almost, if the book's paper and spine is perfect, and its a printing issue, where would they come out as when graded by CGC.

 

can ebay sellers list them as "NM" because there are no physical defects, when really it would come back graded VF, due to specks or smudges of color on the white?

 

Specks and smudges will unaffect the grade most of the time. Some others can tell you more, but I cant think of a book that I have seen that was downgraded for something like that. Maybe Mike or Beach Bum can tell you more.

 

I always like to use the Wolverine Origins 10 White Cover as an example. The book's coloration looks like due to poor printing, but it will still grade 9.8 or higher if its physical perfect.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the printing defects won't affect the grade, but at the same time, will prevent it from getting a 10, is that right?

 

I'm under the assumption that getting a 10 also requires the book to have a perfect printing job.

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i've seen a fair number of the all white sketch covers have printing defects, like color smudges almost, if the book's paper and spine is perfect, and its a printing issue, where would they come out as when graded by CGC.

 

can ebay sellers list them as "NM" because there are no physical defects, when really it would come back graded VF, due to specks or smudges of color on the white?

 

Specks and smudges will unaffect the grade most of the time. Some others can tell you more, but I cant think of a book that I have seen that was downgraded for something like that. Maybe Mike or Beach Bum can tell you more.

 

I always like to use the Wolverine Origins 10 White Cover as an example. The book's coloration looks like due to poor printing, but it will still grade 9.8 or higher if its physical perfect.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the printing defects won't affect the grade, but at the same time, will prevent it from getting a 10, is that right?

 

I'm under the assumption that getting a 10 also requires the book to have a perfect printing job.

 

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I'm curious about that too. My original post was a question, and i appreciate the feedback. Wolverine origins is a great example. I have a copy of that and pulled it out to look at, it too has similar kinds of printing artifacts/smudges on the white.

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