Cerebus # 1

[THB]

Long story short. Garage sale. Asked "Got comics?" No. But got some mags you might like. TMNT # 2, 3 and 4 and this. How can you tell if its real or not?

 

 

 

Thanks!

[mschmidt]

Check the interior front cover - if the black background is glossy, it's a counterfeit, if it's flat, it's real.

 

Based on the condition and the front cover colors, I'd say this is most likely a counterfeit.

[mschmidt]

Also, looks like an easy 8.5/9.0 based on how CGC grades this particular book.

[THB]

Here is what the inside cover looks like. It seems flat but it is glossy too.

 

[maloney414]

Here is another good site with tips for checking: Cerebus Counterfeit with images

 

Since you have the book, check the splash page.

[mschmidt]

That's glossy :thumbsup:

 

If you want to be 100% sure, check out the splash page with Cerebus and the giant dragon - in the counterfeit, Cerebus is a solid dark figure whereas in the genuine #1 he's a grey-tone figure (with the dots clearly visible) with a dark outline.

[cujobyte]

This is why I love these boards. Thanks for the info.

[THB]

Ahhh.....hes black on that splash page. Thanks for the info.

[maloney414]

Everyone is quick to say flat vs glossy, but that's tough for people who only have one version in front of them. Unless you've seen both to compare it's really tough.

 

The splash page is less known, but much easier to check. (thumbs u

[Jimmy Linguini]

The back cover is too clean and black.

It's a fake.

[Wilson3d]

Gawd, I would of been $hitting my pants at the yard sale when I saw that. Hope the turtles worked out for you.

[THB]

I had my poker face on for sure.