PGM Uncanny X-Men 142...printer defect???

[Darkowl]

Hey guys!

 

I just received this book, and I cant tell If it's been bleached by the sun, or If it is a printing defect, but If you look at Storm's legs, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and parts of the sentinel, you'll see that it looks washed out/faded. How would CGC take this into consideration?

 

Thanks for your help!!!

 

[tjanse]

Printer defect I think. One of the ink plates must of ran low on color in those areas. And those are roller marks on the back. Someone else with better info will come along

[Darkowl]

Printer defect I think. One of the ink plates must of ran low on color in those areas. And those are roller marks on the back. Someone else with better info will come along

 

Thanks!

 

Im leaning towards printer defect myself. Do you know how CGC approaches them?

[tjanse]

Printer defect I think. One of the ink plates must of ran low on color in those areas. And those are roller marks on the back. Someone else with better info will come along

 

Thanks!

 

Im leaning towards printer defect myself. Do you know how CGC approaches them?

 

 

I really dont know. I think in the restoration area they got info on printing defects and how it alligns with the grade.

[KPR Comics]

Printer defect. Almost like they ran low on blue. Maybe cgc will call it a variant.

[Darkowl]

Printer defect. Almost like they ran low on blue. Maybe cgc will call it a variant.

 

Ha! Thanks, Dave

[fastballspecial]

Id be interested to see how the label it.

 

Definite printing defect.

 

[timfinz]

Here is a link to the thread referenced earlier by tjanse!

 

An In-Depth Comparison of Green Label and Blue Label Grading

 

If you look at Category 4 I believe you will find your answer. I am almost certain that this is the category which will claim your book should you decide to submit it to CGC!

[The Kaptain]

Could be faded... I say that because the colors on the back cover do not appear to be affected. They print the front and back covers at the same time, so a printing defect like this on the front cover would also show on the back cover...

[rjpb]

It looks both faded from light exposure and that there was an issue with the blacks when it was first printed.

[comicshark]

I am thinking that someone pressed the book incorrectly. A dirty pressing machine will leave smudge marks on the back. So did the heat fade out the color? It had to be an extreme heat that did this.

[Darkowl]

Sorry for the delay everyone, but thanks a ton for all the comments. I'll be posting this in the BA sale thread shortly.