Batman 1 New 52 Production Defect

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Batman 1 1st Print New 52

 

This book has an unusual defect. It has some sort of light vertical mark 2/3 across the front cover. It looks like its from the production, but I have no idea how to grade this. I am posting larger scans so you guys can give me some ideas. The vertical line runs from the M in Batman to just below the left side of his cape. If you cant see let me know and all increase the size again.

 

 

[thatcomicbookguy]

7.0

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Do I need to make the scans larger? Just looking for some thoughts on this book.

 

[SeriousComic]

I see a hard crease on the back upper right corner. Also is that rubbing on the back spine? If those are really there, then I have to agree with the above poster, 7.0

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The wear on the back cover is all printed, part of the ad artwork. It's the same on every copy.

 

That said, I can't see the front cover defect at all. Is it like a soft vertical impression or groove running down the cover?

 

 

[SeriousComic]

The wear on the back cover is all printed, part of the ad artwork. It's the same on every copy.

 

That said, I can't see the front cover defect at all. Is it like a soft vertical impression or groove running down the cover?

 

 

Oh ok...now that that is clear, I dont see anything wrong with this book minus what appears to be some shelf wear on the bottom left of the front cover.... why not a 9.8

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The wear on the back cover is all printed, part of the ad artwork. It's the same on every copy.

 

That said, I can't see the front cover defect at all. Is it like a soft vertical impression or groove running down the cover?

 

 

Not its on the front cover and its more vertical impression mark. I increased the scan by another 25% to see if it helps. My only other option would be to link to a higher resolution scan I guess.

 

I don't think my scanner is going to pick it up. I can only see it at an angle in the light. All add a second scan adding a line where it is.

 

 

[Point Five]

I'll throw out a guess of 9.6, possible 9.8. The book looks very sharp. I can't see the vertical mark, but if you think it's from production then it shouldn't affect the grade anyhow.

 

 

[thatcomicbookguy]

The wear on the back cover is all printed, part of the ad artwork. It's the same on every copy.

 

That said, I can't see the front cover defect at all. Is it like a soft vertical impression or groove running down the cover?

 

 

Ahhh true i saw that big dirty top right corner. I have honestly had books I thought were 9.6 come back 9.8 and this looks better than them if that's the case. If your worried about it maybe have it pressed. Ease your mind a bit.

[fastballspecial]

I tried increasing the scan by another 150% and it still doesn't show the press line. Yeah I am worried about where the grade will fall. I didn't see it when I bought it, but I caught it the next day in the light at an angle you wont see it straight on.

 

I am just trying to find an accurate conservative grade on it so if I sell it here or on ebay I wont run into any issues.