Action 23

[bballard3340502-migration]

Hi all, I recently came across an Action Comics 23 (The First Appearance of Lex Luthor and what became Kryptonite) that was graded as a blue label 0.5 due to it having no back cover, it is an otherwise beautiful book that I think would grade out in the VF range if it were complete. But I actually happen to have a spare back cover for it. So my question is what would happen if I cracked the slab and resubmitted the book with the included back cover loose? How do you think it would be graded with a detached, but now present back cover? Thanks for any responses.

[Jaydogrules]

The detached married cover would probably yield a green label 2.5.

 

-J.

[Spiderphill]

Or leaf cast it and get a higher grade conserved label(Blue label with purple top stripe) if both pieces aren't missing pieces of art.

[Sqeggs]

Hi all, I recently came across an Action Comics 23 (The First Appearance of Lex Luthor and what became Kryptonite) that was graded as a blue label 0.5 due to it having no back cover, it is an otherwise beautiful book that I think would grade out in the VF range if it were complete. But I actually happen to have a spare back cover for it. So my question is what would happen if I cracked the slab and resubmitted the book with the included back cover loose? How do you think it would be graded with a detached, but now present back cover? Thanks for any responses.

 

First step is to be sure it really is a back cover from Action 23. Maybe you've already done this, but you need to carefully compare both the outside and inside of the cover. If it is the correct cover, I think you would be best off getting the back cover professionally attached.

 

That way you could end up with a high-grade purple label.

[Dark Knight]

I'd also have it leaf casted. Would certainly look great when done! I would send the scans of the book to Ze-Man and get his input on it. GL!

[bballard3340502-migration]

Neither cover is missing any art or writing it is a near perfect split down the seam.

[Jaydogrules]

The book is hot, so hopefully you make the right decision.

FWIW I would keep it in its blue holder. (thumbs u

 

-J.

[TheSwiftBeownFox-migration]

Or you just scotch tape the back cover on and keep the blue label with a bump in grade!

 

 

 

I really have no idea why tape is not restoration.....

 

 

 

 

 

P.S. for the love of god don't do this...

[bballard3340502-migration]

I'm going to try and do everything I can to keep it a blue label, but I'm also trying to keep this book in the best grade possible for potential future resale. What is the highest grade possible you think I can get on this AC 23?

[Dark Knight]

Since spine is completely split, I think highest would be around a 2.0

[Red84]

I'm pretty sure 1.0 would be the highest.

Here's an example.

 

[Red84]

And since it is unlikely that the back cover you had would be from the original book, you would get a married cover designation and a purple label.

[Jaydogrules]

OP, are you the one who picked up that PGX 0.5 copy with the missing back cover for $2k on ebay?

 

-J.

[bballard3340502-migration]

That would be me Jaydog.

[AnkurJ]

And since it is unlikely that the back cover you had would be from the original book, you would get a married cover designation and a purple label.

 

If it was caught. I have seen many instances where it was not. It depends on the color of the inside front and back cover.

[Jaydogrules]

That would be me Jaydog.

 

Save for the missing back, that is a nice looking book. I can see why you'd want to complete it. Going from a 0.5 PGX to perhaps as high as a CGC 2.0 would be huge. There is one in the comic link auction right now if you want to see what one in that grade looks like. It may be worth the shot. As Ankur said, married covers aren't always caught. But PGX isn't the best at catching or disclosing restoration. So if you decide to go that route it may be a double gamble.

 

-J.

[bballard3340502-migration]

What exactly does the conserved grade entail? And how much would that effect the value of a book like this?

[Amadeus Arkham]

Affect*

[bballard3340502-migration]

Is the conserved going to be treated the same as the PLOD?

[Spiderphill]

Is the conserved going to be treated the same as the PLOD?

How are PLODs treated?