White Spine??

[bodykevichw]

I recently bought a copy of Batman 638 from eBay. The seller had it listed at a 9.6, and it looked pretty good (you can see it here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BATMAN-638-2005-DC-COMICS-1st-PRINT-JASON-TODD-REVEALED-AS-RED-HOOD-NM-HTF-HOT-/232059029007?hash=item3607cbc60f:g:7WcAAOSwawpXviUN) I noticed, however that there were white marks on the spine. I asked the seller and he said there was nothing there so I assumed it was just in the photo.

 

Upon receiving it today I can clearly see a white line going down the spine. I've noticed this same feature on other comics that I've bought that were supposed to be NM. I have tried to look up this issue before but I don't know what to call it.

 

So, what is this defect called? And how much does it affect the grade? I personally find it unappealing but I don't know if this is acceptable for a 9.6. Should I return it?

 

 

 

[BlowUpTheMoon]

Looks like color rub (or colour rub, if you are from Canada).

[The Kaptain]

I think that is considered a production defect. I believe that the white line appeared when the cover was folded over during manufacture. I believe CGC would not deduct for this...

[Junkdrawer]

its production related

[Topnotchman]

This is perfectly normal on 9.8 copies, unless your a 9.9 caliber collector this defect does not effect the grade using Cgc grading standards.

[bodykevichw]

Okay, that's great to know. Thanks guys.

[mschmidt]

I think that is considered a production defect. I believe that the white line appeared when the cover was folded over during manufacture. I believe CGC would not deduct for this...

 

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