Is it possible to remove Pen Ink? 0

[Dave Hummel]

I just bought an original copy of Spider-Man #62. The comic seems to be in almost near mint condition with the exception of one thing. The original owner wrote his name in ink at the bottom of the cover and on the first page. Is there a way to remove the ink without destroying the value? Please see the pictures included. If there is a link to another thread that addresses this, pleas point me in the right direction. Thanks!

[Turnando]

I'd be interested in hearing from experts but my opinion is that kid's names on covers are kind of cool.  I like date stamps and names.

I'd leave it alone if it were my book.  

[Randall Ries]

Haha! Looks to me you are about to take the cover right off the book. Don't worry about the names. Worry about staple pull.

[theCapraAegagrus]

This is not close to NM.

[PovertyRow]

On 2/1/2022 at 5:05 AM, theCapraAegagrus said:

This is not close to NM.

I was thinking the exact thing. And yes, that book is WAY too opened for that 2nd shot! 

[Randall Dowling]

To the OP, there is no non-restorative way to remove ink from paper as ink is fundamentally different from graphite.  Where as a pencil mark is on the surface of the paper and can be erased, ink is absorbed into the fibers of the paper and is more difficult to remove.  There are solvents that will remove ink, however, they damage the paper as well and would reduce the value of the book much more than just leaving the ink.

I wouldn't mess with it, personally.  If you want a copy without the name, find a different copy.