Brandon77 Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 (edited) Here is a book I sold in late February, photo taken maybe 2-3 weeks prior. Buyer returned it for 'black ink' across top pages. I've had this book for 3 years. I have no idea when it was graded, but that's how I purchased it myself back in 2019. I can't say I ever noticed this before, but if you look at the sales ad photo (1st photo), there is a hint of it if you look closely (beneath CGC barcode). The 2nd photo I took today, from the top looking down.Questions 1) Is this black ink or some kind of spreading mold? 2) If it is mold, could it have spread so much, so fast (2-3 months)? 3) Would CGC have graded this a 9.4 if there had been 'any' visible ink or mold across top pages? 4) If this is mold, could it 'infect' other slabs stacked right next to it? Edited May 8, 2022 by Brandon77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Marwood & I Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 It could be distributor spray, Brandon. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon77 Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 OK, and that mold couldn't have grown there in 3 months, could it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revat Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 The average collector would Immediately think Overspray ink. Look up other samples of comic mold to compare. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 (edited) On 5/8/2022 at 1:56 PM, Brandon77 said: OK, and that mold couldn't have grown there in 3 months, could it? It's not likely. And if you look at the pattern of it, it's clearly distro ink. Edited May 8, 2022 by The Lions Den KCOComics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseofComics.Com Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Agree with all you guys. I knew this was going to be overspray before I even saw the pics. Makes so much sense. KCOComics and The Lions Den 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatCaesarsGhost Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 I’ve got mold issues on one of my favorite books. CGC says the encapsulation process prevents it from starting and/or spreading. So your issue is not mold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Elf Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 If you just give it a sticker that says "First Appearance of Black Mold!" some schmuck would probly give you a grand for it... The Lions Den and Upgrayedd2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon77 Posted May 9, 2022 Author Share Posted May 9, 2022 Thanks guys, that cheered me up. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Looks like overspray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
