The Grade is In: Detective Comics #411 (with "10" ink spot) 3 3

[travizb]

Thanks again for all of the help grading some of my other comics.  I came across several Detective Comics in the 400s range that have a "10" ink marking over the "Approved by the Comics Code Authority" emblem.  What would a book like this (#411) grade at with this defect?   

 

Update:  It looks like the marking can be mostly wiped with a microfiber towel. I don't want to mess with it too much, but will the rest of that ink come out during a C&P? 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 19, 2023 by travizb

[MrRoboto]

I need pics of the back cover to give a full grade assessment. But from what I can see, the 10 will not affect the grade in this range. Primarily, due to it being a price indicator for selling and not just random drawing. With what I got, 5.0

[travizb]

Thanks @MrRoboto and AhsokaTano - I've attached a picture of the back cover.  I've also updated the pictures to show the "10" spot wiped down.  Does that change your grade any?  Will C&P be able to help with the ink or overall grade.  THanks!

[grendelbo]

6.0

The ink smear will not affect the grade in this range.

Thanks for posting.

[Galen130]

On 10/26/2022 at 2:00 PM, grendelbo said:

6.0

The ink smear will not affect the grade in this range.

Thanks for posting.

I agree.  A C&P may help to remove more, if not all.

[JollyComics]

On 10/26/2022 at 3:00 PM, grendelbo said:

6.0

The ink smear will not affect the grade in this range.

Thanks for posting.

Maybe it can be treated as the fingerprint or soiled stain.  It's tricky for the grade. Maybe we can buy Matt Nelson's grading guide book.

[Nilo2]

6.0 for me too (with a C&P).

[travizb]

Thanks for the feedback!