Zordar Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 I bought this in the year 2000, so I wasn't really aware of or looking for restoration. I was going to send it in, but now I'm noticing what looks like bleed through on the front cover. Just want to get some other opinions. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzutak Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 On 2/3/2023 at 3:49 PM, Zordar said: Will this get a purple label? Yes. Multiple hits of black color touch (done with the intent of improving the book's appearance, as opposed to mindless doodling) = amateur restoration (and a purple label, for sure). Unfortunately, tinkering is not something that's limited to high-grade copies. grendelbo, The Lions Den and silverseeker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withering Wind Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 That looks like color touch to me so yes it would get a restored label. From the pictures, the bottom left front outside cover looks more obvious (black area in middle of circular object near spine and bottom of the same object where the readers crease crosses the black outline). I can't see the color touch on the outside front right cover but it does appear to follow Hulk's shoulder/neck area. The sad part is that with all of the other creases there was nothing to gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zordar Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 Thank you, looking very closely along the spine I can see that the color didnt quite match. Along the right side I think someone colored in the Hulk's head, although I don't see a clear color mis-match. No grading for this book then, itll be my reader copy. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 On 2/4/2023 at 12:58 AM, Zordar said: No grading for this book then, itll be my reader copy. At least you have a good reason for it to be a reader. Enjoy it in carefree style! PovertyRow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Definitely. PovertyRow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PovertyRow Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 On 2/4/2023 at 1:28 AM, LowGradeBronze said: At least you have a good reason for it to be a reader. Enjoy it in carefree style! "carefree style!" I like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PovertyRow Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 On 2/6/2023 at 4:50 AM, theCapraAegagrus said: Definitely. Yes, classic marker color "touch". Purple all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPark Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 On 2/3/2023 at 7:28 PM, zzutak said: Yes. Multiple hits of black color touch (done with the intent of improving the book's appearance, as opposed to mindless doodling) = amateur restoration (and a purple label, for sure). Unfortunately, tinkering is not something that's limited to high-grade copies. Those are absolutely killer low grades...they look fantastic! er...Incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
