Derpo17 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 There are a few non color breaking tics on the front spine. I noticed some color rubbed off to the bag, but it isn't really a noticeable loss on the cover itself. A question. Is it safe to clean and press these foil cover/metallic cover comics? Would the heat potentially remove the material? I have no idea as I haven't done it before. Other than the slight defects I couldn't find any other major issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 I'd pose your pressing question in Grading and Restoration b/c most active people here aren't pressers, or aren't looking at tough cases. My expectation is that the is a way to press, but you'd need to know the specific way leads to the best resutls (temp limits, pressure, etc). This looks like the cover paper is cardstock & my guess is that it won't press as well as thinner paper. Looks like a >9.2 to me, as is Derpo17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nschenks Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 9.6+. As far as pressing goes, I'm still pretty new to this, but from what I've gleaned (based on scouring the web and info from my current presser, who's been in the game for 10+ years), it can be done but doesn't respond as well (lower temps/shorter times I think, so as not to ruin the foil). Based on what I've heard from others, I'd say avoid CCS and go third party, but definitely message your potential presser first to make sure: A.) they are able to press it; and B.) have experience pressing foil covers. If I remember right, this cover isn't embossed, so there is a pretty good chance it can be pressed I think. Good luck! I have a big soft spot for the Venom mini-series' from when I was a kid. Sinner Takes All was my personal fav Derpo17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayowolf Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 9.4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derpo17 Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 On 2/27/2023 at 9:58 PM, Nsschenks said: 9.6+. As far as pressing goes, I'm still pretty new to this, but from what I've gleaned (based on scouring the web and info from my current presser, who's been in the game for 10+ years), it can be done but doesn't respond as well (lower temps/shorter times I think, so as not to ruin the foil). Based on what I've heard from others, I'd say avoid CCS and go third party, but definitely message your potential presser first to make sure: A.) they are able to press it; and B.) have experience pressing foil covers. If I remember right, this cover isn't embossed, so there is a pretty good chance it can be pressed I think. Good luck! I have a big soft spot for the Venom mini-series' from when I was a kid. Sinner Takes All was my personal fav I was considering getting it pressed with CFP then getting sent to get graded with CGC. I'll definitely check with them to see if they have experience with grading foil covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 9.4. Could be a wee higher. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...