When is coloring a color touch? 1 1

[Westy Steve]

Hey guys,

I got this today. I traded for it.  My trading partner disclosed in advance that in the past a kid apparently darkened the teeth of the monster and the heroes suspenders with a black pen. It probably doesn’t matter whether the grading companies consider this a color touch or not, since it’s just a low value cool book to be read and enjoyed.

 But out of curiosity is this considered a color touch by CGC standards? I’m guessing no since the intent was not to make the book look newer, I do think the young artist that used to own this book thought it made the book look cooler. Perhaps so.  I kind of agree with the kid that dark teeth makes the monster look more menacing. What do you think?  Is this a purple label candidate?

Edited March 29, 2023 by Westy Steve

[Axe Elf]

It's more likely considered "writing on the cover" than "restoration."

[theCapraAegagrus]

I can see CGC calling this "restoration" in an effort to focus attention on the "black" pen being in the middle of a black-inked area.