Romita Signature 2 2

[zephyr424]

Greetings. I am wondering if the John Romita signature on this comic is legit? Thanks.

[flchris]

Have you tried comparing it to other Romita sigs on the net? Also, other places that have authentication services offer a signature review for a fee (~$10).

[zephyr424]

On 5/28/2023 at 3:52 PM, 850chris said:

Have you tried comparing it to other Romita sigs on the net? Also, other places that have authentication services offer a signature review for a fee (~$10).

Yes, I did. My guess is that it isn't very similar on a few of the letters, but that could perhaps be due to the pattern of trying to write it along the Torch's legs. 

[Cman429]

Honestly it looks kinda fake to me. If I bought it I’d get it authenticated to be sure bc it looks sus

[zephyr424]

Thanks 

[theCapraAegagrus]

Inconclusive.

[picon3]

Here's a known signature from my Signature Series Creatures on the Loose #32 if that helps.

Paul~

[Ed Hanes]

 

CGC SS from 10/18

[Ed Hanes]

Here's another I had but sold recently

[Ed Hanes]

notice the N

but maybe his N just got lazy as he got older

 

Edited June 2, 2023 by Ed Hanes

[comicginger1789]

So I look at a variety of things. The swooping J, the extension of the middle of the H beyond the edges of that letter. His N sometimes has a little different as I have seen example like the ones posted but others like the original post which are a very rigid N

Then on Romita, the R and O are always together. The rest of the letters are separate and not touching. Lastly the middle of the A in Romita extends beyond the letter.

The last thing I ask myself is why would someone fake this. It is not a book someone would fake a signature on to up the value as it is just a standard 60s ASM book. All of these leads me to say I feel it is legit. You can spend the money if you want but if it’s just for you to enjoy anyways, just go with it being legit and love it. 

[comicginger1789]

But @romitaman might be the person to ask and someone with input I would value