Ryan Bates Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 I just received a pristine copy of Green Lantern #49 from a seller on eBay and opened the first page to inspect the book and noticed what looked to be blue splotches of paint on the page. The seller claims the book was always like this but I've never seen something like this from the manufacturer. It's only on the first page and doesn't bleed through to the following pages. Pretty bummed as the book looks to be a 9.8 otherwise. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning55 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Most likely occurred during production, but my opinion doesn't count. You might be able to email the photo to CGC and ask customer service to have a grader look at the photo, get their opinion, before sending it in. Maybe, in their experience, they have seen it before and know how it was evaluated in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 It's a very strong cyan colour. Almost certainly from the print process. Happens with other colours too, there was a magenta blob we had some fun with recently. Can't recall the exact location of that thread but similar situation. Don't stress it. Counts as an artifact and won't affect grade. PovertyRow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Bates Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 On 10/1/2023 at 12:22 PM, LowGradeBronze said: It's a very strong cyan colour. Almost certainly from the print process. Happens with other colours too, there was a magenta blob we had some fun with recently. Can't recall the exact location of that thread but similar situation. Don't stress it. Counts as an artifact and won't affect grade. That's a relief. At first I thought someone dropped ink on it but it doesn't bleed through to the other side at all or look like it had been "wet" in any way so I was super confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ryan Bates Posted January 4 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 4 Replying to anyone who might see this. The book came back a 9.8 despite the blue ink spots. I appreciate the response again @LowGradeBronze marvelmaniac, MattTheDuck, crazyhips and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning55 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Congratulations! Nice book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Glad it came good for you! Magenta, cyan and yellow are the three primary inks so it made sense it was of print origin. Looks great in the slab! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
