Common Comic Book Defects Explained
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This is great.... this video is definitely recommended for newer collectors and even seasoned veterans of the game. It would be dope to see you crack a slab to improve an book. God Bless.
Ive learned pressing makes a big difference recently. Great video bud
Great examples Regie! Thanks for clearing up the difference between browning and foxing. I wasn't exactly sure what foxing was. Keep up the great work!👍🏿
Great video Regie, you did an awesome job covering alot of the more common defects on books. Wish CGC would do something like this to highlight how they grade books.
That’s bro. An oldie but goodie. I haven’t watched this one in several years. Appreciate you.
I was literally just thinking about this as I purchased an older comic that arrived today to test out how some defects may impact the grades from CGC. Thank you for this video Regie!
Glad I could help!
This was a very good video. Very informative to people who may not understand what to look out for.
Its these types of “light defects” that have enabled me to gain some fantastic books in the past 👍
Learned these lessons with 9.8 pre-screen modern submission. Thought I was a decent grader but got spanked by CGC. Only 4/25😲.Will look to buy modern 9.8’s from now on! Thanks!
Excellent video! Thank you for increasing my comic grading vocabulary. Always wondered about prints like the Star Wars book.
Great info as always brother. Thank you!
Reggie is like, I don’t even care anymore, I’m not shaving. 😂🤣
BeardGang!!!
@@RegieCollects Mine's longer! XD
Actually I feel like he shaved before recording and it came right back. Like Homer Simpson in the mirror in about 5 seconds.
Thank you for taking the time to record a video. This helps so many people in the community!
Great video man!!! For the first time ever, I sent 6 slabs back in their case to get opened, cleaned/pressed, and then regraded. I received those 6 back last week.
Did your grades increase.
4 out of 6 did. Biggest jumps were 2 books going from 8.5 to 9.2s
Thanks for a super helpful video Regie! Loved how you used the white index card, it made it so much easier to see the defects. So the 1st comic I see you signed it😁
That index card was an impromptu technique that turned out pretty well. I’m very pleased with how it turned out.
I actually did a few test signatures for that book that I signed for someone about a month back. I think I need to get different markers for the future. I don’t like how this one ages.
I NOW know what a binary tear looks like and the difference between foxing and tanning. Even though u didn't have an example of foxing I appreciate you explaining it. So I really appreciate u taking the time to do this video..I don't know much about editing, but it's evident it took alot of time and effort so I for one appreciate it.
Also, U said u may struggle with having defect examples in ur collection for future videos...don't worry I'm ur guy on this...I've got tanning and apparently foxing..blunting tears, cutouts, missing pages...detachments...water damage, sun damage ..missing staples...too many staples..u need tape examples? ..I got some tape too..and I got some good stuff... whatcha need Regie. haha
But seriously, I appreciate the educational aspect of your videos.
Lol. That’s what’s up! I might need to tap you for those examples bro. 😂😜 I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.
I always want to call them bin"dary" tears as it has to do with the binding / spine of the book and not a star system or computer coding. Weird.
Love the videos brotha. Great content!
Great video! One thing also worth mentioning is the dreaded "subscription crease" which is very common in silver and bronze age books. There were no LCS back then, so a lot of people could only get their comics via subscription. They came in the mail with nothing more than a paper sleeve wrapped around the book. Mailmen back then treated comics like flyers or newspapers and folded or bent them lengthwise to fit in mailboxes. Usually grading companies are a little forgiving with subscription creases, since it was a "product of the era" similar to date stamps.
👍 A subscription crease will typically result in a mid-grade 7.0 or less according to CBCS.
@@RegieCollects I thought I heard CGC was a little forgiving... I could be wrong. But hey, at least most subscription creases can be pressed out! :)
Great vid. Learning this myself so this comes in very handy. Thanks.
Great breakdown of all the different types of defects. Learned a lot and would definitely like to see more videos of these topics in the future. Very helpful. Thanks, Regie! Keep’em coming. ✊🏽
Great stuff Regie, as always.
Thanks for the content!
This was really interesting, and I thought I knew everything
Great video, Regie! I'm still getting caught up on your past work.
While you were discussing the condition of the FF 49 (starting at about 17:35) I asked myself, "who was Mike Marvel?"
I've been into strength training for years, and have read about famous bodybuilders of the 1960s, but I'd never heard of this guy -- unlike the other BBer's who appeared in similar comic-book ads -- Dave Draper, Schwarzenegger, Charles Atlas, etc.
Well, it appears that "Mike Marvel" was a pseudonym used by a guy named Frank Rudolph Young, who wrote a bunch of yoga books back in the day. He also promoted some weird occult-ish stuff.
The more you know... :)
This is some excellent information for any collector! Thanks for a great presentation!
Fantastic video, really great job showing both pressible and non-pressible defects!
Very informative vid!
I hope this video goes "viral". Fantastic job explaining these common defects 👏. In today's "Top Picks" for sure 👍
Thanks bro. Salute.
Great content!!
Thanks for the info Reggie! This is a great help to me and others new to this hobby
You are very welcome.
The defects that you mentioned are GREAT examples of Problems that, We as Collectors, often encounter when on-the-hunt for Comic Books. As a seasoned Collector I’m cognizant of said defects, but neophyte or beginning Collectors may not be privy to said condition issues - Bravo to you, Regie, for your insightful denotations! :€)
Thank you Mark. Not just for watching and commenting but for the use of a wonderful vocabulary. I read a lot of comments. :-) Be well bro.
Appreciate the vid! I know this one was a challenge to film but you did it super great!
Appreciate it.
Awesome video Regie it was really helpful for me since I'm new to comic collecting
Glad that it was helpful Wesley. I have a ton of videos for new folks so please let me know if you have questions.
Great video thanks for clarifying, I hear these terms all the time but never truly understood them. Liked and subbed 👍
You are very welcome. Glad that the video helped.
I'm starting to learn how to assess and grade comic books, this is very helpful. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Now, new light box technology can improve and even eliminate foxing. Tanning can be lightened up too with the light box, even using chemicals, but you might risk getting a purple label when the cover is too white vs the inside of the book.
Thanks for the detail provided in this video Regie. Would love to see a follow-up someday if you come across foxing and other less common defects.
Sure thing!
I have an issue of New Mutants 21 and for a while now I couldn't figure out what was wrong with it. Thanks to your video i now realize, and have the vocabulary to say, it was so oddly overwrapped to the point of getting a bad cut. Very informative video - thanks, regie!
You are very welcome bro.
Thanks very much Regie, definitely enjoyed it and found it informative.
These are certainly useful tips to bear in mind when browsing through the back issues bins in my LCS...
You mention how the grading sites detail the defects on their sites, and I have been wanting to learn more about the different levels of grading and what qualifies the grade - but as you correctly pointed out, it is somewhat harder to learn this as they don't show visuals (they just list the descriptions of defects).
I know I would personally love to see more videos like this, particularly an introductory video on the basics of knowing the difference between a 2.0, 4.0, 6.0, 8.0, 9.2 9.6, 9.8 etc...
Thanks again for the great content,
Thomas
Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad that you found the video helpful. Once you have an understanding of the defects and what they mean it's pretty easy to understand the differences between a 2.0 and 4.0 for example. The difference is more defects. At the end of the day, that's what we are really talking about. Put another way, there is a long list of defects that could result in a book being a 2.0 and an equally long list of defects that result in a book being a 4.0 so trying to compare the two is like comparing an apple to a pineapple. With that said, the list of differences between a 9.8 and 9.6 is a little easier to compare because you are talking about tiny differences. Here is a video that looks at that comparison: th-cam.com/video/4lXoXFu6-tc/w-d-xo.html
Here is a video where I talk about the basics of comic book grading with the head grader at CGC. This a long but solid foundational video: th-cam.com/video/Q0VMjfc2O8E/w-d-xo.html
Please let me know if this response was helpful or if I misunderstood something.
@@RegieCollects Thanks very much for providing me with such a detailed response, this is great!
I see what you are trying to say (practice makes perfect when looking at these kinds of details) and will definitely check out both videos. If I have any questions, will be sure to mention them on those videos.
Once again, thanks for the guidance for novices like myself, much appreciated!
You are very welcome.
Very informative,great vid. I have a couple books with that binary tear and I didn't know any history on it. I'm getting ready to send some stuff to cgc for the first time so this video has been immensely helpful
You are very welcome bro. Be sure to check out the other videos on the channel that address what to send and why, declared value, shipping, etc. Also, if you haven't secured your membership yet please consider using the affiliate link in the description of my various videos. Either way, good luck!!
@@RegieCollects will do. I had a couple nycc variants of symbiote Spiderman and ghost spider I want to send in to get Crain's signature. I'm definitely going to be watching more of your videos.
I feel like I owe you tuition I'm learning so much lol
A few years ago I switched over to 2mil mylar archivals which are beautiful but if the book is thicker than 'average" you have to be careful that you don't blunt or round down your front corners.
Great video. I am definitely interested in seeing more like this. I am curious as to how the White - off-white, tan, etc. classification of interior pages can affect an otherwise near-mint in its exterior presentation. Is it worth it to have on OWL card?
The information is a little light on this one. Generally speaking, brittle pages will bring down a grade. Off-white pages on the other hand probably have very little impact. Personally, I feel like page color is more about desirability on the part of the collector versus something that dramatically impacts grade. Put another way, some collectors only want white pages.
Regie Collects that is good to hear!!! Thanks 🙏🏼 🤜🏼🤛🏼
One comic book defect is art by Tony Tallarico.
Someone got their ‘man’icure done for this video 🤣
Never. All nature man hands. 😂😜
MOAR!!!!!
Hello from Japan awesome video
Greetings and salutations! 👊🏾
Thanks as always, Regie. Great video. The thing I'm struggling with most as a new collector is grading a 9.8 for submission. I mean how far can you go before it drops to a 9.6? I know it says a couple minor defects, but what are those? Whats passable or non-passable? Are we talking small verticle stress lines on the spine or a small indent, or a small binary tear. If you do have one, how small has it got to be? However you then see some books, that have been graded at 9.8, but have a visable defect like a small spine tick, I guess my question is, where is the line? As CGC's standards for a 9.8 seem inconsistent i think.
Here are a few videos that may help you:
th-cam.com/video/4lXoXFu6-tc/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/ugdxb5r6EtI/w-d-xo.html
@@RegieCollects Thanks, Regie. Will check these out. I have about 5-10 books I'd like go submit. They all look 9.8 in my eyes, with minimal defects, but you can never be sure. Other option i suppose for me is to keep going until i have 25 and pre-screen. Thanks again and enjoy your Sunday.
If you haven't already (working my way backwards through your stuff), I'd love to see you do a video on spine roll. Is there a way to fix it (by the collector) or once it's there, is it forever? I have to think professional restorers have a way to deal with it. What about--and I know this is cringe to the max--disassembling the book and pressing each individual page & the cover then putting it back together (hopefully with the original staples)?
A spine roll can be fixed with a press. And, no you don’t have to take the book apart. I think I talk about it in this Q&A.
th-cam.com/video/llXy_OQXDr0/w-d-xo.html
There is also a multi-part series where I review pressing in detail: th-cam.com/video/jpl3phd5Sqs/w-d-xo.html
That fantastic four looks a lot better than 4.0 to me...I would definitely crack and press it.
Bindery tear not "binary" tear, but otherwise nice refresher. A couple of months ago I bought a Thor 134 made with only one staple (no holes where the bottom staple should be). It's got considerable damage to the centerfold due to it sliding out of the book, but is having just the one staple a defect?
Walmart now sells the new comics from Allegiance Arts. As best I can tell 100% of them have a price sticker on the cover. I'm wondering if the price sticker will detract from the CGC grade any? Especially since trying to remove it could cause more problems than it solves. So for grading purposes, do we leave it alone? Or do we remove the price sticker?
Are you thinking about getting those comics graded?
Regie Collects Today? No. Later? Meh. Eventually, maybe. But I would like to maintain them and store them in a way that’s conducive to future collectibility. Back in the 70s I’d remove all price stickers from what I bought. Nowadays, it’s regarded kinda like a date stamp and I see toys graded WITH the price stickers and it doesn’t seem to matter much. But I believe if I’m ever going to try and remove the stickers, now would likely be more sensible before the glue has a few years to become permanently bonded. However, I’m thinking since the sticker is actually from the only store that sells them and it has the title and number printed on it... maybe it’s not that big a deal. Just looking for opinions. Also, I see there being very little, if any, chances that very many of these will ever be 9.8’s. The type of paper alone is begging for box wear and smudges from being stacked together. If you hold one, you’ll know what I mean. But they are good! They came highly recommended. And I’m glad I bought a few.
Hey Reggie. I’m curious about the Cgc quick press. Have you ever noticed a difference in your books from just the quick press and not the full press? If so, what defects do you find the quick press is good for? Thanks.
I like the quick press for modern books. The full press is for older books and or those with more damage. Put another way, a spine roll probably is not a quick press defect. Does this help?
Regie Collects Yes that helps. But I’m more curious about just how much the quick press alone accomplishes. Have you seen any noticeable difference in your books from a quick press? For example have you sent a book away with a minor defect that you knew was there and when you got the book back that defect was no longer there?
The quick press is effective for removing minor imperfections such as those seen on modern books. If you have an older book with tiny defects a quick press will also work. Have I personally seen improvements with a quick press, yes. Can modern books benefit from a press? Yes.
Extensive defects such as spine rolls, subscription creasing, lots of bends, folks, etc which are typically for older books may require a full press.
Hopefully this helps. If not, please connect with me on IG: RegieCollects
Regie Collects Got it. Thanks Regie.
Hey reggie , is a ripple you sometimes get on brand new books considered a crease? , thanks hope you get what I mean , it’s almost like a wave sort of pattern
No. A crease is a fold in the paper that can break the color. The ripples are waviness that can occur during the production process because of the papers and inns used with modern comics. Waviness will not hurt a comic’s grade but creases will. With that said, wavy paper can look awful in a slab.
Regie Collects thanks so much reggae , really appreciate it ⭐️
I also have a terminology series on the channel you may want to check out. I define the terms and show them.
th-cam.com/video/0J59521hsL0/w-d-xo.html
When it comes to the binary tears, if cgc are willing to ignore them, should they not also be ignoring all other printing/manufacturing defects?
There job should be to accurately grade a collectable according to a set standard. If there are no 9.8s of a certain issue due to the whole run having a defect, thats just how it should be.
I feel they heavily cater to the companies and sellers who pre sell guaranteed grades.
Thanks for commenting.
Hi Reggie, I remember one of your podcasts that talked about your wifi issues and that you replaced your equipment with new stuff. If you dont mind sharing , what wifi equipment are you using ? Thanks!
Switched from Xfinity WiFi Pods to Orbi from Netgear.
@@RegieCollects Thanks!
Hello
So does the under/over wrap hurt the grade?
Off the top of my head, I do not recall mis-wraps being a grading criteria but with that said, the mis-wrap can introduce defects to the book. For example, an under-wrap can expose the pages below resulting in them browning. An over-wrap can result in horizontal color breaks and creases because of the overhand hitting the side of the bag. Even if none of these things do not occur, mis-wraps can impact the comics appearance (and value) in the minds of some collectors.
I have a question, I have a comic book that has a dent in it's cover, what grade does it fall to?
No clue.
I say that because grading isn’t determined by a single defect. A grade is determined by the overall condition of the book. Even if the book was perfect save for the dent a lot would be determined by the size and shape of the dent. Does the dent break color and moreover is the dent a pressible defect?
These are just some of the reasons why your question can’t be answered with a simple number.
@@RegieCollects thanks for informing me, I actually have no idea how a grading works, I read comics mostly digitally so I'm new to those kinds of stuff
Got it. There are dozens of videos on my channel that can help you.
th-cam.com/video/ZM1I0aoZ1bk/w-d-xo.html
One question:
What happened to the book if the staples are on the back cover, the wrap on the back exposing the pages very noticibly (1cm) and on the front the cover is still exposing only a very little of the pages?
It can‘t be an overwrap because on the front the cover is not going over the pages.
(Hopefully I worded this right 😅)
Just call it a mis-wrap.
Regie Collects all right, thanks👍🏻😄
Because I‘m looking at an ASM #5 3.5 right now and I think I will pull the trigger on this one 👀
Good luck bro.
My copy of Swamp Thing 37 (1st John Constantine) is one of the worst over-wraps I've ever seen. As it's an error at the printer stage, would it effect grade?
Printer defects typically do not impact grade. They can effect desirability. Here is a video on printer defects: th-cam.com/video/_a5GNj1Ye1o/w-d-xo.html
@@RegieCollects That's a great video. You were going through an X-Men phase back then and managed to obscure the best cover with your head. My Swamp Thing 37 would drive you mad as the back cover is coloured instead of white.
Glad the video was helpful.
How does the polybag cause that crease?
It comes from the seams of the bags.
There is a seam on the backside that creates an impressions in the back of the book. Because there is no backing board when these books are stacked or placed in a box, the back seam creates an impression on the front of the next book.
Regie Collects Ohh okay. Thank you for the reply.
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Never that. Lol.
Wow, I thought I was a freakish anomaly, the only comic book collector who was also a gun collector and shooter. Those two things aren't ever supposed to go together. As portrayed in popular culture, comic book enthusiasts are typically depicted as nerdy, dweeby, geeky, usually overweight guys (never girls), who probably also have big collections of action figures and Star Wars memorabilia.
Gun enthusiasts are nearly always depicted as (also overweight) rude, crude, coarse, insensitive, unimaginative, uneducated, uncultured, white racist rednecks and hillbillies who never read a book voluntarily (if they can read at all), and like to ride around yelling "Yee-haw!" and spitting tobacco juice out the window of their pickup trucks.
At least that's how Stephen King almost invariably depicts them, with the possible exception of Roland Deschain of Gilead, the antihero of his Dark Tower saga, and King (who really hates the right to bear arms a lot) doesn't even seem to like Roland much, and goes out of his way to make him suffer like a b@$+@rd and to show him in the worst possible light. (Sort of the way I don't think Alan Moore ever liked Rorschach, and went far out of his way to make him repulsive, and was shocked and horrified that many readers respected and even loved the creation he had lost control of.)
Anyway, Regie, it's my very good honor to meet you and you may call me Dave.
What’s interesting is that I assumed the same thing a few times. 🤣🤣
As a collector/fitness person I thought I would be an anomaly. I wasn’t. I assumed I would be the same as a collector/firearms person and again I was wrong.
Collectors are people with a diverse set of interests. Appreciate you.
Why would marvel ever do a pope comic book 😂
1.2 billion. That's the number of Catholics in the world. :-)