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Collector tonyz58 private msg quote post Address this user
A recent submission of Hellblazer 1 got a grade 5...I was perplexed as the book was never moved or even read. Notes said back cover had wear resulting in cover breaks. I contend the 'wear' is part of the cover itself. Does anyone have a picture of a back cover of said comic? I'd appreciate a look. thanks
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I'd like to say I still turned out alright, but that would be a lie. flanders private msg quote post Address this user
Please post pictures when you get the book back. There must be a large color breaking crease on the back to drop it to a 5.0.

Here's a back cover scan of a copy at mycomicshop.com


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Collector tonyz58 private msg quote post Address this user
thanks...I'm wrong....don't know what the hell happened to that book
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I'd like to say I still turned out alright, but that would be a lie. flanders private msg quote post Address this user
@tonyz58 well that's definitely unique. The back cover is so bad you thought it was printed that way. It makes a great story to tell.
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Collector 50AE_DE private msg quote post Address this user
That's a pretty rough looking back cover.
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Collector GanaSoth private msg quote post Address this user
Looks like it was used as a skipping stone on hardwood flooring that hasn't been swept in a few weeks.
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If I could, I would. I swear. DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user
It looks like it drew moisture or got hot while laying on something, maybe even a backing board, and left an ink transfer on the other object when it was removed.
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Collector GanaSoth private msg quote post Address this user
@DrWatson yeah, more than likely. It was probably the backboard material used to make the one side glossy smooth.
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It was a one trick pony show but always hilarious. GAC private msg quote post Address this user
@tonyz58 don't feel bad....black covers are extremely unforgiving.
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Collector Wayneds private msg quote post Address this user
Black covers have always been difficult to find in high grade, I saw a Superman 199 in high grade once, it was the only one I have ever seen, that did not have color breaks on the spine.
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If the viagra is working you should be well over a 9.8. xkonk private msg quote post Address this user
The more that I've seen the phrase "tough (insert color here) cover", the more I've realized that covers are hard to find in high condition.
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" . " Davethebrave private msg quote post Address this user
What does the front look like?
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Collector Wayneds private msg quote post Address this user
@Davethebrave Here is the front cover
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" . " Davethebrave private msg quote post Address this user
@Wayneds thanks!

I was actually curious about Tony’s front cover on that 5.0 grade. Just given the nature of what happened to the back.
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Collector Wayneds private msg quote post Address this user
@Davethebrave LOL right I thought about that right after I sent it
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Not trying to be an ass since February 12, 2020. HulkSmash private msg quote post Address this user
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Originally Posted by xkonk
The more that I've seen the phrase "tough (insert color here) cover", the more I've realized that covers are hard to find in high condition.


My bane in black. It seems that they get a nice rub at the staples as soon as they touch a backing board 🥴
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Collector Puckster private msg quote post Address this user
This has me wanting to take a look at a few of the books I'm wanting to send in. I have some that I know are primarily black that I'm kind of worried about now.
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CBCS Boomhauer HeinzDad private msg quote post Address this user
Ooooohhh HellBlazer #1, I have a soft spot for yee.....
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Collector tonyz58 private msg quote post Address this user
hey guys/gals here's the front
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