Still Only 35c

Hello fellow Pence friends. Wanted to share this latest mail call that will soon be off to Sarasota (they are already listed for grade thoughts in Hey buddy, can you spare a grade? - feel free to chime in).

Are we talking about Pat Mills original Judge Dread (sic) strip here? Or am I missing something?

My copy just back from CGC.

Recently got this Leinil Francis Yu sketch back from Sarasota. Made an educated guess that we'd get the Super Skrull (sort of) in Secret Invasion show. When Leinil heard what I wanted he was surprised and said "You just want a Skrull?!?"

Good round for me this time; 3 bullseye's and only 3 off the other two books combined.

I've just had a second magazine submission shipped and this had all books scanned (maybe I got unlucky on my previous submission). I did note that these scans have a weird misty blotch on the book just below the CGC title, serial number and barcode (see below and @musicmeta 's scans). Here are a couple of highlights from my submission...

One bullseye (Popular Comics #66) and only -1 or -2 out on the other books. Sitting at 6 points this round; not a bad start, but likely all downhill from here.

Just had one of my magazine submissions shipped and there were no images, so looks like only comic books for now. Not surprised as you have to have a very big scanner for magazine holders.

Just had my latest submission shipped (signed by Roy Thomas at Heroes Con) which had some very nice UK Pence Variants from the Ian Penman Collection (I got dinged on the Avengers #79 as I missed the popped staple prior to submitting - presents beautifully otherwise).

My first submission (Roy Thomas books signed at Heroes Con) post the change was shipped Friday and they had the scans. As @smarkjobber states, it is possible to download the images with a little bit of internet magic (I've included below for those interested). I really think that submitters of the books should have access to these scans if available and if CGC decide to offer them to all submissions for free from now, that would be a big positive change for both CGC and their customers as well as a big differientator to other grading companies. I currently scan all my incoming books, so this would take some of that work off my shoulders. It would also help with determining any issues pre and post-submission (if you scan your raw books prior to sending to CGC - it was useful for this submission because I was able to see that I somehow missed the popped staple on Avengers #79). Like everyone here, I think if CGC continues to insist on charging the $5 these images or increase prices post this change, especially as they are scanning them for their own purposes regardless, then it's a really cynical move. Also, who exactly gave CGC permission to scan our books and use them in this manner in the first place? I also noted someone said magazine submissions didn't have scans; I'm still waiting on a couple of submissions, so will update when they are shipped to see if scans are attached to those books. In the meanwhile, enjoy the books.

Maybe @CGC Mike can shed some light on this? If true, it's certainly a positive and welcome change/bonus, but I'm perplexed why CGC haven't put out a press release on it.

So I have a number of magazine submissions stuck in GEI at the moment, all well over stated TATs (including a walkthrough/unlimited tier that I was advised has been sitting graded for two weeks now). Spoke with customer service this morning and the story goes that CGC are out of parts for the magazine encapsulation. So all magazine submissions on hold it seems. This whole thing feels a bit strange especially when your whole business models revolves around slabbing books with said parts; you might want to make sure you have enough of them to do that .

Last one today and again, another recent UK pence variant pickup, will be cleaned and pressed. Thoughts on grade?

Once again, another recent UK pence variant pickup. Clean and press planned. Appreciate views on possible grade.

Another recent UK pence variant pickup, appreciate thoughts on grade. Will get cleaned and pressed.

Lucky to have this still attached in the centrefold of my Marvel UK Titans #1, but wish I had one loose to frame.

I think you just quoted it, but don't worry, I found it. Starlord #1 UK.

That bottom right corner has me similarly at 9.2.

It's a cross shaped crease (not a tear)

Love this book (on my want list). Be very interested how CGC respond; if you get a chance, please add a link to the question in this post to see the response. I'm at 8.0, but may be better if you can do some work on corner crease. I'd be taking a tack iron to this book to avoid any damage with the sticker attached, but @joeypost knows best.

Another UK pence copy pick-up from this week with detailed scans. Will be cleaned and pressed prior to submission. Thoughts on possible grade?

Another recent pick-up of UK pence variant of this classic issue. Appreciate thoughts on possible grade. As always, clean and press planned.

Very happy to have acquired this pence copy of one of my grail mega keys. and would really appreciate views on possible grade. Will be getting cleaned and pressed.

Alright then, I'll embarrass myself again. Wondering if @El Toro Rojo will give it a go

The Ian Penman Collection (UK based) Background here: The Ian Penman Collection of Silver Age and Bronze Age American Comics CC @Get Marwood & I