mattn792 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 "This comic was signed by John Byrne (Cover Artist) at New York Comic Con 2017" https://www.ebay.com/itm/Incredible-Hulk-181-SIGNED-John-Byrne-Trimpe-1st-Wolverine-Comic-Marvel-Old-Lot-/122758810988?hash=item1c94fecd6c:g:Wu8AAOSwIJlZ5lrL Is this another PGX authenticated Ditko, or was Byrne actually there?? OldSkoolPlaya71 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 He was but he wasn't doing slab signatures for cgc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlowUpTheMoon Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlowUpTheMoon Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Just look at that "signature". greggy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 either that or Hulk has one crazy arm-pit hair seriously that took some time, was he at least pleasant to be around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattn792 Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Well I'll give him credit for sticking to his principles, he probably could have made six figures if he was open for business. And that signature...I though it was a terrible head sketch at first! Edited October 19, 2017 by mattn792 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 He probably signed the book for Ryan Elliott, who can witness his own submission to PGX. Byrne likely didn't realize he was signing a book that was going to be slabbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan510 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, VintageComics said: He probably signed the book for Ryan Elliott, who can witness his own submission to PGX. Byrne likely didn't realize he was signing a book that was going to be slabbed. There's a guy across the street who witnessed his own books and is going to try to get them slabbed. I hope they do the right thing and honor JB's wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattn792 Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Logan510 said: There's a guy across the street who witnessed his own books and is going to try to get them slabbed. I hope they do the right thing and honor JB's wishes. I would bet the matter will end up in front of someone in a black robe if they don't. Edited October 19, 2017 by mattn792 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan510 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 1 minute ago, mattn792 said: I would bet the matter will end up in front of a guy in a black robe if they don't. Only if JB knows about it. I know for a fact that he was aware that people were going to try and get books witnessed and steps were taken by IDW. But when the other company allows people to witness their own books, it's probably not as easy to spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattn792 Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 Just now, Logan510 said: Only if JB knows about it. I know for a fact that he was aware that people were going to try and get books witnessed and steps were taken by IDW. But when the other company allows people to witness their own books, it's probably not as easy to spot. You have to figure some of them will end up on the market in the near future. Word will spread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jools&jim Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) The book shown in that eBay listing is (obviously) not... Quote Incredible Hulk 181 SIGNED John Byrne Trimpe 1st Wolverine Comic Marvel Old Lot No mention in the listing that it's a 1986 reprint, either. What the hell is wrong with people? Do they really think no-one will notice? Edited October 19, 2017 by jools&jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT212 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I Know CGC would not witness Byrne. I was fortunate enough to get a wristband and asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badback83 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 18 hours ago, VintageComics said: He probably signed the book for Ryan Elliott, who can witness his own submission to PGX. Byrne likely didn't realize he was signing a book that was going to be slabbed. Hey @VintageComics I know the basics about PGX's reputation over the years, but am I correct to think that it's a little nuts to be allowed to witness your own books? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 1 hour ago, DocHoppus182 said: Hey @VintageComics I know the basics about PGX's reputation over the years, but am I correct to think that it's a little nuts to be allowed to witness your own books? Well, not if you're an authorized witness for a company that has a good reputation. Each company has witnesses (with varying rules, albeit) but the fact that PGX has a spotty history AND Ryan Elliott / Terence Leder also has an even spottier one is a different story. I believe at one point Ryan was grading his own books at PGX although that is apparently no longer happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badback83 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, VintageComics said: Well, not if you're an authorized witness for a company that has a good reputation. That is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badback83 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 4 minutes ago, VintageComics said: Each company has witnesses (with varying rules, albeit) but the fact that PGX has a spotty history AND Ryan Elliott / Terence Leder also has an even spottier one is a different story. I believe at one point Ryan was grading his own books at PGX although that is apparently no longer happening. It is still shocking to me that people still submit books to them. Every once in awhile, I'll stumble upon a YouTube video where someone claims that PGX is superior to the competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wurstisart Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Interesting. But where does it say the book is slapped ? Doesnt it only say the signature is certified ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 20 minutes ago, wurstisart said: slapped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave2739 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 3 hours ago, wurstisart said: Interesting. But where does it say the book is slapped ? Doesnt it only say the signature is certified ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
