PGM Amazing Spider-Man #361's (14 copies) 0

[rracer]

Hello,

I have 14 copies of Amazing Spider-Man #361. They all look fantastic to me and very high grade except for the same "manufacturing defect" which appears at the bottom of all issues I have. I think it must be a manufacturing defect and not related to the storage as the only affected comics are these. The comics that are in the same box before and after (ie #360 and before and #362 and after) do not show this defect.

I have attached a sample of one front cover (copy F), one back cover (copy G), and an inner page.

Here is a link to imgur page which shows more pics that are higher resolution of a couple of front covers, a back cover, and more closeups of the "defect". But, the pics shown here are representative.

What would the condition be? Since I have so many copies, this will make a difference in the overall value. Thanks so much!

[fast eddie]

Hmmmmmmm,,,,,,,,,,modern not my forte but I would think an 8.5-9,,,,,,,,,, 

[CleverParasite]

You are not alone in this, my friend.  I too own an Amazing Spider-Man 361 first edition, and it has precisely the same manufacturing defects as yours (see my pics below).  I con confidently point the finger at the printers because of the exact uniformity in all details of the defects - tiny "tears" in the bottom of the paper, all of which are exactly the same size in height and depth in its crease/tear. Also those short tears in the paper are found across the whole page, and all are equidistant.  This sort of damage is practically impossible to happen due to mistreatment or improper storage and climate fluctuations. 

Edited May 8, 2018 by CleverParasite

[apollobuzz]

That printing defect should not affect grade.  I have this same book with similar defect and it graded CGC 9.6.  I've seen 9.8's also with these roller marks/tears.

[Phill the Governor]

It's from how the machine grabs the paper. manufacturing defect, does not affect grade.

[1Cool]

Looks great but since CGC is tight I'd say 9.6.

[rracer]

Thank you all for your replies! I appreciate it very much! Since I have 14 copies of this issue this is great news!

[barca]

I have 5 copies of this book.  3 have the same printers defect, 2 do not.  Its very common on this book