danchoi03 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Hello Guys, I am new to this forum. The reason I am here today is because I just bought Batman The Dark Knight Returns # 1 from eBay and I noticed a defect on the comic. There is a smudge but it doesn't look like a fingerprint. Is this smudge a manufacturing defect? If not how much grade will I lose if I submit the comic to CGC? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danchoi03 Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 Bump guys, Please reply to this thread because I need to make decision whether I should return the book or not. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicquant Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 It almost looks like damage from a drop of water that was pressed out. Parabellum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danchoi03 Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 If this is water droplet, can I do pressing and cleaning to remove this smudge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_Couch_Surfer Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I would return it. I don't think that could be pressed out but don't quote me on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber-Bob Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 50 minutes ago, danchoi03 said: If this is water droplet, can I do pressing and cleaning to remove this smudge? First off, I think you have a misunderstanding of just what a press/clean can accomplish and it will not help here. I would return this book immediately. Don't even try to fix it. Return it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danchoi03 Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 Thanks guy, I just initiated a return for the book. It is a shame since everything about the book is in perfect condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicquant Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 2 hours ago, danchoi03 said: If this is water droplet, can I do pressing and cleaning to remove this smudge? No, water damage can't be removed and dry cleaning typically doesn't remove smudges. Its probably the water affecting the gloss as opposed to a smudge. Either way, pressing/dry cleaning won't address the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Pontoon Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Tough to tell from the photos, but it might also be residue from an old price sticker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
