Mad Mori Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I recently sent in a stack of comics for grading. I got a notification today that the copy of Faithless #1 Erotica Variant I sent in would not be graded. The message just read DO NOT ENCAPSULATE - FINALIZED I called customer service to get a better explanation, the guy I spoke to was very nice and helpful. He said that the reason is CGC refuses to grade and encapsulate that comic due to it being "too vulgar" I was told that to avoid situations like this, in the future, call and verify that an erotic cover would be graded or not. Just an FYI if anyone plans to send one in. Thanks. oldmilwaukee6er and Hollywood1892 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F For Fake Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 It was the butthole that pushed them over the edge, I'm sure. Everyone likes boobs. Butts. Sure. A nipple here and there. It's all good fun. But when we start putting buttholes on our comic covers, we have gone too far, people. #AllHolesBarred Get Marwood & I, I like pie and The Lions Den 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mori Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 Have you seen the Faithless #1 2nd print erotica cover? its WAY worse! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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valiantman Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 6 minutes ago, F For Fake said: It was the butthole that pushed them over the edge, I'm sure. Everyone likes boobs. Butts. Sure. A nipple here and there. It's all good fun. But when we start putting buttholes on our comic covers, we have gone too far, people. #AllHolesBarred They should stop slabbing ASM #121, then. The Lions Den and Prince Namor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anfield Fox Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 7 minutes ago, Mad Mori said: Have you seen the Faithless #1 2nd print erotica cover? its WAY worse! haha Can't find a pic anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockMyAmadeus Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Even the pervs in the grading room have standards...? NO WAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitboss Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, Anfield Fox said: Can't find a pic anywhere Many of them on Fleabay. I can see why they won't grade 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comics4All Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 15 minutes ago, F For Fake said: It was the butthole that pushed them over the edge, I'm sure. Everyone likes boobs. Butts. Sure. A nipple here and there. It's all good fun. But when we start putting buttholes on our comic covers, we have gone too far, people. #AllHolesBarred I was thinking about picking up a copy or 2 for spec on this? WHat do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anfield Fox Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, Pitboss said: Many of them on Fleabay. I can see why they won't grade 'em. All the eBay ones are sealed in the bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitboss Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, Anfield Fox said: All the eBay ones are sealed in the bags. Keep scrolling,you'll find 'em. I saw both covers mentioned in all their "glory". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mori Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 Just now, Pitboss said: Keep scrolling,you'll find 'em. I saw both covers mentioned in all their "glory". Was it the #1 2nd print? The one with 4 people and a giant pentagram on the cover? That's the one that is out of control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood1892 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Mad Mori said: I recently sent in a stack of comics for grading. I got a notification today that the copy of Faithless #1 Erotica Variant I sent in would not be graded. The message just read DO NOT ENCAPSULATE - FINALIZED I called customer service to get a better explanation, the guy I spoke to was very nice and helpful. He said that the reason is CGC refuses to grade and encapsulate that comic due to it being "too vulgar" I was told that to avoid situations like this, in the future, call and verify that an erotic cover would be graded or not. Just an FYI if anyone plans to send one in. Thanks. I dont get it,if a cover is too vulgar than they wont grade it? What if a generational superhero exposes himself in the pages,not vulgar enough? CGC has some interesting policies. Ducktape and 1950's war comics 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mori Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Hollywood1892 said: I dont get it,if a cover is too vulgar than they wont grade it? What if a generational superhero exposes himself in the pages,not vulgar enough? CGC has some interesting policies. I didnt think they would have an issue since they say "impartial third party grading" but then I found this on thier site under terms and service. I'm totallt fine with the explanation customer service gave me. - 6. A Company has the right in its sole discretion to reject any items submitted for Services (including, without limitation, items that are not suitable for grading because they are worn, fragile, or brittle). Because even items that are ultimately rejected must still be received, tracked and examined, fees for Services may not be refunded for such rejected items *edit *They gave it a grade or "0" I hope they dont charge me a grading fee. I didnt even think to ask that on the phone. Edited June 6, 2019 by Mad Mori text addition Hollywood1892 and Ducktape 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducktape Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) I hope you don't get charged. Now I like my copy of faithless even more. Free the butthole! We would all be dead without it. Edited June 6, 2019 by Ducktape The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aszumilo Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Anfield Fox said: Can't find a pic anywhere Here's a link to a page that has a censored pic of it. Below the pic is a link to the uncensored version. It is more than a hole that probably factored into the decision not to encapsulate. https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/05/22/new-faithless-1-2-risque-covers-comic-stores-today/ Ducktape and Anfield Fox 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mori Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 31 minutes ago, aszumilo said: Here's a link to a page that has a censored pic of it. Below the pic is a link to the uncensored version. It is more than a hole that probably factored into the decision not to encapsulate. https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/05/22/new-faithless-1-2-risque-covers-comic-stores-today/ Yeah that is the second printing of #1. The original printing variant isnt nearly that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnboxingTreasures Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I think CGC is pretty clear about what they will and won't grade. If there is penetration (oral, vaginal or oral) on the covers they won't grade. The Savage Dragon Eric Larsen cover from a few years back is an example of a book that they won't grade. Nudity is no problem for CGC as evidenced by all the Cavewoman covers, etc., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlowUpTheMoon Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 5 hours ago, Mad Mori said: I recently sent in a stack of comics for grading. I got a notification today that the copy of Faithless #1 Erotica Variant I sent in would not be graded. The message just read DO NOT ENCAPSULATE - FINALIZED Send it to CBCS and see if they will grade it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comics4All Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Just now, BlowUpTheMoon said: Send it to CBCS and see if they will grade it. Send it to PGX & see how that goes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...