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[sfcityduck]

Yesterday, I bought a copy of the Swedish Stalmannen No. 23, which has one of the most disturbing covers I've seen.  What on earth is going on here?:

 

But, here's the thing.  As you can see, there's an issue with the staples.  What's the best way to do a staple replacement - CGC?  And at what cost?  And what's the impact to the grade/holder?

Thanks for any insights.  I think the book needs to be preserved.  The Grand Comic Database does not have one pictured on its site, so I think this is scarce and interesting.

Edited August 20, 2019 by sfcityduck

[telerites]

It will get a GLOD I believe with staple replacement although I think if the staples are vintage, it may be okay.  And I assume CCS will do it.  I just have the utmost confidence in their work.

That is such an oddball cover.  Did you upload a scan to GCD?  I try to if a cover is missing or needs replacement,

What issue does it reprint?

[sagii]

..ah, Robin. One day we all will realize what a great character you really are, and dedicate countless Threads to your exploits.

..but until then.....

 

(Cool cover)

[sfcityduck]

1 hour ago, telerites said:

It will get a GLOD I believe with staple replacement although I think if the staples are vintage, it may be okay.  And I assume CCS will do it.  I just have the utmost confidence in their work.

That is such an oddball cover.  Did you upload a scan to GCD?  I try to if a cover is missing or needs replacement,

What issue does it reprint?

Don't have it in hand yet, and I don't speak Swedish.  Bought it for the cover, and just trying to get my ducks in a row about how to preserve it best.

[Paul © ® ⚽️💙™]

Rumour has it that Wertham had a seizure when he saw that book.

[AJD]

Cleaning the staples and putting them back is an option if they haven't rusted too far. I've done a few myself (though never to a high $ book) and I think it's the most straightforward DIY conservation technique. PM me if interested.

[sfcityduck]

1 hour ago, AJD said:

Cleaning the staples and putting them back is an option if they haven't rusted too far. I've done a few myself (though never to a high $ book) and I think it's the most straightforward DIY conservation technique. PM me if interested.

Thanks!  I'll wait until I see the book in person.

[porcupine48]

I love it.

[KirbyJack]

7 hours ago, porcupine48 said:

I love it.

Me, too, but Batman's face looks like a catcher's mitt.

[sfcityduck]

3 hours ago, KirbyJack said:

Me, too, but Batman's face looks like a catcher's mitt.

Sort of a disturbing smirk to me.

[Mr bla bla]

On 8/20/2019 at 5:34 PM, sfcityduck said:

Yesterday, I bought a copy of the Swedish Stalmannen No. 23, which has one of the most disturbing covers I've seen.  What on earth is going on here?:

 

But, here's the thing.  As you can see, there's an issue with the staples.  What's the best way to do a staple replacement - CGC?  And at what cost?  And what's the impact to the grade/holder?

Thanks for any insights.  I think the book needs to be preserved.  The Grand Comic Database does not have one pictured on its site, so I think this is scarce and interesting.

Hhoommoo cover ?

Edited August 21, 2019 by Mr bla bla

[porcupine48]

2 hours ago, sfcityduck said:

Sort of a disturbing smirk to me.

Oh,it's seen things!

[lizards2]

On ‎8‎/‎20‎/‎2019 at 10:12 AM, sfcityduck said:

I don't have it in hand yet, and I don't speak Swedish.  

semi-pervert

[lizards2]

On ‎8‎/‎20‎/‎2019 at 10:12 AM, sfcityduck said:

, and just trying to get my ducks in a row.

Big time pervert.

[Paul © ® ⚽️💙™]

1 minute ago, lizards2 said:

Big time pervert.

The book's at Cgc for screening, so he's a prevert.

[lizards2]

1 minute ago, G G ® said:

3 minutes ago, lizards2 said:

Big time pervert.

The book's at Cgc for screening, so he's a prevert.

Yeah, but he's got several ducks in a row...,  

[1950's war comics]

i don't get this cover ,, especially considering it is from 1950...

[Lazyboy]

On 8/20/2019 at 10:34 AM, sfcityduck said:

which has one of the most disturbing covers I've seen.

It would be disturbing if Batman and/or Superman were wearing lipstick. As is, it's just strange and completely devoid of context.

Edited August 21, 2019 by Lazyboy

[sfcityduck]

10 minutes ago, 1950's war comics said:

i don't get this cover ,, especially considering it is from 1950...

Wertham started his anti-comics campaign in the 40s, and he's the guy who started the whole Batman and Robin speculation.

[sfcityduck]

1 minute ago, Lazyboy said:

It would be disturbing if Batman and/or Superman were wearing lipstick. As is, it's just strange and completely devoid of context.

The juxtaposition of the facial expressions is out and out weird and disturbing to me.