Ag Comicbooks Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 (edited) I have this issue in original form but also have this other copy that is the exact same yet the colors are very different like it has a bleached look to it. But there is no sign of sun damage and it is in great condition. Very glossy and untouched. It looks like an alternate cover and the details are so perfect and vibrant I rule out the sun damage idea. I’m just here for an opinion and maybe an answer to what this copy is. I can’t find anything online to support this. It’s almost like it was a prototype of some sort. Edited March 1, 2021 by Ag Comicbooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtherEric Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Welcome to the forums! As has been said, you would probably have better luck in the copper forum with that particular book. With that said, if you're certain it's not sun damage my guess is different points in the print run, where one had all fresh ink and the other where one of the colors was starting to run out. Variations like that are common and not normally considered variants, with a few exceptions like the 70's Sandman #1. Jayman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Dowling Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Not print run variation. It's sun fading. And for the record, it does say "The World's Most Collectible Comic Magazine!" Jus' sayin' oldmilwaukee6er and Microchip 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ag Comicbooks Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 5 hours ago, oakman29 said: For one thing you are in a magazine forum. You might have better luck in a comic book thread. But it looks like one book has weathered some sun fade, as opposed to the darker copy. The cover has magnificent gloss and vibrancy I’ve had it confirmed at multiple comic shops there is no physical sun damage that is what made me throw it up on here 4 hours ago, OtherEric said: Welcome to the forums! As has been said, you would probably have better luck in the copper forum with that particular book. With that said, if you're certain it's not sun damage my guess is different points in the print run, where one had all fresh ink and the other where one of the colors was starting to run out. Variations like that are common and not normally considered variants, with a few exceptions like the 70's Sandman #1. Yes I only put alternate cover since maybe it could have been a prototype but I definitely think it is a end of the run copy with low ink or something. It is in too good of a condition to have any physical damages. I wish I could provide a video 5 hours ago, oakman29 said: So no "alternate " cover. Didn’t necessarily mean an alternate cover since nothing has been recorded for this issue as such. It has been agreed by many comic shop owners to have been made this way just don’t know the answer to what I should do with it that’s why I entered this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood1892 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 5 hours ago, oakman29 said: For one thing you are in a magazine forum. You might have better luck in a comic book thread. But it looks like one book has weathered some sun fade, as opposed to the darker copy. It could be they ran out of paper and switched to a different texture, and maybe the ink was low in the printer, but yeah I'm thinking the color fade has to do with someone leaving it on the kitchen table to long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinthecity Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 I’d be curious how the back covers compare. Hollywood1892 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ag Comicbooks Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 12 minutes ago, steveinthecity said: I’d be curious how the back covers compare. Everything is identical pages and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinthecity Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 8 minutes ago, Ag Comicbooks said: Everything is identical pages and all. I was thinking more so the colors and brightness of the back covers. Hollywood1892 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood1892 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 30 minutes ago, steveinthecity said: I’d be curious how the back covers compare. That would definitely explain if it was a paper change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ag Comicbooks Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, oakman29 said: That is sun fade. You can still have the gloss on the cover. I didn’t know sun fading turns green purple and keeps most colors vibrant but only certain ones “faded” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ag Comicbooks Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 1 minute ago, oakman29 said: If one color is brighter , or more colorful than the others I would say it's a printing error, but it's not. It's the same across the board on color. Focus on the purple and teal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ag Comicbooks Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Just now, oakman29 said: Darker colors fade the least. Smart azz! Didn’t know I’d be wasting my time in an “awesome community” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ag Comicbooks Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Just now, oakman29 said: I've been collecting comics longer than you've been alive . I think I know what I'm talking about. Still not a reliable source thank you though I’m done here thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ag Comicbooks Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, oakman29 said: Dude I really dont care what happened to your drek of a book Never came to you personally🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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