Question about the 'Diamond' price logo and slash through UPC symbol on 70's and 80's Marvel Comics
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Posted 8/10/2009 10:45:55 PM
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I've recently begun to fill in holes of my comics collection; specifically mid-70's issues of Fantastic Four, X-men and Spider-man.

I notice that some of the comics I purchase have a diamond price logo rather than the normal square box. Additionally, many of the UPC symbols of these comics have a black slash through them. Does this affect grading of these issues? Is the regular 'box' price logo without the slash through the UPC symbol more valuable? Appreciate any suggestions you may have. Thanks.


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Posted 8/10/2009 10:47:38 PM


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I know the slash through the box does no harm to the grade.

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Posted 8/10/2009 10:48:05 PM


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Those variations in Marvel comics are the early direct market vs newsstand editions. I doesn't change the grading on the book.

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Lots of info here...

http://www.bipcomics.com/showcase/Direct/index.htm

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