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Questionable Stan Lee signed comics

Well, there's actually nothing questionable about them to me; I'm just being polite. Among the problems are the completely wrong 'S' and the fact that he simply doesn't write such a large signature.

ebay seller: jwantitihaveit 98.3% Positive feedback

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stan-lee-autograph-SPIDERMAN-WOLVERINE-/251...

Here are 2 completed items from the same seller that I reported when they were first listed. Nothing was done and they were sold to unwitting buyers.

Here's the nice generic signing picture used for "proof", which was appropriated from this blog about the London Super Comic Convention

http://www.liveforfilms.com/2012/02/28/london-super-comic-conventio...

Here are a couple of legit Stan Lee CGC Signature Series autographs for quick comparison.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin on August 24, 2013 at 1:13pm

I have had Stan sign exactly where I wanted it at conventions just by asking him, so that is not as concerning as the detached e.

It is very close, but I would purchase something else just because of that e. It very well could be authentic as it has the right formations, but I would not risk it.

Thanks,

Kevin

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Permalink Reply by Peter Lougheed on August 24, 2013 at 2:07pm

Thanks for the opinions, fellow site members. I already own this item, and was told by a reliable fellow comic collector that he got Lee to sign it at a comic convension and asked for the specific signature placement. I personally feel comfortable that it is authentic, and the overall look of the cover is very appealing to the eye with the signature placement and clarity. I appreciate your generous help.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on August 24, 2013 at 2:26pm

If you trust the seller then you are good to go. It is a very nice piece. Congratulations.

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Permalink Reply by Peter Lougheed on August 24, 2013 at 2:52pm

Thanks, Mike

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on August 24, 2013 at 6:04pm

IMO, its real or the work of a very skilled forger. If you got it from a friend who says he got it in person, we can rule out the latter. :-)

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Permalink Reply by Peter Lougheed on August 24, 2013 at 6:18pm

Thanks, Zipper. I trust the guy who sold it to me, but I didn't see it signed, myself. So I though I would run it by you guys anyway.

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Permalink Reply by Tom Schwartz on August 24, 2013 at 1:28pm

Pete, it looks good to me. It's not unusual at all for the 'e's to be disconnected. Here's 2 examples I found in 5 seconds on Google images, where you can see dozens more.

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Permalink Reply by Peter Lougheed on August 24, 2013 at 2:08pm

Thanks again, guys. I appreciate your help.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on August 24, 2013 at 1:29pm

I am not concerned about the placement either. Most autographed Stan Lee comics were signed at comic conventions and he is usually very willing to accommodate the collector's wishes. I did not consider the other concerns. Thanks for sharing William.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on August 24, 2013 at 6:57pm

Got myself a Stan Lee signed poster and Max Brooks signed poster today. I could post some pictures if any of you are interested. The poster rolled while Stan was signing it so a bit of the "S" is off. Brooks added a nice little joke to my World War Z poster. Also, I noticed that passing forgeries is extremely easy at conventions like these, I'd like to elaborate but I'm worried about "slandering" a company's name.

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Permalink Reply by Tom Schwartz on August 24, 2013 at 7:15pm

Do you mean something like a blind spot in-between the signer's table and the authenticator's table? Some people here have mentioned witnessing that before.

I'd love to see pictures if you get a chance...

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on August 24, 2013 at 7:29pm

I took law in high school too. How did I mix that up haha. :|

And yes Tom, it's along those lines. A VERY reputable authenticator was at the Expo today and my friend wanted to get his item certed by them. I "tried" something out and it kind of worked. While my friend and I were at the table and he just placed his item on the table, I continually talked to the worker (only ONE was at the table working for the company.) At no point in time did he actually look at the autograph (Stan Lee) to see if it's legitimate and the only real time he set his eyes on it was when he was applying the hologram onto the item.