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Flash Comics No. 20 Conservation Episode 3: Disassembly and Wet Cleaning.
In this video series we evaluate this golden age comic book--Flash Comics #20, from August 1941--for conservation and submission to CGC. In today’s video I dissassemble and wet clean the comic book and run into some unexpected ink bleed!
The materials and methods I use are archival and are reversible. If done properly, they do not result in a purple restored label from CGC.
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  • @peteralachi3888
    @peteralachi38884 ай бұрын

    I have to say that your experience is NOT unique and the loss of color happens with DC Golden age. I have modified my exposure times since from 10 min to 5 min per your videos (about the same solutions) and the results have been pretty good and more consistent recently. And like you, I notice the color loss and stop. The results aren’t so bad. I will show off one of my DC Golden age books in the group next week. Great job Dr Paul. Enjoy your work.

  • @DrPaulKosnik

    @DrPaulKosnik

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks Peter yes you need to keep the total time in solution minimized for sure. I think this won’t be too bad but will have to wait and see. I still have bigger fish to fry with the restoration removal anyway!

  • @IAMTHESTARMAN
    @IAMTHESTARMAN5 ай бұрын

    “Is this the end for our hero- Flash Comics Number 20!? Find out in the next adventures of… LIBERTY HILL COMIIICSSSs!!” What a cliffhanger!!

  • @DrPaulKosnik

    @DrPaulKosnik

    4 ай бұрын

    Sorry to do that to you Starman, but I had to move immediately to attempt glue removal. All will be revealed soon! 👍🏽

  • @upnorthcomics
    @upnorthcomics4 ай бұрын

    Hey Dr. Paul! Another awesome video.. I’m glad the Cockatoo didn’t steal your inner pages 🤣 wow that was A LOT of ink that ran off the book… fingers crossed it isn’t dulled too much. I guess I’ll have to wait for the next video! Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @DrPaulKosnik

    @DrPaulKosnik

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it Up North! I still have to deal with this glue removal too so even if the ink fade isn’t too bad we aren’t out of the woods yet!

  • @upnorthcomics

    @upnorthcomics

    4 ай бұрын

    @@DrPaulKosnik that’s true! I’m anxiously awaiting the final results

  • @pbales8951
    @pbales89515 ай бұрын

    If I saw that much ink come out in the rinse, the rinse water wouldn't be the only thing that was brown. 😮

  • @DrPaulKosnik

    @DrPaulKosnik

    4 ай бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @abrax_7
    @abrax_74 ай бұрын

    Cliffhanger episode !!

  • @DrPaulKosnik

    @DrPaulKosnik

    4 ай бұрын

    Sorry I had to rush right into attempting to remove the glue! All will be revealed soon!👍🏽

  • @michaeltan4204
    @michaeltan42044 ай бұрын

    That wet process is making me a bit nervous. You have to have lots of experience. Attempting that procedure.

  • @DrPaulKosnik

    @DrPaulKosnik

    4 ай бұрын

    Michael, it’s true. Even then no guarantee for positive outcome. 👍🏽

  • @ricknestor8930
    @ricknestor89304 ай бұрын

    i hope it turned out not too badly faded !

  • @DrPaulKosnik

    @DrPaulKosnik

    4 ай бұрын

    Me too Rick! I had to move on to glue removal and the tear seal before drying, so i haven't seen it yet. Going to have a look at it later today. Should get the next video up on Friday evening. 👍🏽

  • @Johnny-dz6vl
    @Johnny-dz6vl5 ай бұрын

    If I had enough hair, I think it would start falling out.😂😂

  • @DrPaulKosnik

    @DrPaulKosnik

    5 ай бұрын

    Good thing I have very little left to lose! 🤣

  • @Johnny-dz6vl

    @Johnny-dz6vl

    5 ай бұрын

    Me too 🤣

  • @PluckedMyLastNerve
    @PluckedMyLastNerve5 ай бұрын

    I'd probably cry if I saw that ink

  • @DrPaulKosnik

    @DrPaulKosnik

    5 ай бұрын

    All is not yet lost! As I said, these golden age books have a lot of ink to give. Let’s keep our fingers crossed!🤞

  • @PluckedMyLastNerve

    @PluckedMyLastNerve

    4 ай бұрын

    @@DrPaulKosnik no worries I have all the faith in your ability and skill! 👍🏻