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The Lame and the Old #57 Card Details

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The Lame and the Old #57
Active Marketing Defective Comics  ·  1993  ·  #30
8 Crown Grade
Near Mint
Cert # 000054450
Subgrades
8 Centering
8 Corners
7 Edges
9 Surface
Centering70/30 or better on the front. 85/15 or better on the back.
CornersClean corners with minor visible wear & softening. Tiny nicks are visible upon close inspection and more noticeable under magnification.
EdgesClean edges with minimal wear. Minor imperfections such as nicks & light chipping are visible by the naked eye and under magnification.
SurfaceNear-perfect surface with only the tiniest imperfections visible under close inspection. Surface appears clean and free of noticeable marks.
Card Notes
Active Marketing Defective Comics emerged during the early 1990s speculative boom when alternative publishers experimented with unconventional subject matter and production techniques. This set captured a moment when the hobby embraced irreverent humor and deliberate imperfection as artistic statements, pushing back against the polished mainstream comics of the era. These cards reflected collectors' appetite for edgy, offbeat properties that challenged traditional expectations. Card #30 from this series presents the quirky character study that defines the set's appeal. The irreverent subject matter and distinctive artwork draw collectors who appreciate humor and unconventional storytelling in their collections. Fans of 1990s alternative culture and experimental card design continue to seek out this particular card as a snapshot of the era's creative fearlessness.
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1 Total Pop
1 This Grade
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Grade Count
8 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 8 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
8 / 8 / 7 / 9
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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