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    PGM Miracleman #1

    in Hey buddy, can you spare a grade?

    Posted

    On 2/2/2024 at 11:06 PM, bronzemarvel said:

    6.0 ish. Spine stress, dents on cover, soiling (?) BC, color loss at title (to the right).

    Thanks so much :x

    On 2/3/2024 at 2:36 PM, FoggyNelson said:

    Press always helps‼️👍

    Aw thanks :3

    On 2/4/2024 at 7:20 PM, rlextherobot said:

    Maybe 6.5, a press isn't going to make this book worth grading. You can buy a nicer copy in the NM range for less than the cost of getting this slabbed.

    Thanks a lot :x Well the reason I was entertaining a press was because of this:

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    Miracleman #1 "Gold" Club

    in Copper Age Comic Books

    Posted · Edited by Bart Allen

    Didn't expect to get this, so I can finally share my second book of the Gold Club :x 

    Though it appears to be a double, yet again, as it corresponds with CGC 9.6 #1056931007 which was for sale on eBay during Feb 2017 -- unless it's the same book, but was unslabbed and kept in bad condition for nigh-seven years whilst travelling across the North Atlantic to England  lol

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    The Alan Moore Appreciation Thread

    in Copper Age Comic Books

    Posted

    On 10/21/2023 at 11:15 PM, JTLarsen said:

    WUT? Did I know you scored a YM #25? Did you show it already and I forgot...?!? Way to go!

    Thanks :x

    I took some scans of the books and posted them in the "Hey buddy, can you spare a grade?" section last month, but here (although the #25 might only get a 3.0 because of the spine split lol):

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    Young Marvelman Vol.1

     

    PGM Young Marvelman #25

    in Hey buddy, can you spare a grade?

    Posted

    On 9/27/2023 at 5:18 PM, marvelmaniac said:

    The spine split is a killer here...

    2 1/2" lower spine split, blunted/rounded corners with color loss, color breaking creases at lower right corner, edge wear with small chipping at top and bottom edge, recessed/discolored staples, some color loss in the darker blue areas at the top, minor spine stress with 1-2 color breaking spine ticks. slight spine roll, fold at top left corner of rear cover, minor discoloration of rear cover.

    The book without the spine split (depending on the issue with the outer edge would, IMO be in the FN- 5.5 to FN 6.0, with the spine split and this is just my opinion, the grade will drop to at least a GD+ 2.5 to GD/VG 3.0.

    FN 6.0 -  There can also be a 1/4" spine split

    VG/FN 5.0 - A spine split of up to 1/2" may be present.

    VG 4.0 - Moderate spine roll may be present and/or a 1" spine split. 

    GD/VG 3.0 - May have a spine split of anywhere from 1" to 1-1/2". 

    GD 2.0 - May have up to a 2" spine split

    FR/GD 1.5 - May have a spine split between 2" and 2/3 the length of the book.

    ***This is a book that if it were mine I would use an archival grade tape to repair the split, only to keep it from getting worse, the tape will not affect the grade, some folks will disagree, I would rather have tape on my book (which I have a lot of) than a book that falls apart and gets worse each time it is touched, 2 1/2" taped spine split or a completely torn off front cover?

    https://www.amazon.com/Lineco-Archival-Document-Repair-Tape/dp/B000P8FT2G/ref=asc_df_B000P8FT2G/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167126147920&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7536125016759133930&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007574&hvtargid=pla-338126302524&th=1

    I cannot find any real pics online, what is the white on the outer edge, color loss, fanned pages, it is thicker at the bottom than it is at the top.

     

    Thanks SO much and I'll investigate the archival grade tape usage, too :3

    On 9/28/2023 at 2:02 AM, Mars76 said:

    Ya, it wont improve the grade, but its still a great looking book.

    Thanks a lot :3

    PGM Young Marvelman #29

    in Hey buddy, can you spare a grade?

    Posted

    On 9/26/2023 at 4:49 PM, marvelmaniac said:

    With the small tear and spine split, IMO...FN- 5.5 to FN 6.0

     

    6.0 FINE (FN):  Back to Top
    An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with no significant creasing or other serious defects. Some accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases. Inks show a significant reduction in reflectivity. Blunted corners are more common, as is minor staining, soiling, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor spine roll is allowed. There can also be a 1/4" spine split or severe color break. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and a few slight stress lines may be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown and fairly supple with no signs of brittleness. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Centerfold may be loose.

    5.5 FINE- (FN-):  Back to Top
    Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

    5.0 VERY GOOD/FINE (VG/FN):  Back to Top
    An above-average but well used comic book. An accumulation of bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor to moderate cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases and/or dimples. Inks have moderate to low reflectivity. Blunted corners are increasingly common, as is minor to moderate staining, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor to moderate spine roll is allowed. A spine split of up to 1/2" may be present. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and minor stress lines may also be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown with no signs of brittleness. Centerfold may be loose. Minor interior tears may also be present.

     

    On 9/27/2023 at 2:25 AM, Mars76 said:

    7.0

     

    On 9/27/2023 at 4:28 AM, grendelbo said:

    6.5 with maybe a grade improvement after a press. Or it'll solidify that FN+.

    Thanks for posting.

    Awesome! Much appreciated, guys :x

    PGM Young Marvelman #28

    in Hey buddy, can you spare a grade?

    Posted

    On 9/27/2023 at 10:53 AM, shadroch said:

    If most of the copies have that color pattern, I'm at 6.5.  I'm concerned there may be some color fade so I'd need to compare it to another copy.

    It's a nice book. 

     

    On 9/28/2023 at 1:57 AM, Mars76 said:

    Yes. I sent some golden age books that came back between the 7.5-8.5 range and this book looks just as nice as the ones I sent.

    Thanks a lot :3 I shall get this cleaned and pressed :3