Bart Allen

On 9/27/2023 at 2:26 AM, Mars76 said:

7.5-8.0

Would that be if it's cleaned and pressed? :3

On 9/26/2023 at 5:53 PM, marvelmaniac said:

Moderately blunted corners with color loss, small fold at lower right corner, edge wear with some color loss, chipping/pieces missing from outer edge, slight color breaking creases along the lower outer edge, minor to moderate spine stress with a few color breaking spine ticks, discolored staples, creased top right corner of rear cover, very slight spine roll, minor discoloration of rear cover with some color loss in the "blue" of the ad balloon.

If that is "Marvel Chipping" on the outer edge, no problem, if it is just pieces missing then the grade will drop appropriately, assuming it is chipping...

IMO...

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.

Thanks a lot :3

On 9/27/2023 at 2:19 AM, Mars76 said:

Too bad about that split. It's still a great looking book, 4.0.

Thanks :3 So it'd be pointless for this to be cleaned and pressed? ~

Any thoughts, @marvelmaniac?

On 9/26/2023 at 6:04 PM, marvelmaniac said:

Blunted corners with color loss, folded lower right corner, moderate edge wear with small pieces missing/small tears and color breaking creases, moderate spine roll with off center staples/fanned pages, minor to moderate spine stress with a few color breaking spine ticks, discolored staples, severe color loss along spine by the "M", crunched top right corner of rear cover, minor to moderate staining/discoloration of rear cover, 

IMO...VG+ 4.5

 

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.

4.5 VERY GOOD+ (VG):  Back to Top
Fits the criteria for Very Good but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

4.0 VERY GOOD (VG):  Back to Top
The average used comic book. Cover shows moderate to significant wear, and may be loose but not completely detached. Cover reflectivity is low. Can have moderate creases or dimples. Corners may be blunted. Store stamps, name stamps, arrival dates, initials, etc. have no effect on this grade. Some discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor soiling is allowed. As much as a 1/4" triangle can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" square is also acceptable. Only minor unobtrusive tape and other amateur repair allowed on otherwise high grade copies. Moderate spine roll may be present and/or a 1" spine split. Staples may be discolored. Minor to moderate staple tears and stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Minor to moderate interior tears may be present. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple.

Thanks so much :3

On 9/25/2023 at 4:33 PM, marvelmaniac said:

I cannot answer your question on a clean and press since I do not use these services.

Blunted corners, top right corner has a small tear, lower left corner has a 1" color breaking crease and color loss, slight denting along the top edge, a few spine stress lines, discolored staples, slight discoloration of front and rear covers, crunched lower right corner of rear cover, what appears to be scratches/color loss in the blue ad balloon,

Questions...

1)Arrow 1 - Is that a stain or a small tear?

2)Arrow 2 - Is that a spine split?

3)Is the cover loose?

4)Are the staples just discolored or rusty, if rusty is there any rust migration on the interior pages?

Heyy -- thanks a lot 

1. That's a small tear :3
2. That's also a small spine split.
3. The cover's not loose.
4. The staples aren't rusty or discoloured/

On 9/25/2023 at 4:49 PM, marvelmaniac said:

Blunted corners with some color loss, slight edge wear with some color loss, minor to moderate spine stress with color loss/slight creasing/color breaking spine stress lines/discoloration along spine, recessed and discolored staples, slight spine roll, slight foxing/discoloration of rear cover.

Two problems here...

1)The lower 1/3 of the front cover appears to be moderately discolored, I could only find one image online of this book, it was a lower grade copy and although the cover was darker at the bottom, it did not appear to be as dark as yours.

2)The staples appear to be recessed, is the cover loose or detached?

Hey there 

1. The page isn't discoloured, as I believe that was the original colour scheme ~
2. The covers aren't loose or detaches, but the top top is a little recessed though that could be a printing defect ~

Marvelmaniac, do you think you could please look at my PGM's on Young Marvelman #25 and #26 :3

I was wondering what grade do you think this is? Would this benefit from a clean and a press? Would that increase the grade?

All comments are welcomed! Thanks! 

I was wondering what grade do you think this is? Would this benefit from a clean and a press? Would that increase the grade?

All comments are welcomed! Thanks! 

On 9/22/2023 at 4:14 PM, frozentundraguy said:

That split is a killer on an otherwise nice book. Probably 4.0 tops.

On 9/22/2023 at 4:18 PM, frozentundraguy said:

Again not sure on the C&P, perhaps the back cover would benefit. 5.0 perhaps even 5.5 as is.

Thanks a lot 

On 9/22/2023 at 4:15 PM, frozentundraguy said:

I'm not sure what a C&P would do, but I would venture 6.5 as is.

Thanks a lot :3

I was wondering what grade do you think this is? Would this benefit from a clean and a press? Would that increase the grade?

All comments are welcomed! Thanks! 

I was wondering what grade do you think this is? Would this benefit from a clean and a press? Would that increase the grade?

All comments are welcomed! Thanks! 

I was wondering what grade do you think this is? Would this benefit from a clean and a press? Would that increase the grade?

It has a split from the lower edge of the spine rising approximately 2 1/2 inches ~

All comments are welcomed! Thanks! 

Damn, those links are rather dead

Had to use Wayback Machine :3

304/400 has been found, and it's currently in Guildford, United Kingdom ~

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/386067876956

2000 AD Progs 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 108 and 109  

• #100; 3rd appearance of Judge Schmaltz. Distributed with Judge Dredd cutout poster.
• #108; Death of Fergee.

And Judge Dredd Megazine  #211 (both covers): 1st appearance of Cursed Earth Koburn

On 8/10/2023 at 3:36 PM, GeeksAreMyPeeps said:

I hope you got this at a significant discount to the sticker price.

Just $28 

Hardware #1:

• 1st appearance of Hardware (Curtis Metcalf).
• Dwayne McDuffie story.
• Denys Cowan & Jimmy Palmiotti, cover and art.

2000 AD Progs 2007 (Christmas Special), and Judge Dredd Megazine #1 

• #2007 (Christmas Special); 1st Stickleback issue; 1st appearances of Detective Valentine Bay and Sergeant Leaonard Chipps.
• #Megazine #1; Origin of Judge Death.