Justin423

1 hour ago, Bomber-Bob said:

Good catch on that top staple, it sure looks detached. These 'what is the highest possible grade' inquiries befuddle me as we all know it depends on the rest of the book. Without knowing what the Back cover looks like, I just don't see this any higher than a 3.0, tops.  I don't think CGC would give a Green Label for the detached staple at this level, so it would go against the grade = if the top staple is detached make it 2.5 tops. The bottom of the spine also looks 'funny', maybe a spine split ?

Wow I hadn't even noticed that, and you're talking about my good catch lol. I really don't think he would get a green label either, but its definitely a split at the bottom, heavy water damage probably? I agree it is hard to grade off just front cover but I just work with what I've got and assume the rest is there.

Is the top staple missing? Bottom staple looks like it's almost out. Pretty worn, I would give it a 2.5-3.0 tops. That being said its probably only worth 5 bucks so you should sell it to me  great issue though definitely get it cgc (its worth more than 5 bucks lol)

Tears hurt you alot. I'm thinking 2.5 but with a press and clean maybe 3.5 if it can get the spine roll out and clean up the water spot. Definitely worth sending in to cgc, its a pretty valuable book even at mid to low grade. Good luck I look forward to hearing the grade if you do send it off

Solid 7 maybe as low as 6.5 as high as 7.5, great book

7.0?

Wow the colors on that pop better than a joker gun, conservative 5.0 but I would lean to a 6.0 thanks for sharing and good luck with the grade

4.5 to 5.0 great book but if I were you I would not do any restoration just press and hope for a 5.5 thanks for sharing and good luck

Thanks 1 cool, I'm hoping the press will put it at a 4.0 but I know I'm stretching my optimism lol. Realisticly I'm thinking 3.5, thanks for the input guys its greatly appreciated

Oh no I wouldn't dare I'm gonna send it off. Maybe the press will iron out some of the wrinkles? Either way I paid 120 for it so I don't really think i overpaid if it comes out a 3.0

Pin up was the first thing I checked lol. It Is in perfect condition. Thanks for your input, my comic book dealer is the one who actually recommended getting it cleaned as there Is alot of surface dirt, I have never used the service.

Hi, I am new to the threads. I have recently purchased this Batman #181 and would like to know y'alls thoughts on grade. Has off white pages and 1 inch X 1 inch square piece missing from 2nd page (does not interrupt story or artwork at all) I am thinking of pressing and cleaning. Thanks for your time and thoughts