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On 2/20/2023 at 10:11 AM, Brock said:

They are, of course, listed each year in the Overstreet Guide as well, in their own section before the comic section.

Thanks! I’m a little bit behind in the times. My latest edition of Overstreet Guide is ‘85-‘86.

On 2/21/2023 at 7:59 PM, JollyComics said:

CGC doesn't love the stains.  The stains are all over your book.  It may be 2.5.  Severe spine roll and one near book length and half book length color break creases will downgrade.

The spine roll can be eliminated but the stains probably stay.

Thanks for your insights. Best I can hope for is to reduce the intensity of the stains with the c/p. 

Third and final DC submission for tonight.

Again this one is in rough shape. I am hoping that a good pressing to re-establish the spine/shape of the comic and a thorough cleaning to rid the extensive water stains will bump the grade up a notch. The paper has a "pulpy" feel to it, leading me to think that at one time this comic was left out in the rain. Yet the staples are clean with no rust. And as far as I know publishers did not use stainless steels staples.

I did not buy 20 cent comics so again I do not know how I aquired this comic.

Thanks in advance for looking and grading!

Second up.

This comic is in rough shape as seen by the spine roll, numerous creases, blunted corners and whatnot.

In my youth, I stopped buying comics about the time when the prices went from $0.12 to $0.15. So I don't know why I have this 15 center.

Thank you in advance for your time in grading!

Another round of DC comics for your review this evening.

First up one of my favorite covers with Flash and Superman.

Thanks in advance for your comments!

On 2/20/2023 at 10:05 PM, scburdet said:

I'm at 4.5 on this one too. Spine is kind of gnarly to go with the crease. Looks like the staples might be rusting a bit. Check the centerfold for rust transfer to the paper

Checked centerfold and no transfer of rust. Staples appear to be rust free. Thanks for your comment!

On 2/20/2023 at 10:15 PM, scburdet said:

I'm not a foxing expert, but the spot around the CCA box looks like it could be a stain, not foxing. If CGC says it's staining, 5.5. If it's foxing, I'm still more like a 6.0 with a chance at 6.5 with c/p. White giveth & white taketh away. It looks to me like the white background is hiding some spine stress and other wear.

I think you are correct about the spot being a stain and not foxing. Upon closer inspection, the stain/foxing does not penetrate the paper to the opposite side. Rather is appears to "rest" on the surface of the paper. Thanks for pointing that out! 

Last of three submissions for the night.

Nice glossy FC but the tear at the lower staple is going to ding the results.

As always appreciate your comments and grades!

Second up. Unfortunatey FCTR there is a color breaking crease. And it has seen some wear but the comic still has a nice glossy look.

Thanks in advance for your time and grades!

Tonight's focus is on DC.

First up is the bi-centenial issue that personally I am not fond of. Too much pink, reminds me of T-Mobile. It appears to have some foxing around the edges and could use a c/p.

As always appreciate your time in evaluatiing the comic, your comments and your grades!

On 2/18/2023 at 8:21 AM, marvelmaniac said:

Color Breaking Corner Creases

 

Thanks for pointing those out for me. I am educating my eyes!

On 2/17/2023 at 8:54 PM, scburdet said:

5.5/6.0 The foxing to me looks at least moderate & I think that might get dinged. I'd be interested to see the inside of the covers & pages to see if it extends below the surface

Regarding the extent of foxing, please see attached photos: inside front cover, first page, last page and inside back cover. Hoping that these will give you a good idea of the amount of foxing and the impact if any, on the grade. Thanks!

Note: These photos are taken with an iPhone and not a scaner, I didn't want to crush the FC and BC in the scanner bed. I think the FC and BC bends from the spine indicate how tight the spine is.

On 2/18/2023 at 8:01 AM, FoggyNelson said:

Nice lot👍‼️

Thanks! The Krazy Cat book is weird, so it appeals to me!  All about a cat who loves a mouse and the mouse despises the cat. Drawn and written in a surrealistic vein. Ran in the newspapers pre-WWII.

On 1/13/2023 at 9:20 PM, scburdet said:

light oxidation along the back top edge, looks like some soiling on the back spine. I can't quit tell what's going on at the BLFC. Is there a spine split or tear, or just some heavier wear. A few spine stress lines & rounded corners. Depending on the corner I can't tell for sure about, 5.0/5.5. It's a pretty cool cover, even if this doesn't seem like an otherwise notable issue.

Here are some close up photos. Looks like the BLFC is heavy wear. No sign of tears from looking at the same corner from inside the FC.

Thanks for your comments and grades!

On 2/17/2023 at 5:59 PM, OtherEric said:

Found at a local store today.

Nice cover. Man of many arms.

On 2/17/2023 at 1:17 PM, marvelmaniac said:

Color breaking corner creases, blunted corners, minor to moderate spine stress with vertical color breaking creases, slight staple tears, off center top staple, slight spine roll, minor foxing on rear cover.

The book is not that bad and does not have any major defects, however the color breaking creases...IMO...

FN+ 6.5

 

7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF):  Back to Top
An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal. A small accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear beginning to show, possibly including minor creases. Corners may be blunted. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. The slightest spine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Slight staple tears and a small accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. Paper is cream to tan. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present.

6.5 FINE+ (FN+):  Back to Top
Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

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.

Thank you for your thorough review and grade.  At closer inspection I now see the verticle color breaking creases in the price block. But to this untrained eye I don't seem to see any other creases. If I am wrong, would you please point them out? This is all new to me. Thanks!

Third and last of today's submissions.

Appreciate in advance your postings of comments and grades!

Second of today's three submissions.

Thanks in advance for your comments and grades!

First of three submission for today, all FF.

Thanks in advance for your review, comments and grades!

Third and last submission for tonight.

This comic was read a lot. Unfortunately BCTL there's a large chunk taken out of the corner. Andon both FC and BC lots of creases, spine stresses, general wearing and a bad wrap. Still I loved this comic and it shows.

Thanks for taking the time to review and grade!

Second submission for the night.

Front cover shows some dirt and an ink smudge (?) after the word "odds". And a lot of spine stresses. 

Appreciate your time and grades!

A few odds and ends for tonight's submittals.

First up. golden age Tarzan from 10/1952.

Appreciate your time and grades!

On 2/7/2023 at 8:43 PM, scburdet said:

7.5/8.0 with C/P assuming that's a printer's crease through the word balloon. White is tough b/c it shows all the dirt and obscures the color breaking defects. This has a bit of grime on it that hopefully can clean off, and a few spine ticks & whatnot. Still looks nice.

Yup, another priinter's crease. Ever so slight, but it is there. Thanks for your insights and grades!

On 2/15/2023 at 7:02 PM, scburdet said:

I don't think so, any hard crease (i.e. something that damages the paper) is there to stay. Pressing is capable of removing things that are more like indentions & bends. Creases can be flattened, which can make the book look a little nicer. In all the books I own with printer's creases, it's definitely like paper folded into itself, it's just much tighter/smaller (like a ridge) than what happens with regular handling. 

An excellent description of a printer''s crease. Looks like a miniture fault line on paper. Thanks!

On 2/7/2023 at 9:16 PM, scburdet said:

It's pretty common for the older Marvels to have miswarps, overhang and other such deviations from perfection . Nothing to worry about IMO based on what CGC says about this. I see some spine stress lines, a little discolored something in the price box & maybe a short crease on the TRFC. If that spot in the price box is deemed a stain, it could get dinged, but this looks like a solid 7.5/8.0

I took a photo of the price box and I am seeing some dark smudges along the spine but not a stain. Hopefully will not get dinged! Had to look really carefully to see that short crease on the TRFC.  More pronounced from the inside of the back cover. Thanks!