Dr. Funance

Thanks! What's funny is that this is the only issue of Godzilla I've ever owned, although I owned the big Godzilla Mattel figure from the 70's. Anyone remember those? I wish I still had it as well!

Thanks! When I rediscovered this in my collection back in March, it still had a sticker on the bag from when I bought it used back in the 80's - 90 cents! I'd say that was a good investment.

UPDATE: For anyone who's interested, I pressed this Godzilla and submitted it a few weeks ago to CGC for grading. I just looked at my submission, at it has received a grade of 9.4. Woohoo! There have only been 3 other 9.4s, and only one 9.6 (none above that). I am so excited!

3 hours ago, Pirate said:

There are quite a few reputable pressers,  do your homework.

Thanks Pirate. That is what I am trying to do by asking other collectors about their experiences.

On ‎4‎/‎23‎/‎2018 at 9:15 PM, Timmay said:

7.5 as is

9.0 with a press

nice copy

Thanks, Timmay!

On ‎4‎/‎23‎/‎2018 at 5:51 PM, Tony S said:

"Spine stress lines" is one of those grader notes that don't tell you much. To begin with, if the area along the spine is white, you'll never see "color breaking" mentioned. Creases in white areas are the same.  Because white is the absence of color, you'll never see "color breaking" mentioned.  The paper fibers might be slightly damaged and show some stress lines. But it won't say color breaking.  And then there are some defects that despite sounding as though a press might fix won't respond to a press. 

If you don't have the books in hand yet, you should try not to form an opinion on the effectiveness of the pressing.  Wait to see the books. 

Does most everyone use CCS for pressing or is there someone else that you like to use? I know there are other services listed on the internet that will press comics and then send them in to CGC. I've never used any of them, however.

Who did you have press it for you? Great looking comics, by the way!

11 hours ago, Lucky Baru said:

After a press 9.2 or better.  That bottom corner is the issue but that should press out.

Thanks for the help! When getting comics graded, do you usually go ahead and get them pressed as a general rule just to be certain to get the best grade possible? I know it really doesn't add that much to the cost of the grading. Also, did you just have CGC do the pressing or is there someone else you like to use?

4 hours ago, 1Cool said:

Spine looks a bit rough for a 9.4.  Probably 9.0/8.5.  A back cover clean and press may help out a bit.

Thanks for the help!

Here's my last one for the day - Black Lightning #1. Note the green ink at the upper right corner of the cover, which looks like a ink mistake from the original printing. How do you think that will affect the grade? If I'm posting too many pics of each comic please let me know. Thanks again!

Here's another comic I found after 30 years in my closet. Any help will be appreciated! Thank you.

Hello everyone! I'm just getting back into my comics after letting them sit for about 30 years (bagged in boxes), and I rediscovered my copy of Godzilla #1 that I'm thinking about sending in to get graded. What do you think? There is a slight crease on the upper back cover (see next to last pic); do you think pressing would help remove it? I'm new to this forum, so thanks to everyone in advance for your help!