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I'll guess 5.0 if no detachment given spine roll and general cover wear/soiling.  I don't think the writing penalizes it but I'm not sure.

Lower grade if it is detached

9.2-9.4

that back cover shot of the LRC is the only thing I see (or think I see) 9.2-9.4?

The back cover shows those creases better than the front - on both bottom corners (front BLC does show some color break).   Looks like some type of stain too between them in the middle.

On the front it looks like tiny tics around the staples.  And on S.W. headshot (top left of mask) under the price/issue #, is that a scanner artifact ?

Also, front cover top edge middle (between 'Marvel' & 'Comics') there's some very slight color change - not sure if that's real or pic related.

The guide I read says, for an 8.0,

possibly including some minute wear at corners. Inks are generally bright with moderate to high reflectivity. An unnoticeable 1/4" crease is acceptable if color is not broken. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. Spine is almost completely flat with a possible minor color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Very slight staple tears and a few almost insignificant stress lines may be present.

Those creases are noticeable.  The staple tears I think qualify for very slight (and I know nothing...)

So I'll guess a 7.5 as is, but if pressing those corners work then 8.5

To my untrained eye, I see a few spine tics and the corners have smallish issues.  Other than that it looks good. to me.

I'd guess 7.0-7.5

From participating in other threads about unverified sigs (search for a Jack Kirby sig thread), CGC can note on the label that 'john doe' write on inside page and it would still be Universal. From your case it  sounds like someone had just written their first name rather than a creator sig.

My very uneducated guess would be a 9.0 due to the corners

i think I count like a dozen spine tics.  The bottom of the front has some problems and it's either a longer crease or a rip on the back left .

I'd guess 6.5

6.5

My uneducated guess is 7.0

well it looks like a bend on the back lower left and I imagine a press would help.   Pressing services also advertise dry cleaning which may help that back cover from what looks to my uneducated eye like soiling

When I look at a definition off grading scales, that is described at the 6.0 range though it doesn't appear to have a lot of the defects associated in that range.  So poss some good work on the book can improve it. other than that, it looks good.

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.

that upper right back corner defect looks like the biggest one.  The others seem pretty small.

I'll guess a 9.2

Nice.  My uneducated eye can spot the blunting on the corners and a few small stress lines on the spine.  That back cover lower left looks like it has some small gouges on the edge.

i'd guess 7.0