frozentundraguy

A recent re-arrival Tales to Astonish #16, that I purchased raw back in February of 2021. Sent it in to be pressed and graded. I bought the book on Comics Connect where it was graded at 5.5, however there was no mention of the fact that the top cover was trimmed.

Whooped but still cool to taped torn written on and still cool

Don't let Funnybooks you. Only a few grades have been submitted in this round so far.

It's a beauty. I think it should grade out at 7.0, due to that larger dust shadow near the bottom of the back cover.

Grading of restored books is new to me also. I thought this would get the restored grade, but had thought it might grade out at a 4.0. While the flaws are fairly numerous for the most part they are small in scope. The spine split is 1 3/4 inches. The dark spot on the left edge of the front cover is about 3/4 by 1 inch. The eye appeal is good so it's a keeper.

4.5

From a colossal creature battling a small piece off the cover to another marvel monster who's battling off a big chunk of the cover.

Yes, in a new thread for the reveal for round 2, and the third and last round in it's own thread as well.

I think if you have a complete book it should grade out at least to a 2.0

Thanks There is a 4.0 for sale on Ebay (in completed items now) that doesnt look near as nice.

Details details. Photos of graded books are now in the first post.

Round 2 scores are posted in a new thread. I had to run interference with muh dawg, then I was able to execute my process that determines the scores.

There should be no errors, but let me know if you find one.

First a few rules. ROUND 3 - Do not discuss grades with others either publicly or in private. - The grades will be from 0.5 to 9.8 only - You will have until 8 Pm (Central Time) FRIDAY December 2 to get your grades in for round 3. The results will be posted sometime after that. - Do not check the CGC registry or census. Please copy this list of books and paste it into your PM, with your grades on the same line. The books for Round 3: 6) Flash Comics #81 7) Detective Comics #236 8) World of Fantasy #17 Notes on the books for round 3: 6) Erasure mark left top of front cover. Some light dirt marks on left edge of back cover. 7) moderate bends to cover. moderate cover tanning. There is a light dust shadow on the left edge of the back cover that is 1/8 of an inch wide at the top and it tapers to 1/16 of an inch wide at the bottom. 8) Moderate cover tanning. Moderate creasing to cover.

Round 2 is closed

I just noticed I missed notifying @Golden Pete

Ok last call for al, er getting your grades in for the following contestants. Remember 8 PM central time tonight is the deadline. @grendelbo @Cushing Fan @spidermanbeyond @jcjames @thehumantorch @comicginger1789 @fastballspecial @CJ Design @brumil190

Skrulls from outer space to the Space Ranger

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