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I would say 3.5 on this one. Thanks for posting.

A nice copy to be sure. I would guess between 7.0 -7.5 with a clean and press. Thanks for posting.

I think 6’s are a bit low for this one. I would guess 7.0 with a press. If the dust shadow can be cleaned from the corner of the back cover, I would go as high as 7.5. Beautiful book either way. Congrats and thanks for posting!

Just turned mine in. Hoping to not embarrass myself too much!😂

Such a cool book in any grade. Of course I'm biased as the proud custodian of a coverless copy signed by the Maestro himself!... Would love to find an original cover for this some day. 

On 10/27/2022 at 3:42 PM, Primetime said:

1.0 ; and it will likely detach in the handling process which will not affect the grade for me - it's a 1.0 attached or not and slabbed it won't matter (eye appeal wise) if the covers are detached. Four large, thick cardbard (make a sandwich) pieces taped down on all for edges will do it - then slide that in a sturdy tight box - then bubble wrap that and place that in a larger tight box - that should secure it. 

Agreed. The 1.0 grade is due to it's overall condition (tears, stains, foxing, etc.). The cover being attached or detached really wont affect the grade or the value of the book. In fact, having the book slabbed by CGC with a blue label will maximize it's value and protect it in its current fragile state. I would definitely send it in.

Cheers! Great book.

4.0 to 4.5 for me. Nice copy!

1.0. Thanks for posting.

On 10/26/2022 at 10:26 PM, scburdet said:

I think you'd get a higher mark sending to the TM signing than going through the regular grading

I would agree that the SS service generally improves your chances for grade leniency (as long as you include a press). I’m guessing 7.5 - 8,5 on this book. Thanks for posting.

Congrats! All great books and you received some great grades. Welcome to the boards. Look forward to seeing what comes next.

On 10/24/2022 at 9:59 PM, ComicSpa said:

So it bends but the potential to have more damage is there. The acid has done its dirty work and has left the cover stiffer so brittleness is not far away.

I'm sorry to hear it @ComicSpa. I think you should still have the book graded and slabbed. I would obviously avoid a clean & press though. The book has such great eye appeal, It will look great and be better protected in a slab. IMHO...

4.5. Great book.

5.0. It will look great in a slab. Thanks for posting.

Wow. This book still has really nice deep cover colors. Such a shame about that tear.... Also see some chipping along the bottom front cover and tanning to the inside pages. Is there any brittleness to the book?  That cover looks pretty stiff and it almost looks like the paper cracked around the cover tear. With the defects and the tanning I'm going to say 5.0 - 5.5 (as long as there is no brittleness).

On 10/24/2022 at 12:51 PM, grendelbo said:

I'm thinking 7.5 is it's limits.

I would agree. 7.5 at best with the spine stress lines. The black cover accentuates the defects. Still a great book. Good luck!

Qualified 3.5. Congrats on the purchase.

On 10/23/2022 at 8:26 PM, Meekrab said:

Wrong 

Hey @Meekrab, why don't you weigh in with your own grade? I'd still be very curious to see how CGC would treat this book; assuming it doesn't sell of course...

I don't think CGC will go higher than 5.5 with a clean & press. They have been harsh with their late bronze and copper age grades. Still a great book and likely to go up in value if the rumors about the next big villain in the MCU are true.

Same....6.5. Thanks for sharing.

On 10/23/2022 at 12:48 PM, FrontStands said:

If the eyes were red, then I'd agree.  But not all color on a book would receive a restored label. I'm pretty sure red on black isn't considered as restoration in this case.  

Not sure that I understand. Are you saying that the red ink is original? If you look at the inside front cover, you can see clear signs of bleed through from the ink/marker used on the eyes. To me this is a clear sign of color touch. Probably done by the kid who bought the book in period. In any case, I would think that CGC would consider that as restoration.

I'd have it pressed again. I better pressing job should improve the deep creasing that's still visible on the back cover, (IMHO).

7.5 with a C&P. Maybe higher if they do a really good job with the pressing. Nice book!

4.5 

4.0 - 4.5 with a C&P. Pity about those stains but otherwise a solid mid grade book.