MPH1964

8.5 if corner crease is color breaking, otherwise 9.0

On 5/8/2021 at 9:50 AM, Galen130 said:

 

 

 

Reasonable force?  Undoubtedly, yes...

4.5

8.5

7.0 as is - 7.5/8.0 after C&P

2.5

I find it interesting that ‘top bodybuilding authority’ Ben Rebhuhn needed to use a heavily retouched photo to prove how good his ‘system’ is... 

9.4

9.4/9.6 with press

10 hours ago, Deadpoolica said:

9.6 with press

+1

9.0

On 5/6/2021 at 9:12 PM, 1950's war comics said:

structurally strong with weaker covers and back equals 5,0

x2 - - C&P to 6.0 if the stain/soiling on the BC can be cleaned.

7.0

8.01 -  it’s like bidding a dollar over someone on the Price Is Right...

35 minutes ago, Deadpoolica said:

9.6

I think the bottom portion is a production flaw...if I'm wrong 9.2

Correct, it’s a production flaw, also 9.6

I have seen this flaw on 9.8’s so it won’t impact the grade on this book.

8.0 - - “It's pronounced 'Fronkensteen.' ”

Very nice... 9.2 at least.

Doc Ock has always been my favorite Spidey villain.  So my favorite villain in a four-issue story arc?  That’s enough to drive a young kid into a Starburst and Pop Rocks sugar frenzy!  I have two nice issues from that arc.  Second tonight is ASM 56.  Spine stresses, corner rounding, light color rub along the spine, a couple of light corner bends on the BC.  Glossy cover and centerfold are tight.

Thoughts and comments always appreciated...

Doc Ock has always been my favorite Spidey villain.  So my favorite villain in a four-issue story arc?  That’s enough to drive a young kid into a Starburst and Pop Rocks sugar frenzy!  I have two nice issues from that arc.  First up is ASM 55.   Tanning and oxidation shadow, front and back.  The overhang of the top edge of the FC is rolled so there’s some edge stress and wear.  Obvious spine stresses corner creases.  The top right corner has a tiny dog-ear, maybe 1/16” perhaps less.  Does need a clean and press to iron out a few pressable issues.  Glossy, complete and cover and centerfold firmly attached.

As always, I appreciate your feedback...

6.5 press to 7.0/7.5

9.6

Slight staple tear or just staple wear?

8.0

9.4 -  If the crunched and blunted corners press out could see this going to 9.8 

13 hours ago, Zegeroth said:

9.2 to me.  Just rounded corners, maybe a few stresses.

Precisely stated... very nice book!

3 hours ago, 1950's war comics said:

have to admit it is a great looking 4.5 

but is it worth it all just to get a  5.5?

sounds like a break even proposition at best

Agreed... there's plenty of risk and little upside here... 

3 hours ago, Dino-Mutt said:

4.5 here, as long as it's complete