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Based on the scans I'd also say 9.0, with a chance at 9.2...

The 7.5 appears to be better centered and the back cover looks pretty clean...nice purchase!

Same here...

Great reports, as usual...thanks for sharing!

Since I got back into collecting Silver Age books in 2000 I've been hearing DCs are long overdue for price increases...

Saturday is my preference too...

@Aarond40, Phil Schlaefer (who owns Champion Comics out of Sunnyvale, CA) does pressing and cleaning under the name CPRS (Condition Potential Realization Service)... http://comic-press.com/ I personally have not used his pressing and cleaning services, but have been buying books from him since he took over Big Guy's Comics in Mountain View, CA back in the early 2000s.

I totally agree with this...I've seen (and bought) several books that have what looks like a "wiggly wrinkle" (say that quick five times) in the middle of the front cover, and they will often have a "mirror image" on the back cover. I'm not sure what causes this particular defect, but I find it much less noticeable than (and preferable to) a prototypical production crease. On your book, I'd say Diablo was a victim of a wiggly wrinkle!

I saw the above promos with Starlight and The Deep during the CW superhero shows this week...wonder what people who know nothing about The Boys thought when they saw them? I haven't read the comic, but am looking forward to the TV show...

for Friday morning price reductions...

Thanks Steve! Maybe I’ll see you at SDCC if I make it to the show this year?

Tales to Astonish #50 CGC 7.5 - Origin and first appearance of the Human Top. This book presents like an 8.5/9.0, and was hammered because of the tanning...if you want a book that looks structurally nicer than the assigned grade, this is the book for you! Asking $100 $85 Back cover scan:

Tales of Suspense #45 CGC 7.5 - First appearance of Happy and Pepper. Tough book to find in higher grade! Asking $575 $525 Back cover scan:

Journey Into Mystery #99 CGC 8.0 - Origin and first appearance of Mister Hyde and first full Surtur appearance. The area at the top of the book that looks like a chip is just some of the overhang folded back...it's not a chip. Asking $225 $200 Back cover scan:

Hi everyone, I'm offering three CGC minor key books up for sale (scans are forthcoming): Journey Into Mystery #99 (origin and first appearance of Mister Hyde and first full Surtur appearance) CGC 8.0 - $225 $200 Tales of Suspense #45 (first appearance of Happy and Pepper) CGC 7.5 - $575 $525 Tales to Astonish #50 (origin and first appearance of the Human Top) CGC 7.5 (but presents much nicer) - $100 $85 I charge exact shipping to ship these books insured via USPS Priority Mail, and the shipping cost will depend on the number of books you buy and your location (I'm willing to ship anywhere in the world, but I know USPS Priority Mail shipping costs are high outside of the U.S.). I accept PayPal, checks or money orders. The first gets the book, but I will also listen to offers via PM. Please no probies and HOSers. Now on to the scans...thanks for looking! Art

Hey Ben!

How about these? #11 - First Stranger (could come into play if any celestial themes are covered in the movies) #19 - First Mimic (was he ever relevant though? ) #39 - First new costumes #49 - First Lorna Dane (Polaris)

Bought a nice FF #18 from Tracee...it was securely packed and shipped very quickly! Thanks!

Thanks @Kevin76!

@Yorick, thanks for the response! There does not appear to be any discoloration or staining (I would expect to see something on the inside of the front cover if this were the case), and the cover gloss appears to be consistent on the bubble.

Hey everyone, I just scanned through this thread before asking my question...some great information in here! I have a copy of Atom #9 that has a bubble in the "A" of the logo, and there's no evidence of this defect when I look on the inside of the front cover...could this be another example of blistering? Thanks!

via PM...thanks!

Awesome reports, as usual...look like some really fun shows. Thanks for sharing!

Good idea, @SBRobin! I'll ask him if he wants to do this...the book is currently slabbed, so hopefully he has a scanner that can do it justice.

Thanks for the response, @Tony S! I shared this info with my friend... He'll be submitting all Silver Age books within the same value tier, so he fortunately won't have to worry about separate invoices...