PGM my first foray into GA - Superman #76

[Shadow]

I bought this book today at the Motor City Show. While it was on my list, it wasn't what I originally thought I'd get at this Show. But, something drew me to it. Maybe because it's much harder to find than B&B #28, GS X-Men #1 or X-Men #94? I first read this story a long time ago. I belive I have it reprinted in a 1980 World's Finest pocket book. Since World's Finest has always been on my Want List (though not as active for years), I have been looking for this one. I guess I could call this a pseudo-grail acquisition today.

 

The staples are still secure. The book is sound. But Golden Age books throw me a bit in terms of grading.

 

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[dannyboy]

I'll say 3.5. Decent size chip on top FC and another chip (chew?) on the RFC hurts. Is that a hole in the cover from the wearing near the top? Fantastic book though.

[mysterymachine]

I'm leaning toward 3.5 as well. Seems to have too many pieces missing to grade higher.

[Shadow]

No, it's not a hole through the book. Looks like some color rubbed off though.

[bronzilla]

3.5 seems about right, Presents better! Cool book!!

[slackjawcomics]

I gave it a 4.0 off first glance.

[tsarax]

4.0 for me as well

[Shadow]

I tend to undergrade GA books. If this was a BA book, I think it's no better than a 3.0. But I seem to think there's a bit of a "curve" for GA books. It was marked as a 3.5 but I wonder if it could be a VG 4.0?

[rjpb]

Too nice to be a 3.0 from any era. I'd say solid 3.5 - possible 4.0 in hand, but on the weak side.

[143ksk]

4.0 Nice book (thumbs u

[Point Five]

I'd say solid 3.5 - possible 4.0 in hand, but on the weak side.

Sounds right to me. (thumbs u The ULC, top edge chip and staple areas will hold the grade down, but if the cover colors & gloss are nice in hand I could see it eking out a 4.0. Great book!

[piper]

3.5

[PokerKid]

3.5

 

And congratulations on easing into GA and not going for a key or anything to start you off. Nice book.

[TFL-migration]

3.5 The dealer graded it very well. IMHO

[gernblanston]

4.0 (thumbs u

[JazzMan]

Very nice book. When you're tire of staring at it

[Shadow]

3.5 The dealer graded it very well. IMHO

 

I thought the dealer overall did a good job grading his books. Steve Ritter is his name and I believe it's the first time I've bought from him. The only interesting thing is that he used the entire decimal scale. For example, he had 8.4's, 8.8's, etc.

 

I'm not sure how to record this in my spreadsheet. I think I'll go the conservative route and call it a 3.5. All I know is it looks good to me for a VG- and I'm happy. It's a time portal to another era.