Just got a scanner, rate my Mystic 52

[MK Ultra]

I bought the Canon MP360. It's $100, plus I got a $10 credit for Comp USA.

 

I'm a little lame as a grader, and would appreciate the input.

 

 

Thanks in advance.

[uclapeterg]

I would say about 3.5.

[rjpb]

Assuming no spine splits or other unseen problems - An easy 4.0 - maybe a 4.5. Nice post-code Everett cover by the way! I love how Atlas managed to produce a fair amount of spooky covers even after the code came in.

[kryptonitecomics]

I'd go a solid 4.0 on it unless there are back cover or interior page problems that can't be seen.

[dc eng]

VG 4.0

[FFB]

4.0 to 4.5 based on front cover and assuming a back cover and interior consistent with that grade (meaning similar wear and no unusual defects). The scan's a little on the dark side though, so it's hard to see all the wear. But it looks to be a solid VG to VG+. I'd point to a specific page of the OGG to show a comic with identical wear patterns, but I don't want to give my "nemesis" (uclapeterg) the pleasure at this early hour.

[MK Ultra]

I was thinking 4.5 too. I haven't really looked inside, but there's nothing on the back cover.

 

I'll have to work on the brightness, maybe I should read the owner's manual.

 

Thanks to all who participated.

[awe4one]

Not sure about grade but it reminded me of this homage or cut and paste job.....

 

 

I'm pretty sure the story is reprinted in this issue....

 

Jim

[kryptonitecomics]

It looks like Marvel just photo copied the cover for the Vault of Evil. I am assuming that Valut of Evil featured reprints?

 

 

Cool pictures though

[awe4one]

It looks like they used a photostat of the Mystic cover and pasted new art on top of it....

 

Jim

[nik]

3.0/3.5

[OldGuy]

VG

[sterlingcomics]

Yep, Marvel was all about reprints during the 1970's horror...

 

Yep VG range looks appropriate.

[Zanarkand]

It looks like they used a photostat of the Mystic cover and pasted new art on top of it....

 

Jim

 

Check out the cover swipe thread. Sometimes a swipe is a swipe, sometimes it's a homage, and sometimes the cover artist misses a deadline and they use a photostat.

[Mantic-migration]

It looks to me like a stylistic update for marketing reasons more than an homage or laziness. It is definitely a photostat paste-up; even inconsequequential lines and blotches are reproduced identically.

 

I am also a lousy judge of grades, but I'm really impressed with how sharp the colours remain on that issue of Mystic Tales.

[Calamerica]

G 3.0.

 

CAL