Rosland Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 It's an 8.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I wouldn't be afraid of this monster if I had an Ax. Wow what a stunner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I wouldn't want to bark up his tree... Stumping around like that won't help anyone but I'm sure there's a branch of psychiatry that could root out his inner demons and help him turn over a new leaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TempusFugitivus Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Some of my favorite pre-hero covers, the crazy monkeys. Especially TTA 33 I would really like to get my hands on a sweet copy of JIM 65. Sold this one to John Russell earlier this year... And I give you many many thanks. Even though, it didn't get much love in Korvac's fantastic pre-hero showdowns, I flat-out love this cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosland Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 You missed one;-) Stumping around like that won't help anyone but I'm sure there's a branch of psychiatry that could help nut-jobs like him to root out his inner demons and help him turn over a new leaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.X Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 (edited) I wouldn't be afraid of this monster if I had an Ax. Wow what a stunner. Everytime I see that book it reminds me of Groot's origin. They didint kill this one with termites though. The most shocking special effects of all time. DR.X Edited October 6, 2010 by DR.X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunky Brian Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Here's a pretty one, we pulled out of old school collection, VF- ish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkWoodcock Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 (edited) Once upon a time I was the owner of this book. :-( I bought it from Metropolis around 1995 for (I think) $200 - which, in 1994 was NOT cheap. Please tell it hello for me. Edited October 7, 2010 by MarkWoodcock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmtg9 Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Here's a pretty one, we pulled out of old school collection, VF- ish? Down under Grog is a slang term for alcohol/ We would all be rejoicing if monster grog turned up like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmoore54 Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Here's a pretty one, we pulled out of old school collection, VF- ish? Down under Grog is a slang term for alcohol/ We would all be rejoicing if monster grog turned up like that I count 3 pitchforks...Grogg doesn't stand a chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtleboy23 Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 that's funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterio Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I just posted this book in the resto section to ask about tape removal (see back cover) and thought that since I scanned it in I ought to post it here as well. Great book, great cover, and not one you see every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheetah Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Beautiful presenting book. What was the purpose of the tape? It doesn't seem to do much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterio Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Beautiful presenting book. What was the purpose of the tape? It doesn't seem to do much. As far as I can tell it doesn't do anything in the way of a repair. I think it is bag tape that got stuck to the cover. I'm really considering having it removed if it wouldn't make this book a PLOD as I think I could get a bump of at least 2 points if not more on a resubmit sans tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheetah Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 It certainly looks much better than a 5.0 from the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber-Bob Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Beautiful presenting book. What was the purpose of the tape? It doesn't seem to do much. As far as I can tell it doesn't do anything in the way of a repair. I think it is bag tape that got stuck to the cover. I'm really considering having it removed if it wouldn't make this book a PLOD as I think I could get a bump of at least 2 points if not more on a resubmit sans tape. First off, I think it's a great looking book and if the grade and tape bother you I suggest cracking it out. In a mylar with backing board you won't see the tape. Unless it's very fresh, tape removal will leave a mark. The location of the tape will be discolored to the rest of the book and CGC will downgrade for it. IMO it will grade 6.0 sans tape but with residue and not worth the expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterio Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Beautiful presenting book. What was the purpose of the tape? It doesn't seem to do much. As far as I can tell it doesn't do anything in the way of a repair. I think it is bag tape that got stuck to the cover. I'm really considering having it removed if it wouldn't make this book a PLOD as I think I could get a bump of at least 2 points if not more on a resubmit sans tape. First off, I think it's a great looking book and if the grade and tape bother you I suggest cracking it out. In a mylar with backing board you won't see the tape. Unless it's very fresh, tape removal will leave a mark. The location of the tape will be discolored to the rest of the book and CGC will downgrade for it. IMO it will grade 6.0 sans tape but with residue and not worth the expense. That is my concern. The tape doesn't bother me so much (I did buy the book slabbed with the tape) but if it could be removed without causing damage then I would prefer that. The paper I can see hasn't appeared to discolor much, even under the tape (as best I can tell). I've seen some amateur tape removals off of vintage toy boxes that didn't leave any signs (though cardboard is different than cover stock, I know). I know that tape can continue to deteriorate and I would rather arrest the process then have it get worse over time. I could live with a blue label 6.0 as long as the work & regrade were in the ~$50 range total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimson dynamo Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 (edited) That book is a beauty and one of the best covers of TOS. Edited October 8, 2010 by crimson dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickycollector Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 One of my favorite covers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlasFan Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Here are 2 of my favorite robot covers from TOS: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
