THE AMAZING FANTASY #15 CLUB 39 39

[Mongkorn]

Gadzukes: Awesome story, awesome copy and fair offer price. Thats the way the world should work

[Diamonddave]

This is it. What do you think? I think I can improve the grade maybe by 1/2 grade if I have the slight spine roll removed and perhaps have it pressed.

 

Impartial observer here but I think consult with Joey before sending it for a press. My opinion is to have it slabbed as is.

[peewee22]

keep it unslabbed.

[gadzukes]

I ended up taking the spine roll out. It turned out that it was only the back cover that had rolled (it was actually pinched toward the spine 3/16" at the top and 1/8" at the bottom). None of the interior wraps had rolled so it was a relatively easy procedure. I'm not even sure I'm going to have it pressed, I think it looks fairly nice like this.

 

[cheta42]

That is a beautiful book and a fantastic story.

I would have it pressed just for the grade bump if you were getting the book slabbed.

There are some very pressable defects and the book is already gorgeous to start.

Way to go

[Comicdey]

Very nice copy and without the roll looks much better.

 

Too bad about the water damage staining but really nice copy structurally.

[Sqeggs]

I ended up taking the spine roll out. It turned out that it was only the back cover that had rolled (it was actually pinched toward the spine 3/16" at the top and 1/8" at the bottom). None of the interior wraps had rolled so it was a relatively easy procedure. I'm not even sure I'm going to have it pressed, I think it looks fairly nice like this.

 

 

Nice looking copy. Bright colors and no chipping. I would also vote for giving it a press.

[BarryAllen]

I ended up taking the spine roll out. It turned out that it was only the back cover that had rolled (it was actually pinched toward the spine 3/16" at the top and 1/8" at the bottom). None of the interior wraps had rolled so it was a relatively easy procedure. I'm not even sure I'm going to have it pressed, I think it looks fairly nice like this.

 

 

Nice looking copy. Bright colors and no chipping. I would also vote for giving it a press.

 

Definitely should press before slabbing.

 

What would you grade it at?

[gadzukes]

 

Nice looking copy. Bright colors and no chipping. I would also vote for giving it a press.

 

Definitely should press before slabbing.

 

What would you grade it at?

 

Personally, I think it's a minimum of 4.0, but even with the stain I'd love to see a 4.5. With other boardies chiming in guessing at mostly 3.5-4.5 my hopes for a 5.0 have all but faded.

[BarryAllen]

 

Nice looking copy. Bright colors and no chipping. I would also vote for giving it a press.

 

Definitely should press before slabbing.

 

What would you grade it at?

 

Personally, I think it's a minimum of 4.0, but even with the stain I'd love to see a 4.5. With other boardies chiming in guessing at mostly 3.5-4.5 my hopes for a 5.0 have all but faded.

 

Without an in depth look at the pictures I will default to the group, but at a glance see 4.5 or higher potential.

 

At a 4.0 with slabbing/shipping/air transit costs you are even money. 4.5 you are up a couple grand and 5.0 or higher you are swimming in it!

 

In any case congrats on the snag from the wild and cool story to back it up!

[gadzukes]

 

Nice looking copy. Bright colors and no chipping. I would also vote for giving it a press.

 

Definitely should press before slabbing.

 

What would you grade it at?

 

Personally, I think it's a minimum of 4.0, but even with the stain I'd love to see a 4.5. With other boardies chiming in guessing at mostly 3.5-4.5 my hopes for a 5.0 have all but faded.

 

Without an in depth look at the pictures I will default to the group, but at a glance see 4.5 or higher potential.

 

At a 4.0 with slabbing/shipping/air transit costs you are even money. 4.5 you are up a couple grand and 5.0 or higher you are swimming in it!

 

In any case congrats on the snag from the wild and cool story to back it up!

 

Because he was my daughter's friend I couldn't really try to do anything but give him a good offer. I am glad he sold it to me, and I actually think I got a good value. It's a good looking comic. And it's a case where I didn't have to worry about resto, so that made it easier.

[spidrvacc]

You will not lose money on this. This book goes up and up so even if you breaking even now (and your probably ahead) future value is great.

[gadzukes]

You will not lose money on this. This book goes up and up so even if you breaking even now (and your probably ahead) future value is great.

 

I think this is definitely a book you can always buy for market value and feel good about it.

[peewee22]

Looks like a slam dunk 4.0 to me. Gorgeous book.

[mosconi]

Nice looking copy!! Can you educate a novice and explain how you took the spine roll out

[gadzukes]

Nice looking copy!! Can you educate a novice and explain how you took the spine roll out

 

Trial & error on hundreds of low grade valueless comics. If you haven't put any time in, then don't even think about attempting it with a valuable comic... send it to a pro or you will be crying when you screw it up.

[AJsLongboxComics]

Nice looking copy!! Can you educate a novice and explain how you took the spine roll out

 

Trial & error on hundreds of low grade valueless comics. If you haven't put any time in, then don't even think about attempting it with a valuable comic... send it to a pro or you will be crying when you screw it up.

Beautiful copy - and jealous you have the skill to make such a noticeable upgrade with that spine roll magic! I think its at least a 4.0. I think I would press it but that's just personal opinion. Congrats, man!

[gmt89]

Just went back and read the full story. Great copy, congrats! When/are you going to submit it?

[mosconi]

Nice looking copy!! Can you educate a novice and explain how you took the spine roll out

 

Trial & error on hundreds of low grade valueless comics. If you haven't put any time in, then don't even think about attempting it with a valuable comic... send it to a pro or you will be crying when you screw it up.

 

Ok, very cool and great job. Taking the spine roll out makes the comic look so much better! Does it require you to remove the staples to do it properly? Also, does CGC downgrade a book if they detect the spine has been adjusted?

[gmt89]

No need to remove the staples, that usually causes more problems than what it solves.