Batman Adventures 12 - In between grades - need help

[1Cool]

I've been looking at Silver-Age books way to long so I'm having a tough time getting a gauge on this CA gem. What's your grade?

 

 

[Junkdrawer]

It a news stand copy, that's a plus

[1Cool]

It a news stand copy, that's a plus

 

Yea - I'm stoked about picking it up. After pretty much finishing last in the recent grading contest I need some refresher in grading. This is a great place to get some outside help.

[jsilverjanet]

F/VF to VF-

[ComicsMV]

Top right corner looks rough for a modern, a 7.5/8.0 to me.

[HighStakesComics]

7.0-7.5. White hot book right now.

[davidking623]

7.0

 

Davidking623

[SweetComic]

Is there a tear at the top of the spine?

[1Cool]

Is there a tear at the top of the spine?

 

I don't have it in hand but it looks more like wear to me than a tear.

[Junkdrawer]

Is there a tear at the top of the spine?

 

I don't have it in hand but it looks more like wear to me than a tear.

Its a little tear 3/8"

[Warren Oates]

7ish, not bronze

[1Cool]

You are correct sir. Changed to to CA.

[Point Five]

It does look like there's a spine split at the top, making the grade tougher to finetune. Without the split I'd guess 7.0/7.5... with it, have to say more like 6.0/6.5. Probably a 6.5 by current CGC standards.

 

 

[1Cool]

My initial thought was a slam dunk 7.0 with an outside change at a 7.5 so it looks like I was in the right ball park. Thanks guys.