PGM HULK 1

[Boba]

Started a conversation about this consigned book with insect damage in the restoration thread. I was asking for opinions if this should be restored, left raw or slabbed. I was advised to get broader opinions on the potential grade, I thought that was a good idea, and so this thread.

 

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Board=30&Number=8052698&Searchpage=1&Main=355602&Words=&topic=0&Search=true#Post8052698

 

We've established in the other thread that it likely isn't restored, it has some white-out or paint on the back cover, but this isn't an attempt at restoration and I assume CGC would not punish this book with a PLOD. I photographed every page because the damage effects the whole book and I wanted to show the extent of it. Not a lot of the story art is effected by the damage, it's restricted to the very edges and the margins save a lot of stuff from getting clipped. The paper is very supple and the tanning in some of the photos is actually my shadow created by the high-hat lights overhead.

 

What grade do you think this Hulk is or would get if it was slabbed?

 

 

 

[Junkdrawer]

Still a .5

[Boba]

Still a .5

 

broader opinions

 

[vaillant]

If 0.5 is the numeric equivalent to "Poor", then I think it should be a 1.0, although the little bits of artwork (mostly balloons) missing could make them assign the "Poor" grade.

 

It is a weird book: I am trying to imagine if I would pick it if it was a Fantastic Four #1 offered for a good price and I am still dubious.

[vaillant]

See above…

[rjpb]

PR/FR 0.8

[Jaydogrules]

0.5. Too much missing interior artwork. Plus, even a little corner missing from a panel gets an "affects story" notation.

 

-J.

[vaillant]

0.5. Too much missing interior artwork. Plus, even a little corner missing from a panel gets an "affects story" notation.

 

-J.

 

Probably that’s it. :shrug:

Although it presents better, it has missing parts which affects panels and thus essential to the story.

[Boba]

Is it worth the $100 bucks (+shipping) to get it slabbed

Matt's advice was to get it graded, it would help it sell.

 

 

I have a friend who keeps saying get it restored.

I say let the new owner do it.

[HighStakesComics]

0.5. Too much missing interior artwork. Plus, even a little corner missing from a panel gets an "affects story" notation.

 

-J.

 

This. If it missed the panels it would be 1.0.

[Jaydogrules]

Is it worth the $100 bucks (+shipping) to get it slabbed

Matt's advice was to get it graded, it would help it sell.

 

 

I have a friend who keeps saying get it restored.

I say let the new owner do it.

 

Without knowing how much you're already into it, I would say yes. I would imagine that it being in a blue label slab would negate some of the diminished eye appeal of that corner being chewed down.

 

-J.

[BlowUpTheMoon]

That is a .5 all day, every day. That book is why .5 exists.

[Boba]

Ok, it's at the very bottom tier. That being the case is there really an advantage to getting it slabbed?

[Ghost Rider]

.5 I would put it into a nice bag and board and let it be.

[Jaydogrules]

Ok, it's at the very bottom tier. That being the case is there really an advantage to getting it slabbed?

 

No, a "bottom tier" would be "NG".

 

And even then, the bottom tier of a top tier book, still ain't half bad. (thumbs u

 

-J.

[Boba]

Folks have asked to see the inside pages. Here's a link to photos of the book including the interior pages - this is the password: barracuda

 

http://s226.photobucket.com/user/ollerom_photos/slideshow/hulk%20edited

[Chadwick]

Folks have asked to see the inside pages. Here's a link to photos of the book including the interior pages - this is the password: barracuda

 

http://s226.photobucket.com/user/ollerom_photos/slideshow/hulk%20edited

 

 

termites

 

It's still an awesome reader copy though

[Boba]

Folks have asked to see the inside pages. Here's a link to photos of the book including the interior pages - this is the password: barracuda

 

http://s226.photobucket.com/user/ollerom_photos/slideshow/hulk%20edited

 

 

termites

 

It's still an awesome reader copy though

 

I was reading it (off the scans) last night, I love the primitiveness of the whole thing - the simplicity of concept and execution, and how it has evolved into what we know of the character today. The very first words uttered by Hulk, "Get out of my way insect"

 

 

 

Looks good in a mylar, It'd probably look even better in a CGC blue slab

 

[Chadwick]

Folks have asked to see the inside pages. Here's a link to photos of the book including the interior pages - this is the password: barracuda

 

http://s226.photobucket.com/user/ollerom_photos/slideshow/hulk%20edited

 

 

termites

 

It's still an awesome reader copy though

 

I was reading it (off the scans) last night, I love the primitiveness of the whole thing - the simplicity of concept and execution, and how it has evolved into what we know of the character today. The very first words uttered by Hulk, "Get out of my way insect"

 

 

 

Looks good in a mylar, It'd probably look even better in a CGC blue slab

 

 

It's a beauty. I just re-read it through your scans, I love the panel where the hulk stealth's by a security guy

 

That poor guy would be hulk smashed pancake now a days

[bb8]

That chew is about as bad as it gets without affecting the story too badly. I would also agree with a 0.5, but it is a pretty sweet 0.5. I could see it getting a premium over others in the same grade. If it were graded and sit in a blue holder, it would put buyer minds at ease about that back cover paint/whiteout.