Tough, fearless graders needed for this Young Men #19!

[Point Five]

Front looks amazing, deep rich colors and gloss looks wet. Back though has quite a bit of wonky ink transfer staining all over (note that it just appears in the white, non-inked areas). What do you think?

 

 

 

 

[HighStakesComics]

I can't call it a VF because of the back cover. I can't call it a VG because of the front cover. FN (6.0) seems like a nice compromise. Do you happen to have the #24 from this run, Sir?

[rjpb]

The dirt along the top of the back is probably more of a grading issue than the pink staining, which I don't see taking that much from the grade, perhaps it can be cleaned off. The front has amazing color and the eye-appeal fantastic, even with the slight miscut.

 

6.5 with higher potential if the back can be cleaned.

[thehumantorch]

Jon, I'm a bit lower at about 5.0. Not sure what's going on with the back cover - almost looks like it's been wet and moldy.

[HighStakesComics]

Nah, I'm pretty sure that's nicer than a 5.0. The question is by how much? I was on the 5.5/6.0 fence.

[MusterMark]

Around a 5.0?? Maybe a bit better ...

[Tempus Fugit]

5.5

[FineCollector]

There is a good sized water stain through the upper spine corner that shows front and back, so technically, no better than a 6.0 before considering anything else.

 

I think 5.0 is enough.

[KPR Comics]

There is a good sized water stain through the upper spine corner that shows front and back, so technically, no better than a 6.0 before considering anything else.

 

I think 5.0 is enough.

+1. The water top right back cover seals it for me. Does it run through the book? Top left front cover looks like it has the same sized stain. Great book.

[rjpb]

There is a good sized water stain through the upper spine corner that shows front and back, so technically, no better than a 6.0 before considering anything else.

 

I think 5.0 is enough.

 

Good eye - I missed that - would definitely bring the grade down below 6.0. Still a lovely copy, and just the kind of book I look for, FN or less with excellent eye-appeal!

[Ghost Rider]

5.0

[Spiderphill]

5.0 heavy staining through the book

[AJD]

You called?

 

Without the water stain, I was ready to go as high as 7.0

 

With the stain, maybe 5.0?

 

Tough, fearless and totally unsure.

[Point Five]

There is a good sized water stain through the upper spine corner that shows front and back, so technically, no better than a 6.0 before considering anything else.

 

I think 5.0 is enough.

Yep, good eye on the FC stain. It's subtle enough that I didn't see it with the book in hand, and only noticed it once I had scanned the cover.

 

Thanks, all!

 

 

[Johnny545]

That ink transfer won't hurt the grade at all 7.0.

[Primetime]

front looks 7.5/8.0. Back looks 5.0/5.5.

 

6.0 overall. Nice copy Jon for that mylar "pop"