PGM Giant Size X-men #1

[moonlite]

Has a curve to it, likely caused by the spine is all I can think of. Any thoughts on this?

Tried to get the best side pic of the spine as possible.

 

TIA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Spidey-fan73]

looks like it would be in the 4.0 possibly 4.5, basing this on the heavy reading crease on the spine, and the small amount of paper loss, heavy crease going into Collosus' arm, edge tears/thumb creases, light color breaking crease LRCFC. BC doesn't look too band other than the soiling.

Of course I could be a grade or two off considering I've been under grading in the contest.

[dave32563]

4.5 for me.

Maybe a 5.0 with a press?

[sundrycollect]

I'll go 5.0...and yes...I would press it.

[thunsicker]

4.5 and a press would improve look, but probably not grade.

[DavidTheDavid]

4.5

 

Mike DeChellis of Hero Restoration pressed a copy of this comic for me. He told me that this comic is notorious for bad glue jobs and that he frequently receives copies for pressing. I resubbed a 7.5 after pressing and got a slight bump out of it. The waviness, similar to yours, was gone, and if not for a slight tear, I'd have likely gotten another .5 out of it.

 

But yeah, such a desirable comic, and an important one. I'd have it pressed and cleaned before subbing for sure.

[CJ]

4.5 from me as well

[Spyder!]

3.5 to me

[fastballspecial]

4.0 just too much damage on spine for me. Pressing might get it up I agree at least would make it look better physically.