PGM Detective Comics 233 - Expert Opinions Needed!

[makeminemarvel]

Book is complete

Lays flat, staples intact and not rusty

Major flaws are discoloration (probably water damage) around edges AND a small pinhole that goes thru the entire book. You can see just below steering wheel. Small tear bottom front

 

Thanks in advance!!!

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[makeminemarvel]

Just thought of something I need your expert opinions on. On the pinhole, any chance this book is graded incomplete? It does affect a couple letters here and there. Probably 2-3 x throughout the book.

 

I know this is a tough one to grade. Opinions appreciated!!!! Thanks.

[HighStakesComics]

I don't consider myself an expert but with staining like that you need interior photos showing the extent of the staining as well as pics of the panels affected. Off the top of my head I think you are in the VG range.

[makeminemarvel]

Thanks. Will post some interior pics later this weekend.

[eastriver]

Did you pick this one up on ebay recently? I think I was eyeing this book but was afraid to get e-spooned.

[Michelangelo]

based on what I see in these two pics - 3.5

[rjpb]

Pretty extensive staining with some small color loss, plus the chip and the pinhole makes it around a 3.0 for me, though I could see 3.5 based on the otherwise solid structure.

 

I had a slabbed GA book with a similar amount of H2O damage and bit more color loss from it ( in the logo), but was otherwise a mid grade book, and CGC gave it a 3.5 - which I thought a tad generous.

[makeminemarvel]

Actually picked this up off Craigslist. Thanks for the feedback guys.

[Moe's Attic]

I am looking at a book that has a lot of evidence of water damage throughout based on the scans and description. Staining, foxing and a "white" coating of colour loss. I imagine that there is a "powdery" residue/feel throughout the book...am I correct? There is also a pinhole to consider and a small chunk out along with the common wear and tear. Despite all this - the positive aspects of the comic are sometimes forgotten. All things considered, I would give it a 3.5 to 4.0.

[Primetime]

3.5

[Ghost Rider]

3.0

[makeminemarvel]

I am looking at a book that has a lot of evidence of water damage throughout based on the scans and description. Staining, foxing and a "white" coating of colour loss. I imagine that there is a "powdery" residue/feel throughout the book...am I correct? There is also a pinhole to consider and a small chunk out along with the common wear and tear. Despite all this - the positive aspects of the comic are sometimes forgotten. All things considered, I would give it a 3.5 to 4.0.

 

Maybe a little. A little "brittleness" to the pages. Not sure is this is because of H2O or just the age of the book.

[KryptoMayor]

I find CGC to be harsh on water damage/stains. It seems pretty significant here. 3.0-3.5

[makeminemarvel]

Would a clean and press help this book?

 

And thanks for the feedback everyone, much appreciated.