PGM: Iron Man 152 (tough in high grade)

[Vorpal]

I know a lot of people wouldn't bother slabbing something like this, but my main collecting focus is Iron Man armor first appearances. If this is a solid 9.6 (perhaps with a shot at 9.8) after a press to iron out some defects, then it's getting submitted. My first thought was that it meets those criteria, but as I took close-up photos of the defects, I began to doubt. What do you folks think?

 

 

Hi res, large scans of FC and BC:

 

 

 

 

 

Some key hi-res pics of defects:

 

 

 

 

 

Link to flickr account with LOTS of hi-res close-ups of defects:

Flickr account

 

As you can see, the primary defect is that small crunch at the top of the book. I think it can be pressed out with only minor color break. Other than that, there are a couple of small corner issues, the beginnings of a bindery tear at one of the top staple holes, and some cover marks that I didn't bother to highlight since they'll be gone with a press.

[shadroch]

My top grade is 9.2plus, which this book earns. I let others decide what the difference between 9.4, 9.6, and 9.8 are.

[jdw1991]

9.2

[Captain_Pike]

9.2

[Vorpal]

Okay, I've got a couple 9.2's and a 9.2+ If the crinkle along the top (FC and BC) can be pressed out, Hopefully I can get a 9.6. Thanks for the feedback, guys.