PGM 2 x Captain Britain #8 - First app Elizabeth "Betsy" Braddock aka Psylocke 0

[Still Only 35c]

Two copies of this UK Marvel book from Chris Claremont and Herb Trimpe introducing Cap's little sister who would later become Psylocke! Still chasing an elusive 9.8, not sure if I have a chance with either of these. As always, appreciate boardies informed opinions and views on possible grades for both.

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Hi-res: https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5607/31227141744_8e56927996_o.jpg

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Hi-res: https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/750/31227118284_9675baac3b_o.jpg

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FYI, both books are being submitted for press and clean via CCS prior to CGC grading.

[Still Only 35c]

Any thoughts on the grades of these? 

[CrocHntr]

Nice books.  I had some luck with pressing a few of the #1's up to 9.6 a few years ago.  Haven't been lucky enough to get a 9.8 either.

#1 - Looks like both top and bottom corner along the spine are a little bit soft.  Maybe a non-ink stain on the back (middle spine)?  Hard to tell how that will clean, but I'd think 9.4-9.6 would be reasonable.

#2 - Obvious issue here is the corner bend both fc and bc.  Doesn't look like it breaks color, so that one might press up nicely.  I can't tell if there's a slight loss of paper on the tip of that corner or not?  If not, it's got a shot at a 9.8.  If so, still seems like a 9.6 candidate to me.

 

Nice books!