jokiing Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Hey, it's the weekend... so here is another key issue that's heading to Florida..... Little bump on back top corner of spine... otherwise? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davet75 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) 9.2 as is: 2 tiny color breaking spine ticks on front cover (by wolverine's arm and wendigo's head), 3 small spine ticks on back cover, back cover upper spine corner bump, inside front cover lower left corner has a tiny bend, minimal waviness of the back cover bottom edge. 9.4-9.6 with a press to remove the back cover upper spine bump, inside front cover lower left corner bend, waviness, back cover ticks Question: is that a stray pen mark on the red section of the front cover upper right corner at the top of the K in "HULK"? If so that would be a significant defect and bump down the score, but I can't really make out what that is exactly. beautiful raw copy! Thanks for sharing! Edited August 12, 2018 by davet75 Howling Mad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanley1883 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Great copy, I think no more than 9, anything less than 8 is a crime. So obviously 8.5 is your sweet spot imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokiing Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 Thanks for the assessment gentlemen..... The mark in the upper right corner is a tiny bit of ink splatter from the printing... not a pen mark. So you think there is enough that can be done with a pressing to raise the grade a bit? I've had no experience with pressing so not really sure when it's worth it... although sometimes it's obvious of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not A Clone Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 8.5-9.0. Hope that back dent presses out okay. Great looking #181 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davet75 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Updated: I missed a significant color breaking crease on Hulk's butt (I must have been pretty tired to miss that one, the most significant defect on the whole book). revising my score and updating my review below: 8.5 as is: significant color breaking crease on Hulk's butt, 2 tiny color breaking spine ticks on front cover (by wolverine's arm and wendigo's head), 3 small spine ticks on back cover, back cover upper spine corner bump, inside front cover lower left corner has a tiny bend, minimal waviness of the back cover bottom edge. 9.0 - 9.2 with a press to remove: back cover upper spine bump, inside front cover lower left corner bend, waviness, back cover ticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber-Bob Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, davet75 said: Updated: I missed a significant color breaking crease on Hulk's butt (I must have been pretty tired to miss that one, the most significant defect on the whole book). revising my score and updating my review below: 8.5 as is: significant color breaking crease on Hulk's butt, 2 tiny color breaking spine ticks on front cover (by wolverine's arm and wendigo's head), 3 small spine ticks on back cover, back cover upper spine corner bump, inside front cover lower left corner has a tiny bend, minimal waviness of the back cover bottom edge. 9.0 - 9.2 with a press to remove: back cover upper spine bump, inside front cover lower left corner bend, waviness, back cover ticks With the color breaking crease I suspect the book will be stuck at 8.5, the pressing will not accomplish much. Depending on your definition of 'significant', if that corner dent comes out nicely, 'maybe' you can get a 9.0 . Good luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeranimal Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Awesome book. Great colors. I say about an 8.5. And I would definitely get it pressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howling Mad Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 12 minutes ago, jeranimal said: Awesome book. Great colors. I say about an 8.5. And I would definitely get it pressed. I'm not sure why you wouldn't get it pressed. Any book of significant value, it makes financial/investment sense if that's your end goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokiing Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 Thanks. I’m only just learning about this whole slabbing/pressing thing and appreciate all the input and opinions. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregHa Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 8.5 - 9.0 clean book right there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahsoka Tano Jedi Apprentice Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 this book is amazing 8.5 as is............with a press this comes back i think 9.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokiing Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 Pressed, graded and in the mail... thanks again for the help. 9.0 OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Comic Description: Incredible Hulk 181 11/74 Marvel ComicsGrader Notes:crease right bottom of front cover breaks color spine stress lines breaks color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, jokiing said: Pressed, graded and in the mail... thanks again for the help. 9.0 OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Comic Description: Incredible Hulk 181 11/74 Marvel ComicsGrader Notes:crease right bottom of front cover breaks color spine stress lines breaks color SWEET! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrover Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 17 minutes ago, jokiing said: Pressed, graded and in the mail... thanks again for the help. 9.0 OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Comic Description: Incredible Hulk 181 11/74 Marvel ComicsGrader Notes:crease right bottom of front cover breaks color spine stress lines breaks color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davet75 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 On 3/16/2019 at 3:56 PM, jokiing said: Pressed, graded and in the mail... thanks again for the help. 9.0 OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Comic Description: Incredible Hulk 181 11/74 Marvel ComicsGrader Notes:crease right bottom of front cover breaks color spine stress lines breaks color congrats! that's a beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan82 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Super book. I'm as green as the Hulk with envy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
