PGM Silver Surfer 4 1 1

[WolverineX]

Can you tell if there's been restoration?  Also, how much does that writing drop it?

Edited October 8, 2018 by Wolverinex

[comicdonna]

The writing won't affect the grade.  I am leaning towards a 5.5  As far as restoration, I am not sure.  The staple placement looks a little strange.  

[marvelmaniac]

The writing is an "Inked Arrival Date" and as stated above does not affect the grade.

IMO...

VG/FN 5.0 

5.0 VERY GOOD/FINE (VG/FN):  
An above-average but well used comic book. An accumulation of bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor to moderate cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases and/or dimples. Inks have moderate to low reflectivity. Blunted corners are increasingly common, as is minor to moderate staining, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor to moderate spine roll is allowed. A spine split of up to 1/2" may be present. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and minor stress lines may also be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown with no signs of brittleness. Centerfold may be loose. Minor interior tears may also be present.

 

[WolverineX]

4 minutes ago, marvelmaniac said:

The writing is an "Inked Arrival Date" and as stated above does not affect the grade.

IMO...

VG/FN 5.0 

5.0 VERY GOOD/FINE (VG/FN):  
An above-average but well used comic book. An accumulation of bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor to moderate cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases and/or dimples. Inks have moderate to low reflectivity. Blunted corners are increasingly common, as is minor to moderate staining, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor to moderate spine roll is allowed. A spine split of up to 1/2" may be present. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and minor stress lines may also be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown with no signs of brittleness. Centerfold may be loose. Minor interior tears may also be present.

 

Thank you, how is the inked date 11/17?

[marvelmaniac]

My guess would be that is the month/day, not the year.

[James J Johnson]

If nothing much else was amiss, the spine is weak enough that 6.0 would be a gift. Then, with the creases, top and middle on the right margin areas, adding to that the deep scratch, an accumulation of defects relegating it no better than 4.5, even with a relatively defect and blemish free back cover.. A presentable 4.5.

Edited October 9, 2018 by James J Johnson

[The Lions Den]

This looks like a CGC 5.0 - 5.5...