DougC Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Do you have any better pics showing areas of concern? How was the book advertised? Do you not agree with the assigned grade, or is there something more to it? If it was advertised as a CGC 9.2 old label, what more would you expect than a CGC 9.2 old label. I don't have any better pics atm but all in all it is just sour grapes from being spoiled on the forums with books. It has some really bad tears at the staples with additional imprints from pressing and some SCS on the upper over hang. I'll send it off for a reholder and chalk this up to remembering to wait and find something on boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermster Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Bought this from a fellow boardie. It landed today. beautiful copy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manetteska Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Do you have any better pics showing areas of concern? How was the book advertised? Do you not agree with the assigned grade, or is there something more to it? If it was advertised as a CGC 9.2 old label, what more would you expect than a CGC 9.2 old label. I don't have any better pics atm but all in all it is just sour grapes from being spoiled on the forums with books. It has some really bad tears at the staples with additional imprints from pressing and some SCS on the upper over hang. I'll send it off for a reholder and chalk this up to remembering to wait and find something on boards. I'm definitely no expert, but one of the "advantages" of an old label book is that it usually pre-dates the pressing explosion. What makes you so sure it was pressed? And what is SCS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougC Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) What makes you so sure it was pressed? And what is SCS? SCS = Shaken comics syndrome This book was slabbed in 2002 and has no inner well. As such the book will float around in the case and any overhang from the front or back cover will cause bends/folds. It looks the pressure pressed. Back in the day we used to do this to realign spines on books (no heat/humidity involved), simple pressure applied to the book to create or realign the original fold. When we put to much pressure on the book, it would tear at the staples and leave an imprint from them on the front and back cover. We used an old screw down type press, while I wouldn't recommend this today you would be surprised at how effective simple pressure can fix spin rolls. Edited February 12, 2014 by DougC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshi Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Got this today! Stan Lee's signature will be on this by the end of the year! I really want a copy of this to display next to my 'All Hail Magatron' homage issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpinkpanther67 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 These came in yesterday and today. Easing my way back into the FF fold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmiesta Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Some very sweet books there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senormac Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 If you don't have this yet run out and grab one...plus #1 ,2 and 3.Do it NOW..DO IT!!!! That's the best comic book cover I've ever seen in my life !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 If you don't have this yet run out and grab one...plus #1 ,2 and 3.Do it NOW..DO IT!!!! That's the best comic book cover I've ever seen in my life !! I kinda like it too! (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senormac Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 If you don't have this yet run out and grab one...plus #1 ,2 and 3.Do it NOW..DO IT!!!! That's the best comic book cover I've ever seen in my life !! I kinda like it too! (thumbs u (thumbs u You goin to San Diego this year Dave ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 If you don't have this yet run out and grab one...plus #1 ,2 and 3.Do it NOW..DO IT!!!! That's the best comic book cover I've ever seen in my life !! I kinda like it too! (thumbs u (thumbs u You goin to San Diego this year Dave ? No. Probably Wonder Con in Anaheim,or Long Beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senormac Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I am approaching the place where I am thinking about getting a table.... at a con.... and offering/ selling my books and revealing myself as a newbie to the market. It's terrifying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I am approaching the place where I am thinking about getting a table.... at a con.... and offering/ selling my books and revealing myself as a newbie to the market. It's terrifying How exciting,like putting your whole self out there for all to see.Scary and thrilling all at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senormac Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 If you don't have this yet run out and grab one...plus #1 ,2 and 3.Do it NOW..DO IT!!!! That's the best comic book cover I've ever seen in my life !! I kinda like it too! (thumbs u It's like 8 hits in 1 swing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Was annoyed today... Bit the bullet and picked this up through MCS over eBay. 1st Rai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senormac Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Valiant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarveySwick Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Valiant I was just looking at my raw copy of that book tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bronze age fan* Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Nice copy! I loved the first series Valiant stuff! [/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Thanks guys. I would eventually like to finish my Valiant 9.8 first appearance set. On the list is still Harbinger 1 Solar 10 (Have 2 9.6's but no 9.8) Rai 0 And then some minor characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill1 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Thanks guys. I would eventually like to finish my Valiant 9.8 first appearance set. On the list is still Harbinger 1 Solar 10 (Have 2 9.6's but no 9.8) Rai 0 And then some minor characters. Hard to get one without the case making the book look bad-- scuff marks you would never notice on a normal cover look awful on an all black cover. How are your 9.6's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
