Rockyjo3 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Don’t have this in hand yet so I’ll use these scans. Wanted to get your guys opinions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James J Johnson Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) Beautiful colors and exceptional paper quality for this issue. Nicely machined too on the edges. #30s tends to have tiny diagonal rips (like Marvel pre-chips) on the edges, which often pull off the corner. Technical grade hinges on one thing, IMO. Is there daylight visible through any of those multiple fractures at mid spine? Edited January 25, 2020 by James J Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockyjo3 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 31 minutes ago, James J Johnson said: Beautiful colors and exceptional paper quality for this issue. Nicely machined too on the edges. #30s tends to have tiny diagonal rips (like Marvel pre-chips) on the edges, which often pull off the corner. Technical grade hinges on one thing, IMO. Is there daylight visible through any of those multiple fractures at mid spine? Thanks, I will check for that when I get the book in hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James J Johnson Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 22 minutes ago, Rockyjo3 said: Thanks, I will check for that when I get the book in hand This book presents beautifully enough that whatever the technical grade, 5.0 to 6.0, dependent upon if there are tiny splits or "peek-a-boo" areas through the spine in that mid-area of greatest wear, submitted for special consideration, it would definitely earn a CVS exceptional quality sticker, although you really wouldn't need to be told by a sticker what your eyes will tell you in this case, especially if you've seen lots of #30s and the mechanical production errors that I mentioned typically plaguing the issue. Even when they look real nice from the front, the flip side general has overall foxing, edge tone/foxing, and chipping severe enough to dislodge the reading edge corners! The paper and machining is atypically fresh and clean on this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heronext Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 It's s 5.5. This was on my speculation list for many years, but I never did buy a copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockyjo3 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Thanks guys! Ive been looking for a nice copy for a little bit and this looked really good for the grade so I couldn’t pass it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OuterboroGuy Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Looks to me it should be at the higher range of VG to FN, Probably a 5.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 5.5 IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockyjo3 Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Thanks guys I appreciate your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 5.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...