Raphael #1 (1985) - lots of spine ticks and a sig 0

[Schmakt]

Should I expect an 8.0 Qualified out of this?

I'm thinking, on a good day, this gets an 8.5, but I've rarely seen a book with so many spine ticks and no other issues... (I was thinking the corner wrinkles might be pressed out)

What do you guys think?

 

Edited May 25, 2020 by Schmakt

[silversurfer275]

I wouldnt grade it that signature is super cool and you wont be able to see it and the comic looks like a 8 maybe 8.5

[comicginger1789]

Definitely not an 8.0. That many spine ticks would be 7.0. And I second the notion that this is worth keeping raw because you get to view that awesome signature! Plus, I think if you ever were to sell, it would sell better raw personally. 

[jaybuck43]

7.0 Blue label annotated "Kevin Eastman written on inside".

[theCapraAegagrus]

7.5 IMO.

[Deadpoolica]

7.5