KCOComics Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) Hello, I've had this in my collection for close to 20 years. I bought it with #48 as my first big comic purchase when I was 18 or so. It's still my all time favourite Kirby cover! Everything is firmly attached and there is no rust at the staples. The most significant issues is the loss of color over "ant" in fantastic. On the BC there is some type of moisture stain at the bottom right spine. Edited January 16, 2021 by KCOComics Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 This book does look like it has moisture damage, and it's not just the stain on the back cover. I suspect the color loss on the front cover could be moisture related as well. And if not rusty, the staples appear to be discolored, which often happens when a book is exposed to moisture. Does the moisture damage on the back cover run through the entire book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 2 hours ago, The Lions Den said: This book does look like it has moisture damage, and it's not just the stain on the back cover. I suspect the color loss on the front cover could be moisture related as well. And if not rusty, the staples appear to be discolored, which often happens when a book is exposed to moisture. Does the moisture damage on the back cover run through the entire book? Yikes! Not that I noticed, but truthfully I didn't look for it! I probably should have. How do you think that will effect the grade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrover Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 2 hours ago, KCOComics said: Yikes! Not that I noticed, but truthfully I didn't look for it! I probably should have. How do you think that will effect the grade? CGC hammers water stains. You're probably looking VG range. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 21 minutes ago, oldrover said: CGC hammers water stains. You're probably looking VG range. I'm hoping it comes back in the F- range. If not, I'm ok with that. My 48 is a 5.5 and my 50 is a 5.0. Like I said, I bought this many years ago before I knew much about grading. I was just happy to get the book. Appreciate everyone's feedback. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 3 hours ago, KCOComics said: Yikes! Not that I noticed, but truthfully I didn't look for it! I probably should have. How do you think that will effect the grade? It nearly always affects the grade when a flaw runs through the book instead of just being confined to the cover... oldrover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrover Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 49 minutes ago, KCOComics said: I'm hoping it comes back in the F- range. If not, I'm ok with that. My 48 is a 5.5 and my 50 is a 5.0. Like I said, I bought this many years ago before I knew much about grading. I was just happy to get the book. Appreciate everyone's feedback. If it comes back at a 4.5, which I think is possible, it's still a $1000+ book. KCOComics and The Lions Den 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 2 hours ago, oldrover said: If it comes back at a 4.5, which I think is possible, it's still a $1000+ book. KCOComics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Yes it still. a VG all day worth grading hope for better😷 KCOComics, The Lions Den and 1950's war comics 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 3.5 (VG-) KCOComics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 4.0...IMO. Can’t wait so see the graded product. KCOComics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 4.0 IMO. KCOComics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 4.5 KCOComics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 Grade is in. Picture of it with it's friends. SkintDoctor, oldrover and DocSaum 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Well I know it doesn't count but I would've said 6.0.. A 7.0 without the stains. Looking at what others posted, man I'd like to buy raw books from you 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkintDoctor Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 All these professional graders on here, you think one grade would have been close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrover Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I was gonna post 6.0, but I didn't want to show off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 hour ago, SkintDoctor said: All these professional graders on here, you think one grade would have been close! I felt pretty good about it grading in the F range. But I had the benefit of having the book in hand. I think the boardies had valid concerns and the book was probably discounted a bit for the moisture issue. SkintDoctor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
