PGM Incredible Hulk 181 0

[Dylan Veneziano]

Hello, I am completely new to the comic grading process but I have a few books picked out I am considering sending to CGC. Would love to hear your thoughts on the condition of my Incredible Hulk 181 and whether pressing may be worth it in this case (not cheap ). My biggest concerns are the small missing/blunted corner piece, the tanning of the interior pages, and the musty odor of the book. There is also some tan speckling on the "HULK" lettering of the cover, which is difficult to see in the photos and appears more grey from the lighting. Thank you for taking a look!

Incredible Hulk 181 Pictures: https://imgur.com/a/ZgXVPmZ

[Gnasher]

The missing corner piece does present a problem, I would grade it as it stands at a 6.5, with a press probably 7.0.  See how it goes with the other guesses. 

[Keys_Collector]

7.5, presents nicely.  Worst problem is that tiny missing corner piece but the rest looks good.  A few spine ticks, I don't see much in the way of pressable defects but pressing shouldn't really cost that much and i'd do it for a book at this price point.

[KCOComics]

7.0 in my opinion.  That corner is the only thing stopping it from grading higher. 

I attached a pic of my 7.0 for reference. 

[Dylan Veneziano]

6 hours ago, KCOComics said:

7.0 in my opinion.  That corner is the only thing stopping it from grading higher. 

I attached a pic of my 7.0 for reference. 

The reference image is very helpful. Thank you for your feedback!

[KCOComics]

1 hour ago, Dylan Veneziano said:

The reference image is very helpful. Thank you for your feedback!

Sorry it's not the best picture. It's the only stock one I had on hand. If you would like a better photo PM me and I'll go take a front and back. 

[Deadpoolica]

6.5

[Dylan Veneziano]

It's been a little while since my last post, but I thought I'd make a final update. Based on the feedback from this thread, I had the book submitted to CGC for grading and pressing. I was very surprised (but happy!) when the book came back as an 8.5!

Here are the notes and a picture for those who may be interested:

• light tanning back cover
• very light spine stress lines breaks color
• very light wear left top of spine
• very small chip out right bottom of front cover

Thanks again to everyone that left a grade! 

Edited September 7, 2020 by Dylan Veneziano

[KCOComics]

17 hours ago, Dylan Veneziano said:

It's been a little while since my last post, but I thought I'd make a final update. Based on the feedback from this thread, I had the book submitted to CGC for grading and pressing. I was very surprised (but happy!) when the book came back as an 8.5!

Here are the notes and a picture for those who may be interested:

• light tanning back cover
• very light spine stress lines breaks color
• very light wear left top of spine
• very small chip out right bottom of front cover

Thanks again to everyone that left a grade! 

Wow! That's a beauty congrats!! 

It's always nice to get a cgc surprise in that direction!!