Hownow53 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 (edited) UPDATE: I got the grade back from my Hulk 181, but while the slab is in transit, and I'm still waiting for final images, I liked a suggestion by @AnhDepTraiif anyone wants a final shot at seeing how close they come to the CGC score after pressing. I'll post the result as soon as I have it in my hands. Btw, I used Spot on Grading app to help me estimate my grade and it was only .5 off. *************************** I have owned this Hulk 181 since 1974 and it was well read, but has been protected for the last 30 years. It is structurally in solid shape, all pages well connected, has the Marvel value stamp, colors are good, but it does have a number of issues, which I have tried to highlight in these pics. I am submitting the book to CCS for pressing before I have it graded. RFC: has a crease/fold about 3/4" long at the corner at about a 75 degree angle LLFC: has small 1/16" flap tear still attached near the bottom left corner, which itself is blunted. LFC: There are a number of spine ticks along the left edge. LFC: There is one small section of a few vertical lines of break in color crossing Wolverine's left arm. LBC: There is a 1/8 inch tear missing at the bottom of the page and visible on the inside back cover. Finally, inside there are 4 pages that each have two small parallel 1/16" page nicks at the bottom of those pages. (see example on page 17). I appreciate your grading opinions, as well as whether you would sell or keep this once it is slabbed. Thank you. Edited June 15, 2021 by Hownow53 1950's war comics and Galen130 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hownow53 Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 Seeing it posted now, it is much brighter than it looks here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 I'm at about 4.5 with those creases bottom right front and Nick's out of the front and back Spine isn't too bad but the creases and Nick's will keep it from 5.0 On the adverse side the spine looks pretty goo especially on the back that I dont see 4.0 Hope this helps @Hownow53 Hownow53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdgreenham Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 looks like it'll get a 5.0 Hownow53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 4.0 for me but cgc will likely say higher. Hownow53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haljordanfan Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 5.0 with press Hownow53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassman10 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 4.5 for me Hownow53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 well read VG key FoggyNelson and Hownow53 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattn792 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 I would say solid 4.5. Hownow53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vheflin Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 4.5 oww Hownow53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 5.0/5.5 Hownow53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim M Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 I think 4.5 is about right. 4.0 if the grader is in a bad mood Hownow53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars76 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 5.0 Hownow53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am The Answer! Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 The Answer is: 4.5 ADAMANTIUM and Hownow53 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hownow53 Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 @Jim MI certainly hope the grader is in a good mood. Maybe I should include some cookies? 🤔 ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Good luck with the book! Hownow53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH1964 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 4.5 + gratuitous key bump = 5.0 -- 5.5 after C&P Hownow53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattn792 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 4 hours ago, Hownow53 said: @Jim MI certainly hope the grader is in a good mood. Maybe I should include some cookies? 🤔 Or bourbon. 🥃 Hownow53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hownow53 Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 7 hours ago, MPH1964 said: 4.5 + gratuitous key bump = 5.0 -- 5.5 after C&P @MPH1964 I like your positive train of thought since this book keeps increasing in value, @Jim M your gastronomic direction, and @ADAMANTIUM your positivity. You have all inspired me to write this riff (with respect) on my new CGC journey channeling Green Lantern's oath: In brightest day in blackest night, No blemish shall escape their sight, Let those who seek a book that's "right" Embrace the power of CGC's might! ADAMANTIUM and MPH1964 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croatbag Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 4.5 Hownow53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
