ComicSpa Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 The cover is slightly attached on the top staple from the front. The backside of top staple has a tear. The bottom staple has wear around it but is attached to cover. This book shows it’s age. Inside is complete. Let me know. Thanks! Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Edge Wear, Moderate Spine Stress, Staple Tears, Cover is Loose, Color Rub or Crease through Reed's Leg, Blunted Corners, Large Crease on Back Cover, Slight Foxing/Staining. The book presents nicely, however, with the loose cover and amount of spine stress, IMO... VG+ 4.5 4.5 VERY GOOD+ (VG): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Very Good but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 4.0 VERY GOOD (VG): Back to Top The average used comic book. Cover shows moderate to significant wear, and may be loose but not completely detached. Cover reflectivity is low. Can have moderate creases or dimples. Corners may be blunted. Store stamps, name stamps, arrival dates, initials, etc. have no effect on this grade. Some discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor soiling is allowed. As much as a 1/4" triangle can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" square is also acceptable. Only minor unobtrusive tape and other amateur repair allowed on otherwise high grade copies. Moderate spine roll may be present and/or a 1" spine split. Staples may be discolored. Minor to moderate staple tears and stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Minor to moderate interior tears may be present. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple. Golden Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 I was going to say 4.5 too. Presents very nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Pete Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 at least 4.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicSpa Posted December 9, 2021 Author Share Posted December 9, 2021 Thank you guys. My own grading had put it at a 4.0 so l think l was in the same ballpark. It is too bad about the spine issues otherwise it looked good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 4.5 Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 5.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 On 12/11/2021 at 8:33 PM, Funnybooks said: 5.0 Agreed...no higher though. Funnybooks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...