jonsby Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 (edited) I got the Incredible Hulk 180, 181, 182 for Christmas back in the late 80s. Just dug them out and want to get them graded. Here's 180 for your guesstimate evaluation: Edited December 11, 2021 by jonsby Added MVS Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Is the Marvel Value Stamp present? If not you will receive a "Qualified Green Label" rather than a Blue Universal Label. Blunted Corners With Slight Creasing, Slight Staple Tears, Slight Edge Wear, Slight Color Rub, Minor Foxing/Staining. IMO, the outer corner creasing prevents this book from being a VF 8.0 but since the book does not show any visible stress lines, IMO it is better than a FN/VF 7.0, so... VF- 7.5 8.0 VERY FINE (VF): Back to Top An excellent copy with outstanding eye appeal. A limited accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Cover is relatively flat with minimal surface wear beginning to show, possibly including some minute wear at corners. Inks are generally bright with moderate to high reflectivity. An unnoticeable 1/4" crease is acceptable if color is not broken. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. Spine is almost completely flat with a possible minor color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Very slight staple tears and a few almost insignificant stress lines may be present. Paper is cream to tan and supple. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. 7.5 VERY FINE- (VF-): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Very Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF): Back to TopAn above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal. A small accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear beginning to show, possibly including minor creases. Corners may be blunted. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. The slightest spine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Slight staple tears and a small accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. Paper is cream to tan. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. jonsby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsby Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 On 12/11/2021 at 11:15 AM, marvelmaniac said: Is the Marvel Value Stamp present? If not you will receive a "Qualified Green Label" rather than a Blue Universal Label. Blunted Corners With Slight Creasing, Slight Staple Tears, Slight Edge Wear, Slight Color Rub, Minor Foxing/Staining. IMO, the outer corner creasing prevents this book from being a VF 8.0 but since the book does not show any visible stress lines, IMO it is better than a FN/VF 7.0, so... VF- 7.5 8.0 VERY FINE (VF): Back to Top An excellent copy with outstanding eye appeal. A limited accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Cover is relatively flat with minimal surface wear beginning to show, possibly including some minute wear at corners. Inks are generally bright with moderate to high reflectivity. An unnoticeable 1/4" crease is acceptable if color is not broken. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. Spine is almost completely flat with a possible minor color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Very slight staple tears and a few almost insignificant stress lines may be present. Paper is cream to tan and supple. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. 7.5 VERY FINE- (VF-): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Very Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF): Back to TopAn above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal. A small accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear beginning to show, possibly including minor creases. Corners may be blunted. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. The slightest spine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Slight staple tears and a small accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. Paper is cream to tan. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Thanks! I've added a photo of the intact MVS. marvelmaniac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 7.0/7.5 Thanks for posting. jonsby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo1983 Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 7.5 jonsby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 8.0 jonsby 1 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 7:40 PM, Funnybooks said: 8.0 Yup, after C&P!!! Lucky the value stamp is still there. Nice one!!! jonsby and Funnybooks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars76 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 8.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastballspecial Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 As is 7.5ish. I think this book pressed and cleaned is easy 8.0 I am little concerned about the yellow area near the K in Hulk it just looks odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...