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 182 for your guesstimate evaluation. I appreciate it! 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 Just like your IH 180, is the Marvel Value Stamp intact in this book? Outer Cover/Fold is not centered, Top edge is not trimmed properly, Slightly blunted/creased corners w/color break, Top and outer edge wear with color break, Minor accumulation of stress lines. The biggest problem I see is that the improperly trimmed upper edge and the non-centered wrap significantly detract from the books aesthetic appeal, because of this I cannot go higher than a... FN+ 6.5 7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF): Back to Top An 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. 6.5 FINE+ (FN+): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 6.0 FINE (FN): Back to Top An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with no significant creasing or other serious defects. Some accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases. Inks show a significant reduction in reflectivity. Blunted corners are more common, as is minor staining, soiling, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor spine roll is allowed. There can also be a 1/4" spine split or severe color break. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and a few slight stress lines may be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown and fairly supple with no signs of brittleness. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Centerfold may be loose. 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...
grendelbo Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 7.5/8.0 provided the MVS is intact. 0.5 Universal or 7.5/8.0 Qualified if it's missing. I never got comic books for Christmas or birthdays. Santa was never so kind. But I was allowed to save my holiday/birthday money to spend how I wanted. Twice a year I could go on a buying tear. 80s prices were the best. Thanks for posting. jonsby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsby Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 Thanks all! I've added a photo of the intact MVS. 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 7.5 jonsby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Certainly hope I am wrong and all the folks that said VF- 7.5 to VF 8.0 are correct. jonsby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Can you clarify as I'm slightly confused...did you change the first photo/pic or add additional pics after the initial posting? The right edge ( by the words Hammer and Anvil ) on the first and second pics don't seem to be the same or the angle is distorting the good seized defect...I don't recall seeing this the first time around.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 On 12/13/2021 at 11:40 AM, marvelmaniac said: Certainly hope I am wrong and all the folks that said VF- 7.5 to VF 8.0 are correct. you may be right...after reviewing the first and second pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsby Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 On 12/13/2021 at 11:08 AM, Funnybooks said: Can you clarify as I'm slightly confused...did you change the first photo/pic or add additional pics after the initial posting? The right edge ( by the words Hammer and Anvil ) on the first and second pics don't seem to be the same or the angle is distorting the good seized defect...I don't recall seeing this the first time around.. Thanks for your insights! I didn't change any pics. Any differences between pics must be from a different placement of the light source and camera angle. All I added was a pic of the MVS. Funnybooks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars76 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 (edited) 7.5 Edited December 23, 2021 by Mars76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastballspecial Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 (edited) 8.0 nice copy good eye appeal some defects can be improved to get the 8.0 I think. Edited December 18, 2021 by fastballspecial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
