PGM DD #5 - GRADE IS IN! 4 4

[Math Teacher]

Here is my copy of Daredevil #5.

Here are the issues as I see them:

There are numerous spine tics along the left-hand side of the front cover. Some are color-breaking, some are not. There is a non-color breaking crease in the bottom right-hand corner and the bottom left-hand corner of the front cover. The bottom right-hand crease goes through the entire book, including the back cover. There some non-color breaking creases on the front cover. There is a very tiny crease in the upper right-hand corner of the front cover. There is a minuscule tear in the middle of the left-hand side of the back cover. There is a pen mark in the bottom right-hand corner of the back cover. There is some tanning along the left-hand side of the back cover.

I think that this book could be improved by a cleaning/pressing. What are your thoughts? Thank you so much for your time and consideration.

 

Edited March 1, 2023 by Math Teacher

[marvelmaniac]

I cannot answer your questions on a C/P since I do not use this service.

Top edge and corner wear with slight creasing and color break, minor to moderate spine stress w/color breaks, discolored staples, crease at lower left corner of rear cover.

IMO...The book appears to better than a FN 6.0 with no creasing except on the top edge, IMO that top edge creasing prevents the book from being a FN/VF 7.0, so...IMO...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.

[grendelbo]

On 2/21/2022 at 8:25 AM, marvelmaniac said:

FN+ 6.5

+1

6.5

C&P for 7.5.

Thanks again for posting.

[Randall Ries]

I'd go 6.0-6.5

[Galen130]

On 2/21/2022 at 10:43 AM, grendelbo said:

+1

6.5

C&P for 7.5.

Thanks again for posting.

Agreed...

[Mdrguy101]

7.0

 

[Funnybooks]

6.5 as is

maybe 7.0 after C&P

[Math Teacher]

[FoggyNelson]

Beauty of a 7.0 fFoggyNelson appearance🎶👍