bapowell Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) Hi all, This book is in pretty nice shape except for the obvious chipping (though it looks as if it's been eaten by some kind of animal, I do believe this is chipping, albeit in an odd pattern). Nice colors and gloss. Edited February 24, 2022 by bapowell Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Elf Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Yeah, it looks to be in pretty good shape outside of the extensive damage to the front edge on both the front and back covers. The damage at the top of the front cover does appear to have been eaten by some kind of bug/worm or something. It's kind of a hard one because of the contrast between a fairly nice book and some severe damage. It kind of has a 4-ish feel, but with multiple large pieces missing from both covers, I don't think I could go higher than a 3.5. I'm probably just not experienced enough to know how to balance the virtues and defects of this book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRoboto Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 On 2/24/2022 at 11:23 AM, Axe Elf said: Yeah, it looks to be in pretty good shape outside of the extensive damage to the front edge on both the front and back covers. The damage at the top of the front cover does appear to have been eaten by some kind of bug/worm or something. It's kind of a hard one because of the contrast between a fairly nice book and some severe damage. It kind of has a 4-ish feel, but with multiple large pieces missing from both covers, I don't think I could go higher than a 3.5. I'm probably just not experienced enough to know how to balance the virtues and defects of this book. This book is a victim of the notorious marvel chipping of the 60s. If this book is purely chipping then probably 5.0. CGC takes marvel chipping from this time with some leniency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Elf Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 On 2/24/2022 at 1:31 PM, MrRoboto said: This book is a victim of the notorious marvel chipping of the 60s. If this book is purely chipping then probably 5.0. CGC takes marvel chipping from this time with some leniency. Even the missing lower right corner, and that "rounded" piece out of the Comic Code stamp in the upper right? They look more significant than chipping, but I'm not experienced enough to know about the phenomenon and leniency you reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRoboto Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 On 2/24/2022 at 11:40 AM, Axe Elf said: Even the missing lower right corner, and that "rounded" piece out of the Comic Code stamp in the upper right? They look more significant than chipping, but I'm not experienced enough to know about the phenomenon and leniency you reference. I see what you mean about the circle, that is probably something else. I still think 5.0 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 4.0/4.5 I don't think that's chipping. Still presents great even with that wear so the higher grade is likely. Cool Valentine's Day date stamp! Thanks for posting. Februus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Februus Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 On 2/24/2022 at 2:13 PM, grendelbo said: 4.0/4.5 I don't think that's chipping. Still presents great even with that wear so the higher grade is likely. Cool Valentine's Day date stamp! Thanks for posting. “Comics are back on the menu boys” no marvel chipping. Some insects got to it.. looks ragged along the edge tho so I can see how that could be confusing.. perhaps someone trimmed a little off to make it look better. 4.0 to 4.5 grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Bug chew…4.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 appears to be chew 4.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
