JRibble Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Pulled this out of the bag for the first time in 20 years to really check it out. Cover is rough but complete. 1.5" tear at bottom staple goes all the way through the book to back cover. Tried to get a picture of the centerfold staples but after some time spent looking from both sides I don't even see staples. Book is very flat, almost like it was crushed especially around the spine which might be why the pages and cover aren't detached? Anyway your thoughts would be appreciated. Chaos_in_Canada and Galen130 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff2099 Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I can't even with this book right now. Unbelievable to see it unslabbed.Thank you for that. I'm out of my depth here. I'm thinking a 1.8/2.0 mainly because that backcover is pretty rough and I don't know how hard cgc will hit it even though the front cover is pretty nice. Curious to know the story behind how you go it. But I'm a neophyte so please go with the group's suggestion, this is just my thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretzelz2001 Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I was thinking 1.8 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicMarty Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 A raw AF 15 truly is a gift to behold 2.0 is probably the best you can hope for with a book like that, but just wow That is something special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grendel72 Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Think the front and back condition plus the staples missing looking at 1.5 to 1.8. Of course hope I'm totally off base and u get a higher grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Februus Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I like 1.5 to 1.8. It’s better than a 1.0 imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRoboto Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 1.5. Beautiful book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDarkseid1 Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I’m in the 1.5 camp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 1.5 is a reasonable grade for this book... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Fashion PB and J Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 1.8 brittle. Hurry up and sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Visiting Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 1.5 If it were mine I would get it graded and keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Dositheus Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 When I looked at this last night my gut reaction was 1.5 and I still agree with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff2099 Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 On 4/20/2022 at 12:35 PM, Doctor Dositheus said: When I looked at this last night my gut reaction was 1.5 and I still agree with that. I feel like most books in that condition would get a 1.5. That one I feel would get a 1.8. I think we could crowdfund the cgc submission just to satisfy my curiosity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRibble Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 Here is the story of this issue. Nov 2002 purchased a couple books from a guy in NY which included this book, Hulk 180, 181, 182, 183, 340, and Iron Fist 14 35 cent variant. He delivered everything but the Amazing Fantasy. Said he couldn't find it. I started a case with Ebay and 4 weeks later this showed up at my door. Paid $3000 for all the books. Think it was a good purchase! Geoff2099 and Cash 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 On 4/20/2022 at 2:54 PM, JRibble said: Here is the story of this issue. Nov 2002 purchased a couple books from a guy in NY which included this book, Hulk 180, 181, 182, 183, 340, and Iron Fist 14 35 cent variant. He delivered everything but the Amazing Fantasy. Said he couldn't find it. I started a case with Ebay and 4 weeks later this showed up at my door. Paid $3000 for all the books. Think it was a good purchase! Amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Teacher Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 1.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Design Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 On 4/20/2022 at 4:07 PM, Math Teacher said: 1.8 I concur. 1.8 Math Teacher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 1.5-1.8 Restored. Yellow color touch in the title "Amazing Fantasy," right? Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wipple Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 1.0 slightly brittle Amateur color touch. Hard to go lower than the lions den, but the complete tear made me do it. Amazing book. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 (edited) On 4/20/2022 at 8:32 PM, Wipple said: 1.0 slightly brittle Amateur color touch. Not sure about the Slightly Brittle (any area in particular?) but agree with the rest. The book is pretty well hammered with heavy structural tears and what looks like a mottled texture. 1.0 seems right... maybe 1.5, but I think 1.8 quite a stretch. I also think trimmed overhang is a strong possibility. Great one to own all the same! Edited April 26, 2022 by Point Five edited for clarity grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
