PGM Luke Cage Hero for Hire 1 3 3

[scburdet]

I had this one 1/2 dozen or so books down the list to share, but the feedback on @comicginger1789's copy got me curious. If that copy didn't have the overspray, I might believe someone stole my copy and put it on ebay. I've had mixed feelings about this book b/c most of the cover looks nice, but there's some obvious defects along the spine. I've been on the fence about grading it for sure as I suspect it's right at the border of ROI at the current prices for books in approximately this grade. Maybe long term that doesn't matter so much as I think this book will at least see a steady climb or constant value. Love this cover regardless.

[marvelmaniac]

Edge wear w/color rub/color breaks, color breaking crease at lower edge, blunted corners with color breaks, moderate spine stress w/color breaking creases, minor to moderate staple tears, 3" (approximate) crease from the spine to Luke's right foot (by the price corner box), slight spine roll.

IMO...

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.

5.5 FINE- (FN-):  Back to Top
Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

[Mmanick]

5.0/5.5 due to spine wear 

[Mars76]

6.5 as is. The colors on the cover are nice and bright and still have a nice gloss to it. 

[FoggyNelson]

Almost fine cond , nice book❤️‼️🥓

[grendelbo]

6.5 after a C&P.

Thanks for posting.

[Galen130]

6.0

[Engr62]

I would say 5.5.  With a press, I think it is 6.0.

[comicginger1789]

I think mine is a 5.0 at best

Yours is better…no major song along top edge. A 5.5-6.0 would not surprise me, and I think 6.5 is best case scenario

[dcmannn]

6.0/6.5

 

[Mojohand]

6.0 but it will improve with a press.

[scburdet]

Thanks all. I really appreciate the feedback on this one. I had to reassess my priors on this one after hanging out here for the last few weeks. I had initially relegated to the pile of disappointments despite really liking the book.

[Jcunha]

6.0-6.5 as well

[southern cross]

6.5