PGM Miracleman #1 2 2

[Bart Allen]

Posting another UK Variant, and I was wondering what grade do you think this is? Would this benefit from a clean and a press?

I've noticed on the right-hand side of the front cover that there is several scratches - something I noticed on some of the regular versions that I bought from the U.S. months ago - so I'm unsure whether those are printing defects ~

All comments are welcomed! Thanks!

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[marvelmaniac]

Not knowing for sure I would have to grade the color breaking scratches as a defect, a few spine ticks that barely break color, slightly blunted corners, corner ding/creases at lower right corner of rear cover.

Overall the book is very nice, colors are bright, book lies flat, no staining/foxing, however, the scratches IMO lower the grade by a good amount, as the book sits right now, IMO...

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.

[grendelbo]

7.5/8.0 mainly because of minor creasing and that impacted bottom corner of the front cover. I can see this pressing to an 8.5 or so.

Thanks for posting.

[1950's war comics]

it's so hard to grade black covers , hopefully this one is a VF or better !!

[Bart Allen]

On 8/12/2022 at 6:17 PM, marvelmaniac said:

Not knowing for sure I would have to grade the color breaking scratches as a defect, a few spine ticks that barely break color, slightly blunted corners, corner ding/creases at lower right corner of rear cover.

Overall the book is very nice, colors are bright, book lies flat, no staining/foxing, however, the scratches IMO lower the grade by a good amount, as the book sits right now, IMO...

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.

 

On 8/12/2022 at 11:15 PM, grendelbo said:

7.5/8.0 mainly because of minor creasing and that impacted bottom corner of the front cover. I can see this pressing to an 8.5 or so.

Thanks for posting.

 

On 8/13/2022 at 2:38 PM, 1950's war comics said:

it's so hard to grade black covers , hopefully this one is a VF or better !!

Thanks so much 

Edited August 13, 2022 by Bart Allen

[Galen130]

I wonder if those scratches started out as production creases? 

7.5