PGM Young Marvelman #370 2 2

[Bart Allen]

I was wondering what grade do you think this is? Bearing in mind the stapes are rusted and nine of the panels were coloured in with crayons ~

Would a clean and a press help at all?

All comments are welcomed! Thanks!

Edited August 13, 2022 by Bart Allen

[marvelmaniac]

Do you have pics of the 9 panels that were colored in?

Were they colored in to the point that the word bubbles and art are no longer visible or readable?

[Bart Allen]

On 8/13/2022 at 11:51 PM, marvelmaniac said:

Do you have pics of the 9 panels that were colored in?

Were they colored in to the point that the word bubbles and art are no longer visible or readable?

Hey there, sure thing :3

Not the best photos ~

[grendelbo]

5.0 

C&P for a grade or two higher.

Thanks for sharing.

[Bart Allen]

On 8/14/2022 at 4:30 AM, grendelbo said:

5.0 

C&P for a grade or two higher.

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks a lot

Hopefully two higher ~

[marvelmaniac]

Edge wear/denting, blunted/rounded corners w/moderate creasing at top right corner, moderate spine stress w/color breaks and some creasing, discolored staples, minor to moderate staining/foxing, writing on interior pages.

I would think this book would receive a "Qualified Green Label" since the coloring on the interior pages cannot be seen, IMO, as the book sits right now with the coloring you are in the Blue Label VG 4.0 - VG+ 4.5 range, I have looked at your pics for over 15 minutes and I am still not sure that without the coloring on the interior pages that this book would receive a VG/FN 5.0, the creasing has me on the fence, the book is better than a "true VG 4.0" but is it a VG/FN 5.0? 

5.0 VERY GOOD/FINE (VG/FN):  Back to Top
An above-average but well used comic book. An accumulation of bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor to moderate cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases and/or dimples. Inks have moderate to low reflectivity. Blunted corners are increasingly common, as is minor to moderate staining, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor to moderate spine roll is allowed. A spine split of up to 1/2" may be present. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and minor stress lines may also be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown with no signs of brittleness. Centerfold may be loose. Minor interior tears may also be present.

4.5 VERY GOOD+ (VG):  Back to Top
Fits the criteria for Very Good but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

4.0 VERY GOOD (VG):  Back to Top
The average used comic book. Cover shows moderate to significant wear, and may be loose but not completely detached. Cover reflectivity is low. Can have moderate creases or dimples. Corners may be blunted. Store stamps, name stamps, arrival dates, initials, etc. have no effect on this grade. Some discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor soiling is allowed. As much as a 1/4" triangle can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" square is also acceptable. Only minor unobtrusive tape and other amateur repair allowed on otherwise high grade copies. Moderate spine roll may be present and/or a 1" spine split. Staples may be discolored. Minor to moderate staple tears and stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Minor to moderate interior tears may be present. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple.

Edited August 15, 2022 by marvelmaniac

[Bart Allen]

On 8/15/2022 at 4:16 PM, marvelmaniac said:

Edge wear/denting, blunted/rounded corners w/moderate creasing at top right corner, moderate spine stress w/color breaks and some creasing, discolored staples, minor to moderate staining/foxing, writing on interior pages.

I would think this book would receive a "Qualified Green Label" since the coloring on the interior pages cannot be seen, IMO, as the book sits right now with the coloring you are in the Blue Label VG 4.0 - VG+ 4.5 range, I have looked at your pics for over 15 minutes and I am still not sure that without the coloring on the interior pages that this book would receive a VG/FN 5.0, the creasing has me on the fence, the book is better than a "true VG 4.0" but is it a VG/FN 5.0? 

5.0 VERY GOOD/FINE (VG/FN):  Back to Top
An above-average but well used comic book. An accumulation of bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor to moderate cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases and/or dimples. Inks have moderate to low reflectivity. Blunted corners are increasingly common, as is minor to moderate staining, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor to moderate spine roll is allowed. A spine split of up to 1/2" may be present. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and minor stress lines may also be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown with no signs of brittleness. Centerfold may be loose. Minor interior tears may also be present.

4.5 VERY GOOD+ (VG):  Back to Top
Fits the criteria for Very Good but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

4.0 VERY GOOD (VG):  Back to Top
The average used comic book. Cover shows moderate to significant wear, and may be loose but not completely detached. Cover reflectivity is low. Can have moderate creases or dimples. Corners may be blunted. Store stamps, name stamps, arrival dates, initials, etc. have no effect on this grade. Some discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor soiling is allowed. As much as a 1/4" triangle can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" square is also acceptable. Only minor unobtrusive tape and other amateur repair allowed on otherwise high grade copies. Moderate spine roll may be present and/or a 1" spine split. Staples may be discolored. Minor to moderate staple tears and stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Minor to moderate interior tears may be present. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple.

Thanks a lot but WOWERS I didn't realise a green-label was possible ~

[FoggyNelson]

VG/F cond

[Galen130]

A cleaning might help remove some of the color, but it would be a lengthy process....I think.  Crayons are basically made of petroleum (paraffin wax).  The pages might be oil-stained now...I don't know if a cleaning is worth the effort.  IMO.

4.5