PGM Green Lantern 85 3 3

[Eclipse9965]

Biggest problem with this one is rust on both staples. Book is complete and has no other damage worth noting (including water damage).

[marvelmaniac]

Rusty staples w/rust migration, minor spine stress w/a few color breaking spine ticks, slightly blunted corners, color breaking crease by the "W" in "Arrow", slight spine roll, slight staining/foxing on rear cover, crease (?) at top left of rear cover.

IMO, it is the rusted staples that prevent this book from being a higher grade, the grading standards are not very concise on how much is allowed in each grade, they use words that all have similar meanings, "some rust migration", "minor rust migration", "slight rust migration", this leaves the perceived amount up to the individual grader. I prefer not to overgrade books, IMO the upper staple rust does affect the aesthetic appeal of the book, so on this one...

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.

 

[grendelbo]

6.5

Thanks for posting.

[scburdet]

.5.5/6.0. Same rationale. I think CGC graders may ding the rust stain more than they probably should

[Galen130]

6.0/6.5

[Jcunha]

6.0