Grade is in: Vampire Tales 2 3 3

[scburdet]

As magazine-sized books go, this one is one the higher end of what's off on the market. I'm not sure why I didn't send this to the Roy Thomas signing. Maybe next time.

Edited February 7 by scburdet

[marvelmaniac]

Blunted/Rounded corners w/edge wear, spine roll/fanned pages, slightly discolored upper staple, a couple of spine ticks that break color.

IMO, the corners prevent this book from being a higher grade.

VF- 7.5

 

8.0 VERY FINE (VF):  Back to Top
An excellent copy with outstanding eye appeal. A limited accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Cover is relatively flat with minimal surface wear beginning to show, possibly including some minute wear at corners. Inks are generally bright with moderate to high reflectivity. An unnoticeable 1/4" crease is acceptable if color is not broken. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. Spine is almost completely flat with a possible minor color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Very slight staple tears and a few almost insignificant stress lines may be present. Paper is cream to tan and supple. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present.

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

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]

7.0

Thanks for posting.

[FoggyNelson]

Fine minus ,to these eyes👀👀

[1950's war comics]

CGC 6.5 on the magazine scale

[Galen130]

7.0

[Mojohand]

7.0

[scburdet]

[scburdet]

People were pretty close on this one, but IDK if it was for the right reason(s). No one mentioned, and I missed it was well, that there is a small water stain along the spine on the back. I suspect that cost at least a grade if not two based on past experience. IDK how easy it is to see in the scans through the holder, but it's there. If you look at the front cover, it looks like a higher grade book.