Hibou Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) Just wondering what you all think... obvious defects are rusted staples and migration, half page of centerfold missing. Edited September 19, 2022 by Hibou Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Regardless of the overall condition of the front/rear covers, the book would probably receive a grade of PR 0.5/FR 1.0 Incomplete with the 1/2 centerfold page missing that does affect the story. If I were to give this a qualified grade, disregarding the missing 1/2 page... Edge/corner wear w/color breaking creases at top edge, color rub at bottom edge, minor to moderate spine stress w/color breaking spine ticks, slight spine roll/fanned pages, rusted staples w/severe rust migration, stain/crease on rear cover upper right. IMO, the rusted staples and rust migration prevent this from being a higher grade. VG+ 4.5. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 On 9/19/2022 at 9:10 AM, marvelmaniac said: Regardless of the overall condition of the front/rear covers, the book would probably receive a grade of PR 0.5/FR 1.0 Incomplete with the 1/2 centerfold page missing that does affect the story. If I were to give this a qualified grade, disregarding the missing 1/2 page... Yup. On 9/19/2022 at 9:10 AM, marvelmaniac said: VG+ 4.5. +1 Qualified 4.5 Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibou Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 Thank you for the replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Poor 0.5 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 5.0 Qualified or FR 1.0 with chunk missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...