PGM Uncanny X-Men 145 2 2

[chadsdsmith]

Only real issue I see is the slightly faded/rubbed black lettering on part of the ad on the back cover. Myunderstanding is this should not effect the grade but I am far from an expert so your opinions are appreciated. Thanks

[marvelmaniac]

Slight edge/corner/spine wear w/color rub, discolored top staple.

I cannot see the inside centerfold to see how bad the upper staple is, assuming it is all exterior discoloration, IMO...

9.2 NEAR MINT- (NM-):  Back to Top
Nearly perfect with only a minor additional defect or defects that keep it from Near Mint. A limited number of minor bindery/printing defects are allowed. Cover is flat with no surface wear. Inks are bright with only the slightest dimming of reflectivity. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted. A 1/16-1/8" bend is permitted with no color break. Small, inconspicuous, lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable as long as they are in an unobtrusive location. Slight foxing. Spine is tight and flat. Staples may show some discoloration. Almost no stress lines. Paper is off-white to cream, supple and fresh. Slight interior tears are allowed.

9.0 VERY FINE/NEAR MINT (VF/NM):  Back to Top
Nearly perfect with outstanding eye appeal. A limited number of bindery/printing defects are allowed. Cover is almost flat with almost imperceptible wear. Inks are bright with slightly diminished reflectivity. An 1/8" bend is allowed if color is not broken. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted but no creases. Several lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable. Very minor foxing. Spine is tight and flat. Staples may show some discoloration. Only the slightest staple tears are allowed. A very minor accumulation of stress lines may be present if they are nearly imperceptible. Paper is off-white to cream and supple. Very minor interior tears may be present.

[scburdet]

8.5±0.5. I don't quite see the back cover issue, unless it's the "Rush coupon today" which I thought was light reflection. Any color removal, front or rear, is a defect. There is mild/moderate color rub of black around the edges, like below the CCA stamp. Some of the edges of the cover paper a slightly worn too.

[chadsdsmith]

On 9/27/2022 at 9:42 AM, marvelmaniac said:

Slight edge/corner/spine wear w/color rub, discolored top staple.

I cannot see the inside centerfold to see how bad the upper staple is, assuming it is all exterior discoloration, IMO...

9.2 NEAR MINT- (NM-):  Back to Top
Nearly perfect with only a minor additional defect or defects that keep it from Near Mint. A limited number of minor bindery/printing defects are allowed. Cover is flat with no surface wear. Inks are bright with only the slightest dimming of reflectivity. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted. A 1/16-1/8" bend is permitted with no color break. Small, inconspicuous, lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable as long as they are in an unobtrusive location. Slight foxing. Spine is tight and flat. Staples may show some discoloration. Almost no stress lines. Paper is off-white to cream, supple and fresh. Slight interior tears are allowed.

9.0 VERY FINE/NEAR MINT (VF/NM):  Back to Top
Nearly perfect with outstanding eye appeal. A limited number of bindery/printing defects are allowed. Cover is almost flat with almost imperceptible wear. Inks are bright with slightly diminished reflectivity. An 1/8" bend is allowed if color is not broken. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted but no creases. Several lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable. Very minor foxing. Spine is tight and flat. Staples may show some discoloration. Only the slightest staple tears are allowed. A very minor accumulation of stress lines may be present if they are nearly imperceptible. Paper is off-white to cream and supple. Very minor interior tears may be present.

Not sure if it was the lighting but I dont think the staple has any discoloration. Here is a better shot, I am sure you can figure it out but its the one on the top btw

[VitoCo1972]

I was thinking 9.2 with a press. I just had my copy of this book downgraded from a 9.8 to 9.6 adding Rubinstein to the Claremont I had in 9.8. Annoying. Now I'm sending it to a Shooter signing and hopefully another press and bump back up.

[grendelbo]

9.2

Thanks for posting.

[Galen130]

9.2