Please grade this Archie #35! 2 2

[Point Five]

Real pretty copy with vibrant inks. Back cover has some light creases/bends which don't show up in the scans... I've added some angled digital photos to show them better. Thanks all!

[marvelmaniac]

Nice Book!!! 

Edge/corner wear at top left corner, outer edge wear towards the bottom of front cover, blunted lower left corner, minor spine stress w/color breaking spine ticks, discolored staples, slight spine roll/fanned pages, small tears on the top edge of rear cover, long crease on rear cover.

IMO...

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.

6.5 FINE+ (FN+):  Back to Top
Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

[grendelbo]

7.0

10¢ extra for whipped cream? Dang.

Thanks for sharing.

[Point Five]

Thanks guys. Even with the back cover creases you think 7.0 range? (Or they look soft enough not to make much difference?)

 

[grendelbo]

On 10/18/2022 at 12:21 PM, Point Five said:

Thanks guys. Even with the back cover creases you think 7.0 range? (Or they look soft enough not to make much difference?)

 

The grade may be generous but I'd consider the back cover creasing a moderate flaw and this copy's attributes will get it really close to the FN/VF cusp.

[scburdet]

A GA 7.0. Maybe a 6.5 in other eras. Regular disclaimer that I have no business grading GA comics.

[Galen130]

6.5

[ThothAmon]

Purdy 5.5.