PGM Hulk #180 2 2

[toro]

Please grade not actually my Hulk #180.  This is for a friend who worked at a small pharmacy back in the day and picked up some books from the 60s into the 70s.  He had Hulk #178, #179, #180 and #186.  No #181
I'm just not sure how to factor that back cover stain.  It goes into the back cover, but not to the cameo of Wolverine.  The MVS is in tact. 

Thank You

Edited November 10, 2022 by toro

[scburdet]

The stain alone is going to set the max at <5.0. I'd say 4.0, but maybe a skilled cleaner could not remove the stain but make it more presentable and give an outside shot at a 4.5.

[Point Five]

Agreed, 4.0/4.5.

 

[toro]

On 11/9/2022 at 10:33 PM, scburdet said:

The stain alone is going to set the max at <5.0. I'd say 4.0, but maybe a skilled cleaner could not remove the stain but make it more presentable and give an outside shot at a 4.5.

I was wondering about whether removing the stain would help all that much as it has already removed some color on that back cover.   That front cover is actually nicer in hand then my scan as it does have some gloss to it.   

[grendelbo]

4.0 although a 3.5 wouldn't surprise me - that's a gnarly stain.

Thanks for sharing.

[toro]

Thanks for the input, that is a whacked out stain.

[Nilo2]

4.0. Thanks for posting

[Golden Pete]

as others have chimed in in the 4.0 range, but maybe a 5.0 max. A 4.5 imo

[Portfolio Comics]

CGC is going to hammer it for that stain.

3.5 is my guess.

[Galen130]

4.0