GRADE IS IN: TTA 36 1 1

[gadzukes]

Everything is snug at the staples.  Fade in the red lower left.

What looks to be a subscription crease might not be because I can't find evidence of a crease past the fingers (or even in the letter "N").

Edited February 2 by gadzukes

[marvelmaniac]

What appears to be a subscription crease with color break, blunted corners, edge wear w/color rub and small creases, minor to moderate spine wear with vertical creases and color breaks. off center lower staple, staples discolored, slight spine roll/fanned pages.

The issue I see is the long color breaking crease in the center (subscription crease?), book length creases are only allowed in GD/VG 3.0 or lower, however, without the crease I feel the book would be in the FN- 5.5 to FN 6.0, with the crease, IMO...(I grade conservatively)

VG+ 4.5 - VG/FN 5.0

6.0 FINE (FN):  Back to Top
An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with no significant creasing or other serious defects. Some accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases. Inks show a significant reduction in reflectivity. Blunted corners are more common, as is minor staining, soiling, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor spine roll is allowed. There can also be a 1/4" spine split or severe color break. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and a few slight stress lines may be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown and fairly supple with no signs of brittleness. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Centerfold may be loose.

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

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.

GD/VG 3.0 - Can have a book-length crease and/or dimples.

 

 

Edited December 1, 2022 by marvelmaniac

[scburdet]

I see the crease too. So, 5.0±0.5

[gadzukes]

On 12/1/2022 at 10:37 AM, marvelmaniac said:

The issue I see is the long color breaking crease in the center (subscription crease?), book length creases are only allowed in GD/VG 3.0 or lower,

I'm not sure if it's a subscription crease.  When I use my magnifier I can't find evidence of a crease past the fingers (or even in the letter "N").

[Bayowolf]

that back is very white except for edge.I might be pushing it but I'd go 6.0

[frozentundraguy]

5.5 for me

[fast eddie]

I'm thinking 6.0 as well,,,,,,

[grendelbo]

5.0

Thanks for posting.

[Math Teacher]

5.5 in my book.

[Mars76]

5.0

[gadzukes]

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