scburdet Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 (edited) I don't think this one will reach the grading threshold, but I came across it recently and it's kind of an interesting example of a subscription crease. I'd say the photos make it look more apparent than it does in hand, and I find it remarkable that the black cover looks as good as it does. The hard crease is on the back. I remember finding this, either in a clearance bin or on the wall with a low $ circa 2000 and feeling fortunate to add it collection for a few bucks. Edited December 16, 2022 by scburdet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 I would call it a 5.0/5.5. Thanks for posting. scburdet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Aah, back when Buscema & Sinnott were turning out fab artwork! Looks like a 4.5 to 5.0 with that crease. Good pick up! All the sweeter that it didn't break the bank. scburdet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-Color Brian Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 5.5 scburdet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted December 17, 2022 Author Share Posted December 17, 2022 On 12/16/2022 at 5:46 PM, LowGradeBronze said: sweeter that it didn't break the bank. I'm fairly certain this set me back ≤$20 (not adjusted for 22ish years of inflation) b/c I didn't have the $ to spend more on a comic. It's a great cover along with Silver Surfer 16 & Sub-Mariner 8. IDK if there's another one of these Bucema face-off covers with the black background, but they're all great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars76 Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Hope to have copy of this book one day. Great color. Even with that crease I'm gonna say 6.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
