Mars76 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 (edited) I learned my lesson from my last submission and pressed all these books before I sent them in. This one has some heavy foxing in the back but is an otherwise very nice looking book. Edited December 30, 2022 by Mars76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Lower corners have small creases that break color, denting with color rub along bottom edge, slight staple tears on lower staple, minor color rub in the blue areas of the cover, moderate foxing/staining on rear cover. I do not have my books graded, however it is my understanding that CGC is very harsh on staining, taking that into consideration. Between the staining and color breaking crease at the lower right corner, IMO... 8.5 VERY FINE+ (VF+):Â Â Back to Top Fits the criteria for Very Fine but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 8.0 VERY FINE (VF):Â Â Back to Top An excellent copy with outstanding eye appeal. A limited accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Cover is relatively flat with minimal surface wear beginning to show, possibly including some minute wear at corners. Inks are generally bright with moderate to high reflectivity. An unnoticeable 1/4" crease is acceptable if color is not broken. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. Spine is almost completely flat with a possible minor color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Very slight staple tears and a few almost insignificant stress lines may be present. Paper is cream to tan and supple. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Mars76 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 On 12/19/2022 at 2:40 PM, marvelmaniac said: CGC is very harsh on staining This is true. I got the CGC book and it says foxing over the entire cover is a 4.0-6.0 range. However, it does not give a difference between front & back. I'd think front is worse obviously. The front does look good, but I'm going to go with 5.5±0.5 based on what I've experienced. Mars76 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mephistopheles Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Not sure what your risk tolerance is, but some of the pressers can remove foxing like that with a peroxide solution & hot press. Mars76 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayowolf Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Front is great 8.5/9.0..but back like 6.0. Get it cleaned, if it can be. Then maybe get 8. Mars76 and grendelbo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 On 12/19/2022 at 7:49 PM, Bayowolf said: Front is great 8.5/9.0..but back like 6.0. Get it cleaned, if it can be. Then maybe get 8. Yeah, I think so too. 8.0. Probably no lower than 7.5. Thanks for posting. Mars76 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am The Answer! Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 The Answer is: That back cover, yikes! 6.0 as is for me. Cleaned might get you to a 7.5. Mars76 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 (edited) I think it'll come back 6.0 with that discoloured back cover. Still a really sharp book and a personal fave of mine! I love motorcycles in comics (and real life.) I really like the back cover ad too. Class A racing looks a lot of fun. Anyone know if it lived up to its looks? Edited December 21, 2022 by LowGradeBronze Mars76 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars76 Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 On 12/19/2022 at 6:46 PM, mephistopheles said: Not sure what your risk tolerance is, but some of the pressers can remove foxing like that with a peroxide solution & hot press. I didnt become aware of that process until a week after I sent my books in. I'm gonna definitely keep that in mind if I ever choose to sell this book in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars76 Posted December 30, 2022 Author Share Posted December 30, 2022 I was not aware of the light box process when I sent this in but it's nice to know that that option is available in the future. Still very happy with how this book looks like in the case scburdet and grendelbo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mephistopheles Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 An awesome presenting 7.0. Mars76 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexinnih Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Nice looking one! Mars76 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 On 12/30/2022 at 7:34 PM, Mars76 said: Still very happy with how this book looks like in the case Looks great. I went & checked mine after your original post. The sticker from the sale says 8.5/VF+ but I noticed one corner has a small stain, guaranteeing yours would be the higher grade at CGC. I might post mine later for kicks. Someone also needs to explain to me why this book's FMV (2nd GR appearance) is lower than GR 1 (8th GR appearance). I will not accept that GR 1 has the 1st cameo of Son of Satan since his first full appearance is lower than both 🤔 Mars76 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyComics Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 (edited) On 12/30/2022 at 5:34 PM, Mars76 said: I was not aware of the light box process when I sent this in but it's nice to know that that option is available in the future. Still very happy with how this book looks like in the case Grader Notes moderate foxing back cover very light creasing to cover very light spine stress lines to cover  I think Foxing is a grade killer even your book looks great. FYI, my copy recently graded at 9.0. Edited December 31, 2022 by JollyComics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 On 12/30/2022 at 6:43 PM, scburdet said: I will not accept that GR 1 has the 1st cameo of Son of Satan Those "cameos" are bull. His first appearance is Marvel Spotlight 12. scburdet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 On 12/30/2022 at 10:25 PM, grendelbo said: Those "cameos" You mean 5 panels across two books with no shots of his face, where 2 of those shots are feet don't count as a real first appearance?!? grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 On 12/30/2022 at 9:50 PM, scburdet said: You mean 5 panels across two books with no shots of his face, where 2 of those shots are feet don't count as a real first appearance?!? Eddie Brock's hand from Web of Spider-Man 18 waves "hello." scburdet and Mars76 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Good result and I'm pleased for you. It does look handsome in that case. Now you need a reader copy. Mars76 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
