marf Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) Thanks and let me know if a CNP can improve grade Edited May 26 by marf grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marf Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 the back page at bottom is partially ripped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 0.5 with a slight chance of a grade higher but I think too much of the back cover is missing. Thanks for sharing. I've really been enjoying your books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nilo2 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 I think you have a shot at a 1.0 with a clean and press. The book will certainly gain in eye appeal either way and should look great in a slab. If properly pressed, and considering the lack of really severe defects to the front cover, CGC my feel generous and bump up the grade. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 0.5/1.0. Can't get higher with that big of a missing piece, however, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 You never cease to surprise and entertain with your selection of books! I have no idea if CGC would give this a 1.0 but 0.5 seems a bit harsh on a grail like this. Whats a back cover for, anyway? Albert Thurgood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDarkseid1 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 1.5, with or without a press. Probably not worth it to potentially pop the staples, as they look to still be attached. Edited January 21, 2023 by LDarkseid1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1.5 for that grail which will look great in a holder after a clean an press✔️👍 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marf Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 After CNP. My presser said the front cover presents like a 3.0 but still looks great despite grade. Back cover tear as many mentioned was too large. Title Fantastic Four Issue 1 Issue Date 11/61 Issue Year 1961 Publisher Marvel Comics Grade 0.5 Page Quality OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Grade Category Universal Art Comments Stan Lee story Jack Kirby cover & art Key Comments Origin & 1st appearance of the Fantastic Four (Marvel's 1st super-hero team) & the Mole Man. Grader Notes 1/4th bcvr missing marvel chipping moderate creasing to cover grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDarkseid1 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Damn, would have thought it would get that 1.5, or atleast a 1.0, even with what’s missing. marf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nilo2 Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Bummer given the overall eye appeal. Still one of the nicest 0.5 around for sure! marf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
