PGM FF 129 1 1

[THE_BEYONDER]

I'm thinking 6.5

Agree/Disagree?

[marvelmaniac]

Moderate spine roll w/fanned pages, slightly blunted corners, what appears to be a small crease at the lower right corner, minor spine stress, slight color rub in the "Marvel Comics Banner", dented upper edge on rear cover, small stain (tear?) at lower edge of rear cover.

It is hard for these old eyes to see anything else with the White Cover in a picture.

If I were to be extremely technical the spine roll would put this book at a FN- 5.5 to FN 6.0, however, overall the book looks very good, so...

IMO...

7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF):  Back to Top
An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal. A small accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear beginning to show, possibly including minor creases. Corners may be blunted. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. The slightest spine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Slight staple tears and a small accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. Paper is cream to tan. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present.

[cchunn3]

On 3/30/2023 at 10:15 AM, marvelmaniac said:

Moderate spine roll w/fanned pages, slightly blunted corners, what appears to be a small crease at the lower right corner, minor spine stress, slight color rub in the "Marvel Comics Banner", dented upper edge on rear cover, small stain (tear?) at lower edge of rear cover.

It is hard for these old eyes to see anything else with the White Cover in a picture.

If I were to be extremely technical the spine roll would put this book at a FN- 5.5 to FN 6.0, however, overall the book looks very good, so...

IMO...

7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF):  Back to Top
An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal. A small accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear beginning to show, possibly including minor creases. Corners may be blunted. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. The slightest spine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Slight staple tears and a small accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. Paper is cream to tan. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present.

Agree. I think there is a proliferation of spine ticks not visible to the camera. The cover is mis-wrapped/rolled so that left border line isn't busted up like it would be were it properly aligned.

[THE_BEYONDER]

On 3/30/2023 at 11:15 AM, marvelmaniac said:

Moderate spine roll w/fanned pages, slightly blunted corners, what appears to be a small crease at the lower right corner, minor spine stress, slight color rub in the "Marvel Comics Banner", dented upper edge on rear cover, small stain (tear?) at lower edge of rear cover.

It is hard for these old eyes to see anything else with the White Cover in a picture.

If I were to be extremely technical the spine roll would put this book at a FN- 5.5 to FN 6.0, however, overall the book looks very good, so...

IMO...

7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF):  Back to Top
An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal. A small accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear beginning to show, possibly including minor creases. Corners may be blunted. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. The slightest spine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Slight staple tears and a small accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. Paper is cream to tan. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present.

Now there’s an outstanding summary of the book 

[THE_BEYONDER]

On 3/30/2023 at 11:23 AM, cchunn3 said:

Agree. I think there is a proliferation of spine ticks not visible to the camera. The cover is mis-wrapped/rolled so that left border line isn't busted up like it would be were it properly aligned.

There’s are definitely spine bends that the scan doesn’t pick up

Looking over the spine more closely, there’s also a light NCB bend running parallel to the spine 

I think this book is FN tops as it sits 

Appreciate all the input 

[scburdet]

White covers are the worst for online grading, at first glance it looks terrific, but squinting, I'd agree with topping out around 7.0

Edited March 31, 2023 by scburdet

[grendelbo]

7.0

Thanks for posting.

[1950's war comics]

6.5

too bad its not ASM 129 though