ComicSpa Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 So this one has a few defects. Water stain on front cover. Back cover has scratches, color rub and color breaking ticks. Let me know everyone! Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Level Comix Neil Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 My very 1st "please grade me" reply: 9.4-9.6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 May be my old eyes, where is this water stain on the front cover? Without being able to see the water stain (if there is an actual stain it will lower the grade more), it appears most of the defects, (color breaking spine ticks, color rub/scratches) are seen on the black rear cover, I also noticed a very slight spine roll at the top of the book.. IMO, the color breaks prevent this book from being a higher grade, with a stain the grade may be lower. 9.2 NEAR MINT- (NM-): Back to Top Nearly perfect with only a minor additional defect or defects that keep it from Near Mint. A limited number of minor bindery/printing defects are allowed. Cover is flat with no surface wear. Inks are bright with only the slightest dimming of reflectivity. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted. A 1/16-1/8" bend is permitted with no color break. Small, inconspicuous, lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable as long as they are in an unobtrusive location. Slight foxing. Spine is tight and flat. Staples may show some discoloration. Almost no stress lines. Paper is off-white to cream, supple and fresh. Slight interior tears are allowed. 9.0 VERY FINE/NEAR MINT (VF/NM): Back to Top Nearly perfect with outstanding eye appeal. A limited number of bindery/printing defects are allowed. Cover is almost flat with almost imperceptible wear. Inks are bright with slightly diminished reflectivity. An 1/8" bend is allowed if color is not broken. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted but no creases. Several lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable. Very minor foxing. Spine is tight and flat. Staples may show some discoloration. Only the slightest staple tears are allowed. A very minor accumulation of stress lines may be present if they are nearly imperceptible. Paper is off-white to cream and supple. Very minor interior tears may be present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Same question about the spot showing up in the glare on the m of AMAZING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchunn3 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 On 5/1/2023 at 11:56 AM, scburdet said: Same question about the spot showing up in the glare on the m of AMAZING and something going on above the 'D' in ROUND in the banner. That spot looks odd in several pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicSpa Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 The 4th photo from the top shows a stain that looks like sizing is missing. It’s almost circular and it has no shine to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicSpa Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 On 5/1/2023 at 5:15 PM, ComicSpa said: The 4th photo from the top shows a stain that looks like sizing is missing. It’s almost circular and it has no shine to it. Between the A and M in Amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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morbius21 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 8.5 on the low end. max of 9.2. That black back cover shows some scratches and color break ticks. Depends on the grader's leniency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 8.0 Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
