ComicSpa Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Color breaking ticks, creases on front cover. Dog ear and light water marks on back cover plus ticks. Inside is complete. Let me know! Thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 The staples appear to be recessed, is the cover loose/detached? Minor spine stress w/ a few color breaking spine ticks, edge wear w/color loss, slight spine roll, color breaking crease on the outer edge under the price stamp. I do not see any "water marks", even enlarging the photos, they are not visible to me, assuming the cover is fully secure, I feel the color breaking crease prevents this book from being a higher grade, IMO... 7.5 VERY FINE- (VF-): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Very Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 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. Raze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdon Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 7.5-8.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travizb Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 7.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 7.0/7.5 as long as the water marks look as light in person as in the photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff2099 Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 7.5 ; could be 7.0 depending on how hard CGC hammers those stains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 I noted the recessed staples. Has it had some less than professional pressing? Looks good for 7.0 in current state. A really handsome copy! Pretty good cut and centering too with the DC logo circles 99% present. You'd be surprised how big a difference that would make among buyers looking for a copy in that grade. Point Five 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 7.0/7.5 FoggyNelson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 On 5/7/2023 at 9:20 AM, Point Five said: 7.0/7.5 Agree👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars76 Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 Sweet copy👍 7.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morbius21 Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 8.0. looks like that corner dog ear crease could be ironed out. Great book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicSpa Posted May 7, 2023 Author Share Posted May 7, 2023 Tried to get that corner crease out but it was stubborn after using a steamer and such. The book is perfectly square but the staples were positioned more in the front of the book instead of the side. Also ticks did not stay up after again using humidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 7.5 Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
