bapowell Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Hi all. Here is a nice vibrant copy of X-Men 101. Primary issue is two subscription-like creases running nearly parallel down the front, one down the back. Of the creases on the front, one is maybe 6", the other almost book-length (ditto the one on the back). These creases only break color in two areas, about 1cm length each. I'm not sure how to assess the effect of non-color-breaking creases, which is how I would characterize these. I have pressed the book but the creases remain, suggesting that there is actual damage to the page fibers even though there isn't evident color loss. Any thoughts would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 I agree with your assessment about there being damage to the paper. The back also looks a little discolored. Just based on the bends, I'd set the upper limit at 6.5. If anything on the back is deemed staining, it could go lower, otherwise 6.5. Given the nature of the bends, this would look nice in the slab if you can live with the grade. The bends will probably be mostly, or completely invisible through the plastic unless you really look hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bapowell Posted June 17, 2023 Author Share Posted June 17, 2023 On 6/17/2023 at 4:22 PM, scburdet said: I agree with your assessment about there being damage to the paper. The back also looks a little discolored. Just based on the bends, I'd set the upper limit at 6.5. If anything on the back is deemed staining, it could go lower, otherwise 6.5. Given the nature of the bends, this would look nice in the slab if you can live with the grade. The bends will probably be mostly, or completely invisible through the plastic unless you really look hard. Agreed about the presentation. The discoloration on the back is not a stain from the outside world, it’s bleed through from the color advertisement on the last page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 5.5 as is. C&P for 7.0 tops, IMO. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighairjer Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 5.5. Had a Hulk 181 with similar sub crease issues and only tiny full color breaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
