marf Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Edge wear w/denting on top edge and small tears on the outer edge, corners are blunted/rounded w/small color breaking creases, moderate spine stress w/color breaking spine ticks, slight spine roll, lower staple not centered, sun/dust shadow on outer edge of front cover, multiple creases/folds on rear cover, moderate staining/discoloration of rear cover. IMO... FN- 5.5 to FN 6.0 6.0 FINE (FN): Back to Top An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with no significant creasing or other serious defects. Some accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases. Inks show a significant reduction in reflectivity. Blunted corners are more common, as is minor staining, soiling, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor spine roll is allowed. There can also be a 1/4" spine split or severe color break. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and a few slight stress lines may be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown and fairly supple with no signs of brittleness. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Centerfold may be loose. 5.5 FINE- (FN-): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 5.0 VERY GOOD/FINE (VG/FN): Back to Top An above-average but well used comic book. An accumulation of bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor to moderate cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases and/or dimples. Inks have moderate to low reflectivity. Blunted corners are increasingly common, as is minor to moderate staining, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor to moderate spine roll is allowed. A spine split of up to 1/2" may be present. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and minor stress lines may also be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown with no signs of brittleness. Centerfold may be loose. Minor interior tears may also be present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Nice looking 4.5 too much spine wear for me to go higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morbius21 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I agree with 4.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 5.0 Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...