marf Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Moderate edge wear w/denting/chipping/color loss/creasing, blunted/folded corners with color breaking creases and color loss, moderate spine stress w/color breaking spine ticks and color breaking vertical creases, multiple small creases/scratches that break color, writing in the price box, discoloration/staining, especially seen in the price box and lower edge, moderate to severe color loss at the "T R" in Strange Tales, slight spine roll. I cannot see the staples or interior to know if the cover/centerfold are loose/detached at one or both staples. VG+ 4.5 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. 4.5 VERY GOOD+ (VG): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Very Good but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 4.0 VERY GOOD (VG): Back to Top The average used comic book. Cover shows moderate to significant wear, and may be loose but not completely detached. Cover reflectivity is low. Can have moderate creases or dimples. Corners may be blunted. Store stamps, name stamps, arrival dates, initials, etc. have no effect on this grade. Some discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor soiling is allowed. As much as a 1/4" triangle can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" square is also acceptable. Only minor unobtrusive tape and other amateur repair allowed on otherwise high grade copies. Moderate spine roll may be present and/or a 1" spine split. Staples may be discolored. Minor to moderate staple tears and stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Minor to moderate interior tears may be present. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Looks 3.5 to 4.0 poss toward the lower of the two, since CGC lay more weight on appeal of front cover. Here the front has a lot of visible defects. Still a great book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...