PGM Fantastic Four #59 2 2

[Dmac1728]

Hey all wanted to see what you thought of this one. It's in pretty good shape over all, mainly just concerned about the pen marks and how much that may bring it down. Thanks for any insight!

[marvelmaniac]

Moderately blunted corners w/small color breaking creases, minor to moderate spine stress w/some color breaking spine ticks, color breaking creases in the price box, some soiling/discoloration in the price box, color breaking crease from top edge thru the "M" and "T", writing/doodling on the cover in "Doomsday", minor to moderate spine roll, staples are discolored, slight denting of top edge on rear cover, corner crease at top left of rear cover, minor to moderate discoloration of rear cover.

In your last pic, it appears the top staple is popped, is the centerfold or cover loose/detached?

IMO, you are in the VG/FN 5.0 - FN- 5.5 range.

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.

[Dmac1728]

Thanks for the reply! I did not notice the staple pop, no idea how I missed that haha. Front cover and centerfold are definitely still attached though. 

[Dmac1728]

On 8/3/2023 at 12:19 PM, marvelmaniac said:

Moderately blunted corners w/small color breaking creases, minor to moderate spine stress w/some color breaking spine ticks, color breaking creases in the price box, some soiling/discoloration in the price box, color breaking crease from top edge thru the "M" and "T", writing/doodling on the cover in "Doomsday", minor to moderate spine roll, staples are discolored, slight denting of top edge on rear cover, corner crease at top left of rear cover, minor to moderate discoloration of rear cover.

In your last pic, it appears the top staple is popped, is the centerfold or cover loose/detached?

IMO, you are in the VG/FN 5.0 - FN- 5.5 range.

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.

Also do you think a clean and press would help some of the minor issues and possibly bump it up enough to be worth it? 

[scburdet]

5.5/6.0 A c/p might give it a slight aesthetic bump, but doubtful the grade increases. Defects are color breaking & that does not look like surface soiling. It does look like the top staple is partially detached from the centerfold. I've seen pressing cause detachments when the binding is weak

[Dmac1728]

On 8/3/2023 at 8:24 PM, scburdet said:

5.5/6.0 A c/p might give it a slight aesthetic bump, but doubtful the grade increases. Defects are color breaking & that does not look like surface soiling. It does look like the top staple is partially detached from the centerfold. I've seen pressing cause detachments when the binding is weak

I appreciate the insight! Probably not worth it then, especially since it's not a key issue. 

[shadroch]

I'd call it a 4.5.  Too much spine issues for a 6.0 and too much dirt for a 5.0, plus you have the ink on the cover so it gets knocked down another notch. 

Edited August 4, 2023 by shadroch

[grendelbo]

5.0

Markings won't affect the grade in this range. They're inconspicuous anyways.

Thanks for posting.