Snowdon Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) Picked this up at FanExpo for cheap yesterday- let's see what it gets? Edited June 5 by Snowdon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Blunted corners w/color breaking creases at both bottom corners, edge wear w/color breaking creases, minor spine stress w/creasing and color breaking spine ticks. IMO, due to the color breaking creases - FN- 5.5 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...
grendelbo Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 5.5. A grade higher on a good day. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 5.5/6.0 from me too, I think 6.0 is definitely in the mix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdon Posted June 5 Author Share Posted June 5 Not bad!! If only it squeaked the 8.0 Tough grader scburdet and grendelbo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniorMC Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 (edited) Does anyone think this will b an issue when grading. It's a question that can b applied to pretty much any book, but see the barely noticeable line going down the side. I added 2 pics. This isn't anything to do with damage, but just the way it was printed. Is this an issues? Sorry about the pics but I'm using my phone. My camera broke and I haven't picked up a new one yet. Edited June 5 by juniorMC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...