Spyman #1 1 1

[themlh1138]

[marvelmaniac]

Slightly blunted/rounded corners w/color breaking creases at the lower right corner, minor spine stress with a couple of small color breaking spine ticks, discolored staples, slight dust/sun shadow along top edge, slight ding/piece missing(?) along top edge of rear cover, small ding on outer edge of rear cover, slight discoloration of rear cover.

IMO...

7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF):  Back to Top
An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal. A small accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear beginning to show, possibly including minor creases. Corners may be blunted. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. The slightest spine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Slight staple tears and a small accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. Paper is cream to tan. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present.

[scburdet]

I have/had an 8.0 in a slab. It's head to a Steranko signing. I don't think this copy looks any better or worse than mine (albeit I didn't see it out of the slab). Anecdotally, some of these more uncommonly submitted books seem to get a lighter touch. I think b/c the graders see so many copies of the same books, getting a different one puts them in a better mood. Great book to have as Steranko's first professional work.