PGM Fantastic Four 3 2 2

[GawkHawk]

Note the front cover tear above Mr. Fantastic's head.

[marvelmaniac]

Looking at the top staple in your 1st pic it appears to be "popped", is the cover loose or detached?

Blunted corners w/slight color breaking creases at lower right, edge wear with some color breaking creases, small tear along outer edge, minor to moderate spine stress with color breaking spine ticks, discolored/popped/recessed top staple (cannot really see the lower staple), minor to moderate discoloration of front cover, slight spine roll, slight wrinkling/creasing along outer edge of rear cover, moderate soiling/staining/discoloration of rear cover.

IMO, as the book sits right now, even with the small tear, VG/FN 5.0 to FN- 5.5 (?)

IMO, if the cover is loose/detached at either staple the grade will drop to at least...VG 4.0 to VG+ 4.5 (?)

The 1st mention of a "loose/detached cover is in VG 4.0.

VG/FN 5.0 - FN 6.0 - Centerfold may be loose.

VG 4.0 - Cover shows moderate to significant wear, and may be loose but not completely detached, Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple.

GD/VG 3.0 - Cover shows significant wear, and may be loose or even detached at one staple, Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple.

GD 2.0 - Cover shows significant wear and may even be detached, Centerfold may be loose or detached.

 

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.

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.

 

[Lninefingers]

I'm at a 5, maybe a bit higher because at first glance it presents really well. 

[Lost]

5

[scburdet]

I'm going 6.0. I think the CGC grader will be kind to a FF this early that has such a nice looking front cover. A grade or so lower if it was a newer or less significant comic.

[grendelbo]

6.0 from the first pic to the last. Super early Marvel superhero!

Thanks for posting.

[SuperSt4r]

4.5 just because of the tear…