ComicSpa Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Ticks, creases f/c, ink shadow b/c (Circled), improper pressing crease on b/c near spine top to bottom and color breaking ticks. Both staples are rusted. Interior pages are affected by rust. Nothing is missing. Thx for feedback everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Small staple tears with some vertical color breaking creases by the staples, discolored staples on the exterior, what appears to be severely rusted staples as seen in the centerfold pic. If those staples are not rusted...VF/NM 9.0 to NM- 9.2 9.2 NEAR MINT- (NM-): Back to Top Nearly perfect with only a minor additional defect or defects that keep it from Near Mint. A limited number of minor bindery/printing defects are allowed. Cover is flat with no surface wear. Inks are bright with only the slightest dimming of reflectivity. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted. A 1/16-1/8" bend is permitted with no color break. Small, inconspicuous, lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable as long as they are in an unobtrusive location. Slight foxing. Spine is tight and flat. Staples may show some discoloration. Almost no stress lines. Paper is off-white to cream, supple and fresh. Slight interior tears are allowed. 9.0 VERY FINE/NEAR MINT (VF/NM): Back to Top Nearly perfect with outstanding eye appeal. A limited number of bindery/printing defects are allowed. Cover is almost flat with almost imperceptible wear. Inks are bright with slightly diminished reflectivity. An 1/8" bend is allowed if color is not broken. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted but no creases. Several lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable. Very minor foxing. Spine is tight and flat. Staples may show some discoloration. Only the slightest staple tears are allowed. A very minor accumulation of stress lines may be present if they are nearly imperceptible. Paper is off-white to cream and supple. Very minor interior tears may be present. If that is rust...FN/VF 7.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Yeah, around a 7.0. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...