SRenaud Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Hello everyone, I'm going over some old books to pick some to send out for grading. This is my Avengers 57 I bought back in 1990, I really didn't know about key issues at the time or much about vision I just loved the cover. It looks like it was pressed (poorly) already and is a bit dirty. What do you think? PGM Avengers 57! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Slightly blunted corners, small tear on outer edge, minor spine stress with a few color breaking spine ticks and a color breaking vertical crease under the price box, long/color breaking crease from bottom right edge to outer edge, moderate spine roll w/off center cover wrap/staples, discoloration on the outer and lower edges, some staining and discoloration of rear cover. IMO... 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...
Lninefingers Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 5.5ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 4.5. Maybe a grade higher. Looks a little better than my 4.0. Thought it was higher, so I wonder about standards for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 If you bought it in the 90s I doubt it was pressed. Unless it was done the good old-fashioned way under a few long boxes. The cover's miswrapped and there's a small spine roll. 5.0, maybe a grade higher if pressed today. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...