PGM Young Marvelman #29 1 1

[Bart Allen]

I was wondering what grade do you think this is? Would this benefit from a clean and a press? Would that increase the grade?

All comments are welcomed! Thanks! 

[marvelmaniac]

I cannot answer your question on a clean and press since I do not use these services.

Blunted corners, top right corner has a small tear, lower left corner has a 1" color breaking crease and color loss, slight denting along the top edge, a few spine stress lines, discolored staples, slight discoloration of front and rear covers, crunched lower right corner of rear cover, what appears to be scratches/color loss in the blue ad balloon,

Questions...

1)Arrow 1 - Is that a stain or a small tear?

2)Arrow 2 - Is that a spine split?

3)Is the cover loose?

4)Are the staples just discolored or rusty, if rusty is there any rust migration on the interior pages?

 

 

[Bart Allen]

On 9/25/2023 at 4:33 PM, marvelmaniac said:

I cannot answer your question on a clean and press since I do not use these services.

Blunted corners, top right corner has a small tear, lower left corner has a 1" color breaking crease and color loss, slight denting along the top edge, a few spine stress lines, discolored staples, slight discoloration of front and rear covers, crunched lower right corner of rear cover, what appears to be scratches/color loss in the blue ad balloon,

Questions...

1)Arrow 1 - Is that a stain or a small tear?

2)Arrow 2 - Is that a spine split?

3)Is the cover loose?

4)Are the staples just discolored or rusty, if rusty is there any rust migration on the interior pages?

Heyy -- thanks a lot 

1. That's a small tear :3
2. That's also a small spine split.
3. The cover's not loose.
4. The staples aren't rusty or discoloured/

[marvelmaniac]

With the small tear and spine split, IMO...FN- 5.5 to FN 6.0

 

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.

[Mars76]

7.0

[grendelbo]

6.5 with maybe a grade improvement after a press. Or it'll solidify that FN+.

Thanks for posting.

[Bart Allen]

On 9/26/2023 at 4:49 PM, marvelmaniac said:

With the small tear and spine split, IMO...FN- 5.5 to FN 6.0

 

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.

 

On 9/27/2023 at 2:25 AM, Mars76 said:

7.0

 

On 9/27/2023 at 4:28 AM, grendelbo said:

6.5 with maybe a grade improvement after a press. Or it'll solidify that FN+.

Thanks for posting.

Awesome! Much appreciated, guys 

[Yorick]

I see the 5.5.  I think MarvelManiac nailed it.