Corvonie Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Looking for a grade on this copy I picked up recently. There’s a tear around that top staple but it’s very solid at the centerfold. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Blunted/rounded corners with small tears and color loss, minor to moderate edge wear with color loss, long color breaking crease from top edge, multiple smaller color breaking creases throughout cover including vertical color breaking creases along the spine, moderate spine stress with color breaking spine ticks, small piece missing at spine, moderate upper staple tear, discolored staples, moderate spine roll, small tears/denting along the top edge of rear cover, moderate dust/sun shadow along spine on rear cover. 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. Corvonie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying_bison Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Great colors and great pictures. 3.5 to 4.0, leaning toward 4.0. Corvonie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvonie Posted September 29, 2023 Author Share Posted September 29, 2023 Thanks for your feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvonie Posted September 29, 2023 Author Share Posted September 29, 2023 On 9/29/2023 at 12:46 PM, marvelmaniac said: Blunted/rounded corners with small tears and color loss, minor to moderate edge wear with color loss, long color breaking crease from top edge, multiple smaller color breaking creases throughout cover including vertical color breaking creases along the spine, moderate spine stress with color breaking spine ticks, small piece missing at spine, moderate upper staple tear, discolored staples, moderate spine roll, small tears/denting along the top edge of rear cover, moderate dust/sun shadow along spine on rear cover. 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. thanks for your insight, marvelmaniac! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 4.0 Corvonie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 4.0/4.5 Thanks for posting. Corvonie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Teacher Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 3.5 - 4.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...