marf Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 (edited) Thanks and how would you describe the bottom left staple? It definitely attached to comic but the front cover i'm not sure.m not sure. Edited September 30, 2023 by marf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 We could use a good, clear, full pic of the front cover, the one posted will not enlarge enough to really see. What I can see is... Blunted corners with some color loss, slight edge wear, cover loose/detached from bottom staple, moderate spine stress and staple tears with multiple color breaking stress lines/small tears and some color breaking vertical creasing towards lower spine, staples are discolored, spine roll, some discoloration on front cover along outer edge, moderate discoloration along spine of rear cover and foxing along the lower edge of the rear cover. IMO...VG- 3.5 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. 3.5 VERY GOOD- (VG-): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Very Good but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 3.0 GOOD/VERY GOOD (GD/VG): Back to Top A used comic book showing some substantial wear. Cover shows significant wear, and may be loose or even detached at one staple. Cover reflectivity is very low. Can have a book-length crease and/or dimples. Corners may be blunted or even rounded. Discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor to moderate soiling is allowed. A triangle from 1/4" to 1/2" can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" to 1/4" square is also acceptable. Tape and other amateur repair may be present. Moderate spine roll likely. May have a spine split of anywhere from 1" to 1-1/2". Staples may be rusted or replaced. Minor to moderate staple tears and moderate stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple. Minor to moderate interior tears may be present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilskip Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 3.0 to 3.5. I love this cover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Teacher Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 3.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
