ComicSpa Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Color breaking ticks and spine creases, chewing at the top of front cover and interior pages, 1/4” spine tear on top, foxing on f/c and b/c, spine creases, staple creases, chipping, and pen mark on back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Blunted corners, edge wear with some color loss, bug chew at the top edge and a color breaking vertical crease by the outer edge, 1/4" - 1/2" upper spine split, moderate spine stress with multiple color breaking spine ticks/stress lines, slight spine roll, spine tear on rear cover about halfway down, moderate staining/discoloration of rear cover. Due to the bug chew and rear cover discoloration, IMO...VG+ 4.5 to VG/FN 5.0 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. 4.5 VERY GOOD+ (VG): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Very Good but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morbius21 Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 3.5/4.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...