PGM Journey into Mystery #120 2 2

[Crose87420]

Journey into Mystery #120 from September of 65. A well-read copy with off-white pages and the defects showing up pretty well in the scans. 1st Appearance of Norma Thaxton. Who is Norma Thaxton you might, as I did, ask? Well Marvel Fandom says she's a patient of Donald Blake's....that's it...so unless she gets bitten by a spider or swallowed by a black suit, not a key. Thanks for the help!

[marvelmaniac]

The defects are obvious with the multiple color breaking creases, moderate spine wear, moderate corner/edge wear, rusted staples, spine roll, some discoloration on rear cover.

IMO, this book fits the exact description of...

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.

[The Lions Den]

On 12/11/2023 at 1:01 PM, marvelmaniac said:

The defects are obvious with the multiple color breaking creases, moderate spine wear, moderate corner/edge wear, rusted staples, spine roll, some discoloration on rear cover.

IMO, this book fits the exact description of...

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.

That's a "dinger"...

[scburdet]

I could see this getting a 4.5, but no lower than a 4.0

[LadyDeath]

4.0

[FoggyNelson]

VG book👍

[fast eddie]

No higher than a 4.0. Great story line with ol' Crusher Creel!

[grendelbo]

4.0

Thanks for posting.