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PGM Batman 227
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tomhalltravel

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Hi - first time posting here, though I've been reading this forum for a while and am blown away by the knowledge on display here and positivity.

So I know this is a very beat-up copy, but I'm not quite sure just how bad in the grading scale of things.

After recently getting a few other Adams Batmans I collected (all in much better shape than this one) in the late 90s slabbed I'd not normally even think about doing anything with this other than keeping it, but knowing what an iconic cover and book this is I was hoping to get any other opinions here.

Hopefully the images show, in addition to the obvious:

- the tear across the 'an' in Batman masthead
- the rip in the cover that has also torn back part p3
- dirt on the back

Thank you in advance for even a brief glance.

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marvelmaniac

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GD/VG 3.0 to VG 4.0

 

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.

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grendelbo

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On 12/14/2023 at 9:31 PM, Point Five said:

With the puncture and fairly heavy wear I'd guess 2.0. Nice book to own in any grade! but IMO not worth slabbing. 

 

+1 :highfive:

Thanks for posting.

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