ComicSpa Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 This book has so many defects I will just let everyone breath them all in! Tell me what you think! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 A very "Well Loved" copy, some folks do not own any copies so be happy and proud of yours. Due to spine splits on both ends, spine tears, multiple pieces missing on the edges, detached cover at one staple, etc., if it only had one spine split it would IMO grade slightly higher, however... IMO...GD 2.0 (possibly a GD+ 2.5) 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. 2.5 GOOD+ (GD+): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Good but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 2.0 GOOD (GD): Back to Top Shows substantial wear; often considered a "reading copy." Cover shows significant wear and may even be detached. Cover reflectivity is low and in some cases completely absent. Book-length creases and dimples may be present. Rounded corners are more common. Moderate soiling, staining, discoloration and foxing may be present. The largest piece allowed missing from the front or back cover is usually a 1/2" triangle or a 1/4" square, although some Silver Age books such as 1960s Marvels have had the price corner box clipped from the top left front cover and may be considered Good if they would otherwise have graded higher. Tape and other forms of amateur repair are common in Silver Age and older books. Spine roll is likely. May have up to a 2" spine split. Staples may be degraded, replaced or missing. Moderate staple tears and stress lines may be present, as well as rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Centerfold may be loose or detached. Moderate interior tears may be present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicSpa Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 Oops! Sorry, I should have shown that both staples are detached. Just looked like it wasn’t in the photo. Will upload picture soon. So cover is completely detached! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 A completely detached cover still keeps this book at a GD 2.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayowolf Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 2.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FoggyNelson Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Good 2.0 but would look nice in a Mylar👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lninefingers Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 1.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Baru Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...