scburdet Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Not really a slab candidate, but the first copy to come up for auction that wasn't in complete tatters or priced an order of magnitude above its FMV. Got it pretty cheap. Roy Thomas's first Marvel work. My notes of less obvious defects: there is some significant reader creasing along the spine, possibly contributed to by the staple placement. There's a stacking bend/spine roll. It's a little strange b/c it doesn't look like the pages could be squared by just trying to press out the roll. There are some staple tears around the centerfold, but it's still firmly attached (but I won't be tugging on it too hard; TWSS). Lucky Baru, Mavrick76 and 1950's war comics 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Blunted corners with color breaking creases at the lower corners and pieces missing at the lower left corner, color breaking creases along the lower and outer edges, moderate spine stress with multiple vertical color breaking creases, stress lines and staple tears, discolored staples, moderate spine roll. IMO...VG+ 4.5 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. scburdet and 1950's war comics 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Cool book is VG+ range👍 1950's war comics, Lucky Baru and scburdet 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Baru Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Looks like a 4.5 - 5.0. Congrats! scburdet and 1950's war comics 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 4.5 i always wanted to put together the run of Millie the Model !! there are some really tough issues Lucky Baru and scburdet 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
