ComicSpa Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 A few defects on this book but what a gloss on this one. I like how the books were manufactured during this time period. Nice thick sizing on them. Back cover has a piece that came off. Inside has a top rusted staple that stained just the centerfold only. Outside not as rusty and shows no staining of the cover. Let me know everyone! Thx again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Slightly blunted corners, large tear from the upper edge thru the price box, minor to moderate spine stress with a few color breaking spine ticks and small tears, minor staple tears, color breaking scratches on Spidey's left leg and butt, top staple is rusted on the inside, slight stain on the lower portion of rear cover, small triangle missing from top left corner of rear cover. IMO...VG/FN 5.0 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. 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. 6.0 FINE (FN): Back to Top An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with no significant creasing or other serious defects. Some accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases. Inks show a significant reduction in reflectivity. Blunted corners are more common, as is minor staining, soiling, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor spine roll is allowed. There can also be a 1/4" spine split or severe color break. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and a few slight stress lines may be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown and fairly supple with no signs of brittleness. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Centerfold may be loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 On 3/15/2024 at 10:13 AM, marvelmaniac said: IMO...VG/FN 5.0 Ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
