FF #74 - Cool Kirby cover. Undergraded? The back cover is NOW cleaned. 1 1

[JollyComics]

Received this book yesterday and inspected the book throughout.  I don't see any major defects except one light rust lower staple and some creases along right edge on this book but just a general wear.

No pressing or cleaning.  Tell us what you think?  The seller gave 5.0 for this book.

 

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Edited March 27 by JollyComics

[marvelmaniac]

Blunted corners with color loss and small color breaking creases, color breaking scratches/creases along outer edge, some color loss along top edge, discolored staples, minor spine wear with a few color breaking spine ticks, minor spine roll, minor to moderate foxing/discoloration on rear cover along spine, slight chipping along upper edge of rear cover.

IMO, this book is a FN 6.0, however, some sellers such as MCS are very strict/conservative on their grading and a FN 6.0 to them will probably be listed as a VG/FN 5.0, all good for the buyer.

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.

5.5 FINE- (FN-):  Back to Top
Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

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.

[thehumantorch]

Looks better than a 5.0 even with the rust.  Cleaning should help

[Corvonie]

On 3/26/2024 at 12:35 PM, marvelmaniac said:

Blunted corners with color loss and small color breaking creases, color breaking scratches/creases along outer edge, some color loss along top edge, discolored staples, minor spine wear with a few color breaking spine ticks, minor spine roll, minor to moderate foxing/discoloration on rear cover along spine, slight chipping along upper edge of rear cover.

IMO, this book is a FN 6.0, however, some sellers such as MCS are very strict/conservative on their grading and a FN 6.0 to them will probably be listed as a VG/FN 5.0, all good for the buyer.

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.

5.5 FINE- (FN-):  Back to Top
Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

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.

I'm at a 6 as well. I don't know that cleaning/pressing would affect the grade here, but it would certainly make it present better.

[Corvonie]

Also, aside from just giving a number, let me just say this is MY KINDA 6.0!  Gorgeous color strike, next to no spine wear.  I'll take edge wear any day over spine wear, and personally I'll take a subscription crease over a reader's crease any day!  Grade aside, this is a winner, imo!

[Lucky Baru]

5.0 This is due to the staples.  They appear to have rust on them.

[JollyComics]

On 3/26/2024 at 4:10 PM, Lucky Baru said:

5.0 This is due to the staples.  They appear to have rust on them.

No, only lower staple. Very minor rust. No rust migration.

[scburdet]

5.5

[JollyComics]

I cleaned and pressed the book.

The front looks same but the back cover is a big makeover.

[grendel013]

On 3/27/2024 at 6:39 PM, JollyComics said:

I cleaned and pressed the book.

The front looks same but the back cover is a big makeover.

 That's clean.

[Corvonie]

On 3/27/2024 at 6:39 PM, JollyComics said:

I cleaned and pressed the book.

The front looks same but the back cover is a big makeover.

Nice work!