PGM - Ghost Rider #1 (Better Photos) 2 2

[SpectralMonk]

This is a re-try from my first post, now that I dedicated a space to organize and photograph.  The previous thread is here:

https://boards.cgccomics.com/profile/148218-spectralmonk/

This round I noticed the centerfold is popped off the bottom staple (just the one page).  I added a tape measure to help show sizes of chips and cracks, and my brother's damn jelly thumb stain

I know its a rough book, it's had a rough life in the late 70s and 80s!

Any insight is greatly appreciated!

[marvelmaniac]

Normally I would have graded this book in the VG/FN 5.0 to FN- 5.5 range, however, with the centerfold being detached at the lower staple...

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.

[SpectralMonk]

On 4/6/2024 at 12:28 PM, marvelmaniac said:

Normally I would have graded this book in the VG/FN 5.0 to FN- 5.5 range, however, with the centerfold being detached at the lower staple...

IMO...VG+ 4.5

Thank you so much for your time!  I really had no idea when it gets into the "well enjoyed" category of comics; the staple was a bummer but just the exercise of realizing the gap from 1.0 to 5.0 is very much relieving.  This is definitely going in and we'll see what the slab grades at!

[scburdet]

5.0/5.5. A detachment at a single staple by a single page will not lower the grade any further by CGC standards.

[grendelbo]

5.5, maybe a grade higher.

Thanks for posting.

[Mars76]

I'm leaning towards a 6.0

[marvelmaniac]

that the other folks are correct and I just being too strict.

[SpectralMonk]

On 4/8/2024 at 12:18 PM, marvelmaniac said:

that the other folks are correct and I just being too strict.

I very much appreciate it; when selecting my lot for my first ever submission, having a realistic expectation of what it could be (at the low end) helps the decision on what to send and what to wait on.  If (as in this case) 4.0 or 4.5 is 'good enough for me', then if it actually grades higher I'll be ecstatic, rather than disappointed.