X-Men #6 - 9.0 contender?? 3 3

[ComicsGalore]

Do you guys think a press would help this? Its flat, minus the back as you can see.  With or without think this would pull a 9.0? Its very vibrant, and the few flaws I catch are quite minuscule. 

[arDeaton]

I think it could be a 9.2-9.4 with a proper press. You're right, it is very sharp. Nice copy.

 

Edited May 4 by arDeaton

[joeypost]

A good press will definitely benefit this book. As stated, it is already a vibrant copy that just needs the proper TLC. 

[Bmattioli86]

As it stands, it’s probably in the 8.0 range (more 8.5) but with a proper press this book is so eye appealing I don’t see it getting any lower than 9.0 for sure. Awesome book! 

[Ride the Tiger]

Definitely a high grade copy but that back cover rippling has me concerned. Was that caused by exposure to moisture?

[Shadow]

The rippling on the back has me puzzled as well. Front looks nice! 8.5 to 9.0 is my guess

[JollyComics]

Both staples are on the back cover.  That's a reason for the back cover being wavy to the moisture or an improper storage.

Of course, the pressing will make it a superb copy.  It looks a promising 9.0 at least.

[Q.N.S.]

I'm at 8.0 with 8.5 only slightly possible if the waves are pressed out of the bc, but also you see the scratch near the top left corner of the CC stamp? Then besides the spine stress there's dirt most visible in the flesh tones, that has to be completely cleaned if possible. 

I don't think it can see 9.0. Slight spine roll and staple tearing. If it were P&C and got 8.0 I think that's acceptable. 

Edited May 6 by Q.N.S.

[grendelbo]

8.5 but give it love.

[joeypost]

The more I look at this book the more I am leaning on it being at least cleaned in the past. An attempt may have been made to press it that failed miserably.

[vheflin]

On 5/6/2024 at 4:45 PM, Q.N.S. said:

I'm at 8.0 with 8.5 only slightly possible if the waves are pressed out of the bc, but also you see the scratch near the top left corner of the CC stamp? Then besides the spine stress there's dirt most visible in the flesh tones, that has to be completely cleaned if possible. 

I don't think it can see 9.0. Slight spine roll and staple tearing. If it were P&C and got 8.0 I think that's acceptable. 

Good eye, looks like a tide line to me, hard to say what it is