PGM Famous Crimes 2 1 1

[gadzukes]

I love this cover.

Spine is nice.  Everything is snug.

The white spots in the title that look like tape pulls or scuffs might actually just be part of the bad printing that is part of the comic. (like the ink didn't take)

A press will make this look much better 

[vheflin]

5.5

[marvelmaniac]

I just looked at two CGC lower grade copies of this book on eBay and neither has the color rub this book has so I am going to treat it as post printing defect.

Blunted corners with color loss at the lower corners, edge wear with color loss and small tears, color breaking crease at lower outer edge, "Writing" on the outer edge across from the "S" in "crimes", book was not trimmed properly at top and bottom edges, color rub in the "F" and at the top right, (cannot tell if that is a crease or fading at the top right), minor to moderate spine wear with multiple color breaking stress lines/staple tears and color loss, top staple is off center, minor spine roll, minor chipping along outer edges, crunched lower right corner on rear cover, color breaking scratches through the red ad banner on rear cover, minor to moderate staining/discoloration/foxing on rear cover. (Foxing cannot be removed, it is inherent to the paper and biological in nature)

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.

[grendelbo]

On 8/21/2024 at 10:43 AM, vheflin said:

5.5

Looks right. 

[grendel013]

On 8/21/2024 at 12:23 PM, gadzukes said:

I love this cover.

+1 

[grendel013]

I wonder what songs she knows because I would start singing if I were dat dare dame I tells ya.

[scburdet]

me too 5.5

[Darwination]

5.5

[Nowherebound]

5.5 after a cleaning. Nice book!