PGM Silver Surfer 3 (1968) 1 1

[USNAGRAD1988]

Just picked up this SS #3 and would appreciate feedback on grade.  Spine is nice, as is back cover.  Tight bind.  Issues I see are inside cover with blue marks/smudge and $5 pencil mark in top corner.  Also would this comic benefit from "cleaning & pressing"?  Thanks... my first post.

[marvelmaniac]

Blunted corners with multiple color breaking creases at outer corners, color breaking scratch at lower left area, edge wear with areas of color rub/color loss, color breaking scratch across from "Marvel" written on spine, discolored staples, color loss/color rub in the ad picture, minor foxing on rear cover.

IMO...FN- 5.5

 

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.

[USNAGRAD1988]

Thanks for the input.  Would "cleaning and pressing" help in your opinion?

[scburdet]

6.0

[USNAGRAD1988]

Thanks for input so far.  I have a 6.0 slab of #4 my favorite cover with Thor and SS.  Bought the Masterpiece 1-4 for readers and was looking to slab 1-3.

[Lninefingers]

6ish for this one too. I'd have a clean and press done before sending. 

[USNAGRAD1988]

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[JollyComics]

No one seemed to notice.  I believe this book has moderate color touch.  Can you see the bleeding through on the inside cover?  It's apparent color touch around the edge plus the cover price area too.

[JollyComics]

On 8/27/2024 at 9:28 AM, USNAGRAD1988 said:

Thanks for input so far.  I have a 6.0 slab of #4 my favorite cover with Thor and SS.  Bought the Masterpiece 1-4 for readers and was looking to slab 1-3.

This book is much better than #1 and #3.  I am sorry to say that.