Tom789 Posted Wednesday at 02:24 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 02:24 PM (edited) This is a recent CGC-graded book and I'm wondering what your opinions are on it. Only one item in the grader's notes and it is not visible in the image: finger bends left center of back cover Edited Friday at 11:06 PM by Tom789 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted Wednesday at 05:02 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:02 PM Blunted outer corners with the lower being rounded, a couple of color breaking spine ticks, slight spine roll, staples are off center, slight discoloration of rear cover. IMO...VF+ 8.5 9.0 VERY FINE/NEAR MINT (VF/NM): Back to Top Nearly perfect with outstanding eye appeal. A limited number of bindery/printing defects are allowed. Cover is almost flat with almost imperceptible wear. Inks are bright with slightly diminished reflectivity. An 1/8" bend is allowed if color is not broken. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted but no creases. Several lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable. Very minor foxing. Spine is tight and flat. Staples may show some discoloration. Only the slightest staple tears are allowed. A very minor accumulation of stress lines may be present if they are nearly imperceptible. Paper is off-white to cream and supple. Very minor interior tears may be present. 8.5 VERY FINE+ (VF+): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Very Fine but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 8.0 VERY FINE (VF): Back to Top An excellent copy with outstanding eye appeal. A limited accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Cover is relatively flat with minimal surface wear beginning to show, possibly including some minute wear at corners. Inks are generally bright with moderate to high reflectivity. An unnoticeable 1/4" crease is acceptable if color is not broken. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. Spine is almost completely flat with a possible minor color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Very slight staple tears and a few almost insignificant stress lines may be present. Paper is cream to tan and supple. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Tom789 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artboy99 Posted Wednesday at 05:19 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:19 PM (edited) I am also at 8.5 Edited Wednesday at 05:19 PM by Artboy99 Tom789 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyComics Posted Wednesday at 09:13 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 09:13 PM 9.4 (I have one reason). Tom789 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom789 Posted Friday at 10:58 PM Author Share Posted Friday at 10:58 PM Reveal - I guess I'm the only one who sees the stain below Dr. Strange's knee and thinks it would significantly impact the grade. Maybe it's a transfer stain and doesn't count as much? JollyComics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyComics Posted yesterday at 12:23 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:23 AM I am so close even I didn't notice the stain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...