John Dimm Posted 6 hours ago Share Posted 6 hours ago Bought new at the drugstore. Hires images: https://silverage.vercel.app/?id=13150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago Blunted corners with color loss and small color breaking creases, edge wear with some denting and small color breaking scratches, minor spine wear with a couple of small color breaking spine ticks, slight staining/discoloration in price box, wrinkles on rear cover, slight discoloration of rear cover. IMO...FN/VF 7.0 7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF): Back to Top An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal. A small accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear beginning to show, possibly including minor creases. Corners may be blunted. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. The slightest spine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Slight staple tears and a small accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. Paper is cream to tan. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. 6.5 FINE+ (FN+): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago 5.5 for me, just shy of fine. This is wonderful though, to see someone's original comics. There's something really special about books bought at the time and well looked after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumantorch Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago Welcome to the boards @John Dimm Bought new from the drugstore, love to hear it. I'm with lowgradebronze , just shy of fn so I'm at 5.5. This era of FF was Kirby and Lee at their best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...