John Dimm Posted Wednesday at 03:52 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 03:52 PM Bought new. Hi-res: https://silverage.vercel.app/?id=13253 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted Wednesday at 06:10 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 06:10 PM Blunted lower corners with color loss and a fold at the lower right corner, color breaking creasing/small tear at top left corner, piece missing from top right corner along with a color breaking crease, top edge wear with color loss, moderate spine wear and tear along spine in price box, rest of spine wear is minor with some color loss and color breaking spine ticks, staples are off center, minor to moderate foxing/discoloration on rear cover. I understand that the grade is based on an accumulation of defects and 95% of the cover is very nice, however, with the two top corners and price box damage I cannot assign a grade higher than...VG+ 4.5, possibly VG/FN 5.0 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted 15 hours ago Share Posted 15 hours ago 5.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRoboto Posted 12 hours ago Share Posted 12 hours ago Classic book, 4.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY Roadkill Posted 10 hours ago Share Posted 10 hours ago 5.0-5.5 - thanks for posting - good for you saving something you bought almost 60 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyComics Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago 5.0 Tanning inside the cover can be brittle easily. That's how the book lost some pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...