Fantastic Four 18 - what do you think

[glasgap]

I saw a thread a while ago re. high grade copies of Fantastic Four 18 which appears uncommon in good shape - although, as one boarder said, more copies will surface. Here is mine - these are the best images I can produce at 150kb so if they are poor, let me know. Then, can anyone recommend a good, preferably cheap, scanner - some of the scans on the boards are really sharp. Very glossy with OW/W pages.

 

Alan

 

[KingOfRulers]

That book is freakin' hot; might tech. out at a 9.2 because of staple damage. But if it were in my collection I'd call it a 9.4.

[glasgap]

And the back cover

 

[Frederic9494]

Very nice!

 

Worst case scenario : 9.0 but most probably a 9.2

[jimjum12]

The staple wear would probably keep it at strict technical 9.0,but the PQ and the perfect centering would push a sale price FAR beyond that.If you ever decide to slab and sell,please PM me.GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus)

[Aces]

Put me in the 9.0 camp!

[VintageComics]

I wonder if the Staple wear is worse than the scan shows clearly...there seems to be some colour loss in that area, and possibly some stress at the lower edge near the spine...if that is the case, 8.0/8.5, other wise, 9.0.

Roy.

[-cryptkeeper-]

really sharp wow !!

9.0

[joeypost]

9.2

[CJ]

Thats as close to a 9.4 raw I have seen

 

I dont know what CGC would grade it, but thats a NM book IMHO so I will say 9.4

[nik]

9.0

Beautiful copy.

[Point Five]

That's tough to grade via scans. Color & appearance are breathtaking, easy 9.4 at first glance, but the staple wear & potential for a touch of cover looseness would knock it out of the very top grades IMO. Worst case 8.5 but probably a 9.0. Very nice!

[marvelcollector]

9.0..wear at staples..

[B-Smooth]

Its weird. Almost looks like the staples were replaced poorly. Im going with the 9.0 crowd.

[uclapeterg]

I wonder if the Staple wear is worse than the scan shows clearly...there seems to be some colour loss in that area, and possibly some stress at the lower edge near the spine...if that is the case, 8.0/8.5, other wise, 9.0.

Roy.

 

Agree.

[glasgap]

Thanks everyone for the comments.

 

Both staples are indented but the book is not loose. I guess CGC will tell me if this book is suspect re. staple replacement although I confess I will be shocked if this is the case. I bought this a few years ago, before CGC, from an experienced dealer who I trust.

 

I have another FF book (No. 6) from the same dealer which also has a top staple indent. I will dig that out to see if it has the same "pattern". I will post it unless depression sets in.

 

Thanks

 

Alan