split spine w/ pic

[slackjawcomics]

I have Superman #4, good condition other then the spine is completely split, leaving the front and back cover detached from the book. How will this grade with CGC?

[Comicdey]

I don't believe it will make a good (2.0). Depending on overall appearance, probably a 1.0-1.5.

 

Post a scan.

[thedude]

the Superman #1 in the CGC gallery, has a completely split spine and is graded at 1.8..

[Comicdey]

the Superman #1 in the CGC gallery, has a completely split spine and is graded at 1.8..

 

Ok, up my range from 1.0-1.8.

 

Still would like to see a scan.

[slackjawcomics]

I will post a scan tomorrow.

[slackjawcomics]

[Comicdey]

That's a very nice copy.

 

Are the pages split at all and what's the quality?

 

I'd say 1.5 FA/Gd ( I haven't looked at the supes 1 in the gallery for comparison)

 

I've graded a Batman 65 that I have with a loose cover as a FA/GD for years, and I don't see a lose cover and full spine split as any better. Maybe CGC does?

[comicdonna]

I'll give it a 1.5 This book does have a nice cover.

[slackjawcomics]

Pages are in great condition.

[KingOfRulers]

1.5 in my opinion as well

[CW]

Would that warrant a qualification?

[KingOfRulers]

A qualified label? No. The book is pretty beat. I mean, the bottom right corner is that of one which would be found in a low grade book. This book is just plain low grade. I think it might be good considering just getting the spine split sealed. If you don't it will only get larger and larger until it splits completely.

[Comicdey]

I bet with a little bit of work, that book could restore to a Fine or VF copy.

[jimjum12]

That was exactly what I was thinking.Prime candidate that still looks glossy.If turned into a 7.0 it might command a 3.0 or so price(but why sell).GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus)

 

p.s. I lived near Anchorage back in the early to mid 60's.

[The Troll King]

This is definitely a restoration canidate. I'd send the scans to some of the restoration people that advertise in Overstreet and get an estimate. The cost may very well be worth the restoration if it slabs out at a decent grade.

[Red Hook]

That was my thought also... and I'm very pleased with myself.