PGM G.I. Combat #78

[Paratrooper]

I'm guessing about 7.0-7.5?

[Paratrooper]

Just looked on the census for this book, only 2 graded copies both 6.0. I'll try and figure out how to post larger scans here. If everyone agrees that this book is at least better than a 6.0 I'll send it off to CGC to get graded. This book is impossible to find in high grade.

[Tatterdamillion]

I would think a 7.0 with that little tear at the top and the upper left corner. That is a beautiful copy.

[Guest]

That is a beautiful copy.

 

 

Yes indeed!!

[Owls Head]

Very Nice Book Paratrooper - I would think you would have the highest graded CGC copy if you submitted it...

 

 

Sweet

[Paratrooper]

Do you guys know how to post gigantic scans? I set my scanner to 400% but no matter what size I select it ends up being the same size when I post here. I've noticed some board members can create huge pics, how?

[bigfiver69]

Great looking book! I'd call it a 6.5/7.0 - nice grade for a late 50s war book.

 

Shep

[Paratrooper]

Off to CGC is goes then, maybe I'll join the Society so I can get three free submissions.

[Owls Head]

Off to CGC is goes then, maybe I'll join the Society so I can get three free submissions.

 

 

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[Paratrooper]

yes I get it:

 

We are CGC

God save the comic from mishandling, maltreatment and rough corners...

[flatrock02]

Awesome GI Combat. 7.0

[Paratrooper]

Thank you, the only way I am parting with this book is if I find a better copy...which might take awhile

[thirdgreenham]

I'm guessing about 7.0-7.5?

 

Looks like a solid 7.0 to me.

 

Let me know what it turns out as.

 

Nice book!!!!

Andy

[Paratrooper]

Thank you all. I'll post this a final time when it come back from CGC, and hopefully it will be on top of the census! (hint hint CGC mods, I've got a Benjamin for ya)

[rjpb]

7.0-7.5 sounds good to me - F'n amazing cover - I'd not seen it before - now I want one.

 

Don't knock your grading skills paratroooper - I'd take your grades over more than a few major dealers.

[divad]

7.0

[bigfiver69]

EASILY one of the ten best DC war covers of all time. And in my humbe opinion, second only to Our Fighting Forces #71 as the greatest greytone cover all time (and there are days when I flip-flop).

 

Lovely copy. Let us know how it comes back.

 

Shep

[Paratrooper]

Shep,

 

Check out my paratrooper thread for G.I. Combat #44, now that is a fantastic DC Greytone cover, my second fav. next to the #78. Unfortunately my #44 is in low grade

[uclapeterg]

7.0

 

Agreed. Hell hath frozen over!

[Paratrooper]

Update, just sent this book to CW to get signed by Russ Heath and then slabbed. Hopefully Russ doesn't handle comics too roughly

 

so if this book is indeed a 7.0 it will be not only the highest graded of this kind but have a nice yellow label to match the gorgeous yellow background. I can't wait!