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Please post all pics from the event that you are willing to share

In the works with perhaps a twist and a turn. Stay tuned!!!!!!

Thank you to everyone that attended the show. It was hugely successful for both collectors and dealers alike.

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is that a spine split from the bottom staple down?

clearly, damage to the cover

I have my original copies from the lcs as well. Very nice copy that should squeak out a 9.4

sorry about the passing of your dad. I hope undergoing this process helps you feel connected to him. If you have the time and inclination, stay in this thread and follow along with other books that have been posted or will be posted and you will learn/improve how to grade. The forum is full of terrific collectors who also happen to be very knowledgeable and generous about grading.

whereas....for example... Fine (FN) condition Fine/Very Fine FN/VF 7.0 Fine+ FN+ 6.5 Fine FN 6.0 Fine- FN- 5.5 A comic in FN condition is considered "above average" but still displays some wear. In general, the eye appeal is somewhat reduced due to either an accumulation of minor defects or one or two moderate defects. Acceptable defects on a FN copy include: Slight spine roll, a moderate accumulation of spine stresses that may break color, a spine split of less than 1/2", minor water spotting or residue (less than the size of a dime), an impacted corner, and moderate foxing.

classic "VG" copy Very Good (VG) condition Very Good/Fine VG/FN 5.0 Very Good+ VG+ 4.5 Very Good VG 4.0 Very Good- VG- 3.5 A comic in VG condition shows some significant wear, but has not accumulated enough total defects to reduce eye appeal to the point that it is not a desirable copy. A VG copy may have an accumulation of minor defects or one or two major ones. Acceptable defects on a VG copy include: Spine roll, 1/2" to 1" spine splits or other tears, a cover or centerfold that is detached at one staple, discoloration due to oxidation, and a moderate accumulation of water damage or staining. Here's a very similar copy with a much nicer spine:

welcome Kimmie Do you have any pics of the book raw? *Based on these pics and the cgc notes, 4.0/4.5 seems like a "fair and accurate" assigned grade. This copy presents well but grading is based on a technical scale and is subjective.

enough for about 3 modern variants these days

$101,580.53 inflation adjusted

#27 first Lois Lion

case by case...book by book...do you have specific examples?

No doubt and 100% agreed. It's clearly the Joker.

great choice!

absolutely!

love it!

i'm too lazy

what out of touch estimates would HA be able to use if not for "the" guide?