bikesnbuses Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 I bought this on a whim as I already have a #3 in my sons collection..It goes through four pages.. Trying to figure out a grade for it so I can offer it for a trade for a Hulk 180...maybe.. Thanks guys! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Long shot guess on my part would be a 3.0, looks a sound, solid structure, which may be it's saving grace, but that is a heavy stain penetrating into the book, so may end lower? The Lions Den and 1950's war comics 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikesnbuses Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 42 minutes ago, Gnasher said: Long shot guess on my part would be a 3.0, looks a sound, solid structure, which may be it's saving grace, but that is a heavy stain penetrating into the book, so may end lower? Yes sorry,the whole book looks the same (without stain on majority of pages) Thank you!Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KobaltDog Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 2.5 or 3.0 is my guess due to the huge bleedthrough stain on front cover. Without it i think 4.0ish with a press 5.0ish Gnasher and 1950's war comics 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikesnbuses Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 Thanks KobaltDog..I love the avatar BTW..Maybe I could have the book restored by the same person responsible for that piece of "work" .. KobaltDog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KobaltDog Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Yeah, not a bad idea. I doubt she's working on anything at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 5 hours ago, Gnasher said: Long shot guess on my part would be a 3.0, looks a sound, solid structure, which may be it's saving grace, but that is a heavy stain penetrating into the book, so may end lower? I like your observations, Gnasher. The staining on the book is pretty nasty, but the book has nice color and what appears to be a clean, solid interior other than the staining. 3.0 works for me... 1950's war comics, bikesnbuses and Gnasher 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Man if wasn't for coffee drinkers that comic would be awesome, but still a "good" comic as it is !! bikesnbuses and FoggyNelson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahsoka Tano Jedi Apprentice Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 we might think it's a 3.0 but CGC will never grade it that high so 2.5 bikesnbuses 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ahsoka Tano Jedi Apprentice said: we might think it's a 3.0 but CGC will never grade it that high so 2.5 More than likely, but I can remember in the Green Eggs Grading competition this, Granted this is the back cover but I've allowed for that in the grading of the front cover on Hulk 3. The Spidey in addition has a large chunk out. I hope @thirdgreenham doesn't mind me using this?( I'll remove if you wish it). Here he is revealing the results for one of the rounds, scroll to the 2 minute mark for the reveal on the 2nd book. Edited November 17, 2018 by Gnasher bikesnbuses and 1950's war comics 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikesnbuses Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 Thank you for the help guys! I DID make a mistake..The stain goes through 8 pages.. BUT the interior of the book is pretty darn nice..And I have a new phone that I cant figure out how to adjust the camera focus.. Question is still a 2.5-3.0? I just want to post it up for trade correctly. Thanks again,Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KobaltDog Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Potato, potato. The new stain update keeps the grade the same...I think. 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Drops to a 0.5 Spoiler Not really 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 looks 4.5 w/out the stain. As is, 3.0 tops. Hulk 3 is a cool book bikesnbuses 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not A Clone Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 3.0 for me bikesnbuses 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikesnbuses Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 Thanks for the help..Im working on a trade now for some books I need! KobaltDog and Gnasher 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 1 hour ago, bikesnbuses said: Thanks for the help..Im working on a trade now for some books I need! Good luck. 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikesnbuses Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 (edited) Reviving an old thread of mine... ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!!!!!!!!?????????? This Hulk #3 graded at a >>>> 3.5<<< via CGC!!!!! !! It is now part of a "set/run" on eBay.. https://www.ebay.com/itm/174932100840?hash=item28bac406e8:g:vfIAAOSwLAVhEurs Edited September 22, 2021 by bikesnbuses 10centcomics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flammenwerfer Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 3.5?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10centcomics Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Thanks for sharing this result, it's very educational! Stains don't seem to be that hammered by CGC. I think you can have a book with half the cover with water damage/staining and still be VG. In this case, the stain happens to be a dark-colored one so it really hits the eye appeal, but not necessarily the technical grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
