PGM Batman 423 McFarlane Cover 0

[Artlover1]

Hey all.  So I just got word from CGC that they've received my first-ever batch of 28 comics to be graded!!!  I'm psyched.  I sent 15 Modern (late 70's to early 90's) comics for Quickpress, 10 (just purchased) comics that didn't need a press when they left the house - fingers crossed that I shipped them securely enough - one haggard-looking "value" book from the 1960's that was sent in just to see what CCS can do for it with a "value" pressing (it's probably a 0.5 right now), another from 1973 that was pressed before I bought it, and one New Mutants #98 sent "economy" because of its potential value, although its going to get a standard pressing just to iron out a non-color-breaking warp/fold.  I took pictures of all but one of the books, and I'm still kicking myself over that but... such is life.

Among the lot was Batman #423; this is ANOTHER book I sent in just to see what a Quickpress could do, and I'm submitting some photos here for your pre-appraisal.  This was one of my favorites growing up - I read it a gazillion times - and it has problems that can't be solved with any kind pressing (2 minor tears on the top left of the rear cover, for example, and what always looked like some kind of "chewing" effect along the top, most visible from the rear in one close-up, that was there when I got it, probably came from dull blades I'm guessing, but it hasn't improved over time).  That said, I want it on my wall as a keepsake regardless of grade, it's not for resale, and I'm curious to know how much a simple Quickpress can improve a book in this condition. 

I've got a file with all my photos and price estimates for raw and graded copies, plus my personal opinions of the grades using Chuck Rosanski's guide from Mile High Comics (which is pretty strict), and feel like I did my homework as well as I could before I sent them in.  Generally I learned that moderns aren't worth grading unless they're sentimental, key issues, low print runs, or smokin' hot comics in general, but in this batch I happened to have all of the above, plus two that were pre-1975.  This one is strictly sentimental (much like the 0.5 book from the 60's I mentioned), so please don't filet me for "wasting" anyone's time at CGC. 

Any guesses or estimates you guys have about what grade this MIGHT get after a Quickpress (and why you feel that way if you have the time and/or experience) will be welcome.  Sorry in advance for the picture quality, and thanks!

P.S.  Of the spine ticks on the front cover, only the lower two appeared to break color (barely).  The ones on the back however... what can I say?  There were between five and seven.  The book got a lot of love, lol.  Thanks again for your time and opinions!

[Gnasher]

7.0/7.5 on this, the press will improve that obviously. 

[theCapraAegagrus]

7.5 IMO.

[comicginger1789]

I think 6.5-7.0 is safe bet. Press could make it 7.5. Anything higher than that is a gift. 

[frozentundraguy]

I'm also thinking 7.5 after the press.

[obiedagod]

6.5-7.0