The Grade Is In!!!!! M.A.S.K. 1986 Preview / Giveaway 0

[McCaw1980]

Upper right hand corner scares me a bit. Not sure if pressing it before grading would make a big difference.

 

Thanks!

 

 

Edited March 12, 2020 by McCaw1980

[marvelmaniac]

I had no idea what this was so I did some research, Very Cool!!! 

Is that insert all paper or does it have a standard cover?

What do the inks look like on the inside pages?

From what I can see by the two pics you posted I would say you are in the NM- 9.2 to NM 9.4 Range, once you start getting into the 9's every little microscopic defect makes a difference.

9.4 NEAR MINT (NM):  Back to Top
Nearly perfect with only minor imperfections that keep it from the next higher grade. Subtle bindery/printing defects are allowed. Bindery tears must be less than 1/16" on Silver Age and later books, although on Golden Age books bindery tears of up to 1/4" have been noted. Cover is flat with no surface wear. Inks are bright with high reflectivity and a minimum of fading. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted. A 1/16" bend is permitted with no color break. Small, inconspicuous, lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable as long as they are in an unobtrusive location. Slight foxing. Spine is tight and flat. Staples are generally centered; may have slight discoloration. Almost no stress lines. Paper is off-white to cream, supple and fresh. Slight interior tears are allowed.

9.2 NEAR MINT- (NM-):  Back to Top
Nearly perfect with only a minor additional defect or defects that keep it from Near Mint. A limited number of minor bindery/printing defects are allowed. Cover is flat with no surface wear. Inks are bright with only the slightest dimming of reflectivity. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted. A 1/16-1/8" bend is permitted with no color break. Small, inconspicuous, lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable as long as they are in an unobtrusive location. Slight foxing. Spine is tight and flat. Staples may show some discoloration. Almost no stress lines. Paper is off-white to cream, supple and fresh. Slight interior tears are allowed.

 

For anyone else looking to help grade this or wanting more info...

http://retroramblings.com/mask-insert/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.A.S.K.

[Deadpoolica]

9.4

[McCaw1980]

Unfortunately I'm on a business trip over Christmas so I won't be able to post more pictures till I get home this weekend. Once I get back I'll update with more pictures to help out. I also got a kick out of them giving away a Camaro to their target range of 8-12 year old's I'm assuming at the time LOL. Thanks for the reply's so far. Appreciate it.

 

The insert is all paper by the way. The first picture is the cover. It's smaller than the avg comic book but not as small as the first 3 mini mask comic books that were included inside the boxes with the original toys (I have that mini comic set ready to get graded as well, maybe I will post them later for your opinions)

Edited December 25, 2019 by McCaw1980

[theCapraAegagrus]

9.0+ IMO.

[McCaw1980]

The Graded copy came back. Just picked it up today! 

[McCaw1980]

On 12/24/2019 at 7:27 AM, marvelmaniac said:

I had no idea what this was so I did some research, Very Cool!!! 

Is that insert all paper or does it have a standard cover?

What do the inks look like on the inside pages?

From what I can see by the two pics you posted I would say you are in the NM- 9.2 to NM 9.4 Range, once you start getting into the 9's every little microscopic defect makes a difference.

9.4 NEAR MINT (NM):  Back to Top
Nearly perfect with only minor imperfections that keep it from the next higher grade. Subtle bindery/printing defects are allowed. Bindery tears must be less than 1/16" on Silver Age and later books, although on Golden Age books bindery tears of up to 1/4" have been noted. Cover is flat with no surface wear. Inks are bright with high reflectivity and a minimum of fading. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted. A 1/16" bend is permitted with no color break. Small, inconspicuous, lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable as long as they are in an unobtrusive location. Slight foxing. Spine is tight and flat. Staples are generally centered; may have slight discoloration. Almost no stress lines. Paper is off-white to cream, supple and fresh. Slight interior tears are allowed.

9.2 NEAR MINT- (NM-):  Back to Top
Nearly perfect with only a minor additional defect or defects that keep it from Near Mint. A limited number of minor bindery/printing defects are allowed. Cover is flat with no surface wear. Inks are bright with only the slightest dimming of reflectivity. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted. A 1/16-1/8" bend is permitted with no color break. Small, inconspicuous, lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable as long as they are in an unobtrusive location. Slight foxing. Spine is tight and flat. Staples may show some discoloration. Almost no stress lines. Paper is off-white to cream, supple and fresh. Slight interior tears are allowed.

 

For anyone else looking to help grade this or wanting more info...

http://retroramblings.com/mask-insert/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.A.S.K.

I sent in another promo from 1985. Just in case you are interested. Here is the result.

[Deadpoolica]

I was spot on, congrats