eselrod Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Thanks for taking a look. I got this book in a trade about 15 years ago. I’ve always liked this book but really wish I had a better copy. Curious how others would grade it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 as is, 4.5 press/clean could raise it a lot though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 5.0 IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eselrod Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 12 hours ago, Deadpoolica said: as is, 4.5 press/clean could raise it a lot though Is there any cleaning that would remove the spots on the cover, above Punisher's head for instance, and whatever staining is on the interior of the cover and back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foley Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 The back looks like moisture stains, and the marks on the front appear to be foxing. Dry cleaning would not entirely remove either of these, but may improve them some. Either way, CGC hammers stains from what I've heard. However, there are others here with much more knowledge about dry cleaning than myself. They may be able to give you a better answer. Try @joeypost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Zipper Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 4 hours ago, eselrod said: Is there any cleaning that would remove the spots on the cover, above Punisher's head for instance, and whatever staining is on the interior of the cover and back? That is foxing stains, not surface dirt... so it's doubtful dry cleaning would do much. A solvent bath would likely remove it, but then you are talking about "restoration." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Zipper Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 17 hours ago, Deadpoolica said: as is, 4.5 press/clean could raise it a lot though A press may help the eye appeal, but given the heavy staining, I doubt the grade would ever go above 4.0/4.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassman10 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Too many small issues and the stains showing through the cover just kills it. Terrible wrap. Nicks and dings everywhere. I think maybe a 4.0 and I don't think anything cleans it up enough to raise that grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I'd call it a VG. In my experience, any noticeable water damage will have a ceiling of 3.0 with CGC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Man Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 4.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMH1322 Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 3.5 IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lpgk Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 5.0. A press would help but it won’t be better than a 6.0. the stains and foxing are just too much. They are gonna hammer this copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 4.0, shame about the stains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
