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1963 X-Men #1
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Hi all, I just got this comic in a collection. All complete, staples original with oxidation but back cover is confusing. It looks like a stain that does bleed into the last couple pages but no rippling or damage from what would be from typical moisture. Not sure if it was from restoration or just common acidity. The front cover and interior pages look great with the exception of the back cover. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

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Yeah, I think that's indirect water damage. Like it was against something (cardboard seems likely) that got wet, and wicked up a little of the water and stain. 2.5 seems likely because that stain is just so big (also, top staple). Front is beautiful, though. That indent under the X would press out but I might not bother, it won't change the grade.

Regardless, this'll be a beautiful slab that presents WAY above grade from the front.

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Hey Lynch! I hope all is well with you! 

I think it's going to be a 2.0 to 2.5. Gorgous front cover! The staining on the back is the biggest issue, but also those staples look rusty with possible migration,  which can really hurt the grading! 

Looks like you'll have a G copy that looks F/VF. 

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I always have to laugh at this cover though...  It looks like Iceman is attacking Magneto by throwing snoballs at him?  And Jean Grey just looks like she's on a runway modeling her new costume! lol  And of course there's an angel weilding a bazooka, and old 'human' Beast swinging from some unidentified metal? anchor looking thing lol.

The good old days :)

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