Tales to Astonish (I challenged GROOT) 2 2

[BrianGagne]

I am a newbie to grading comics.  Previously I had CGC grade two comics from a  box of 1960's comics.  In looking further thru these comics I found this Tales to Astonish #13 (I challenged GROOT).  This looks to by far potentially the most valuable comic in my collection.  I need an opinion on what level this comic would grade.  It is most likely going to be submitted to CGC once I join.  Both staples have stresses and some breaking, See pictures in follow-up notes.  The cover has nice gloss, and the pages are off-white to cream.  I would think this would grade at least Fine.  Thanks for any help!
 

Edited October 12, 2020 by BrianGagne

[silversurfer275]

6.5 nice copy

[theCapraAegagrus]

6.0-6.5 seems reasonable IMO.

Edited October 12, 2020 by theCapraAegagrus

[BrianGagne]

Thanks for the feedback.  Here are a couple of pictures of the staples/spine.  Could anyone give me more detail on why 6.0/6.5.  I think I know, but I am trying to learn so I can grade the rest of my comics correctly!  Thanks to all

[Galen130]

5.5...IMO.

[Math Teacher]

5 hours ago, BrianGagne said:

Thanks for the feedback.  Here are a couple of pictures of the staples/spine.  Could anyone give me more detail on why 6.0/6.5.  I think I know, but I am trying to learn so I can grade the rest of my comics correctly!  Thanks to all

 

I was going to say 6.0 - 6.5, but after I saw these staple pictures, I feel that 5.5 is more appropriate.

[CJ Design]

6.0 if no staple rust

[Funnybooks]

19 hours ago, Galen130 said:

5.5...IMO.

ditto

[Deadpoolica]

5.5

[10centcomics]

Agree with others that this is in the FN range. As for rationale, I think the recessed staples + general spine wear keep it squarely out of the VF range. But there aren't enough defects to bump the grade any lower to VG. 

[The Lions Den]

A clean, bright, attractive copy. Much better than most copies you see from this era. Certainly worth sending to CGC for certification...