PGM ASM 129 <===== THE GRADE IS IN =====> 0

[MPH1964]

Hi all — Posting some books for your kind consideration... This is the 7th of 10 books that I’m sending to CGC.  3rd and final tonight.

PGM ASM 129 -  First appearance of the Punisher.  Can you believe that I had buyer’s remorse when I purchased this for $50?  (Oh, a few years back.)
Staple tear.  Spine roll. Book doesn’t lay completely flat. I’m concerned that the top staple might pop if I press the book.  Thoughts?

Big thumbs up to those of you who owned an Evel Knievel stunt cycle.   I had a Scramble Van too, but I had to share it fight with my 4 brothers. 

Thanks for looking...

 

CGC Cert #

3808274005

Title

Amazing Spider-Man

Issue

129

Issue Date

2/74

Issue Year

1974

Publisher

Marvel Comics

Grade

7.0

Page Quality

OFF-WHITE

Grade Date

04/14/2021

Grade Category

Universal

Edited April 27, 2021 by MPH1964
Posted grade...

[miraclemet]

Is that a tear on franks right knee?

[MPH1964]

6 minutes ago, miraclemet said:

Is that a tear on franks right knee?

No just a color breaking crease. 

[theCapraAegagrus]

6.5 as-is.

@joeypost, can you advise on any worry about pressing this one?

[Glassman10]

6.5

[evilskip]

5.5 as is.

[Deadpoolica]

7.0

[James J Johnson]

Textbook 6.0, IMO

[FoggyNelson]

5.5 but worth grading if you going to sell👍

[conan09279]

6.5

[joeypost]

On 1/13/2021 at 6:27 AM, Angel of Death said:

6.5 as-is.

@joeypost, can you advise on any worry about pressing this one?

What concerns do you have?

[theCapraAegagrus]

8 minutes ago, joeypost said:

What concerns do you have?

From the OP:

Quote

...I’m concerned that the top staple might pop if I press the book.  Thoughts?

 

[Chaos_in_Canada]

6.0

[comicginger1789]

Heavier staple wear than a 7.0 would allow. Might make it a 6.0 but to be cautious, 5.5-6.0. I think some other small flaws keep it from higher and it is nicer than a 5.0 outright so this is where I fall.

[MPH1964]

On 1/13/2021 at 5:27 AM, Angel of Death said:

6.5 as-is.

@joeypost, can you advise on any worry about pressing this one?

Hi @joeypost, @Angel of Death kindly helped me out regarding my worry that the top staple of my ASM 129 might detach if I press this book.  I was hoping that your experience with pressing could shed some light whether the staple tear would get worse or potentially detach completely during a press.  I appreciate any assistance you can offer.  Thanks! 

[MPH1964]

[Deadpoolica]

On 1/13/2021 at 4:11 PM, Deadpoolica said:

7.0

[CHASEnBLUE]

Congrats! Looks sharp!

[MPH1964]

6 minutes ago, Deadpoolica said:

You nailed it!  I’m going to continue to ride your grading coattails... 

[MPH1964]

23 minutes ago, Deadpoolica said:

@Deadpoolica on a roll... we are your grading slaves...