Grottu Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 So, the challenge with this one is that the cover is completely detached AND split in two. Interior is in good shape. I picked it up recently for the historical value if nothing else, but am wondering whether it could ever merit a grade above a 1 to 1.8. And is there ever a circumstance where “fixing” the cover and accepting the dreaded purple label makes sense, or is that just crazy? 🤪 Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Ries Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 That's a .5. The cover is pretty tanned and looks brittle as well. I wouldn't do anything special for the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am The Answer! Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 The Answer is: .5 seems about right. I'd leave it as is and enjoy your find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 1.0 for me. Eye appeal is much nicer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 33 minutes ago, Primetime said: 1.0 for me. Eye appeal is much nicer. agree with 1.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH1964 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Primetime said: 1.0 for me. Eye appeal is much nicer. This... would look really nice in a case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 1.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 I'll go 1.0 as well. Comics about first responders are okay in my book. Grottu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 1.0 but would look awesome in a CGC slab FoggyNelson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 The best looking 1.0 out there. You could have the cover leaf casted back together and get a conserved label (I think). But I wouldn't. I think it would only hurt the value and if it's encapsulated no one will see if anyway. That books on my want list for sure! Congrats Grottu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grottu Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 As a reference point and for comparison purposes only (this isn't mine, just found photo on GoCollect), the condition description here gives me hope there's the chance of a 1.5 -- same defect, cover spine completely split and detached but otherwise presents well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
