Description
Very Fine - (VF-) condition. See guide below.
Comes with bag and backboard.
A VF copy has minor defects, but is in overall excellent condition. Most well-kept modern comics (especially if they have been read) fall into this grade. Acceptable defects on a VF are minor and include: Minor corner wear, a light accumulation of spine stress that may include color-break, a light accumulation of dents, and bends or folds less than 1/4" (note that on a VF copy, some color-break is allowed in a bend/fold).
(Marvel)
Comic Grading Guide
Near Mint (NM): Nearly flawless, boasting vivid colors, a glossy sheen, and an immaculate appearance. The book should rest perfectly flat.
Very Fine (VF): Still sharp in appearance, with vibrant colors and gloss. It may exhibit a few minor stress marks on the spine or outer edge, with no creasing allowed.
Fine (F): Maintains its allure but may display more imperfections compared to VF. This could entail 4 or 5 stress lines, slight corner creases, minor edge tears, or general edge wear. No tape, substantial tears, or notable cover damage permitted.
Very Good (VG): A well-handled, read copy with visible wear on the spine and edges. Expect noticeable creasing on the cover and the possibility of a tear. A small piece of tape on or inside the cover is acceptable. Light soiling or staining may be present, and the spine might exhibit a slight roll.
Good (G): Resembles VG but with more frequent or severe blemishes. It might have a piece missing (though not too large) from the front or back cover.
Fair (F): Well-worn yet complete, potentially adorned with tape on the cover, tears, missing cover sections, staining, soiling, and substantial wear.
Poor (P): A heavily battered or incomplete copy, possibly missing large sections from the cover or lacking a back cover.