TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #80, #81 and #82

Description: TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED - DC COMICS Estimated Grades VG to FN Please see the photos Grading Guide:Using the standard grade as set up in the Overstreet comic book grading guide and the 10 point grading system it corresponds with, The Grades are as follows: MT 10.0 - absolutely perfect - no flaws MT 9.9 - only 1 very, very, subtle bindery defect allowed NM/MT 9.8 - only minor imperfections (such as an almost un-noticeable interior page tear (under 1/32 of an inch) or a small inconspicuous date stamp (must be very well hidden almost un-noticeable NM+ 9.6 - same as 9.8 but with small almost imperceptible indentations allowed and/or slight staple discoloration NM 9.4 - same as 9.6 but with an up to 1/16 inch bend without any color break (no white showing through the color) also ever-so-slight blunting of the corners and a few very slight stress lines NM- 9.2 - same as above but page color may be off-white to cream in color and that 1 cover crease can be 1/16 to 1/8 inch with no color break allowedVF/NM 9.0 - Nearly perfect with outstanding eye appeal, almost flat cover with almost imperceptible wear, inks are bright with slightly diminished reflectivity, 1/8 in. bend with no color break, minor foxing allowed, a small amount of cover wear, several date stamps and or small hidden initials allowed no obvious soiling, staining or discoloration. Only slight staple tear - minor accumulation of stress lines allowed and some very minor interior tears allowed. Paper is cream to off-white and supple VF+ 8.5 - Fits the criteria for VF but it has slightly fewer flaws than VF and has perceivably more virtues than VF grade. VF 8.0 - 1/4 inch cover crease with no color break allowed with some very, very, minor spine roll -- must lay almost completely flat minor spine split with some minor color break allowed, some slightly more noticeable stress lines allowed and paper can be cream to tan but must remain supple VF- 7.5 - same as 8.0 but the cover can have light cover soiling and some interior pages can have slight corner tears - cover can have some corner wear. F/VF 7.0 - a moderate reduction of cover reflectivity - minor creases allowed, minor foxing, interior cover yellowing, date stamps - initials - and store stamps are allowed, slight rust migration allowed, blunted corners, minor margin tears on interior pages allowed -- more and deeper stress lines allowed FN+ 6.5 - up to 1/4 inch spine split or severe color break is allowed - minor spine rolls allowed and cover can have minor discoloration, staining and/or foxing as well as minor to moderate cover creases FN 6.0 - same as 6.5 but with a loose but attached centerfold FN- 5.5 - same as above but with minor chipping present as well as some bundling ridges and minor abraded edges - also light pencil marks possible VG/FN 5.0 - low cover gloss possible minor to moderate dimples and creases Present, up to 1/2 inch spine split, moderate rolling of the spine - may also have the beginning of an acid odor VG+ 4.5 - cover wear is moderate to significant - cover may be loose... cover may be faded staples discolored, moderate staple tears up to 1" spine split, moderate stress lines moderate interior tears minor odor minor repairs and up to a 1/4 inch triangle or 1/8 square missing (must not effect story) + Pages can be brown but not brittle VG 4.0 - same as above but with heavy spine wear and brown staining on the cover - also some pen and/or pencil writing is common but should not be excessive VG- 3.5 - same as 4.0 but with frayed edges, oxidation shadows on the cover and larger cover creases - with many dimples and abraded corners G/VG 3.0 - very low or no cover gloss, the cover may be detached on one staple, 1 1/2 inch spine split, interior tears and larger up to 1/2 inch chunks missing (must not affect story) - staples may have been replaced and book-length creases may be present GD+ 2.5 - same as 3.0 but may have detached (but present) centerfold or cover and rounded corners GD 2.0 - up to 2" spine split, significant cover wear, heavily rolled spine, rust migration on the book, acid odor -- but must be readable GD- 1.8 - major writing, heavy staining and light water damage possible FR/GD 1.5 - cover - creases tears and folds, may be detached and with considerable wear and staining - a portion of the back cover may be missing - one missing staple is acceptable and massive rust migration FR 1.0 - cut coupons chunks of cover missing centerfold may be missing, pages may be brittle, many tears and folds and creases are very large and many - cover may be crumpled. PR 0.5 - extensive water damage, damage affecting most of the book, running ink and coverless books.

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