The rating I gave this comic is my best guess, however I am not a professional grader so please examine the photos closely.  If you have any questions or would like additional photos, please let me know.  There is a 3/4" tear on the front cover (lower left hand side).

FINE GRADES

FINE / VERY FINE : 7.0

Slightly better condition than FINE +: 6.5, but in lesser condition than the grade above.

FINE+ : 6.5
FINE : 6.0
FINE- : 5.5

This comic is definitely a well-read copy but can still be a very desirable copy.

·        This could have one major defect like a larger piece out of the cover (1/4 inch to 1/8 inch) or a one-inch plus tear.

·        It has stress lines around the staples and creases from the opening and closing of the cover.

·        The whiteness of the pages has been changed to off-white to yellowish color.

·        This could have a reading or subscription crease or a rolled spine, but is not damaged enough to reduce eye appeal dramatically.

·        Some discoloration, fading in colors and even minor soiling is allowed.

·        The cover and/or inside pages could have minor tears and/or folds

·        Cover can be loose from one staple, but cover cannot be completely detached from interior.

·        Pages and inside covers could be brown but not brittle.

·        Depending on the grade of the copy certain amounts are available in this grade. i.e a book that looks 8.0 with a piece of tape on the interior cover is acceptable in this grade.

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Origin

This version was a robot who was the hope for mankind. Captain Marvel had a 10-year-old sidekick named Billy Baxton and a love interest named Linda Knowles.

As a civilian, he masqueraded as Roger Winkle, whose occupation varied from journalist to college professor.

Powers and Abilities

Shouting the word "Split" would allow his body to separate down to fingers from hand. Individual parts could fly off independently, doing whatever he willed of them. By shouting, "Xam," he would be reassembled. He also had a pair of astro boots that would allow him to fly into space. His power had to be renewed daily by rubbing the emblem on his chest.