X-O Manowar 1992 (Valiant) #1 1st Print (Detached Cover)
Clothes make the man...dangerous. He was born as a barbarian, raised as an animal and trained as a killer. Now armed with the deadliest weapon of mass destruction ever created, he intends to defend his new home...Earth. "Retribution Part One - Into the Fire" is written by Jim Shooter and Steve Englehart, with art by Barry Windsor-Smith, Bob Layton and Jon Holdredge. Cover by Bob Layton. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $1.95.
Condition Notes:
Please refer to pics for details.
GD+ 2.5 as cover is detached and split in 2, with some tears on back cover. Comic itself is in F/VF 7.0 condition.
Comic will be sent bagged and boarded.
* Please note that the grading in this listing is based on my own personal judgement and opinion using the Grading Guide below. I am not a comic book expert. Please refer to the pics for your own assessment. *
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 - ABSOLUTLY PERFECT - HAS NOT ONE SINGLE FLAW
MT 9.9 - Only 1 very very subtle Bindery defect allowed
NM/MT 9.8 - Only minor imperfections (such as an almost unnoticeable interior page tear (under 1/32 of an inch) or a small inconspicuous date stamp (must be very well hidden almost unnoticeable
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 colour break (no white showing through the colour) also ever-so-slight blunting of the corners and a few VERY SLIGHT stress lines
NM- 9.2 same as above but page colour may be off-white to cream in colour and that 1 cover crease can be 1/16 to 1/8 inch with no colour break allowed
VF/NM 9.0 - 1/8 inch bend with no colour break, very minor foxing allowed, small amount of cover wear, several date stamps and or small hidden initials allowed, slight staple tears allowed - Minor Accumulation of stress lines allowed and some very minor interior tears allowed
VF+ 8.5 - 1/4 inch cover crease with no colour break allowed, Minor spine split with some minor colour break allowed, Some slightly more noticeable stress lines allowed and paper can be Cream to Tan but must remain supple
VF 8.0 - Same as 8.5 but with some very very minor spine roll -- Must lay almost completely flat
VF- 7.5 - same as 8.0 but cover can have light cover soiling and some interior pages can have corner slight tears - Also cover can have some corner wear.
F/VF 7.0 - 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 colour break are 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 centrefold
FN- 5.5 - Same as above but with some Marvel 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 odour
VG+ 4.5 - Cover wear is moderate to significant - cover may be loose... Cover may be faded staples discoloured, moderate staple tears up to 1" spine split, moderate stress lines moderate interior tears minor odour 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 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, 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 effect 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) centrefold or cover and rounded corners
GD 2.0 - up to 2" spine split, Significant cover ware heavily rolled spine, rust migration on to the book, Acid odour -- BUT MUST BE FULLY 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 - up to 1/10 of the back cover may be missing - one missing staple is acceptable and massive rust migration
FR 1.0 - Cut Coupons (may effect story slightly) Chunks of cover missing centrefold 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 - Massive water damage, Major damage effecting most of the book (ie. Dog chewed it) Running ink and Coverless books belong here.
Postage:
With Australia Post's new "If It Packs, It Posts" packaging range, we are now able to package items based on size, rather than weight as the new weight limit for all 4 sizes of their Flat Rate Satchels is now 5kg (previously: Small was up to 500g; Medium was up to 1kg; Large was up to 3kg; and Extra Large was up to 5kg).
Therefore, for all items that I sell that weighs less than 5kg, I will base the postage rates on the size of the item.
For Postage Within Australia:
Small Australia Post Flat Rate Satchel (Up to 335mm x 220mm and 5kg) - Standard Postage - $10.30
(Cost Breakdown: eBay charges us $8.95 for this postage service, plus $0.94 for the "Final Value Fee on Shipping" commission, plus $0.15 to buy the Flat Rate Satchels. On top of that, we have other incidentals like bubble wrapping and tape etc. Hence our need to charge what we charge for postage within Australia using this postage service.)
Medium Australia Post Flat Rate Satchel (Up to 385mm x 265mm and 5kg) - Standard Postage - $13.90
(Cost Breakdown: eBay charges us $12.20 for this postage service, plus $1.27 for the "Final Value Fee on Shipping" commission, plus $0.15 to buy the Flat Rate Satchels. On top of that, we have other incidentals like bubble wrapping and tape etc. Hence our need to charge what we charge for postage within Australia using this postage service.)
Large Australia Post Flat Rate Satchel (Up to 405mm x 305mm and 5kg) - Standard Postage - $17.40
(Cost Breakdown: eBay charges us $15.35 for this postage service, plus $1.60 for the "Final Value Fee on Shipping" commission, plus $0.21 to buy the Flat Rate Satchels. On top of that, we have other incidentals like bubble wrapping and tape etc. Hence our need to charge what we charge for postage within Australia using this postage service.)
Extra Large Australia Post Flat Rate Satchel (Up to 510mm x 435mm and 5kg) - Standard Postage - $20.95
(Cost Breakdown: eBay charges us $18.50 for this postage service, plus $1.93 for the "Final Value Fee on Shipping" commission, plus $0.30 to buy the Flat Rate Satchels. On top of that, we have other incidentals like bubble wrapping and tape etc. Hence our need to charge what we charge for postage within Australia using this postage service.)
Combined Postage:
I am happy to combine postage with all my items.
Once you have finished shopping please message me for an amended invoice if you are combining postage for multiple items.
With Australia Post's new "If It Packs, It Posts" packaging range, I will endeavour to package all purchased items into 1 satchel, so you pay the lowest possible postage rate.
However, if you proceed and pay for individual items and postage, I will refund any extra postage charges through your method of payment, after packing and post.
Packaging:I will fit as much as I can into the satchel. Please consider packaging and bubble wrapping weight as well, as I wrap everything with at least 1 layer of bubble wrap before I seal it in the satchels. EG. For a DVD or Book, it usually adds about 50 grams to the weight. Some other items I may double up and further package with cardboard.
For Items That I Post Worldwide:
Please contact me after you have finished shopping for the final combined postage costs to ship to you. I use Australia Post to post, and only post with tracking and the Signature on Delivery option. I therefore will not post to PO Boxes or Mail Lockers.
After Posting:
Please note that although I will post your parcel promptly, once it is posted and has left my hands, I am no longer accountable and cannot be held responsible for any delays caused by Australia Post. This is unfortunately the one thing that I cannot control as a seller.
Your parcel is track-able, and I am more than happy to help you if your parcel is delayed or you cannot track it online.
If you think that your parcel is taking too long, please check your estimated delivery date and if it has gone past that date please contact me and I will lodge an enquiry with Australia Post.