The Uncanny X-Men #284

Verified report

Visible condition

• Top-left corner: Tiniest bluntness at very tip, but minimal.
• Top edge: Clean, no visible tears or chips.
• Top-right corner: Slightest touch of rounding but very sharp.
• Right edge: Clean with no visible ticks, minor printer cut unevenness.
• Bottom-right corner: Exceptionally sharp.
• Bottom edge: Clean, possible extremely faint minuscule handling at left.
• Bottom-left corner: Very slight rounding, but overall sharp.
• Left/spine edge: Two microscopic color-breaking spine ticks mid-spine, both under 1mm; two additional nearly imperceptible stresses not breaking color.
• Staple areas: No rust visible, staples appear tight, no tearing.
• Cover surface: Excellent gloss, rich color, no creasing, no soiling, no labels; possible ultra-light print waviness above ‘M’ in logo (printer artifact) and mild surface press lines under heavy inspection.

Perimeter review reveals a sharply presenting copy with only minuscule defects: two microscopic color-breaking spine ticks at mid-spine, trace bluntness on two corners, and imperceptible handling along the bottom edge. Gloss and color outstanding with no creasing or significant flaws. Accumulated very minor issues conservatively support a Near Mint (9.4) grade. Back cover and interior not inspected; only front cover evaluated for this estimate.