Rom #16 (1981) FN (6.0) NEWSSTAND, Boarded Combine!

Item Specifics

Series Name

Rom (1979)

Issue Number

16

Publisher

Marvel

Main Character

Rom

Genre

Superhero

Grade

6.0 FN

Signed

No

Item Description

Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Mack Killburn, reporter for the Washington Weekly News, arrives in the small West Virginia town of Clairton looking for the story of the century. Meanwhile, Rom, in the company of Brandy, Steve, and their family and friends, reiterates his warning that the Dire Wraiths, evil shape-changing aliens, walk among them. Then, like right out of a 1950's sci-fi horror movie, Clairton is attacked by a giant robot. Plus, a back-up story featuring Rom and the Spaceknights of Galador. 32 pages.

We grade this as FN (6.0) as it has some, but not all, the characteristics of the guidelines described in the most current Overstreet Guide to Grading Comics. This item can be described as an above average item that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with no significant creasing or other serous defects. Eye appeal is somewhat reduced because of slight surface wear and accumulation of small defects, especially on the spine and edges. Item looks as if it has been read a few times and handled with moderate care. Some accumulation of minor bindery or printing defects is allowed. Minor wear is apparent on the cover/exterior, with minor to moderate creasing. Inks show a significant reduction in reflectivity. Blunted corners are more common, as is minor staining, soiling, discoloration, and/or minor spotting (foxing). Penciled, stamped, or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor spine roll is allowed. There can also be a 1/4” spine split or sever color break in the spine. Staples show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and a few slight stress lines may be present, as well as minor rust migration. The paper is dark tan to light brown and fairly supple with no sign of brittleness. No hint of acidity in the odor of the newsprint. No interior autographs or owner signatures. Centerfold may be loose but not detached. Any minor interior tears are in the margin.

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Seller Information

Seller

DocRobb (1766)

Registered Since

02/07/2019

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Store

Fat Mouse Comics

Item Location

North Carolina, United States

Ships To

United States

Item Weight

0 Lbs 12 oz

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