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BLACK PANTHER 1-15 | Complete set | Marvel 1977-79 | Jack Kirby story+art | VF- a.imagelink {color:#ffffff;} a:hover.imagelink {color:#ffffff;} a:visited.imagelink {color:#c0c0c0;} a.imagelink img.saleimage { border: 2px solid #ffffff; } a:visited.imagelink img.saleimage { border: 2px solid #c0c0c0; } DescriptionBLACK PANTHER 1-15 Complete set of 15 comicsJack Kirby story & artwork in issues 1-12
All 1st prints
Marvel Comics
1977-1979
Description
Complete set of all 15 issues of the first Black Panther series, including story and artwork by Jack Kirby, in fantastic condition.
Condition
The average grade is a beautiful Very Fine Minus (7.5).
There\'s no writing on, or missing pieces from the interior pages of the comics. There\'s no tape. There are no staple pulls, or detached centrefolds. There are no missing pages. There are no coupons cut out. There are no hidden surprises...
The comics have been stored in bags and boards in a cool, dry room, and have only been removed for the photos below, showing the actual comics the winning buyer will receive.
I\'ve included high res photos of all of the front covers, and as many of the back covers as I could, and I think they give a very accurate reflection of the condition of the collection. Click on the thumbnails for high-res close-ups. If there\'s a particular back cover you\'d like a photo of that hasn\'t been included just let me know and I\'ll be happy to forward it to you.
If you scroll down there\'s a complete list of all the individual grades, as well as the Overstreet description of the assigned grades, and a bit about me.
And if you like this check out my other sales...
Enjoy!
Black Panther - Marvel Comics
Black Panther 1 - January 1977 VF-
Black Panther 2 - March 1977 FN+
Black Panther 3 - May 1977 VF
Black Panther 4 - July 1977 VF/NM
Black Panther 5 - September 1977 VF
Black Panther 6 - November 1977 FN
Black Panther 7 - January 1978 NM-
Black Panther 8 - March 1978 VF
Black Panther 9 - May 1978 F/VF
Black Panther 10 - July 1978 VF-
Black Panther 11 - September 1978 VF
Black Panther 12 - November 1978 VF
Black Panther 13 - January 1979 VF- (Mark Jewelers insert)
Black Panther 14 - March 1979 FN-
Black Panther 15 - May 1979 FN+
Current Overstreet Price Guide Value - 2016 (46th Edition)
BLACK PANTHER 1-15 in the above grades - Average Very Fine Minus (7.5) - $245
Overstreet Grade Description
“Near Mint Minus (9.2) – Nearly perfect with only a minor additional defect or defects that keep it from Near Mint. A limited number of minor bindery defects are allowed. Cover is flat with no surface wear. Inks are bright with only the slightest dimming of reflectivity. Generally well centred and secured to interior pages. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted. A 1/16-1/8” bend is permitted with no colour break. No creases. Small, inconspicuous, lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable as long as they are in an unobtrusive location. No soiling, staining or other discolouration, apart from slight foxing. Spine is tight and flat. No spine roll or split allowed. Staples may show some discolouration. No staple tears are allowed; almost no stress lines. No rust migration. In rare cases a comic was not stapled at the bindery and therefore has a missing staple; this is not considered a defect. Any staple can be replaced on book up to Fine, but only vintage staples can be used on books from Very Fine to Near Mint. Mint books must have original staples. Paper is cream to off-white, supple and fresh. No hint of acidity in the odour of the newsprint. Centrefold is secure. Slight interior tears are allowed.”
“Very Fine/Near Mint (9.0) – Nearly perfect with outstanding eye appeal. A limited number of bindery defects are allowed. Almost flat cover with almost imperceptible wear. Inks are bright with slightly diminished reflectivity. A 1/8” bend is allowed if colour is not broken. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted but no creases. Several lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable. No obvious soiling, staining or other discolouration, except for very minor foxing. Spine is tight and flat. No spine roll or split allowed. Staples may show some discolouration. Only the slightest staple tears are allowed. A very minor accumulation of stress lines may be present if they are nearly imperceptible. No rust migration. In rare cases a comic was not stapled at the bindery and therefore has a missing staple; this is not considered a defect. Any staple can be replaced on book up to Fine, but only vintage staples can be used on books from Very Fine to Near Mint. Mint books must have original staples. Paper is cream to off-white and supple. No hint of acidity in the odour of the newsprint. Centrefold is secure. Very minor interior tears may be present.”
“Very Fine Plus (8.5) – Fits the criteria for Very Fine but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book’s appearance by a perceptible amount.”
“Very Fine (8.0) - An excellent copy with outstanding eye appeal. Sharp, bright and clean with supple pages. A comic book in this grade has the appearance of having been carefully handled. A limited accumulation of minor bindery defects is allowed. Cover is relatively flat with minimal surface wear beginning to show, possibly including some minute wear at corners. Inks are generally bright with moderate to high reflectivity. A 1/4 inch crease is acceptable if colour is not broken. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. No obvious soiling, staining or other discolouration, except for minor foxing. Spine is almost flat with no roll. Possible minor colour break allowed. Staples may show some discolouration. Very slight staple tears and a few almost very minor to minor stress lines may be present. No rust migration. In rare cases a comic was not stapled at the bindery and therefore has a missing staple; this is not considered a defect. Any staple can be replaced on book up to Fine, but only vintage staples can be used on books from Very Fine to Near Mint. Mint books must have original staples. Paper is tan to cream and supple. No hint of acidity in the odour of the newsprint. Centrefold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present.”
“Very Fine Minus (7.5) – Fits the criteria for Very Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book’s appearance by a perceptible amount.”
“Fine/Very Fine (7.0) – An above average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal. A small accumulation of minor bindery defects is allowed. Minor cover wear beginning to show with interior yellowing or tanning allowed, possibly including minor creases. Corners may be blunted or abraded. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. No obvious soiling, staining or other discolouration, except for minor foxing. The slightest spine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate colour break. Staples may show some discolouration. Slight staple tears and a slight accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. In rare cases a comic was not stapled at the bindery and therefore has a missing staple; this is not considered a defect. Any staple can be replaced on book up to Fine, but only vintage staples can be used on books from Very Fine to Near Mint. Mint books must have original staples. Paper is tan to cream, but not brown. No hint of acidity in the odour of the newsprint. Centrefold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present.”
“Fine Plus (6.5) – Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book’s appearance by a perceptible amount.”
“Fine (6.0) - An above average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with no significant creasing or other serious defects. Eye appeal is somewhat reduced because of slight surface wear and the accumulation of small defects, especially on the spine and edges. A Fine condition comic book appears to have been read a few times and has been handled with moderate care. Some accumulation of minor bindery defects is allowed. Minor cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases. Inks show a major reduction in reflectivity. Blunted or abraded corners are more common, as is minor staining, soiling, discolouration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor spine roll is allowed. There can also be a 1/4 inch spine split or severe colour break. Staples show minor discolouration. Minor staple tears and an accumulation of stress lines may be present, as well as minor rust migration. In rare cases a comic was not stapled at the bindery and therefore has a missing staple; this is not considered a defect. Any staple can be replaced on book up to Fine, but only vintage staples can be used on books from Very Fine to Near Mint. Mint books must have original staples. Paper is brown to tan and fairly supple with no signs of brittleness. No hint of acidity in the odour of the newsprint. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Centrefold may be loose but not detached.”
“Fine Minus (5.5) – Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book’s appearance by a perceptible amount.”
About UsI\'ve been buying and selling comics for over 30 years.
All of the sales I\'m listing are from my personal collection. They\'re either comics I\'ve upgraded, or doubles, or issues that I purchased as part of a larger lot that I don\'t collect myself. They\'ve all been stored in bags and boards in a cool, dry, smoke-free room away from sunlight.
Every single comic that I\'m listing has been carefully checked and graded by me in the last week or so. To do that I\'ve inspected each and every page, as well as the front and back cover, paying special attention to the staples, checking for cover gloss front and back, holding them up to the light to catch any hard to find creases, bends and other hard-to-spot flaws.
When I assign a grade to a comic, I\'m doing my absolute best to be accurate. I\'ll include the Overstreet description of the assigned grade, so you can be sure of what to expect. I constantly refer to the 3rd edition of the Overstreet Comic Book Grading Guide - and if you\'re not familiar with it I highly recommend it. Especially when it comes to older comics it\'s a real eye-opener...
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Payment
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Shipments totalling more than $100 are always sent with full insurance.
Comics are individually bagged and boarded, and all of my sales are shipped in individually designed packaging, made with sturdy cardboard, and custom-fitted to the size and weight of each order. I use bubble wrap to insulate the comics, plus more sturdy cardboard to provide further protection in transit.
Check out my response and you\'ll see that all of my buyers have been very happy with their purchases. I aim to keep it that way.
If you live outside North America, please contact me before offerding.
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