Description: Unless Noted All Comics Are Unrestored. There Will Be No Missing Interior Pages Or Major Tears. They Will Be Complete With Digital Codes, Value Stamps, Coupons, Etc. (When Applicable). Covers And Centerfolds Will Be Firmly Attached At Both Staples. You Are Bidding On The Comic Pictured AboveIn The Condition Stated In The Title Bar.You Will Receive The Exact Comic Pictured In This Listing. Thanks For Looking!! Additional Details(Including Defects Not Easily Seen On Images) Mike Carey ScriptMike Perkins Pencils & Inks Mike Perkins & Laura Martin Cover First Printing First Appearance Of Einar & Skald Hela Appearance Note: Certain Defects Are Allowed If Other Defects Are Not Present(As Per The Overstreet Guide To Grading Comics) Accumulation Of Spine Indents Both Covers (Some With Color Break - See Images - Press) - Impact Creases On Top Spine Corner (With Color Break - See Images) - A Few Other Difficult To See Indents On Both Covers (Press) Still A Desirable Tight Copy With A Lot Of Eye Appeal - High Cover Gloss Reflectivity - White Pages That Are Supple & Easy To Turn - Lies Flat - Staples Bright & Shiny I Believe This Comic Could Benefit Greatly With A Cleaning & Pressing By An Experienced Person. No Reserve Auction Bid With Confidence I Have Been An eBay Member Since April 1, 2001. I Have Over 40 Years Of Comic Book Buying, Collecting, Trading & Selling. All Comic Book Grades Are Based On The Overstreet Guide To Grading Comics. Since Your Opinion Is The Only One That ReallyMatters Please Inspect All Images Carefully And Read The Full Item Description. Don't Hesitate To Contact Me, Before Bidding, WithAny Questions Concerning Defects, Packaging Or Grade. Contact Seller Check Out My Feedback Score To See What Others AreSaying About My Auctions. Please Add Me To Your Favorites list I'm Always Adding New Auctions And I Don'tWant To Miss Out On Some Fantastic Items!Like What You SeeClick Below To See All Of My Store Listings & Current Auctions servicedudes collectibles My Goal Is 5-Star Service For Everyone! Please Let Me Know What I CanDo To Achieve This Goal. Contact SellerConditionPlease Contact Me If You HaveAny Questions About Defects.PackagingI Know You Want To Receive All Comics InThe Same Condition As They Were Sent. The Condition Some Of My Packages Arrive InI'd Swear The U.S. Postal Service Is Still UsingThe Pony Express In Some States. I Package All Comics Very Carefully To MakeSure They Arrive Safely And Well Protected. Please Contact Me If You Have AnyQuestions About My Packaging Methods. Contact Seller All ImagesAre Of The Actual Comic & Not Stock Photos. Get It FastI Go To The Post Office At Least Once Every Day(Except Sundays & Holidays) To Mail Packages.All Orders Are Shipped Within 1 BusinessDay Of Receiving Cleared Payment. Combined ShippingI Do Offer Shipping Discounts.50 Cents For Each AdditionalComic To The United States $1.50 For Each AdditionalComic To Canada When Ordering Multiple Comics eBay ShouldAutomatically Apply These Discounts. If For Some Reason The Shipping Discounts DoNot Show On Your Invoice Please Contact MeBefore Sending Payment And 'Request Total.' All Items Must Be Paid For On A SingleInvoice For Discounts To Apply. Contact Seller PaymentPayment Is Due Within 3 Days After Purchase.I Accept PayPal & All Of eBay's Managed Payment Options.I can only ship to the eBay Verified Address.Free Returns!!If For Any Reason You Are Not 100% CompletelyHappy With Your Order Please Contact Me. I Will Work With You To Resolve Any Problems To Your Complete Satisfaction. Buyer Has 30 Days To Return Comic After Receiving.Please Contact Me First If Planning To Return. Thank You For Choosingservicedudes collectibles Overstreet Guide 10-Point Grading Scale Gem Mint (GM) - 10.0An Exceptional Example - The Best Ever Seen. The Overall Look Is "As If It Has Never Been Handled Or Released For Purchase." Mint (MT) - 9.9Near Perfect In Every Way - Only Subtle Bindery Defects, No Bindery Tears. Cover Lies Flat, No Wear, Well Centered And Secure. Small, Inconspicuous Dates/Initials Allowed. Paper Quality Is White, Supple & Fresh. The Overall Look Is "As If It Was Just Purchased."Near Mint/Mint (NM/MT) - 9.8Nearly Perfect In Every Way - Only Minor Imperfections That Keep It From The Next Higher Grade. Only Subtle Bindery Defects, No Bindery Tears. Small, Inconspicuous Dates/Initials Allowed. Almost Unnoticeable/Slightest Interior Page Tears Allowed. Paper Quality Is Off-White To White, Supple & Fresh. The Overall Look Is "As If It Was Just Purchased."Near Mint+ (NM+) - 9.6Nearly Perfect With A Minor Additional Virtue Or Virtues That Raise It From Near Mint. Only Subtle Bindery Defects Allowed, No Bindery Tears On Silver Age & Later, 1/8 Allowed On Golden Age. Cover Flat, No Wear & Well Centered. Almost Imperceptible Cover Indentations Allowed. Staples Need To Be Original, Generally Well Centered With Slight Discoloration. No Spine Stress Lines Allowed. Corners Need To Be Almost Sharp, One Imperceptible Blunted Corner Allowed. Paper Quality/Color Is Off-White, Supple & Fresh. The Overall Look Is "As If It Was Just Purchased And Read Once Or Twice." Near Mint (NM) - 9.4Nearly Perfect With Only Minor Imperfections That Keep It From The Next Higher Grade. Subtle Bindery Defects Allowed, Bindery Tears Up To 1/16" On Silver Age & Later, 1/4" On Golden Age. Cover Flat, No Wear, Generally Centered, Secure. 1/16" Corner Bend With No Color Break Allowed. No Soiling/Staining Allowed Except For Slight Foxing. Staples Generally Centered With Slight Discoloration Allowed. Almost No Spine Stress Lines Allowed Ever-So-Slight Blunting Of Corners But No Creases. Paper Quality Off-White/Cream, Supple & Fresh. The Overall Look Is "As If Was Just Purchased And Read Once Or Twice.Near Mint- (NM-) - 9.2Nearly Perfect With Only A Minor Additional Defect Or Defects That Keep It From Near Mint. Limited Number Of Minor Bindery/Printing Defects Allowed. Cover Gloss Shows The Slightest Dimming Of Reflectivity. 1/16" To 1/8" Corner Bend Allowed With No Color Break. Some Discoloration Of Staples Allowed. Almost No Spine Stress Lines Allowed. Paper Quality Off-White To Cream, Supple & Fresh. The Overall Look Is 'As If It Was Just Purchased & Read Once Or Twice."Very Fine/Near Mint (VF/NM) - 9.0Nearly Perfect With Outstanding Eye Appeal. Cover Gloss Shows Slightly Diminished Reflectivity. Cover Almost Flat With Imperceptible Wear. 1/8" Bend With No Color Break Allowed. Several Dates, Stamps And/or Initials Allowed. Very Minor Foxing Allowed. Only The Slightest Staple Tears Allowed. Very Minor Accumulation Of Nearly Imperceptible Stress Lines Allowed. The Overall Look Is "As If It Was Just Purchased And Read A Few Times."Note: On The Grades Listed Below Certain DefectsAre Allowed If Other Defects Are Not Present.Very Fine+ (VF+) - 8.5An Almost Near Perfect Copy With Outstanding Eye Appeal. Very Limited Accumulation Of Minor Bindery/Printing Defects Allowed. Cover Gloss Is Generally Bright With Moderate To High Reflectivity. Cover Almost Flat With Minimal Wear. 1/8" To 1/4" Corner Bend With No Color Break Allowed. Spine Is Almost Completely Flat With No Roll. Spine Split With Very Minor Color Break Allowed. Very Minute Corner Wear With No Creases Allowed. Very Minor Interior Pages Tears In Margins Allowed. Paper Quality Cream, Supple. A Comic Book In This Grade Has The Appearance Of Having Been Carefully Handled.Very Fine (VF) - 8.0An Excellent Copy With Outstanding Eye Appeal. 1/4" Corner Bend With No Color Break Allowed. Very Slight Spine Roll, Almost Completely Flat. Dates, Initials & Store Stamps Allowed. Very Minor To Minor Spine Stress Lines Allowed. Paper Quality Cream To Tan, Supple. A Comic Book In This Grade Has The Appearance Of Having Been Carefully Handled.Very Fine- (VF-) - 7.5An Above Average Copy That Shows Very Minor Wear But Is Still Relatively Flat & Clean With Outstanding Eye Appeal. A Copy With Slightly More Wear Than A Very Fine Copy. Sharp, Bright & Clean With Supple Pages. Limited Accumulation Of Minor Bindery/Printing Defects Allowed. Cover Gloss Is Generally Bright With Slight To Moderate Reduction In Reflectivity. Cover Is Mostly Flat With Minimal Wear, Yellowing Or Tanning Allowed. 1/4" To 1/2" Corner Bend With Very Slight Color Break Allowed. Minor Spine Split With Moderate Color Break Allowed. Accumulation Of Slight Staple Tears Allowed. Slight Staple Rust Migration Allowed. A Few Minor Spine Stress Lines Allowed. Slight Wear At Corners With Blunting Or Abrading Allowed. Paper Quality Cream To Tan, Supple. A Comic Book At This Grade Has The Appearance Of Having Been Handled Carefully.Fine/Very Fine (FN/VF) - 7.0An Above-Average Copy That Shows Minor Wear But Is Still Relatively Flat & Clean With Outstanding Eye Appeal. A Small Accumulation Of Minor Bindery/Printing Defects Allowed. Moderate Reduction In Cover Gloss Reflectivity. Minor Cover Creases Allowed. Minimal Wear, Interior Yellowing Or Tanning Of Cover Allowed. Slightest Spine Roll Allowed. Slight Staple Rust Migration Allowed. Small Accumulation Of Light Spine Stress Lines Allowed. Corners May Be Blunted Or Abraded. Paper Quality Cream To Tan, Not Brown. A Comic Book In This Grade Appears To Have Been Read A Few Times & Has Been Handled With Care.Fine+ (FN+) - 6.5An Above-Average Copy That Shows Minor Wear But Is Still Relatively Flat & Clean With No Significant Creasing Or Other Serious Defects. Eye Appeal Is Slightly Reduced Because Of Light Surface Wear & The Accumulation Of Small Defects, Especially On The Spine & Edges. Moderate To Major Reduction In Cover Gloss Reflectivity. Minimal To Minor Cover Wear. Minor Accumulation Of Cover Creases Allowed. Slight Discoloration, Staining And/or Foxing Of Covers Allowed. Slight To Minor Spine Roll Allowed. Up To 1/8" Spine Split Or Sever Color Break Allowed. Slight To Minor Staple Tears Allowed. Slight To Minor Staple Rust Migration Allowed. Accumulation Of Minor Spine Stress Lines Allowed. Corners Many Be Blunted Or Abraded. Centerfold May Be Slightly Loose. Paper Quality Cream To Tan, Not Brown. A Fine+ Comic Book Appears To Have Been Read A Few Times & Has Been Handled With Moderate Care.Fine (FN) - 6.0An Above-Average Copy That Shows Minor Wear But Is Still Relatively Flat & Clean With No Significant Creasing Or Other Serious Defects. Eye Appeal Is Somewhat Reduced Because Of Slight Surface Wear & The Accumulation Of Small Defects, Especially On The Spine & Edges. Some Accumulation Of Minor Bindery/Printing Defects Allowed. Major Reduction Of Cover Gloss Reflectivity. Minor Color Wear. Minor To Moderate Cover Creases Allowed. Minor Cover Discoloration, Staining And/or Foxing Allowed. Up To 1/4" Spine Split Or Sever Color Break Allowed. Minor Staple Discoloration & Minor Staple Tears Allowed. Minor Staple Rust Migration Allowed. Accumulation Of Minor Spine Stress Lines Allowed. Blunting Or Abrading Of Corners More Common. Centerfold May Be Loose But Not Detached. Paper Quality Tan To Brown, Supple, Not Brittle. A Fine Condition Comic Book Appears To Have Been Read A Few Times & Has Been Handled With Moderate Care.Fine- (FN-) - 5.5An Average To Above Average Copy That Shows Moderate Wear. Eye Appeal Is Somewhat Reduced Because Of The Accumulation Of Defects. Moderate Accumulation Of Bindery/Printing Defects Allowed. Minor Cover Wear With Heightened Yellowing Or Tanning. Minor To Moderate Cover Creases With Slight Dimpling. Minor Accumulation Of Cover Discoloration, Staining And/or Foxing. Minor Spine Roll Allowed. Up To 1/4" To 1/2" Split Or Color Break Allowed. Paper Quality Tan To Brown, Supple, Not Brittle. Interior Pages Minor Tears Allowed. Still A Desirable Copy That Has Been Handled With Some Care.Very Good/Fine (VG/FN) - 5.0An Above-Average But Well-Used Comic Book. Major To Extreme Reduction In Cover Gloss Reflectivity. Minor To Moderate Cover Wear. Minor To Moderate Cover Creases & Dimples. Minor To Moderate Cover Discoloration, Staining And/or Foxing. Minor To Moderate Spine Roll Allowed. Up To 1/2" Spine Split Allowed. Minor Staple Discoloration With A Slight Accumulation Of Minor Staple Tears Allowed. Corner Blunting Or Abrasion Increasingly Common. Centerfold May Be Loose But Not Detached. Paper Quality Is Tan To Brown, Supple, Not Brittle. A Comic In This Grade Shows Some Moderate Wear: Eye Appeal Is Somewhat Reduced Because Of The Accumulation Of Defects. Still A Desirable Copy That Has Been Handled With Some CareVery Good+ (VG+) - 4.5An Average Comic Book With Less Wear & Defects Than One In Very Good. Bindery/Printing Defects Do Not Affect Grade. Cover Shows Moderate Wear & May Be Loose. Minor To Moderate Accumulation Of Cover Creases & Dimples. Moderate Accumulating Of Cover Discoloration, Fading, Foxing, Even Minor Soiling Allowed. Dates & Stamps Do Not Affect Grade. Minor To Moderate Spine Roll Allowed. 1/2" To 1" Spine Split Allowed. Minor To Major Discoloration Of Staples Allowed. Minor To Moderate Staple Rust Migration Allowed. Minor Accumulation Of Spine Stress Lines Allowed. Centerfold May Be Loose Or Detached At One Staple. Minor Interior Tears Allowed Throughout Book. May Have A 1/8" Triangle Or 1/16" Square Piece Missing. A Comic In This Grade Shows Some Moderate Wear But Still Has Enough Eye Appeal To Be A Desirable Copy. Very Good (VG) - 4.0The Average Used Comic Book. Moderate To Significant Cover Wear, May Be Loose. Accumulation Of Cover Creases & Dimples. Some Cover Discoloration, Fading, Foxing, Even Minor Soiling Allowed. Moderate Spine Roll Allowed. Up To 1" Spine Split Allowed. Staples Discolored With Minor To Moderate Tears Allowed. Some Staple Rust Migration Allowed. Minor To Moderate Spine Stress Lines Allowed. Corners May Be Blunted And/or Abraded. Minor To Moderate Interior Page Tears Allowed. Paper Quality May Be Brown, Not Brittle. May Have A 1/4" Triangle Or 1/8" Square Piece Missing. A Comic In This Grade Shows Some Significant To Moderate Wear, But Still Has Not Accumulated Enough Total Defects To Reduce Eye Appeal To The Point That It Is Not A Desirable Copy.Very Good- (VG-) - 3.5An Average Comic Book With More Wear & Defects Than One In Very Good. Cover Shows Significant Wear, May Be Loose Or Detached At One Staple. Moderate Accumulation Of Cover Creases Or Dimples. Accumulation Of Cover Discoloration, Fading, Foxing, Even Minor Soiling. Moderate Spine Roll Allowed. Up To 1" Spine Split With Possible Color Break Allowed. Discolored Staples With One Missing Or Replaced Allowed. Minor To Moderate Staple Tears Allowed. A Comic In This Grade Shows Some Significant Moderate Wear But Still Has Not Accumulated Enough Total Defects To Reduce Eye Appeal To The Point That It Is Not A Desirable Copy.Good/Very Good (GD/VG) - 3.0A Used Comic Book Showing Some Substantial Wear. A Copy In This Grade Has All Pages And Covers, Although The May Be Small Pieces Missing. Very Low Cover Gloss Reflectivity. Book Length Cover Creases, Minor Dimples Allowed. Accumulation Of Cover Discoloration, Fading, Foxing & Minor To Moderate Soiling Allowed. Moderate Spine Roll Likely. Up To 1 1/2" Spine Split Allowed. Staples May Be Rusted Or Replaced. Moderate Spine Stress Lines Allowed. Blunted Or Abrading Corners More Common, May Be Slightly Rounded. 1/4" To 1/2" Triangle, 1/8" To 1/4" Square Missing Pieces Allowed. Amateur Repairs May Be Present. Still A Reasonably Desirable Copy & Completely Readable.Good+ (GD+) - 2.5This Grade Shows Substantial Wear But Less Than A Good Copy. Comics In This Grade Have All Pages & Covers. Although There May Be Small Pieces Missing. Nearly No To No Cover Gloss Reflectivity. Cover Shows Significant Wear, May Be Loose Or Detached At Staples. Accumulation Of Cover Discoloration, Fading, Foxing Or Moderate Soiling. Up To 1 1/2" Spine Split With Accumulation Of Color Breaks. Moderate Staple Tears Allowed. Centerfold May Be Loose Or Detached At Both Staples. Books In This Grade Are Commonly Creased, Scuffed, Abraded, Soiled But Still Completely Readable.Good (GD) - 2.0This Grade Shows Substantial Wear; Often Considered A "Reading Copy." Comics In This Grade Have All Pages And Covers, Although There May Be Small Pieces Missing. Significant Cover Wear, May Be Detached. Book-Length Cover Creases With Other Minor To Moderate Crease, Dimples Allowed. Spine Roll Likely. Up To 2" Spine Split Allowed. Staples Degraded, Replaced Or Missing. Spine Stress Lines Common. Rounded Corners More Common. Amateur Repairs In Silver Age Or Older More Common. Books In This Grade Are Commonly Creased, Scuffed, Abraded, Soiled, But Still Completely Readable.Good- (GD-) - 1.8A Comic Showing Substantial To Heavy Wear. A Copy In This Grade Still Has All Pages & Covers, Although There May Be Pieces Missing. Significant Considerable Cover Wear, May Be Detached. Cover Creases, Tears, Folds & Major Dimpling Allowed. Spine Roll More Likely. Up To 2" Spine Split With Major Color Break Allowed. Accumulation Of Moderate Staple Tears Allowed. Spine Stress Lines Common. Rounded Corners Common. Paper Quality Brown With Very Slight Brittleness. Books In This Grade Are Commonly Creased, Scuffed, Abraded, Soiled & Possibly Unattractive, But Still Readable.Fair/Good (FR/GD) - 1.5A Comic Showing Substantial To Heavy Wear. A Copy In This Grade Still Has All Pages & Covers, Although There May Be Pieces Missing. Cover Shows Considerable Wear, Creases, Tears & Folds. Cover Soiling & Staining Generally Present. Spine Roll Common. Between 2" & 2/3 Length Spine Split Allowed. Staple Tears Are Common. Rounded Corners Very Common. Interior Page Tears Common. Paper Quality Brown, Edges Show Brittleness. Up To 1/10 Of The Back Cover Can Be Missing. Books In This Grade Are Commonly Creased, Scuffed, Abraded, Soiled & Possibly Unattractive, But Still Generally Readable.Fair (FR) - 1.0A Copy In This Grade Shows Heavy Wear. Some Collectors Consider This The Lowest Collectible Grade Because Comic Books In Lesser Condition Are Usually Incomplete Or Brittle. No Cover Gloss Reflectivity. Cover May Be Detached With Creases, Tears & Folds. Cover Soiling & Staining Present. Up To 2/3 Length Spine Split Allowed. Staples May Be Missing. Accumulation Of Spine Stress Lines Allowed. Corners Rounded Or Absent. Centerfold May Be Missing. Paper Quality Brown, Edges Show Brittleness. Up To 1/4 Of Front Cover Or Entire Back Cover And/or Chunks May Be Missing. Coupons May Be Cut Out. Comics In This Grade Are Usually Soiled, Faded, Ragged & Possibly Unattractive. This Is The Last Grade In Which A Comic Remains Generally Readable.Poor (PR) - 0.5Most Comic Books In This Grade Have Been Sufficiently Degraded To The Point Where There Is Little To No Collector Value; They Are Easily Identified By A Complete Absence Of Eye Appeal. Extreme Cover Gloss Fading. Detached Or Missing Covers. Extreme Soiling, Staining, Discoloration, Water Damage. Extreme Spine Roll. Extensive Staple Tears. Missing Or Extremely Rusted Staples With Extreme Rust Migration. Many Spine Stress Lines. Rounded Or Missing Corners. Centerfold May Be Missing. Paper Quality Moderate To Sever Brittleness. Extensive Amateur Repairs. Coupon(s) May Be Cut Out. Multiple Pages May Be Missing. Comics In This Grade Are Brittle Almost To The Point Of Turning To Dust With A Touch & Are Usually Incomplete.
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Location: Deer Lodge, Montana
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Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Modified Item: No
Certification Number: N/A
Issue Number: #1 - One Shot
Certification: Uncertified
Main Character: Thor
California Prop 65 Warning: WARNING: This product contains chemicals (Printers Ink) known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Reading comic books without protection (such as gloves) will cause the printers ink to be absorbed through the skin. Do not lick, bite or consume comic book pages or covers. It is advised to keep comic books away from small children, pets and the mentally ill.
Series: Vol. 1, Issue #1
Grade: 7.0 FN/VF
Year: 2011
Featured Refinements: First Appearance of Skald the Demon
Publication Date: February 2011
Publisher: Marvel
Tradition: US Comics
Genre: Superheroes
Era: Modern Age (1985-Now)
