Definition:
(Overstreet 14-5)
(Abbreviated as FR)
For a comic book to be considered, “Fair” it needs to meet the following criteria:
The cover may be detached from the comic.
There may large amounts of wear including fading, discoloration, and stains.
Coupons may be cut from the cover.
Less than 1/12 of the cover missing is accepted.
The pages are often faded, discolored, torn, or stained, but must still be readable.
Most of the page should not be brittle.
Near Mint
Very Fine
Fine
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Fair
(CGC: 1.5-1.0)(Overstreet 14-5)
(Abbreviated as FR)
For a comic book to be considered, “Fair” it needs to meet the following criteria:
Outside:
The CoverThe cover may be detached from the comic.
There may large amounts of wear including fading, discoloration, and stains.
Coupons may be cut from the cover.
Less than 1/12 of the cover missing is accepted.
The Spine
Major wear accepted.
Staples may be missing.
The spine may be split up to 2/3rds of the cover.
Inside:
The PagesThe pages are often faded, discolored, torn, or stained, but must still be readable.
Most of the page should not be brittle.
Overall:
Near the bottom of the barrel. Comics in this condition are still readable. Pages missing from the comic are not acceptable.An Example Of A Fine Condition Comic Book
Fine Comic Book GalleryOther Comic Book Terms:
MintNear Mint
Very Fine
Fine
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Pronunciation: fair
Examples:
This comic book is in fair condition, and is only for reading purposes.
