ITEM DESCRIPTION:: ---- magazine is flat, tight and complete with clean pages..... No cutouts, no pages or coupons are missing and everything is attached at the staples....I bought these mags new, carefully read them once and put them in a storage cabinet...This particular magazine was one of the best put out that was related to older comic books...They contain a lot of in depth information and glossy pictures...Most pages are black and white, with 8 pages of color in this issue, not counting the covers....This mag is from the early period that Gemstone published with Gary Carter as editor.... ---This particular issue features silver age Spider-Man stories... issue contains 92 pages counting covers, as it should.. ---These mags were obtained via the mail when issued...Company mailed them out in unprotected envelopes....They have spine stress, corner bends, dimples and impact hits....Also has several creases along right edge (bottom section)--probably printer related as it impacts the entire mag........ .........No Brittleness... No Tape....No restoration..........All items must be mailed--no pick up or delivery.. *************SHIPPING COSTS---See calculator for cost based on buyer's location.*************************** --PAYMENT--due in 10 days and payable in US dollars........You can use the checkout page or wait for an invoice from me..If you want to combine items to save on shipping costs, you should wait for an invoice from me..Any questions--just send me an email...... --SHIPPING...All shipments to and from us must go thru the US Postal Service..Will usually ship in 4 days and will normally combine (but not always) to save you money.... Having mailed thousands of packages over 40+ years , I know how to pack and will not cut corners to save a little postage...All items will be packed safely to try to avoid shipping damage....US shipping rates covers mailing to our 50 states only... --RETURNS...I want the buyer to be happy with their purchases and allow a hassle free return privilege..... Naturally, I expect you to return the same item in the same condition that I sent out. ....Normally, no postage or handling will be refunded...To ensure I get the same item back that I sent, I try to mark items (hidden), maintain pics, and copy centerfolds, etc..Kindly send me an email on your intent to return an item.. --POLICIES--postage, payment terms, sales tax, etc are my rules--please do not try to change them.....State sales tax may be collected...