Mad Magazine #121 September 1963 Beatles Monkees Parody Maharishi Mahesh GD/VG

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Worn cover with about a 3 inch spine split on bottom.

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Thank you for your interest in this eBay item. I'm just a guy who is finally getting around to listing about 20 boxes of comics and assorted paraphernalia from my personal collection that I've amassed over the last 40 years - mostly DC related and from the 80s and 90s.
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Grading Standards

When reviewing the possible defects a comic may have as shown below for the various grades, please keep in mind that while a 

single defect may not reduce a comic's grade, that defect if repeated and/or combined with other accumulated defects, 

may push the grade down by one or more grades.

Near Mint (NM) condition

Near Mint/MintNM/M9.8Near Mint+NM+9.6Near MintNM9.4Near Mint-NM-9.2

A nearly perfect copy that looks brand new with only a few very minor defects. Acceptable minor defects on a NM copy include: 

A very small amount of spine stresses without color breaks, very minor instances of denting (two or three at most), slight corner blunting, 

and minor (less than 1/8") bends without color breaks.

On the ten-point grading scale, a lower grade like 9.2 will allow these defects in a greater quantity and degree than a higher grade like 9.8, 

which sometimes may have no discernable defects at all.

In some cases it is possible for a comic shipped brand new from the publisher, or purchased new from a comic store's shelves, 

to already be in less than near mint condition due to the way the comic was produced, shipped, stored, or handled prior to purchase.

Very Fine (VF) condition

Very Fine/Near MintVF/NM9.0Very Fine+VF+8.5Very FineVF8.0Very Fine-VF-7.5

A VF copy has minor defects, but is in overall excellent condition. Most well-kept modern comics (especially if they have been read) 

fall into this grade. Acceptable defects on a VF are minor and include: Minor corner wear, a light accumulation of spine stress that 

may include color-break, a light accumulation of dents, and bends or folds less than 1/4" (note that on a VF copy, some color-break 

is allowed in a bend/fold).

Fine (FN) condition

Fine/Very FineFN/VF7.0Fine+FN+6.5FineFN6.0Fine-FN-5.5

A comic in FN condition is considered "above average" but still displays some wear. In general, the eye appeal is somewhat reduced 

due to either an accumulation of minor defects or one or two moderate defects. Acceptable defects on a FN copy include: 

Slight spine roll, a moderate accumulation of spine stresses that may break color, a spine split of less than 1/2", minor water spotting or 

residue (less than the size of a dime), an impacted corner, and moderate foxing.

Very Good (VG) condition

Very Good/FineVG/FN5.0Very Good+VG+4.5Very GoodVG4.0Very Good-VG-3.5

A comic in VG condition shows some significant wear, but has not accumulated enough total defects to reduce eye appeal 

to the point that it is not a desirable copy. A VG copy may have an accumulation of minor defects or one or two major ones. 

Acceptable defects on a VG copy include: Spine roll, 1/2" to 1" spine splits or other tears, a cover or centerfold that is detached 

at one staple, discoloration due to oxidation, and a moderate accumulation of water damage or staining.

Good (GD) condition

Good/Very GoodGD/VG3.0Good+GD+2.5GoodGD2.0Good-GD-1.8

A GD copy has major defects, but is still complete and readable. A GD copy will have a significant amount of damage, 

usually an accumulation of smaller defects punctuated with some major defects. Acceptable defects on a GD copy include: 

A vertical book-length crease, 1.5"-2" spine split, cover or centerfold completely detached, major tears, heavy 

discoloration/brittleness due to oxidation, heavy amounts of staining, residue, and water damage.

Fair (FR) condition

Fair/GoodFR/GD1.5FairFR1.0

A FR is the lowest grade a comic book can receive as long as the story and art are complete. A FR copy will have virtually 

no eye appeal and will display major damage. A comic book in FR condition may have non-story elements such as coupons, 

ad pages, or Marvel Value Stamps cut or torn out of the book. Types of damage that place a comic in FR range include: 

A spine split of up to 2/3 the length of the book, a missing back cover provided the front cover is still attached, severe water damage 

or residue damage, mold, and paper deterioration due to oxidation.