American Comics Update: The Bute Collection: Fantastic Four #7-9
*Marvel: If you’re looking for very low grade single digit issues of Fantastic Four, the Bute Collection’s got ’em this week! #7, with the threat of Kurrgo, Master Of Planet X has a hefty chunk out of the right side of the cover (see scan) and plenty of creasing, wear and staining; still attached at upper staple. Pages are creamy but not too bad. #8, with the debut of the Puppet Master and Alicia, pence printed, has the covers detached and separated, but the cover image is still pretty strong; staples are strong on the body of the book and the pages are a nice off-white to cream; other wear is fairly minimal and cover image is great. #9, with the Sub-Mariner, pence printed, is very worn, grubby and faded, with lots of tears and creasing, including an ugly tear on back cover. Rusty staples, bottom off; spine split halfway from bottom up; some page grubbiness. Great as gap fillers or reading copies, and at least all complete, except where noted.
PICTURED: FANTASTIC FOUR ALL SOLD
#7 PR £30
#8 PR/FA p £65 1st Puppet Master & Alicia
#9 PR p £50