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Marvel Vintage Fantastic Four & The Thing Comic Book Lot of 9

For Sale by Auction in
Pickerington, Ohio, US

This auction features a premier estate collection of 9 vintage Marvel Comics, highlighting classic adventures of the Fantastic Four and Ben Grimm, The Thing. This selection brings together main-line issues, variant reprint series, solo titles, and memorable team-ups from the Bronze Age through the modern era. The collection showcases foundational Marvel artwork and storytelling by…

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Pickerington, Ohio, United States (US)

Item description:

This auction features a premier estate collection of 9 vintage Marvel Comics, highlighting classic adventures of the Fantastic Four and Ben Grimm, The Thing. This selection brings together main-line issues, variant reprint series, solo titles, and memorable team-ups from the Bronze Age through the modern era. The collection showcases foundational Marvel artwork and storytelling by legendary creators John Byrne, Walt Simonson, Stan Lee, and Jack Kirby.
Lot Breakdown
Fantastic Four Main-Line & Variants: 5 issues including #222 (classic John Byrne story/cover), #271 (featuring Gormuu), #310 (iconic Ben Grimm cover), #381 ("Four… No More!" direct edition), and Marvel's Greatest Comics #68 (reprinting a classic Doctor Doom story by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby).
The Thing Solo & Team-Ups: 3 issues including The Thing #15 ("It Started on Yancy Street!"), The Thing #17 ("Blinded by the Light"), and Marvel Two-In-One #71 (featuring The Thing and Mr. Fantastic vs. Maelstrom).
Modern Run: Includes Fantastic Four (Modern Series) #37 featuring a Halloween-themed Yancy Street story cover.
Condition Report
Please study the provided high-resolution photographs carefully to form your own assessment of the collection's grade:
Storage & Presentation: The vast majority of this collection is individually preserved inside clear protective comic bags with rigid cardboard backing boards.
Inspection Constraints: These books have not been removed from their protective bags for inspection. Conditions are graded strictly by what is visible through the transparent plastic storage sleeves.
General Wear: The comics show standard characteristics of age and long-term storage. Expect potential minor corner blunting, surface scuffing to the outer plastic or cover gloss, and typical spine wear appropriate for handled vintage comic lots.