Auctions: comic books in 'Thing (Ben Grimm)'

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 317 CGC 8.0

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Label #3696043005

Direct Edition. "The Sand and the Fury!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After fleeing from Venom last issue, the web-slinger returns to the sanctuary of Aunt May's home in Queens! Peter and Mary Jane have only been living there for a few days and haven't had any visitors. But suddenly their first one knocks on the door: Venom! What?! Is the crazed villain going to slay Aunt May and her elderly boarders? No, the savage psychopath just stopped by to issue a challenge to her wall-crawling nephew! Meet in the morning at Montauk Point off Long Island Sound for a duel to the death! Wow, does the web-slinger have a chance vs. the overpowering Venom? The situation does not look good for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Cameo appearance by the Thing (aka Ben Grimm). (Notes: Venom appears next in the Avengers' graphic novel: Death Trap The Vault. Venom returns to torment the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 332 & 333.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 4.0

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Label #4065637002

Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita, Sr. "Vengeance of the Molecule Man!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, Hulk, and Iron Man cameos. It's monster vs. monster as the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing battles the macabre Man-Thing. Plus, the malevolent Molecule Man shows up to make things even worse for our rocky hero. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.0

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Label #4122630022

Cover by John Buscema and Mike Esposito. The Guardians of the Galaxy and Captain America guest star in "Seven Against the Empire!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. The Thing and Captain America are trapped in the 31st Century and at the mercy of humanity's reptilian masters, the Brotherhood of Badoon. Now, their only hope lies in the hands of the futuristic freedom fighters known as the Guardians of the Galaxy. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp #93 (the Silver Surfer by John Buscema). Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 16 CGC 9.6

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Label #4756976006

"Into the Savage Land!" Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Fantastic Four cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Ron Wilson and Dan Adkins. To prevent a natural catastrophe from destroying life on Earth as we know it, Mr. Fantastic has sent Ben Grimm to Antarctica, and more specific the Savage Land, to investigate. But when Thing and his pal Ka-Zar, the Lord of the Hidden Jungle, discover the cause of these eruptions they find the catastrophe may not be as natural as they at first thought. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 19 CGC 9.2

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Label #4717756014

Written by Tony Isabella and Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Don Heck. Cover by Jack Kirby, John Romita, and Frank Giacoia. Claws of the Cougar!; Tigra asks the Thing for help in tracking down the Cougar who is making evil use of the powerful Nega-Bands. 36 pgs., full color. $.30. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 29 CGC 9.6

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Label #4756976007

Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. "Two Against Hydra!" Guest-Starring Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu. Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew) cameo. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Ron Wilson and Sam Grainger. Ben Grimm teams up with Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, to battle the forces of Hydra. But, the ultimate goal of this criminal organization will shock you. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 38 CGC 9.6

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Label #4756976008

"Thing Behind Prison Bars!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Daredevil. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Ron Wilson and Jim Mooney. He failed to clear the Thing's name in a court of law, now Matt Murdock will use his alter-ego, Daredevil, to clear his friend's good name. Plus, the machiavellian villain behind it all stands revealed. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 43 CGC 9.8

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Label #4700690009

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Cover by John Byrne and Walt Simonson. "The Way the World Winds Down!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Captain America and the Man-Thing. Story by Ralph Macchio. Art by John Byrne. A former member of A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) has stolen the experimental Cosmic Cube from Project: Pegasus, and the only thing standing in his way of total entropy is the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America, and the ever lovin' blue-eyed Thing. Plus, witness the macabre entrance of the mysterious Man-Thing. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 43 CGC 9.8

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Label #4700690008

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Cover by John Byrne and Walt Simonson. "The Way the World Winds Down!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Captain America and the Man-Thing. Story by Ralph Macchio. Art by John Byrne. A former member of A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) has stolen the experimental Cosmic Cube from Project: Pegasus, and the only thing standing in his way of total entropy is the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America, and the ever lovin' blue-eyed Thing. Plus, witness the macabre entrance of the mysterious Man-Thing. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 51 CGC 9.8

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Label #4524886002

"Full House-Dragons High!" Guest-starring Beast, Nick Fury, Ms. Marvel, and Wonder Man. Story by Peter Gillis. Art by Frank Miller and Bob McLeod. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnot. The sinister Yellow Claw's goons pick the wrong poker game to bust up. It's a game attended by the bouncing Beast, master spy Nick Fury, super-woman Ms. Marvel, the super strong Wonder Man, and the idol of millions, the Thing. Iron Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Brains Over Brawn!" Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 52 CGC 9.6

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Label #2045346007

Cover by George Pérez and Joe Sinnott. "In the Path of Crossfire!" Guest-starring Moon Knight. Story by Steve Grant. Art by Jim Craig and Pablo Marcos. The Thing meets the mysterious Moon Knight and they must find a way to work together if they're going to take down the nefarious Crossfire. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 53N CGC 9.6

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Label #3865206024

Newsstand Edition. The Pegasus Project. Part 1 of 6. "The Inner Wall!" Guest-starring Quasar. Thundra and Deathlok cameos. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio. Art by John Byrne and Joe Sinnot. The Thing pays a visit to the top secret facility known as Project: Pegasus and meets the young hero named Quasar (who is fresh off his epic adventure from Captain America #229-230 and Incredible Hulk #232). Plus, who is the mysterious Wundarr and why is he under surveillance? Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 54 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3921066010

1st appearance of Screaming Mimi (becomes Songbird in Thunderbolts #1).

Direct Edition. Cover by George Pérez and Terry Austin. The Pegasus Project. Part 2 of 6. "Blood and Bionics!" Guest-starring Deathlok and Quasar. Thundra cameo. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio. Art by John Byrne and Joe Sinnot. Can even the combined might of the Thing and Quasar take down the cybernetic killer from the future known as Deathlok? Plus beware, there is betrayal at Project: Pegasus. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 58N CGC 7.5

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #4756092013

Newsstand Edition. The Pegasus Project. Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring Aquarian, Wundarr, Thundra, Giant Man (Bill Foster), and Quasar. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio. Art by George Pérez and Gene Day. Cover by George Pérez and Terry Austin. This is it, the final chapter to the Thing's epic adventure at Project: Pegasus. Will our heroes survive the final earthshaking showdown? Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 70N CGC 9.8

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #4747880005

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Newsstand Edition. "A Moving Experience!" Guest-starring the Yancy Street Gang. Fantastic Four cameo. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio. Art by Mike Nasser and Gene Day. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. A couple of low level thugs are using high-tech weapons to bust up Ben Grimm's old neighborhood. Now, you know this is only going to make ole blue-eyes angry. Cover price $0.50.

Thing (1983 1st Series Marvel) 1N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4663901020

Newsstand Edition. "Lifelines!" Story by John Byrne. Art by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. Stepping out of the shadow of his team book, the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing gets his very own comic book series. Ben Grimm heads back to Yancy Street. Witness the Fantastic Four's strongest member's origins from a youthful member in the Yancy Street Gang, to his All-America football days, to his first meeting with Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), and the fateful trip on a rocket ship that forever changed his life. 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.60.