MARVEL FEATURE PRESENTS THE THING AND IRON MAN ##12
Marvel Comics • Marvel Feature (Vol. 1)
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Jim Starlin
Cover Artist
Jim Starlin
Publication Date
November 1973
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct (20c price point)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Thing and Iron Man team up to face the Blood Brothers. This story is an early Thanos-related arc and continues the cosmic mythology established by Jim Starlin.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 to 8.0 range)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stressors; some color-breaking ticks along the left edge. The bag creates glare, but corners appear slightly rounded. Minor yellowing consistent with age (off-white pages). No major tears or stains visible from the image.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; Graded (9.0+): $120+
Recent Sales
Recent ungraded mid-to-high grade copies have sold between $35 and $55. CGC 9.4 copies often reach $180+.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it hits a 9.4 or higher. At its current estimated mid-grade, the cost of grading may equal or exceed the value added.
Notable Features
Early Jim Starlin art; Second appearance of the Blood Brothers; Bronze Age key team-up; Includes Thanos-lite themes.
Authentication Notes
Colors are vibrant; staple placement appears original. The 20-cent price point and 'NOV' date match historical 1973 distribution. Natural paper tanning observed.