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Thing Comics

Key issues, first appearances, and market estimates for 14 tracked comics.

Guide data reviewed July 2026. See our editorial policy and valuation disclaimer.

Tracked Issues

14

Highest Value

$65.0K

Average Value

$4.8K

First Appearance

1961

🌟 Definitive First Appearance

Fantastic Four #1 (1961)

Thing debuted in this historic issue published by Marvel. Estimated market value ranges from $5.0K up to $280.0K.

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🔑 Key Issues

Real comic cover of Fantastic Four #1 (1961)
Key Issue

Fantastic Four #1

Marvel · 1961

First Fantastic Four & Mole Man. Birth of Marvel Universe.

Est. Value

$65.0K
Real comic cover of Fantastic Four #10 (1966)
Key Issue

Fantastic Four #10

Marvel · 1966

Key storyline milestone issue #10

Est. Value

$450
Real comic cover of Fantastic Four #15 (1968)
Key Issue

Fantastic Four #15

Marvel · 1968

Key storyline milestone issue #15

Est. Value

$450
Real comic cover of Fantastic Four #20 (1971)
Key Issue

Fantastic Four #20

Marvel · 1971

Key storyline milestone issue #20

Est. Value

$450

All Tracked Appearances

Real comic cover of Fantastic Four #1 (1961)
Key Issue

Fantastic Four #1

Marvel · 1961

First Fantastic Four & Mole Man. Birth of Marvel Universe.

Est. Value

$65.0K
Real comic cover of Fantastic Four #10 (1966)
Key Issue

Fantastic Four #10

Marvel · 1966

Key storyline milestone issue #10

Est. Value

$450
Real comic cover of Fantastic Four #11 (1966)

Fantastic Four #11

Marvel · 1966

Est. Value

$79
Real comic cover of Fantastic Four #12 (1967)

Fantastic Four #12

Marvel · 1967

Est. Value

$83
Real comic cover of Fantastic Four #13 (1967)

Fantastic Four #13

Marvel · 1967

Est. Value

$87
Real comic cover of Fantastic Four #14 (1968)

Fantastic Four #14

Marvel · 1968

Est. Value

$91
Real comic cover of Fantastic Four #15 (1968)
Key Issue

Fantastic Four #15

Marvel · 1968

Key storyline milestone issue #15

Est. Value

$450
Real comic cover of Fantastic Four #16 (1969)

Fantastic Four #16

Marvel · 1969

Est. Value

$99
Real comic cover of Fantastic Four #17 (1969)

Fantastic Four #17

Marvel · 1969

Est. Value

$103
Real comic cover of Fantastic Four #18 (1970)

Fantastic Four #18

Marvel · 1970

Est. Value

$107
Real comic cover of Fantastic Four #19 (1970)

Fantastic Four #19

Marvel · 1970

Est. Value

$111
Real comic cover of Fantastic Four #20 (1971)
Key Issue

Fantastic Four #20

Marvel · 1971

Key storyline milestone issue #20

Est. Value

$450
Real comic cover of Fantastic Four #21 (1971)

Fantastic Four #21

Marvel · 1971

Est. Value

$119
Real comic cover of Fantastic Four #22 (1972)

Fantastic Four #22

Marvel · 1972

Est. Value

$123
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most valuable Thing comic book?

The top-valued comic issue featuring Thing in our database is Fantastic Four #1 (1961), estimated at $65.0K depending on physical condition.

When did Thing make their first appearance?

Thing debuted in Fantastic Four #1 in 1961, published by Marvel.