This is The Thing #1 (2004) from Marvel’s Startling Stories imprint, featuring the Thing battling multiple foes on the cover. Written by Evan Dorkin, with artwork by Tom Raney and Scott Hanna. The comic shows noticeable spine ticks, edge wear, and surface scuffing on the back cover, placing it accurately in FN (6.0) condition from visible inspection.

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Item Specifics

Series Title: Startling Stories: The Thing

Character: The Thing (Ben Grimm)

Genre: Superhero

Artist/Writer: Evan Dorkin (writer), Tom Raney (artist), Scott Hanna (inker), Avalon's color team

Superhero Team: Fantastic Four

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Year: 2004

Format: Single Issue

Era: Modern Age (1992–Present)

Type: Comic Book

Tradition: US Comics

Universe: Marvel Universe

Cover Artist: Tom Raney

Features: First Issue

Vintage: No

Style: Standard Cover

Story Title: Not listed on cover

Variant Type: Direct Edition

Language: English

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Convention/Event: None

Intended Audience: Teen / General Audience

Issue Number: 1

UPC/ISBN: 759606053889 00111

Grade: FN (6.0) estimated