THE THING #1, 1983 Marvel Comics, First Collector's Item Issue

US $5.15
Condition:
Acceptable
READER COPY. Extensive wear on the cover and pages. See pictures for details on the condition of the ... Read moreabout condition
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Located in: Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States
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Item specifics

Condition
Acceptable
A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. The binding may be slightly damaged but integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, possible underlining and highlighting of text, but no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Seller Notes
“READER COPY. Extensive wear on the cover and pages. See pictures for details on the condition of ...
Country of Origin
United States
Unit of Sale
Single Unit
Artist/Writer
John Byrne
Character
The Thing
Tradition
US Comics
Signed
No
Series Title
The Thing
Universe
Marvel (MCU)
Publisher
Marvel Comics
Inscribed
No
Intended Audience
General Audience
Vintage
Yes
Publication Year
1983
Type
Comic Book
Format
Single Issue
Issue Number
1
Language
English
Era
Bronze Age (1970-83)
Style
Color
Personalized
No
Features
Key Issue
Genre
Comics
Category

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sdpawnshop

99.8% positive feedback22K items sold

Joined Jun 2013
We are and independently owned pawn shop that buys, sells and trades as well as provides collateral lending. We get a large variety of items including every thing from antiques to jewelry and ...
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Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
4.9
Reasonable shipping cost
4.8
Shipping speed
5.0
Communication
5.0

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    Past 6 months
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    Very honest seller. Refunded my shipping fee on an item when I bought multiple things from them without realizing it. Fast shipping with excellent, protective packaging. Fantastic value! Products exactly as pictured and described. Highly recommended. A+
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    Past year
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    "Excellent experience with this eBay seller! The item arrived promptly and was exactly as described in the listing. Communication was top-notch, with quick responses to any inquiries. Packaging was secure, ensuring the item arrived in pristine condition. Would definitely buy from this seller again without hesitation. Highly recommended!"