Character Price Index

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

Thing comic value overview

This guide covers 14 tracked Thing appearances published between 1961 and 1972 by Marvel. The records span 1 series: Fantastic Four and include 4 key issues flagged for collector interest. The current tracked average is $4.8K, while the highest estimate is $65.0K; actual sale prices depend on edition, grade, restoration, and timing.

Use the issue cards below to compare individual price ranges, then review the valuation methodology and disclaimer before treating an estimate as a selling price.

🌟 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)

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)

Fantastic Four #10

Marvel · 1966

Key storyline milestone issue #10

Est. Value

$450

Real comic cover of Fantastic Four #15 (1968)

Fantastic Four #15

Marvel · 1968

Key storyline milestone issue #15

Est. Value

$450

Real comic cover of Fantastic Four #20 (1971)

Fantastic Four #20

Marvel · 1971

Key storyline milestone issue #20

Est. Value

$450

All Tracked Appearances

Real comic cover of Fantastic Four #1 (1961)

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)

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)

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)

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.