The Thing #7 Newsstand Variant (Marvel Comics January 1984) For Sale

The Thing #7 (1984) — Newsstand Edition | John Byrne Cover

A classic and unusual Bronze Age Marvel comic featuring Ben Grimm, the ever-lovin\' blue-eyed Thing!

Published as part of Marvel\'s memorable Assistant Editors\' Month, this issue features a humorous storyline in which the Thing confronts the Marvel Comics creative team itself.

The memorable John Byrne cover shows the Thing beneath the enormous feet of the villain Goody Two-Shoes.

Comic Details

• Publisher: Marvel Comics

• Series: The Thing (1983)

• Issue: #7 — January 1984

• Edition: Original U.S. Newsstand Edition

• Cover Artist: John Byrne

• Writer: John Byrne

• Interior Penciler: Ron Wilson

• Inker: Hilary Barta

• Main Story: “Two-Fisted Feet!”

• Additional Feature: Five-page John Byrne backup story

• Original Cover Price: $0.60

• Estimated Condition: 8.5 Very Fine Plus will receive the exact comic pictured. The front cover displays strong colors and attractive overall presentation. Minor spine, edge, and corner wear is visible, along with some age-related discoloration on the back cover.

  Please examine both photographs carefully. The grade is a visual estimate, not professional certification. Interior condition and completeness have not been independently verified.

  Collector Highlights

  • Original 1984 newsstand edition with barcode

  • John Byrne cover artwork

  • Marvel\'s Assistant Editors\' Month crossover

  • Unusual oversized villain cover

  • Five-page bonus story by John Byrne

  • Vintage Parker Brothers Popeye video game advertisement on the back bagged and boarded with protective packaging to help it arrive safely.

    A fun addition to any Fantastic Four, Thing, John Byrne, or vintage Marvel collection!