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Condition Profile
MARVEL COMICS · 7/80 · NEWSSTAND
UNIT ECA-011271
MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE #65
Bronze Age Marvel Two-In-One team-up issue starring the Thing
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | July 1980 | Bronze | Newsstand | — | AVAILABLE |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-011271 | ~8.0 | Newsstand | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows good gloss with vibrant colors and sharp corners; a light vertical crease is visible running through the upper logo area affecting the white lettering slightly. There is some minor rippling/waviness to the cover paper stock, likely from handling or humidity exposure, and a faint spine stress line near the top. Edges appear mostly clean with no major chips or tears noted. Interior and back cover were not assessed, and the book appears sealed in a protective sleeve which may obscure minor surface defects.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $2 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $6 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $85 |
// Archive commentary
Marvel Two-In-One #65 (July 1980) is a mid-run issue of Marvel's long-running team-up title built around Ben Grimm, the Thing, pairing him each month with a different hero from the wider Marvel Universe. By this point in the series the format was well established, with Ron Wilson serving as the regular penciler across much of the title's run, giving the book a consistent visual identity even as guest stars rotated. The issue arrives in the midst of a workmanlike stretch of the series, offering standard Bronze Age superhero plotting and art rather than any landmark story beat.
As bulk stock, the book carries none of the demand drivers that push Bronze Age comics into premium territory: no first appearance, no notable death, and no widely cited classic cover. Its value sits at or near cover price in raw form, reflecting a title that was reliably published and easy to find rather than chased by specialists. Even in high certified grade, pricing stays modest, since collector interest in this run concentrates on a handful of specific issues rather than the series as a whole.
This is a book for Marvel Two-In-One completists, Thing collectors filling out a long run, and readers who enjoy Bronze Age team-up comics for their own sake rather than investment potential. It trades inexpensively in lower and mid grades and remains an affordable entry point even as a graded slab, making it a natural fit for run-builders rather than key-issue buyers.
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