Marvel Feature #1

Title: Marvel Feature

Issue Number: #1

Publisher: Marvel

Publication Date: December 1971

Era: Bronze Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Roy Thomas

Artist/Penciler: Ross Andru / Don Heck

Inker: Bill Everett / Frank Giacoia

Cover Artist: Neal Adams

Format: Giant-Size Single Issue Comic Book

Variant/Cover: Regular 25¢ U.S. Edition

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Major Bronze Age Marvel key featuring the origin and 1st team appearance of the Defenders, consisting of Doctor Strange, Hulk and Namor the Sub-Mariner. Also includes a new Doctor Strange story and a Sub-Mariner reprint.

UPC: None

Grade Range: FN- to FN (5.5–6.0)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

Complete: Yes; cover and centerfold attached at both staples

Condition Notes: Solid, attractive copy with strong cover color and good overall eye appeal. Front cover shows moderate spine wear with multiple small color-breaking stresses, wear around the staple areas, light edge wear and corner wear. There is a small crease at the upper right corner and additional light handling wear. The lower left corner has more noticeable wear with a small crease. Back cover shows general age toning, scattered discoloration/foxing, light soiling and edge and corner wear. Interior pages have even age toning with some darker toning along the edges. Staples remain attached and the centerfold is secure.

Scan Note: Images are high-resolution scans of the actual comic. Scanning can exaggerate page toning, surface wear, color variations and other minor imperfections. Colors and paper tones may vary slightly from how the comic looks in person.

Comic Book Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM) 9.2–9.8: An exceptionally well-preserved comic with excellent eye appeal. May have only very minor manufacturing or handling defects.

Very Fine (VF) 7.5–9.0: An attractive, well-preserved comic showing light wear. May have minor spine stress, small corner wear or other minor defects.

Fine (FN) 5.5–7.0: An above-average copy with moderate wear. May have noticeable spine stress, minor creasing, edge or corner wear, and other small defects while remaining complete and attractive.

Very Good (VG) 3.5–5.0: A well-read copy showing noticeable wear. May have creases, spine wear, small tears, discoloration or other defects but remains complete and collectible.

Good (GD) 1.8–3.0: A heavily read copy with significant wear. May have substantial creasing, tears, spine damage, staining, writing or other defects. The comic remains generally complete and readable.

Fair (FR) 1.0–1.5: A heavily worn or damaged comic. May have significant tears, staining, splits, loose or detached components, missing non-story portions or other major defects.

Poor (PR) 0.5: A severely damaged or incomplete comic with major defects that substantially affect its condition and collectibility.

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