Lot #153: Marvel Two-in-One #78 the thing and Wonder Woman

This is Marvel Two-in-One #78, published by Marvel Comics with a cover date of August 1981. It features a team-up between the Thing (Ben Grimm) of the Fantastic Four and the Avenger Wonder Man (Simon Williams). Comic Book Details Title: Marvel Two-in-One Issue Number: 78 Characters: The Thing and Wonder Man Story Title: "Trouble in Tinseltown!" or "Monster Man!" Publication Date: August 1981 Writers: Tom DeFalco and David Michelinie Artist: Ron Wilson (penciler) and Chic Stone (inker) Cover Price: 0.50 Synopsis The story involves the Thing traveling to Hollywood to investigate a new television show that is using his likeness without permission. Once there, he encounters Wonder Man, who is the star of the show and under the mental control of the alien villain Xemnu the Living Hulk. A battle ensues on the studio lot, leading to Xemnu's eventual escape. This issue also includes the first appearances of the characters Captain Chlorophyll, Kid Monstro, and Monster Man. Condition Grade Estimated Value (USD) Very Good (VG 4.0) 4 - 5 Fine (FN 6.0) 13 - 14 Very Fine (VF 8.0) 22 - 23 Near Mint Minus (NM- 9.2) 35 - 36 Near Mint/Mint (NM/MT 9.8) Up to 75 This comic comes bagged and boarded and in excellent condition Pickup category timeslot {A}