January 1975 Comic Appraisal

Fantastic Four #154 (January 1975), Marvel Comics Group

This is a standard-sized Bronze Age comic book titled 'Fantastic Four #154', published by the Marvel Comics Group with a cover price of 25 cents. The cover art features The Thing and a villain in a green suit battling on a hovering platform, with the Human Torch flying below. The issue is titled 'The Man in the Mystery Mask!' and includes a corner box featuring The Thing. The item is currently stored in a protective plastic poly-bag, which causes some glare in the photograph. Regarding physical condition, the comic shows signs of moderate wear consistent with its age. There is visible blunting and scuffing at the corners, particularly the top-right and bottom-right. The spine exhibits minor stress lines and color breaking. The bottom edge of the front cover appears to have some slight chipping and shelf wear. A significant vertical crease or roll is visible near the spine, suggesting the book has been read multiple times. The paper quality near the edges appears slightly yellowed, indicating natural oxidation of the newsprint over nearly five decades. No significant missing pieces or large tears are immediately apparent through the bag, but the overall presentation suggests a mid-grade condition (roughly VG to FN range). The cover colors remain relatively vibrant despite the surface scuffs. It reflects the craftsmanship of 1970s offset lithography on pulp paper.