Containing one of the most respected and loved stories in the long history of the Fantastic Four, this issue was written by Stan Lee. Focusing on the Thing, the story brings his pain and heart into perfect focus for the reader. It was one of the first times that a superhero comic had been written on such a deep personal level. The art by Jack Kirby perfectly compliments the deep and touching nature of the story. The 2004 Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide describes the book as a classic. The pages are off-white to white. The book is CGC-certified 7.0 (FN/VF).