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Thing, The

Thing, The
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Creation & Design

The Thing was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, debuting in 1961 as a member of the Fantastic Four. His design was inspired by the idea of a character who was both monstrous and heroic.

Early Years

Initially portrayed as a gruff but lovable character, The Thing's early stories focused on his struggles with his monstrous appearance and his desire to be accepted by society.

Character Development

Over the years, The Thing has evolved from a simple monster character to a complex hero, dealing with themes of acceptance, friendship, and the struggle between his human side and his monstrous form.

Cultural Reception

The Thing has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his depth and relatability as a character who embodies the struggle of being different.

Character Details

Real Name:
Benjamin Jacob Grimm
Aliases:
Ben Grimm, The Ever-Lovin' Blue-Eyed Thing
Species:
Mutated Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Fantastic Four, Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D.
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Durability, Stamina, Expert pilot
Weight:
450lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
orange
Marvel Nov 1961

Fantastic Four #1

Fantastic Four #1
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1st team appearance and origin of the Fantastic Four: Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, The Thing
1st appearance of Mole Man
1st appearance of Giganto, a Deviant Mutate from Monster Isle
1st appearance of Tricephalous
Landmark issue that launched the Marvel Age of comics
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Marvel Apr 1964

Fantastic Four #25

Fantastic Four #25
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2nd appearance of Captain America in the Silver Age
First solo battle of the Hulk versus the Thing, briefly fought in Fantastic Four #12
Cover appearance of the Hulk versus the Thing
Marvel Mar 1965

Strange Tales #130

Strange Tales #130
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1st appearance of Kaecilius, a disciple of Baron Mordo
3rd appearance of Dormammu
Parody of the Beatles by the Human Torch and The Thing
Marvel Oct 1966

Fantastic Four #55

Fantastic Four #55
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Iconic cover featuring the Thing and Silver Surfer
First issue where Silver Surfer is illustrated with boxer briefs, a continued practice until the 1987 Silver Surfer series relaunch
Marvel Sep 2019 Vol 6

Fantastic Four #13

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Fantastic Four #13
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Variant second printing cover art by Sean Izaakse
The Thing versus the Immortal Hulk
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Marvel Dec 2020

King In Black #1

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King In Black #1
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Variant cover art by Ryan Stegman
‘Secret’ unannounced variant featuring The Thing in the center whereas the standard cover features the Hulk

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