The Ever-Lovin’ Blue-Eyed Thing Takes On Every Superhero in The Thing #1

By Chad Burdette

on May 16, 2025

This May, Ben Grimm clobbers his way through Marvel’s greatest supervillains in THE THING, a five-issue limited series written by Tony Fleecs (Venom War: Wolverine) and drawn by Justin Mason (Spider-Punk).

The saga follows Ben as he steps away from the Fantastic Four to take down a criminal conspiracy with mysterious ties to his childhood on Yancy Street, pitting him against a who’s who of classic Marvel villains from the deadly Bullseye to the unstoppable Juggernaut!

Arriving just ahead of Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps this July and perfect for newcomers and True Believers alike, THE THING delivers a timeless, action-packed adventure starring one of Marvel’s most beloved icons.

Following his acclaimed work on Sentinels, Mason masterfully depicts the dynamic of Marvel’s First Family as they wrap up their latest cosmic conflict before honing in on Ben’s heavy heart as this personal mission stirs up old memories.

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The Thing #1

Ben Grimm may be the strongest member of the Fantastic Four, but once upon a time, he was just a scrawny kid from Yancy Street. When an unexpected visitor from his past sends him on a search for a missing child, the Thing must unravel the mystery even if that means becoming a wanted man!

Get ready to see the Ever-Lovin’ Blue-Eyed Thing versus every super-powered criminal and bounty hunter in New York City!

Creative Team