A new five-issue series, The Thing #1, hits comic shops on March 5th. Written by Tony Freaks with art by Leonard Kirk, this solo series follows Ben as he leaves the Fantastic Four to unravel a criminal conspiracy with mysterious connections to his childhood on Yancey Street. It will be. The Thing last had a solo series in 2021.
“What I love about Ben Grimm is that he’s just a normal, hard-working guy who just happens to have superpowers,” Freaks said. “He’s Jack Kirby, and he’s not easily impressed by all the outlandish, cosmic things that are happening around him all the time.
So what is The Thing?
Marvel’s World Destroyer!
Ben Grimm may be the most powerful member of the Fantastic Four, but he was once just a scrawny kid from Yancey Street. When an unexpected visitor from the past sends him in search of a missing child, the Thing must solve the mystery, even if it means becoming a wanted man! Forever Loving Blue-Eyed Man vs. All of New York City’s Super Powerful Crimes Get ready to see the Bounty Hunter and the Bounty Hunter! Freaks and Kirk remind us why Ben Grimm is the center of the Marvel Universe, and why we don’t want him to hear the word: History of the Thing You can get a glimpse of it.
“What’s interesting about this book is that we’re trying to figure out, ‘Okay, what’s going to surprise that person?’ What’s going to catch him off guard?’ In that spirit, we Throw at him every villain in the official handbook of the Marvel Universe. I’m trying to pit him against an unexpected opponent. Leonard Kirk drew The Thing! Trust me, you’re going to see Uncle Benji steal guys he’s never stolen from before. ”
“It’s been 10 years since I starred in Fantastic Four, and I’m thrilled to be working on this series alongside everyone’s favorite orange character and the epitome of heroism, Ben Grimm. “I’m doing it,” Kirk said. “The villains he faces range from the not-so-serious to the completely iconic, and I’m really looking forward to portraying them all. The first issue was already a fun romp, so I hope the rest I think you’ll also like this issue.
Check out the first issue’s two covers below.
New York, NY — December 6, 2024 — Do you know what time it is? This March, Ben Grimm returns to headline an all-new solo series. THE THING follows his acclaimed Marvel Comics debut, Venom War: Wolverine, and is written by Tony Freaks in a five-issue limited edition, and includes great works such as Star Wars: Battle of This is a five-issue limited series drawn by Leonard Kirk, a former Fantastic Four artist known for his work. Jakku and Sabretooth.
In this story, Ben Grimm leaves the Fantastic Four and fights his way to the top as a one-man thief machine, thwarting a criminal conspiracy with mysterious connections to his childhood on Yancey Street. But when the big bad deals him a big blow, he must battle a who’s who of classic Marvel villains, from Bullseye to the unstoppable Juggernaut!Marvel this July Perfect for newcomers and true believers alike, The Thing, released ahead of the studio’s Fantastic Four: First Steps, is a timeless look at some of comic book’s most beloved icons. We bring you action-packed adventures.
Marvel’s World Destroyer!
Ben Grimm may be the most powerful member of the Fantastic Four, but he was once just a scrawny kid from Yancey Street. When an unexpected visitor from the past sends him in search of a missing child, the Thing must solve the mystery, even if it means becoming a wanted man! All the super-powered crime in New York City vs. the ever-loving blue-eyed man Get ready to see the Bounty Hunter and the Bounty Hunter! Freaks and Kirk remind us why Ben Grimm is the center of the Marvel Universe, and why we don’t want him to hear the word: History of the Thing You can get a glimpse of it.
“What I love about Ben Grimm is that he’s just a normal, hard-working guy who just happens to have superpowers,” Freaks said. “He’s Jack Kirby, and he’s not easily impressed by all the outlandish, cosmic things that are happening around him all the time.
“What’s interesting about this book is that we’re trying to figure out, ‘Okay, what’s going to surprise that person?’ What’s going to catch him off guard?’ In that spirit, we Throw at him every villain in the official handbook of the Marvel Universe. I’m trying to pit him against an unexpected opponent. Leonard Kirk drew The Thing! Trust me, you’re going to see Uncle Benji steal guys he’s never stolen from before. ”
“It’s been 10 years since I starred in Fantastic Four, and I’m thrilled to be working on this series alongside everyone’s favorite orange character and the epitome of heroism, Ben Grimm. “I’m doing it,” Kirk said. “The villains he faces range from the not-so-serious to the completely iconic, and I’m really looking forward to portraying them all. The first issue was already a fun romp, so I hope the rest I think you’ll also like this issue.
Check out the cover by Nick Bradshaw and another cover by Greg Land, and pre-order THE THING #1 now at your local comic shop. For more information, visit Marvel.com.
Thing #1 (of 5)
Written by Tony Freaks
Art: Leonard Kirk
Cover by Nick Bradshaw
VARIANT COVER BY GREG LAND
Virgin Variant cover by GREG LAND
Released on 3/5
