Get A Sneak Peek of New Standalone Series Featuring “The Thing” Ahead of May Debut

Take a look at four covers and some interior artwork!

Fans can get their first look at Tony Fleecs and Justin Mason’s The Thing solo series that is set to debut this May, with four covers and a sneak peek of the interior artwork.

What’s Happening:

  • 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.

  • Fans can now check out all four covers for the debut issue along with a sneak peek at Mason’s interior artwork.

  • 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.  
  • 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.
  • Preorder The Thing #1 at your local comic shop today, ahead of when it hits shelves on May 21st.

What They’re Saying:

  • Tony Fleecs: “The fun thing about this book is trying to figure out-- 'okay, then what WOULD surprise the Thing? What WOULD catch him off guard?' In that spirit, we're throwing every villain in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe at him. Trying to pit him against some opponents that you wouldn't expect."

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Tony Betti
Originally from California where he studied a dying artform (hand-drawn animation), Tony has spent most of his adult life in the theme parks of Orlando. When he’s not writing for LP, he’s usually watching and studying something animated or arguing about “the good ole’ days” at the parks.