The Thing #2
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| Writer | Walter Mosley |
| Artist | Tom Reilly |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
WALTER MOSLEY'S FORAY INTO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE CONTINUES! From the stage at Radio City Music Hall to a secret underground conclave situated deep beneath Central Park, bashful Benjamin J. Grimm fights and fights and fights to rescue his newfound love, Amaryllis, from the seemingly unstoppable Brusque! But there's more going on than meets the eye, and the Thing's epic journey continues to take larger and larger steps, from the gritty urban setting of Yancy Street to the far-flung reaches of the cosmos!
CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.0
But Why Tho? - Collier "CJ" Jennings
Dec 13, 2021The Thing #2 features an earth-shattering battle between Ben Grimm and a new enemy while introducing a new friend and love interest for the Fantastic Four's powerhouse. I'm looking forward to the next issue, as I'm sure Mot isn't done tormenting Ben just yet. Set your clocks it's clobberin' time. Read Full Review
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8.5
Comic Watch - Matt Meyer
Dec 13, 2021Although the characterization and art in The Thing #2 are beyond reproach, the plot itself feels disjointed from its previous issue. Not a total miss, but definitely enough of a baffling choice in terms of plot progression to give pause. Read Full Review
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8.5
AIPT - David Brooke
Dec 13, 2021The Thing #2 is a good issue that's visually exciting and action-packed. Fans of fantasy adventures will enjoy what Mosley is up to even if it's a bit confusing as to what it all means at this point in the story. Read Full Review
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7.3
Major Spoilers - Matthew Peterson
Dec 21, 2021There's no real explanation of the "when" of it all and the story has dreamlike elements that make me wonder if anything is what it seems, but the art is interesting and the coloring makes the show. I'd be interested in more of this. Read Full Review
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7.0
BGCP - Andy MacGregor
Dec 17, 2021Walter Mosley gives another enjoyable instalment to the Ever-Lovin Blue Eyed Thing. It's always interesting to see how a character who is such an integral part of a group, holds up in a stand-alone story. And Mosley certainly gives The Thing his own stage to which he can shine. Not forgetting Tom Reilly and Jordie Bellaire in the art department, whose work give the book a certain retro feel and a throwback to the silver age of comic books. A decent read to pass the time. Read Full Review
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6.0
Weird Science Marvel Comics - mrgabehernandez
Dec 15, 2021The Thing #2 is like a bizarre fever dream from the deep recesses of a deranged child's mind. It's either so esoteric that it escapes the comprehension of the average mortal, or it's a work of pure chaotic insanity. I beg you to read it simply to marvel (no pun intended) at it with your own eyes. Read Full Review
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6.0
ComicBook.com - Adam Banrhardt
Dec 15, 2021This comic is moving forward at a breakneck pace, and it'll most certainly leave you behind if you're not careful with it. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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7.5
It went off course with Mosley trying to build and link threads but it was off. Still a fun read but Reilly is the superglue here with really fresh and classic art that is very pleasing to the eye. And oh does Bellaire do him justice with her colors!
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7.0
This issue is unevenly paced. The dialogue's uneven, too, with some razor-sharp lines counterbalanced by some horrible infodumps. On the plus side, the art is fantastic, particularly in the fight scenes, and the big picture mysteries continue to intrigue me. I like the kid, too -- when he's not spouting exposition. I like that the characters hang a little lampshade on how unlikely the plot twists are. That nod doesn't give me much confidence in getting a satisfying explanation in the end, though. (Also I really kinda hate New Manhattan. It's an unoriginal concept and it's explained via the issue's driest exposition.)
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6.0
About the same as the last one.
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1.5
Wtf is this crap?
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