The Thing #1

I love the art, a fantastic and specific look at how Ben looks. It also gives details in each panel about exactly what is going on. When it comes to when Ben destroys things, the reader can see the cracks in the concrete, and the window that is broken.  The art yet again, has that classic Marvel look that I enjoy so much and look forward to seeing in each comic.  Read Full Review

The Thing #1 is an effective opener to this series that has a fun tone with some cool influences. It also manages to highlight The Thing's more subtle qualities and not just its strength and fighting abilities, but we do get plenty of that as well. Read Full Review

Mason delivers some beautiful looking art throughout the issue. I love the character designs a lot and how visually immersive the story is. Read Full Review

The Thing #1 sets up what promises to be a lively romp through the Marvel Universe, while never forgetting the character beats at its lead's heart. Pick it up today! Read Full Review

The Thing #1 delivers a fun, action-heavy launch that balances mystery and heart. Its strong visuals and emotional core honor Ben Grimm's legacy. While the central conflict could use a bit more clarity, there's enough promise and punch to bring readers back for round two. Read Full Review

While Fleecs does a pretty good job of firmly rooting the story in some of the more interesting margins of the Marvel Universe, hes not quite the connections that he needs to order for it meet the potential for Ben Grimm slouching through the darker parts of Marvel Manhattan. Read Full Review

Frustrations aside about how this could have been done as a story in the 1980s during the Thing's original ongoing series without any changes, there's a lot to like here. Ben is great when he's with the team, but when he's on his own, it's the street level that's ideal, and it shines here. The visuals for it are good, and the usual classic trench coat look of his is still a delight all these years later. It's a familiar enough story, but the execution is solid, and everything comes together without it feeling like it's just constant quibbles and lighter moments. It feels a bit heavier and a touch more somber than you'd expect, but it works well and has me looking ofrward to more, even if you can map most of it out already. Read Full Review

The Thing #1 premiers a decent start to a hard-boiled detective story when The Thing gets a call to help find a missing girl. Tony Fleecs's plot is a perfect match for Thing's personality, keeping the story grounded within a superhero context, and Justin Mason's artwork looks great. However, Thing's opening dialog is rough (it gets better), and the artists can't decide if the story takes place at night or in the morning. Read Full Review

Un Cómic Más / Dave DSG

May 22, 2025

Plot Thing manages to complete a mission with the Fantastic Four in the Negative Zone. While trying to rest, he is visited by Marty Flynn, with whom Ben shared his childhood. He asks for help in finding his niece, the daughter of his sister Shelly. Ben agrees because Shelly was always special to him. The Negative Zone sequence is mind-blowing, full of science fiction and horror. The first clue leads Ben and Marty to a bar where Mel Potter is. Mel Potter awakens in an aggressive frenzy, possesses super strength, and fights with Ben. Ben manages to knock him out, but before doing so, he gives him another clue: the Empire State Building. Mel is traumatized because his powers come from painful experiments. Someone is after Ben and war ns Kingpin, who is apparently behind this whole kidnapping. Art It is detailed, with shadows handled in a way that highlights all those facial expressions, as well as the anatomy of all the heroes. He achieves textures that give it a retro yet fresh tone. Summary Ben is on the trail of the daughter of an old school friend, but uncovers a large-scale conspiracy. more

superstan52

May 21, 2025

Good characterization, and wise choice to plant this in the past. Particularly like the callback to Frank Miller's Josie's bar and Turk, replete with the ever windows getting shattered during an altercation.

fthissite

May 23, 2025

I was a little worried in the beginning of this book with the simple dialogue and outdated feel but the book picks up speed quickly and reminds Ben Grimm fans why they love him and shows new readers the ever-lovin' blue eyed Thing in the right kind of light to make them life long fans. The art is serviceable and the coloring is wonderful. When I read The Warriors style intro I knew this would be my kind of jam.

daspidaboy

May 22, 2025

It's just a simple story of The Thing trying to find a missing girl. But the writing makes it so engaging and easy to get hooked on. I am really interested in this series.

Screaming Enigma

Oct 27, 2025

A really solid start here. Nothing too complicated, just a detective story with The Thing. I also appreciated that Ben's past was touched on a bit, and I hope that's something we continue to see as the series progresses.