Fantastic Four
The Thing's Transformations
Unlike the other members of the Fantastic Four, Ben "The Thing" Grimm cannot turn off his super-power—but that doesn't mean he never changed over the years. From his original human form to his rocky exterior and beyond, here are all of the Thing's most notable transformations so far.The Thing's Transformations
Fantastic Four (1961) #1
Jack Kirby set the standard for massive monster mayhem covers before the super hero boom. So bringing those elements together? Magical.Fantastic Four (1961) #51
"This man...this monster!" You can't call yourself a fan of Ben Grimm, the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing, if you haven't read this issue. 40 years later and it's still one of the greatest Thing stories ever created.Fantastic Four (1961) #167
The FF must break up the new friendship between Thing and the Hulk before it's too late! The radiation streaming off the Hulk may be too great for him- how will it affect the Ben Grimm?Fantastic Four (1961) #238
Frankie Raye discovers her true powers! All is revealed with her origin story. Could this mean the Fantastic Four are about to become the Fantastic Five?Fantastic Four (1961) #245
Sue endures a pesky interview, followed by an attack on the Baxter Building! Will Sue save her teammates from this unidentified yet strangely familiar attacker?Secret Wars (1984) #1
Mike Zeck has gotten some of Marvel's biggest and baddest heroes riled up and looking for a scrape. You don't want to mess with this bunch, trust us. The Beyonder learned that the hard way.Thing (1983) #23
The Fantastic Four just wouldn't be the same without the Thing (beyond basic arithmetic). Ben Grimm decides to call it quits on Marvel's First Family. But why?Fantastic Four (1961) #309
The fight against Fasaud continues! While Johnny and Crystal take on the electronic menace at home, Ben and Ms. Marvel take the fight to Fasaud's home turf! But are they walking into a trap?Fantastic Four (1961) #326
MR. FANTASTIC AND INVISIBLE WOMAN ARE BACK IN ACTION! And not a moment too soon, as the FF must deal with the aftermath of The Frightful Four's attack on Four Freedoms Plaza.Fantastic Four (1998) #584
It's the return of Galactus, a trip to Nu-World, the Old Kings of Atlantis and Namor, the all-new Yancy Street Gang, and the day the Thing becomes human again. Join Jonathan Hickman and superstar artist Steve Epting in THREE, part 2: 'Congratulations, Mr. Grimm...You're Human Again.'' Rated A ...$2.99One World Under Doom (2025) #2
Doctor Doom has taken over the world, and Earth's mightiest heroes have failed twice: first to stop him, and now to overthrow him. But the Fantastic Four know Doom better than anyone, which makes them ideally suited to take on Earth's new Emperor...except for the fact that he knows THEM just as well. As Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, and Sue and Johnny Storm prepare to face down Doom at the United Nations, Doom pays a secret visit to speak to the only person on Earth who holds both his favor, his respect...and his love. But can Valeria Richards change her uncle's mind? And if she fails, what will stop Doom from visiting a shocking fate on the Fantastic Four that not even he can undo? And, as the Avengers reel from their losses, the course of the Marvel Universe will change - and Marvel's First Family won't be the same!