[Updated] DAN SLOTT'S CONTINUING THING THANG

[MattBrady]

<img src="http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/thing/THING01_t.jpg" width="175" height="265" border="0" align="right"><b>Updated with 3 more pages of preview art</b>.

Early next month, one of Marvel’s four oldest heroes steps back into the spotlight that he hasn’t seen since the late ‘80s – courtesy of Dan Slott, Andrea DiVito and Lara Villari, Ben Grimm, aka, the Thing returns to an ongoing series.

Sure, there have been miniseries and one shots starring the blue-eyed hero, but the new #1 is the first return to an ongoing series for the Thing since his last series ended in 1986.

And if Slott has anything to say about it, he’ll be old and gray and still writing this series, with no end in sight.

We spoke with the writer and nabbed a preview of issue #1.

<b>Newsarama</b>: First off, let’s just remind people where, when and how this series picks up – this ties back to JMS’ <b>Fantastic Four #527</b>, where Ben learned that he’s got about a kajillion dollars in the bank, right?

<b>Dan Slott</b>: The Idol of Millions is now worth billions.

<b>NRAMA</b>: Can you give the short form of where that money came from?

<b>DS</b>: Basically, the way JMS set it up, Reed’s assets are frozen and neither he, Sue, or Johnny can access any of Fantastic Four Industry’s money._But, through a loophole, Ben has control over his quarter of the FF financial empire.

Click here (http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/thing/SlottThingThang.htm) for the full interview and preview.

[SmileOnADog]

One of the first comics I bought with my own money was the first issue of the first THING series where Ben remains on the Secret Wars planet because he can change back to human form. It was a great sci-fantasy comic with spaceships and aliens and of course the ever lovin' Thing. I had previously known The Thing from the cartoon where he was a teenager who became the orange-rocky hero by connecting two rings on either hand together. I liked the true Thing a lot better. A regular guy, kind of gruff but with a kind heart.

I've always hoped for a new series and I know Dan Slott is the man for the job. Spider-Man/Human Torch and She-Hulk are great examples of what super-hero comics should be like and I can not wait for the first issue of The Thing.

[Hannibal King]

Cannot wait for this. Loved the first series. Loved Marvel Two-In-One. Looks and sounds like one of the most promising new series coming out of Marvel right now.

:D

[buji]

great interview. makes me want to pick the series up. it's so nice when someone has an enthusiasm about the subject matter, rather than just doing it for a paycheck.

[Comic-Reader]

My favorite era of Marvel Two-In-One were the multi-part stories like "The Pegasus Project" or "The Serpent Crown Affair." Both had art by George Perez and/or John Byrne, I believe.

To me, these were the best issues of the series and it was because it seemed that, even though these stories were fun, there was something important and integral to the Marvel Universe happening here. MTIO wasn't just a throwaway series during this point.

If Slott can recapture this feeling and not have his stories devolve into JLI/She-Hulk comedy, then I'll be on board.

[Punchy]

Wow, this looks awesome, Slott is on a roll, with She-Hulk, GLA, Spidey/Human Torch and now this, he's becoming one of Marvel's best writers.

I love how the Marvel Universe has room for books like this, and at the same time Bendis' Daredevil or Ellis' Iron Man, which are polar opposites of Slott's stuff, yet still great reads.

The Thing has always been my favourite member of the FF, and it is awesome to see him get this series, he deserves the respect, I for one cannot wait for Hercules to show up (check She-Hulk Vol. 1 to see Slott knock a humorous Hulk outta the park).

Andrea DiVito is also outstanding, I hope he's timely, a series like this will benefit from a steady release date.

[razorwing77]

One of my first comics was a Two-in-One issue guest starring Ghost Rider. It had GR rising his bike and Thing on a green flying vehicle on the cover. It looked like they were racing. As a 4 year old, I thought it was the coolest thing I'd ever seen.

Nostalgia aside, this series sounds great! Books like this, She Hulk, and Marvel Team Up are bringing back the spirit in Marvel books that I grew up with. There's a time and a place for super-serious books, but there's also a time and a place for stories that are fun to read. And that looks to be what the new Thing series is all about.

[GuitarSmashley]

Slott-holes no how good he is. I have the first two issues already ordered and they can't show up soon enough

[Rich L]

This is one book that's definitely on my must-read list already. I just finished reading the Two-In-One and Thing solo run for the first time and a lot of it was gold. Project Pegasus, #50, #100 and Rocky Grimm: Space Ranger were all pretty great.

[Lex]

This is going to be one of the best comics on the stands. Here's why:
We’re gonna do some three part, two part, and done-in-one adventures—stories that’ll be F-U-N! There’ll be surprises, guest-stars, and a whole mess a’ clobbering! No doom, no gloom, and no dark n’ gritty muckitty-muck. Just superheroes doing superhero stuff and acting like—well—heroes!

[Bakema NL]

Yeah, I'm buying this, I want and expect some fun with this title...............I think we will get just that.

[Mr Wesley]

He had me right up until he mentioned Street Hawk. http://boards1.wizards.com/images/smilies/yuck.gif But seriously... I stopped reading monthlies about two years ago, choosing trades instead, especially for Marvel. But this may very well get me back into the monthly grind.

It looks awesome, and Slott's obvious love--nay, obsession--for Mrs. Grimm's little boy looks to be infectious. :D

[MikeHuffman]

It's clear from reading this interview (and others) that Dan Slott and I read the same comics when we were kids. I added this to my pull list the day I heard about a new ongoing Thing title. This is going to be great.

No waiting for the trade on this one, Dan, I swear!

— Mike

[Spaz_Monkey]

Sounds like this will be the spiritual follow-up to the Spiderman/Human Torch series. Good stories, fun to read, and no goddamn angst!

[djshalope]

ya know, this book didn't interest me until this interview. should be a good ride, looking forward to checking out ish #1.

[kingofcities]

The Streethawk comment alone will get me to pick up the first issue. :D

[Zypster X]

I'm definitely gonna be picking this up in trade. I'm yet to be disappointed by anything by Slott.

[LaughingJak]

What a great interview - suddenly I'm interested in a Thing book! (who knew?)

[skinnyboy23]

wow. this looks absolutely awesome. i was on the fence, but that preview sold me, and di vito's look about 100 times better than his previous work.

[TheRay]

I don't pick up as many Marvel titles as I used to... however anytime I see a book with Slott's name on it I'm all over it!

I'll be checking this out for sure.

[Kepler]

This comic will be awesome. Can't wait!

[Trachman]

Wow, that interview was so beautiful almost makes me wanna cry.

[Jack Burton]

Black Goliath! Awww hell yeah! I love the Marvel Two In One with Spider-Woman where they cure him. Everything I have read so far has shown Dan knows The Thing and knows him well. I am so excited about this book! Is it November yet???:) :D

[Mister]

I think DAN SLOTT is a real fun writer to read, but I'm a bit disappointed that none of his work including his wonderful She-Hulk never seem to be good enough for Marvel to deserve hardcover treatment

Dan please do something about this

[Rick Jones]

Marvel Two-In-One was always one of my favorite books. It had a great anchor in the Thing, one of Marvel's best characters, and it allowed you to sample the rest of the Marvel Universe. And poker. And beer.

To me, this preview and interview give the impression the book will continue that spirit of fun-lovin' exploration.

November cannot get here soon enough.

[kalorama]

Honestly, I had ZERO interest in this book until I saw this. I think Ben is one of the most misunderstood and misinterpreted (by writers) characters in the MU. Slott's take on Ben seems spot-on, and those preview pages look great. I'm definitely on board with this.

[JacktheKnife]

You know 10 minutes ago I had no interest in this series. But after reading that interview...I am definitely going to pick it up. I mean, Black Goliath is in the preview. He freakin' rocks.

[I am MODOK]

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD.

This is a dream comic for me. This reminds me why Thing was my favorite member of the FF back in they day. I LOVED "Pineapple" Thing!

I really hope this sells well, so Marvel will get the message that this type of book can succeed!

[Kolimar]

I'm all :):):):):):) about this. :D Long live Dan Slott! :D

Originally posted by SmileOnADog
I had previously known The Thing from the cartoon where he was a teenager who became the orange-rocky hero by connecting two rings on either hand together.

Huh? :confused: What cartoon is that? I dont remember it. Could you give me a few more details like years, designers, etc.?

[victor lanza]

I knew this book looked good when the first solicts came out. After reading this interview, this book is going to be GREAT.
Bring on more books that are fun and filled with heroes. This is why I started reading comics in the first place!!!:eek: :eek:

[melperfect]

Originally posted by I am MODOK
SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD.


Yep.

I also had no interest, but Cauldron the Scalding Man!?!

I love it!

Go Slott Go!

[eh_ver]

Nice interview Dan! I have fond memories of buying back issues of Two-in-One with Aquarian and Bill Foster. The announcement of this book has got me hitting the bins for the Project Pagasus Saga. I am really looking forward to this title!

[Titan Slade]

Not a negative post yet, awesome. I figured a stick-in-the-a$$ poster would have bitched about the THING series not being all Watchmenized and stuff, the THING is afterall just like Batman and all :rolleyes: . It's about time Marvel quit trying to copy the Authority with every single one of their ongoing series, and thank God for Slott's new THING series :D .

[Goodhomerjay]

Finally! Thing is getting his own series back! And the first issue seems to future Black Goliath. Man how long has it been since we saw that guy? And next issue the Constrictor, who has always been one of my favorite Marvel villains since his appearances in Deadpool. I hope this series stays for a long time and even makes it after #25! If not, I'll start a petition somewhere to save the book, like with Spider-Girl and Weapon X.

[Scott Mateo]

It was through the pervious Thing series that Vance Astrovik became my favorite Marvel character. I hope he appears in this series whether he's still Justice or (due to House of M) or not.

[Peagle8]

Funny interview as always from Dan Slott.

Can’t wait for the first issue to drop!

Love the preview art a lot!

The only thing is after reading this I’m left wondering about the issue number 25 plot. :D

[funjoe]

Originally posted by Kolimar
I'm all :):):):):):) about this. :D Long live Dan Slott! :D



Huh? :confused: What cartoon is that? I dont remember it. Could you give me a few more details like years, designers, etc.?

From superherouniverse.com:

This is the Thing cartoon that was a part of the (believe it or not) Fred and Barney meet the Thing show. It was billed as the same show, but Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble had separate adventures each show from the thing. The Thing was a teenager named Benji who could turn into the grown up Thing when needed by using his Thing ring. Cartoons back then may have been silly, but you know they were fun and just down right creative. No Fantastic Four on this series, but just a year or two before the Fantastic Four had a cartoon series with Herbie the Robot replacing the Human Torch.

I totally forgot about that cartoon until that post. Wow. I must have repressed memories of it, because it was truly a pretty awful show.

And I must say I also had no interest in this series until I read the interview and saw the artwork. Now I will definitely be helping them get to #25.

[Kolimar]

Originally posted by Goodhomerjay
And the first issue seems to future Black Goliath. Man how long has it been since we saw that guy?

Black Panther Vol.3 #17 (2000). :D Good times. :)

[Kolimar]

Originally posted by funjoe
From superherouniverse.com:

This is the Thing cartoon that was a part of the (believe it or not) Fred and Barney meet the Thing show. It was billed as the same show, but Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble had separate adventures each show from the thing. The Thing was a teenager named Benji who could turn into the grown up Thing when needed by using his Thing ring. Cartoons back then may have been silly, but you know they were fun and just down right creative. No Fantastic Four on this series, but just a year or two before the Fantastic Four had a cartoon series with Herbie the Robot replacing the Human Torch.

I totally forgot about that cartoon until that post. Wow. I must have repressed memories of it, because it was truly a pretty awful show.

And I must say I also had no interest in this series until I read the interview and saw the artwork. Now I will definitely be helping them get to #25.

Perfect. Thanks. :)

[KingStalin]

Been lookinbg forward to this book since it was announced, but thios interview has made me convinced to head out the day it comes out to read it. Just finished Dan's new she-hulk and I just love his view of the marvel universe. Books like these and Cable/Deadpool are what makes up for all the doom and gloom house of m/infinite crisis stuff.

[Zenarcade]

'Gyp' is a racist term.

[BeastCharming]

Since I dropped FF because of JMS (thanks to his horrible writing on ASM last year), I wasn't interested in the Thing getting a new ongoing.

But I like Dan Slott, and I like the way the art looks, and I'll just buy the first issue if there's one left, and then I'll see whether that was fun enough for the second. If the first issue is fun, I'll start preordering it.

Since I buy too many comics as it is, that's a compliment ;) And to Dan Slott: I hope you'll get a shot at ASM eventually, it's what I'm hoping for. (bring back the Tarantula! :D)

[GuitarSmashley]

Originally posted by Mr Wesley
He had me right up until he mentioned Street Hawk. http://boards1.wizards.com/images/smilies/yuck.gif But seriously... I stopped reading monthlies about two years ago, choosing trades instead, especially for Marvel. But this may very well get me back into the monthly grind.

It looks awesome, and Slott's obvious love--nay, obsession--for Mrs. Grimm's little boy looks to be infectious. :D

I had sworn off marvel books in general but slott did it to me.

[Rawle Austin]

This sounds better and better! Dan Slott is truly the man.

And, oh yeah, Street Hawk had one of the best theme tunes for a TV show of all time!;)

Growler:cool:

[OcCaM]

Originally posted by Mister
I think DAN SLOTT is a real fun writer to read, but I'm a bit disappointed that none of his work including his wonderful She-Hulk never seem to be good enough for Marvel to deserve hardcover treatment

Dan please do something about this

Hmmm with your obsession with Hc;'s and Golden Age Characters (esp. Human Torch movie) I'd swear you were the formally known as Renaud.

[Jedi White]

Street Hawk! I loved that show!

I've been interested in this since I heard they were giving Ben Grimm his own ongoing...FINALLY. When I heard Slott was writing it, I got even more interested. This interview just pumps up my eager anticipation even more. Hawkman and JSA have been firmly planted in the number one and two spots on my list for the last few years, only alternating between the two of them. This title looks to kick those two off the top of the heap.

[OcCaM]

Originally posted by Kolimar
I'm all :):):):):):) about this. :D Long live Dan Slott! :D



Huh? :confused: What cartoon is that? I dont remember it. Could you give me a few more details like years, designers, etc.?

Oh God no!

THis was one of the worst cartoons I've seen. Next to Captain Plantet and Smurfs etc.

If it wasn't for my love of the FF I'd give it less than 3 out of 10.

[tomburgos]

I'm picking this up for three reasons:
1-Black Goliath
2-DiVito's awesome visuals and
2-Dan Slott said this would not be all about jokes, but more about old fashioned superhero action/adventure.

If he can keep his word regarding that, I am a fan for the long haul (even though it's clear Slott has a fondness for lame characters...Cauldron the Scalding man...? :rolleyes:

I hope Thing faces better villains than that.

[OcCaM]

Anyway, I'll be definately getting ths in trade. Sorry but I don't feel compelled to get any Marvel comic in single form since they are so good with delivering the goods in my favorite format.

Besides, Thing is my least favorite FF character and always has been. I only loved Marvel 2in1 because of the guest stars. When the Thing comic hit the stands I think I lasted about 12 iissues.

Still, this is Slott and I have faith in him. If GLA and Spidey/Human Torch haven't proven it yet, this guys knows how to write fun comics. (And tjhat last issue of Spidey/Human Torch remains one of my favorites from Marvel in a LONG time!)

Any chance of a Wundarr/Aquarian guest star/cameo anything?

[khuxford]

When I saw there was going to be a THING series, I was skeptical. When I saw Slott was writing it, most of the skepticism was gone and it was on my pull list. Now, after this interview, I'm almost ready to rate how much I liked the first issue...before it is in my hands. :-)

[Titan Slade]

Originally posted by tomburgos
I'm picking this up for three reasons:
1-Black Goliath
2-DiVito's awesome visuals and
2-Dan Slott said this would not be all about jokes, but more about old fashioned superhero action/adventure.

If he can keep his word regarding that, I am a fan for the long haul (even though it's clear Slott has a fondness for lame characters...Cauldron the Scalding man...? :rolleyes:

I hope Thing faces better villains than that.

A Spider-Woman fan is rolling eyes at forgotten lame characters? Bwahahahaha what in the world do you think Spider-Woman is? :rolleyes: .*hint* A forgotten and lame character recently revived in New Avengers *hint*.

[xdemon]

Originally posted by Kolimar
Perfect. Thanks. :)

And the line Benji spoke when he put the rings together: "Thing Rings, do your thing!"

[Fazhoul]

"Heck, I'm a regular Kevin Bacon of the super-hero set."

I love it. Dan has quickly become one of the better writers in the business and when you combine that with Andrea DiVito's artwork the Thing is a "Must Read" for me.

[Kolimar]

Originally posted by OcCaM
When the Thing comic hit the stands I think I lasted about 12 iissues.

36 issues. Not bad at all. :)

http://www.comics.org/graphics/covers/2767/400/2767_4_36.jpg

[Kolimar]

Originally posted by xdemon
And the line Benji spoke when he put the rings together: "Thing Rings, do your thing!"

:eek: :D

[Spaz_Monkey]

Who can forget the sight of orange rocks flying from nowhere inparticular, covering his body, and turning him into The Thing?

[SmileOnADog]

Originally posted by xdemon
And the line Benji spoke when he put the rings together: "Thing Rings, do your thing!"

You can't top that. You can try. But no.

[GeorgeG]

I was going to skip this too, until I read the article. I'm in.

Cauldron--The Scalding Man...too funny!

This sounds like the kind of comic I want to be reading.

[CitC]

It's nice that at least one of the big two are finally making books for kids that teens and adults can enjoy (Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius) and books for teens and adults that kids can enjoy (Thing; spiderman and Human Torch).

This is the kind of one-upmanship that I wouldn't mind seeing from DC and Marvel.


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[grphxkindaguy]

Originally posted by xdemon
And the line Benji spoke when he put the rings together: "Thing Rings, do your thing!"

I guess "One ring, to rule them ALL" was already taken? ;)

I have minimal interest in the Thing, but I'm buying this book sight unseen (the preview pages word balloons are too tiny for me) based on the genius that is Slott and Di Vito's art, who blew me away on Stormbreaker this year...

If its half as good as Slott's She-Hulk, I have no worries...

[PrimeOp]

Next time I hit the comic shop, this book goes on the pull list for most of the reasons that nearly every poster ahead of me mentioned. It looks like a well-written comic that'll be fun to read, Slott's got Benjy's voice perfectly, the art looks great, it's got Bill Foster and... well... the world needs to see what that 25th issue is going to be like. This is also a nice reminder that I need to hunt down the rest of the DeFalco run from the 80's.

The Thing cartoon. Eh. Nothing's got Turbo Teen (http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Interview/4199/TurboTeenWebSite.html) beat for most bizarre transformation sequence. That's just too creepy.

[skiteman]

MMMMMMMMMMM....
a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup combo.

[funjoe]

Originally posted by xdemon
And the line Benji spoke when he put the rings together: "Thing Rings, do your thing!"

Oh my god. How on earth can you remember that??

[minmin]

just picked up the new Slott She Hulk #1...

it was good!! it reminded me a lot of DAMAGE CONTROL.. one of my all time favorite comic books..

SIGN ME UP BABY!!!!

[Big Red]

Definitely looking forward to this series!

Someone already said something similar but it is obvious that Dan Slott grew up reading the same comics as I did.

I remember Vance Astro.
I remember Ben teaming up with Bill Foster when he changed his name from Black Goliath to Giant Man.

This brings back great memories.

And the art looks fantastic too!:)

[Stalzer2002]

Bill Foster?
Cauldron, the Scalding Man?
Nighthawk?
Constictor?
A whole lotta Hulks?

All in the first three issues?

Man, I was already looking forward to this book...now I can't wait. New Thunderbolts could have some competition for best old school superhero book on the stands.

[tomburgos]

Originally posted by Jack Burton
Black Goliath! Awww hell yeah! I love the Marvel Two In One with Spider-Woman where they cure him.

I love that issue too.

I see that both Spider-Woman and Shulkie make an appearance in the first issue (in flashbacks, but still...) and the art is just awesome to look at...
I am definitely getting this (and I think that I can live with that lame-o Cauldron, as long as Ben faces some cool villains later on, right, Dan? Please?)

[twoarmman]

I love the Thing,

I love Dan Slott's work.

I'm getting this book!!!

[AdamYJ]

Originally posted by Spaz_Monkey
Who can forget the sight of orange rocks flying from nowhere inparticular, covering his body, and turning him into The Thing?

I remember always thinking he was going to get pummelled by those rocks when I saw the reruns on Cartoon Network.

Anyway, this comic looks cool. I'll definitely be picking up issue #1.

[grphxkindaguy]

Originally posted by Big Red
I remember Ben teaming up with Bill Foster when he changed his name from Black Goliath to Giant Man.


um, didn't Bill Foster die of AIDS years ago, in a PAD issue of Incredible Hulk?

Foster sought out the Hulk, to give him a transfusion of his blood to help cure him, something like that?

or am I thinking of someone else?

[tomburgos]

Another thing that's very enticing to me about this book: The covers: they are not "artsy" pastiches of Photoshop-assisted techniques, or static paintings of the heroes looking all realistic yet cold and inert, no siree...these are awesome, old-fashioned, action-packed goodies of pencilled, inked and colored superhero fabulosity.

All I am gonna say is this, Dan: Please convince Marvel to give She_Hulk at least one cover similar to these one day?
I would love to see a Shulkie cover that isn't painted to cold, boobalistic perfection, but has a fantastically old-fashioned, pencilled-and-inked, action-packed scene like the THING ones.!
PLEASE????
:D

[kalorama]

Originally posted by grphxkindaguy
um, didn't Bill Foster die of AIDS years ago, in a PAD issue of Incredible Hulk?

Foster sought out the Hulk, to give him a transfusion of his blood to help cure him, something like that?

or am I thinking of someone else?

You're thinking of Jim Wilson, Rick Jones's erstwhile successor in the role of the Hulk's teenage "sidekick" and the nephew of Sam Wilson, aka The Falcon.

[motteditor]

And after that, a longstanding Marvel character will drop by and become an important part of the Thing’s cast.


Hawkeye! : )

I'm probably going to pick up this book mainly for Slott (I don't care about Ben, but I've thoroughly enjoyed everything I've read from Slott, and anyone who remembers Vance used to pal around with Ben deserves NW fans' support). The art is beautiful, though.

Hope we eventually get a story that has something to do with his Judaism. I think his "outing" is the last FF story I bought.

[Uncle Jawa]

VERY much looking forward to this. Slott and DeVito's THING looks to be classic Marvel fun.

[JLAJRC]

Can't wait to read this. She-Hulk was AWESOME and I hope Thing keeps the same humor. Maybe DC could give him some humor books to do someday (Inferior 5, Captain Carrot, Ambush Bug, Angel/Ape, Legion of Substitute Heroes, Stanley and his Monster, etc.)

This has to be the first time in Newsarama history where a Marvel thread got 0 negative comments. WOW!:eek:

[vicvondoom]

What's up with all the love on the Rama? Wasn't even gonna post because this thread is like a broken record but... Cannot wait to get this, She-Hulk #1 was fantastic, DiVito's art looks great, Slott's the man, etc, etc.

Let me go out on a limb and proclaim that Dan Slott is one of the top 5 best writers working today. And he does his magic by being neither grim nor gritty. Whatta guy.

[EmeraldGuy32]

I am officially excited by this book!

[ironfixer]

As a kid the Marvel Two-In-One series was golden for me. And I really enjoyed the first Thing series also.

This may be the book that finally gets me back into buying Marvel comics again.

[md62]

Great interview. Great character. Great writer. Great artist.

One Must Read Book.

[Mister]

Originally posted by Mister
I think DAN SLOTT is a real fun writer to read, but I'm a bit disappointed that none of his work including his wonderful She-Hulk never seem to be good enough for Marvel to deserve hardcover treatment

Dan please do something about this
Originally posted by OcCaM
Hmmm with your obsession with Hc;'s and Golden Age Characters (esp. Human Torch movie) I'd swear you were the formally known as Renaud.
Now what's people's obsession with other people's personal preferences for books, now who is really obsessing, if not borderline trolling; my comment is addressed to Marvel & Dan Slott, so find someone else to obsess over

As for swearing, a lot of folks buy those hardcovers and golden age Masterworks, so get over yourself for a second

[jedifish]

Sounds awesome. I can't wait.

[Allen70gto]

I totally dig what Dan Slott writes and I think the
colorist is doing a great job but I'm still not sold
on Andrea as a penciler on a main monthly title like
this.
He should be so thankful that the coloring is saving
his work. Really he should be cutting the colorist a
part of his check. Just go back and look at the
fill-in on Captain America he did compared to this.
That book looked so bad, pencils, inks and coloring.

[beta-ray]

Alright alright already! Sheesh! I was on the fence about picking this up (love Marvel Two-In-One, but haven't been interested in the Thing much since), but this interview and the preview pages convinced me...

Damn Slott! (heh, maybe he should add an "m" to his name)

[KryptonSite]

I love that, with appearances by Nighthawk and (I see he's going by just "Goliath" now) Bill Foster, this is almost a makeshift modern Marvel Two-In-One, without the cheesy name.

It looks great. Good job, Marvel.

[OcCaM]

Originally posted by Kolimar
36 issues. Not bad at all. :)


Yeh I remember how interminably long it lasted. I stand by what I said about lasting 12 issues. Frankly, I'm not sure why I stood by that long.

Oddly enough, the only issue I actually remember from that series was issue #4, the Lockjaw one. (It was 4 right?)

All the space alien world crap and wrestling stuff I can easily forget. (I did continue to thumb through the stuff until the end.)

Especially bad that issues of that series are getting stuck into the FF Visionaries John Byrne so I have to re-live the series sigh.

[LD18]

I think the THING series is a great idea.But i wont buy it cause i think Andrea DiVitos art sucks. I'm bummed.

[ManifestFury]

Dan had me with this statement:

Marvel Two-In-One Annual #7: The Thing goes up against the Champion of the Universe… and won’t stay down!

This comic is one of my favorite EVER... I found this annual years ago when I was in a used book store... and I remember getting chills and so excited and whipped up by Thing's refusal to give up. Honestly, this comic was actually very important to my Jr.High psyche... it actually showed me what it looked like to NEVER give up.

I don't read many comics that give positive messages like these any more... and I think that this is what young comic readers today are really missing...

Note to Dan:
Dan, PLEASE give me one rock-em-sock-em issue with Ben & Hawkeye! These guys would OBVIOUSLY get along and have a hoot...

-MF

[ManifestFury]

Black Goliath!

Woo-Hoo!

[bob_at_york]

I wasn't going to buy this book but after looking at the art and hearing about all these gueststars.... I am having second thoughts.

[Bakema NL]

Originally posted by ManifestFury
Dan had me with this statement:

Marvel Two-In-One Annual #7: The Thing goes up against the Champion of the Universe… and won’t stay down!

This comic is one of my favorite EVER... I found this annual years ago when I was in a used book store... and I remember getting chills and so excited and whipped up by Thing's refusal to give up. Honestly, this comic was actually very important to my Jr.High psyche... it actually showed me what it looked like to NEVER give up.

I don't read many comics that give positive messages like these any more... and I think that this is what young comic readers today are really missing...

Note to Dan:
Dan, PLEASE give me one rock-em-sock-em issue with Ben & Hawkeye! These guys would OBVIOUSLY get along and have a hoot...

-MF

That story is http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/Lady_Morticia/smiley_notworthy.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/Lady_Morticia/smiley_notworthy.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/Lady_Morticia/smiley_notworthy.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/Lady_Morticia/smiley_notworthy.gif

It came out as a Marvel superheroes special over here.....one of the greatest comics I ever read, what a treasure.

[Krishna Sadasivam]

WOW! The preview writing and art for issue #1 looks amazing. I love the old school approach to super-hero stories, and Dan Slott definitely seems to be having fun with the book. Now, to track down a comic book shop. :)

-K

[zorro]

i was a big fan of two in one
and i followed the old thing series
cant wait for this
LETS GO!

[MattBrady]

Updated with 3 more pages of preview art

[matthewstarnes]

This preview is great writing & art wise. I'll pick this up. Thing is one of my favorite characters.

[Lex]

I love how everyone suddenly starts claiming they have whiplash... even the bad guy. Ha! That's awesome!

I wasn't 100% sure I liked JMS's idea to make Ben rich because I was afraid he would loose his everyman charm. But, I trust Dan Slott to give us some interesting and fun stories with it.

[EmeraldGuy32]

Originally posted by MattBrady
Updated with 3 more pages of preview art
w00t!

[tomburgos]

oh lordy...three more pages and no signs of fourth-wall breaking or potshots at fanboys or lame jokes...just action, good-natured fun and Grimmalicious clobbering (plus some hints of romantic drama with the whole Alicia thing)
And to top it all, thet deliciously "traditional" art!!!
I never thought I would say this about a Dan Slott title, but this could become one of my favorite books, based on those preview pages alone...:eek:

(Now all this title needs is some She-Hulk appearances and I'll be even happier...I need my Shulkie fix!!!!!)

And THUNDRA needs to show up...she just has to!


Dan, this looks awesome man...!
Can you believe I'm saying this????

:

[Duke Jupiter]

Looks promising. Wish these guys the best of luck with the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing.

MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE was one of my favorite books growing up. Wasn't the greatest book on the shelf, but it had the greatest Marvel character outside of Spider-Man and that was good enough for me.

- DJ

[bomaya]

The Thing! Marvel Universe like it used to be! Dan Slott! Andrea Di Vito!

It can't be any better.

[Daxamite]

Hi Guys,

I really, really, really want to be excited about this book! The art looks great! The writing looks great! It even stars the Thing and most of the supporting cast of Marvel 2-in-1... However, I'm afraid that this background theme of the rich Thing facing fans who want to sue, and hero pals who want to get funding from Unca Benjy would get on my nerves very quickly! If that goes beyond a handful of issues.... EEEEEKKK!

Thanks,
Dax

[Bakema NL]

Originally posted by Daxamite
Hi Guys,

I really, really, really want to be excited about this book! The art looks great! The writing looks great! It even stars the Thing and most of the supporting cast of Marvel 2-in-1... However, I'm afraid that this background theme of the rich Thing facing fans who want to sue, and hero pals who want to get funding from Unca Benjy would get on my nerves very quickly! If that goes beyond a handful of issues.... EEEEEKKK!

Thanks,
Dax

You really think that will last long?

[OcCaM]

Originally posted by Mister
Now what's people's obsession with other people's personal preferences for books, now who is really obsessing, if not borderline trolling; my comment is addressed to Marvel & Dan Slott, so find someone else to obsess over

As for swearing, a lot of folks buy those hardcovers and golden age Masterworks, so get over yourself for a second

A LOT???? Hmmm I doubt it's a lot but at $50 a pop they don't need to have too many buyers I suppose.

Personally, I wouldn't own as many as I do but I much prefer the better paper than what the comics were originally printed on. (And even after owning most of the originals after all these years, once I sell them to finance the Masterworks, I still end up with extra $$$$ leftover!)

But, don't worry Renaud *wink* I'm hardly obsessing over you! I'd probably see a Jim Hammond movie, but the onlly REAL Human Torch is Johnny Storm! Enjoy your olden age stuff! :)

[paulski]

Originally posted by OcCaM
Hmmm with your obsession with Hc;'s and Golden Age Characters (esp. Human Torch movie) I'd swear you were the formally known as Renaud.

Trust me, you're not the first person to make this observation...

The only reason I haven't made such a declaration myself is his apparent lack of venom towards Quesada - Renaud was happy enough to let loose at every and any opportunity. That, and his ability to speak proper English.

But I remain to be completely convinced it's not him. I outted Renaud once on The Pulse - I'm happy to do it again here if necessary.

[paulski]

As for this title, I think I've now gone from 'interested' to 'likely' to 'guaranteed buyer' over the course of the last 2 or 3 months, since the book was first announced.

As soon as I saw the cover to #2 (with Constrictor and Nighthawk), I was sold. Now I'm positively salivating. I've always been a big fan of Dan's (since Arkham Asylum) but it's clear he GETS Ben.

I was always a huge MTIO fan - I have #60 to 100 (and plenty before that), and if this book is anywhere near as good as it was back then, I'll be ecstatic. :) :)