Though Reed Richards is considered one of the greatest scientific minds alive today, his genius couldn’t stop accidental exposure to cosmic rays during a test flight of his experimental rocket from turning him into the super-stretchable Mr. Fantastic. Ever since, Reed has been the consummate adventurer, and he has defended the Earth against countless threats, including the world-consuming Galactus, the other-dimensional Annihilus and the diabolical Doctor Doom!
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ENERGY PROJECTION
FIGHTING SKILLS
The Thing's rock-like hide provides a high degree of damage resistance and protection from extreme temperatures
The Thing is able to lift approximately 85 tons.
FANTASTIC FOUR #1 (1961): The Fantastic Four — the Thing, Mister Fantastic, Human Torch and Invisible Girl — come together for the first time to battle the Mole Man!
FANTASTIC FOUR #8 (1962): The Thing finds his true love in blind sculptress Alicia Masters and battles her evil stepfather the Puppet Master.
FANTASTIC FOUR #12 (1963): Monsters collide when The Thing and the Fantastic Four battle the Incredible Hulk for the very first time!
SECRET WARS #12 (1985): Following the Secret Wars, the Thing chooses to remain on the Beyonder’s Battleworld where he change between his rocky and human forms.
FANTASTIC FOUR #307 (1987): When Reed and Sue take a sabbatical from the Fantastic Four, the Thing assumes leadership of the team.
FANTASTIC FOUR #310 (1987): Further irradiated by cosmic rays, the Thing mutates into a new rockier, more powerful form.