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Issue: Essential Marvel Two-In-One #1
Publication Date: January 2005
 
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Publisher: FlagMarvel
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Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics
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Volume: 1
Pages: 584
ISBN: 0785117296
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Price: $27.25 CAD
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Content Items: 68 (29 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Mark D. Beazley; Jennifer Grünwald (Assistant Editor); Michael Short (Assistant Editor); Jeff Youngquist (Senior Editor Special Projects)
Disclose Notes: Marvel Two-In-One #21, which features The Thing and Doc Savage, is not included in this volume as Marvel no longer has the rights to publish Doc Savage stories.
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Jim Starlin
Jim Starlin
Christopher Sotomayor
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superhero
Marvel Two-In-One
The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]
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Other Essential volumes on sale.
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Inside front cover.
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Title Page

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Table of Contents

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Marvel Feature #11

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Jim Starlin?; John Romita?
John Romita
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Roy Thomas (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Marvel Two-In-One
Thing [Ben Grimm]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]
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FlagMarvel Feature #11 published September 1973
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Cry: Monster!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Len Wein
Jim Starlin
Joe Sinnott
Glynis Wein
Roy Thomas (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Marvel Two-In-One
Thing; Hulk; GUESTS: Mr. Fantastic; Human Torch; VILLAINS: Leader; Kurrgo; CAMEO: Iron Man (next issue teaser); CAMEO FLASHBACK: Invisible Girl
The Hulk and the Thing are transported to a ghost town in the New Mexico desert to be pitted against one another in combat by the Leader and Kurrgo.
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FlagMarvel Feature #11 published September 1973
was Cry: Monster! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Feature #12

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Credits
Jim Starlin
John Romita
Typeset
Roy Thomas (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Marvel Two-In-One
Thing [Ben Grimm]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Blood Brothers
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FlagMarvel Feature #12 published November 1973
was The Blood Brothers Are Back! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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The Bite of the Blood Brothers!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Mike Friedrich
Jim Starlin
Joe Sinnott
Mike Royer
Roy Thomas (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Marvel Two-In-One
Thing [Ben Grimm]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; VILLAINS: Blood Brothers; Thanos; CAMEOS: Eros [Starfox]; Mentor; CAMEO FLASHBACK: Vision; Controller
The Thing is hot-footing it across the New Mexico desert when he stumbles upon the Blood Brothers trying their best to kill Iron Man on orders from Thanos.
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FlagMarvel Feature #12 published November 1973
was The Bite of the Blood Brothers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Two-In-One #1

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Gil Kane
John Romita
?
Roy Thomas (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thing; Man-Thing
The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Man-Thing
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #1 published January 1974
was Monster Vs. Monster...While a World Trembles! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Vengeance of the Molecule Man!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Steve Gerber
Gil Kane
Joe Sinnott
Jean Izzo
Roy Thomas (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thing; Man-Thing
The Thing [also as Ben Grimm]; Man-Thing [also as Ted Sallas]; VILLAIN: Molecule Man; CAMEO FLASHBACK: Hulk; Iron Man; Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Human Torch
The Thing is cooling his heels in the New Mexico desert when he decides to head to Florida and take on the Man-Thing for appropriating his name. In an alternate dimension, the Molecule Man has duplicated himself and his "son" decides to take vengeance on the Fantastic Four when his "father" dies. Instead of arriving in New York, Molecule Man finds himself in the Florida Swamp where Thing and Man-Thing are able to separate the villain from his power staff and reduce him to dust.
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #1 published January 1974
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Marvel Two-In-One #2

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Credits
John Romita
John Romita
Gaspar Saladino
Roy Thomas (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thing; Sub-Mariner
The Thing; Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor]
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #2 published March 1974
was The Stalker From the Stars! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Manhunters from the Stars!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Steve Gerber
Gil Kane
Joe Sinnott
Artie Simek
Roy Thomas (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thing; Sub-Mariner
The Thing; Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor]; GUESTS: Namorita; Wundarr; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; VILLAINS: Dakkam Aliens [Tuumar; Zeneg]; Mortoid; CAMEO FLASHBACK: Man-Thing
The child-like alien, Wundarr, falls into the ocean near Namorita but flees when Namor arrives and menaces him. Arriving in New York, Wundarr battles the Thing until Namor and his cousin show up and explain to Grimm that he has the mind of a child and means no harm. The Thing and his allies then have to save Wundarr from his alien people who have sent a giant robot to kill him. With the Dakkams driven off, Namor and Nita leave Wundarr in the tender loving care of a very unhappy Thing.
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #2 published March 1974
was Manhunters from the Stars! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Two-In-One #3

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Credits
?
Gil Kane
Frank Giacoia
Gaspar Saladino
Roy Thomas (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thing; Daredevil
The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Black Widow [Natasha Romanova]; Black Spectre
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #3 published May 1974
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Inside Black Spectre!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Steve Gerber
Sal Buscema
Joe Sinnott
David Hunt
Roy Thomas (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thing; Daredevil
The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Wundarr; Reed Richards; Shanna; Commissioner O'Hara; Candace Nelson; Black Widow [Natasha Romanova]; Nekra; Mandrill; Black Spectre
Mr. Fantastic runs some tests on Wundarr and makes a costume for him that will help harness his explosive power. Matt Murdock and Candice Nelson go on a date to a politically charged play that gets interrupted by the Black Spectre. DD and the Thing attack the Black Spectre's blimp where they find the Black Widow working for the villains. They vow to bring the evil organization down.
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #3 published May 1974
was Inside Black Spectre! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Blank Page

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Marvel Two-In-One #4

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Credits
?
Gil Kane
Joe Sinnott
Gaspar Saladino
Roy Thomas (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thing; Captain America
The Thing; Captain America; Zom Soldiers; Monster of Badoon
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #4 published July 1974
was Doomsday 3014 A.D.! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Doomsday 3014!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Steve Gerber
Sal Buscema
Frank Giacoia
Gaspar Saladino (page 1); Charlotte Jetter
Roy Thomas (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thing; Captain America
The Thing; Captain America; GUESTS: Wundarr; Sharon Carter; Namorita; Annie Christopher; Mr. Fantastic; Medusa; Tarin; VILLAINS: Zom Soldeirs; Monster of Badoon
The Thing takes Wundarr to the zoo but the child-like alien causes havoc when he begins to free the animals. Steve and Sharon are enjoying a nice day together when the mayhem ensues and Cap lends a hand. Namorita is conveniently also in the vicinity and takes Wundarr off the Thing's hands. Ben returns to the Baxter Building with Cap and Sharon in tow and they are shocked to discover a woman from the far future. Tarin spins an apocalyptic tale of the subjugation of earth by the Badoon and Reed sends The Thing, Cap and Sharon back with her to the future to save humanity.
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #4 published July 1974
was Doomsday 3014! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Two-In-One #5

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?
John Buscema
Mike Esposito
Dan Crespi
Roy Thomas (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thing; Guardians of the Galaxy
The Thing; Major Vance Astro; Charlie-27; Yondu; Martinex; Captain America; Badoon
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #5 published September 1974
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Seven Against the Empire!

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Credits
Steve Gerber
Sal Buscema
Mike Esposito
Annette Kawecki
Roy Thomas (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Guardians of the Galaxy
The Thing; Guardians of the Galaxy [Major Vance Astro; Charlie-27; Yondu; Martinex]; GUESTS: Captain America; Sharon Carter; Tarin; VILLAINS: Badoon; Zom Soldiers; Monster of Badoon; CAMEO FLASHBACK: Mr. Fantastic; Medusa
The Thing, Cap and Sharon Carter have travelled forward in time to the year 3018 and help the Guardians of the Galaxy drive the world conquering Badoon from earth.
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #5 published September 1974
was Seven Against the Empire! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Two-In-One #6

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Credits
Jim Starlin
Jim Starlin
Gaspar Saladino
Roy Thomas (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Doctor Strange
Thing [Ben Grimm]; Dr. Strange [Dr. Stephen Strange]
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #6 published November 1974
was Death be Thy Destiny! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Death-Song of Destiny!

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Credits
Steve Gerber
George Tuska
Mike Esposito
Artie Simek
Roy Thomas (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Doctor Strange
Dr. Strange [Dr. Stephen Strange]; Clea; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Mrs. Coogan; Wong; Renee Goldenberg; Sheldon Goldenberg; Alvin Denton; Nick Cromer; Duff Coogan; Yancy Street Gang
A mysterious woman is struck by a subway train, releasing the mystic power to bystanders to reveal their destiny.
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #6 published November 1974
was Death-Song of Destiny! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Two-In-One #7

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Credits
?
John Romita
John Romita; Tony Mortellaro ?
Gaspar Saladino
Roy Thomas (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Valkyrie
Thing [Ben Grimm]; Valkyrie; Executioner
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #7 published January 1975
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Name That Doom!

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Credits
Steve Gerber
Sal Buscema
Mike Esposito
Joe Rosen
Roy Thomas (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Valkyrie
Valkyrie; Aragorn; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Dr. Strange [Dr. Stephen Strange]; Clea (flashback); Executioner; Enchantress [Amora]; Alvin Denton; Nick Cromer (Flashback; Cameo); Duff Coogan (Flashback; Cameo); Sheldon Goldenberg (Flashback; Cameo); Renee Goldenberg (Flashback; Cameo)
The Thing and Valkyrie stop Enchantress and the Executioner. The Thing saves the world with a supernatural harmonica.
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #7 published January 1975
was Name That Doom! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Two-In-One #8

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Credits
Gil Kane
Joe Sinnott
Gaspar Saladino
Len Wein (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Ghost Rider
The Thing; Ghost Rider [Johnny Blaze]
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #8 published March 1975
was Silent Night...Deadly Night! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Silent Night... Deadly Night!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Steve Gerber
Sal Buscema
Mike Esposito
Gaspar Saladino (page 1); Charlotte Jetter
Len Wein (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Ghost Rider
The Thing; Ghost Rider [Johnny Blaze]; GUESTS: Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Franklin Richards; Alicia Masters; Namorita; Annie Christopher; Wundarr; Wyatt Wingfoot; VILLAIN: Miracle Man
It is Christmas Eve, 1974, and Mr. Fantastic discovers a bright new star hanging over the Arizona sky where Wyatt Wingfoot's tribe makes its home. The Thing investigates and discovers Ghost Rider already exploring a strange Native American nativity scene orchestrated by the sinister Miracle Man who is trying to become a god.
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #8 published March 1975
was Silent Night... Deadly Night! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Two-In-One #9

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Credits
Gil Kane
Frank Giacoia
Typeset
Len Wein (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Thor
The Thing; Thor; Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Woman; Human Torch; Puppet Master
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #9 published May 1975
was Pawns of the Puppet-Master! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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When A God Goes Mad!

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Steve Gerber (plot); Chris Claremont (script)
Herb Trimpe
Joe Giella
Gaspar Saladino (page 1); Charlotte Jetter
Len Wein (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Thor
Thing; Thor; GUESTS: Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Namorita; Annie Christopher; Wundarr; VILLAINS: Puppet Master; Radion
The Puppet Master uses the vast powers of his new ally Radion to super-charge his radioactive clay so that he can make the mighty Thor his slave and force the thunder god to destroy the Fantastic Four.
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #9 published May 1975
was When A God Goes Mad! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Two-In-One #10

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?
Gil Kane
Frank Giacoia
Danny Crespi
Len Wein (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thing: Black Widow
Thing; Black Widow; Sword of Judgment
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #10 published July 1975
was Is This the Day the World Ends? [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Is This The Day The World Ends?

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Chris Claremont
Bob Brown
Klaus Janson
John Costanza
Len Wein (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thing; Black Widow
Thing; Black Widow; GUEST: Alicia Masters; VILLAINS: Agamemnon [Andrei Rostov]; Sword of Judgment
The Widow is trying to escape from members of the Sword of Judgment when she literally runs over the Thing who is out taking a walk in the park with Alicia. The Sword captures the Thing and the Widow and takes them to their floating ocean platform where Natasha learns that the terrorists are being led by an old flame. While the Thing tries to pull up three miles of cable attached to a powerful nuclear bomb from the ocean floor, Black Widow fights off Agamemnon and his followers to give her ally time to save the world from destruction.
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #10 published July 1975
was Is This the Day the World Ends? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Feature #11

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Gil Kane
Joe Sinnott
?
Len Wein (original editor)
Subject Matter
horror, superhero
The Thing; Golem
The Thing; Golem
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #11 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1975
was End of a Legend! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
 
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The Thing Goes South!

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Credits
Roy Thomas (plot); Bill Mantlo (script)
Bob Brown
Jack Abel
Tom Orzechowski
Len Wein (original editor)
Subject Matter
horror, superhero
The Thing; Golem
The Thing; Golem; GUESTS: Alicia Masters; Jason Adamson; Rebecca Adamson; Wayne Logan; Professor Yeates; Saudia Yamal; VILLAIN: Kaballa
Ben and Alicia are on the train to Disney World when they get diverted to St. Petersburg where the mystic master Kaballa has possessed the stone might of the Golem and is destroying the city.
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #11 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1975
was The Thing Goes South! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
 
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Marvel Two-In-One #12

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Credits
?
Jack Kirby
Frank Giacoia
John Costanza
Len Wein (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Iron Man
The Thing; Iron Man; Prester John
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #12 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1975
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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The Stalker In the Sands!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Mantlo
Ron Wilson
Vince Colletta
Karen Mantlo
Len Wein (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Iron Man
The Thing; Iron Man; VILLAIN: Prester John; CAMEO FLASHBACK: Human Torch; Wyatt Wingfoot
The Thing is preparing to take a test flight in one of Tony Stark's experimental space craft when the rocket mis-fires and uncovers the buried Prester John who has a powerful alien stone and a hankering for taking over the world.
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #12 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1975
was The Stalker In the Sands! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Two-In-One #13

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Credits
?
Ron Wilson
Frank Giacoia
Gaspar Saladino
Marv Wolfman (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Power Man
The Thing; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Braggadoom
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #13 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1976
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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I Created Braggadoom! The Mountain That Walked Like A Man!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Roger Slifer (script); Len Wein (script); Marv Wolfman (plot)
Ron Wilson
Vince Colletta
Gaspar Saladino (page 1); Joe Rosen
Marv Wolfman (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Power Man
Thing; Power Man [Luke Cage]; GUEST: Arnold Krank; VILLAIN: Braggadoom
The Thing and Power Man are called in when a scientists out-of-control experiment becomes a 300 foot tall monster who tries to destory New York.
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #13 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1976
was I Created Braggadoom! The Mountain That Walked Like A Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Two-In-One #14

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Credits
?
Gil Kane
Joe Sinnott
Dan Crespi
Marv Wolfman (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Son of Satan
The Thing; Son of Satan; Jedediah Ravenstorm
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #14 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1976
was Ghost Town! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Ghost Town!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Mantlo
Herb Trimpe
John Tartaglione
Gaspar Saladino (page 1); Karen Mantlo
Marv Wolfman (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Son of Satan
The Thing; Son of Satan; GUESTS: Mr. Fantastic; Alicia Masters; VILLAINS: Jedediah Ravenstorm; Kthara
Reed sends the Thing to the Arizona ghost town of Lawless where he meets up with Son of Satan and they battle the ghost of the town's founder, Ravenstorm.
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #14 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1976
was Ghost Town! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Two-In-One #15

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Credits
?
Ron Wilson (signed)
Al Milgrom (signed)
Gaspar Saladino
Marv Wolfman (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thing; Morbius The Living Vampire
Thing; Morbius; Living Eraser
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #15 [25¢ Cover Price] published May 1976
was The Return of the Living Eraser! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
 
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The Return of the Living Eraser!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Mantlo
Ron Wilson (page one); Arvell Jones (breakdowns, pages 2-31); Dick Giordano (finished art); ? (finished art)
Dick Giordano; ?
Gaspar Saladino (page one); Karen Mantlo
Marv Wolfman (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thing; Morbius The Living Vampire
Thing [Ben Grimm]; Morbius the Living Vampire [Michael Morbius]; Living Eraser; Petril; Roween; Supremor; Giant-Man [Henry Pym] (cameo; flashback); Wasp [Janet Van Dyne] (Cameo; Flashback); Alicia Masters
Morbius and The Thing are "erased" by the Living Eraser, which sends them to the Eraser's dimension, where they help Supremor return to the throne. The return to their dimension and stop the Eraser from destroying the Earth.
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #15 [25¢ Cover Price] published May 1976
was The Return of the Living Eraser! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
 
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Marvel Two-In-One #16

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Credits
?
Ron Wilson
Frank Giacoia
Dan Crespi ?
Marv Wolfman (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Ka-Zar
The Thing; Ka-Zar; Zabu
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #16 [25¢ Cover Price] published June 1976
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Into the Savage Land!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Mantlo
Ron Wilson
Dan Adkins
Gaspar Saladino (page 1); Karen Mantlo
Marv Wolfman (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Ka-Zar
The Thing; Ka-Zar; Zabu; Volcanus (Villain; death); Mr. Fantastic (Flashback); Invisible Girl (Flashback); Human Torch (Flashback); Nick Fury (Cameo; voice only)
The Thing is sent to the Savage Land to discover the source of volcanic eruptions that threaten to doom the Earth. Thing and Ka-Zar find that the the villain V is trying to use the powers of the volcanoes to transform himself into the god-like Volcanus.
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #16 [25¢ Cover Price] published June 1976
was Into the Savage Land! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Two-In-One #17

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Credits
?
Ron Wilson (signed)
Joe Sinnott (signed)
John Costanza
Marv Wolfman (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Spider-Man
The Thing; Spider-Man; Basilisk
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #17 [25¢ Cover Price] published July 1976
was The Basilisk! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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This City-- Afire!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Mantlo
Sal Buscema (layouts); Mike Esposito (finished art); Dave Hunt (finished art)
Mike Esposito; Dave Hunt (backgrounds)
Gaspar Saladino (page one); Jean Hipp
Marv Wolfman (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Spider-Man
The Thing; Spider-Man; GUEST: Mary Jane Watson; VILLAIN: Basilisk; CAMEO FLASHBACK: Ka-Zar; Zabu
The Thing battles Basilisk in the Savage Land and the villain teleports the both of them into the heart of New York City. Spidey returns from his time jaunt to discover an active volcano spitting lava into the Hudson River. He investigates and discovers that the Basilisk has felled the Thing and is preparing to destroy the city.
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #17 [25¢ Cover Price] published July 1976
was This City-- Afire! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Team-Up #47

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Gil Kane
Joe Sinnott
Dan Crespi ?
Marv Wolfman (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Spider-Man
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Basilisk [Basil Elks]
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FlagMarvel Team-Up #47 [25¢ Cover Price] published July 1976
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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I Have To Fight The Basilisk!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Mantlo
Ron Wilson
Dan Adkins
Irving Watanabe
Marv Wolfman (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Spider-Man
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; J. Jonah Jameson; Robbie Robertson; Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell] (flashback; cameo); Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards] (flashback; cameo); Basilisk [Basil Elks] (origin recap; villain); Mole Man [Harvey Elder] (villain; flashback; cameo); Moloids (villains; flashback; cameo)
Spider-Man and Thing must team up to stop the Basilisk from destroying New York City.
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Team-Up #47 [25¢ Cover Price] published July 1976
was I Have To Fight The Basilisk! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Two-In-One #18

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Credits
?
Ron Wilson (signed)
Joe Sinnott (signed)
Dan Crespi
Marv Wolfman (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Scarecrow
Thing; Scarecrow
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #18 [25¢ Cover Price] published August 1976
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
 
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Dark, Dark Demon-Night!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Scott Edelman (Plot); Bill Mantlo (Plot and Script)
Ron Wilson
Jim Mooney (pp.1-3, 7-26, 31); Dan Adkins (pp.6, 27-30)
John Costanza (p.1); Ray Holloway [as Ray H.]
Marv Wolfman (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Scarecrow
Thing; Alica Masters; Jess Duncan; Harmony Maxwell; Scarecrow; Demon Cult; Dave Duncan; Rovik
The Thing and Scarecrow take on the Demon Cult.
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #18 [25¢ Cover Price] published August 1976
was Dark, Dark Demon-Night! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
 
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Marvel Two-In-One #19

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Jack Kirby
Frank Giacoia; John Romita (alterations)
Irving Watanabe
Archie Goodwin (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Tigra
The Thing; Tigra; Cougar
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #19 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1976
was The Claws of the Cougar! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
 
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Claws of the Cougar!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Tony Isabella (plot); Bill Mantlo (script)
Sal Buscema
Don Heck
Gaspar Saladino (page one); Karen Mantlo
Archie Goodwin (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Tigra
The Thing; Tigra; Cougar [Curt Ranklin] (Villain); Tomazooma (Cameo; Flashback); Mr. Fantastic (Cameo; Flashback); Dr. Joanne Tumolo (Cameo; Flashback); Sheila Conklin
Tigra asks the Thing for help in tracking down the Cougar who is making evil use of the powerful Nega-Bands.
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Two-in-One #19 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1976
was Claws of the Cougar! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
 
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Fantastic Four Annual #11

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Jack Kirby
Joe Sinnott
Dan Crespi
Stan Lee (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Invaders [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Namor, the Sub-Mariner; Human Torch (Golden Age Torch)]
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FlagFantastic Four Annual #11 published June 1976
was Fantastic Four vs. The Fighting-Mad Invaders! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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And Then--The Invaders!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Roy Thomas
John Buscema
Sam Grainger
Gaspar Saladino (page 1); Joe Rosen
Stan Lee (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; The Thing]; GUESTS: Invaders [Captain America; Namor, the Sub-Mariner; Human Torch I; Bucky Barnes; Toro]; The Watcher; General Fitz-Hugh; VILLAINS: Baron Zemo; Nazis; CAMEO FLASHBACK: Power Man [Luke Cage]
Reed discovers that a canister of Vibranium has accidentally fallen into his time platform and made its way back to World War II where the Nazis have used it to win the war. The FF travel back to 1942 where they fight alongside the Invaders to defeat Baron Zemo and recover the vibranium. Upon returning to their own time, however,the Thing discovers that only half of the vibranium has been accounted for and prepares to leap back in time again.
Reprinting
FlagFantastic Four Annual #11 published June 1976
was And Then--The Invaders! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Story continues in Marvel Two-In-One Annual (Marvel, 1976 series) #1 which is why it is included in this volume.
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Marvel Two-In-One Annual #1

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Joe Sinnott
Dan Crespi ?
Roy Thomas (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Liberty Legion
The Thing; Liberty Legion [The Patriot; Red Raven; Whizzer; Miss America]
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FlagMarvel Two-In-One Annual #1 published September 1976
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Their Name Is Legion!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Roy Thomas
Sal Buscema
Sam Grainger (pages 1-35); John Tartaglione (pages 36-45); George Roussos (pages 46-47)
John Costanza
Roy Thomas (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Liberty Legion
The Thing; Liberty Legion [The Patriot; Red Raven; Jack Frost; Blue Diamond; Thin Man; Miss America; Whizzer]; GUESTS: The Watcher; Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; John Romita (as a child); Major Hayden; VILLAINS: Skyshark; Slicer; Master Man; U-Man [Meranno]; CAMEO FLASHBACK: Adolf Hitler; Baron Zemo; Invaders [Captain America; Namor, the Sub-Mariner; Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Bucky Barnes]
With the FF returning from the past with only half of the missing vibranium, the Thing discovers that the Nazis may still be able to use the missing metal to win World War II. The Thing takes a solo time trip back to 1942 where he meets up with the Liberty Legion and they tackle Skyshark, Master Man and U-Man as Ben tries to find the stolen vibranuim.
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FlagMarvel Two-In-One Annual #1 published September 1976
was Their Name Is Legion! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Continued from Fantastic Four Annual (Marvel, 1963 series) #11; Continued in Marvel Two-In-One (Marvel, 1974 series) #20
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Marvel Two-In-One #20

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Frank Giacoia; John Romita (corrections)
Dan Crespi
Roy Thomas (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Liberty Legion
The Thing; Liberty Legion [The Patriot; Blue Diamond; Miss America; Whizzer]; Skyshark; Master Man; U-Man [Meranno]
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Two-in-One #20 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1976
was Master Man! U-Man! And the Masked Killer Called Skyshark! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Showdown at Sea!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Roy Thomas
Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Sam Grainger (finished art)
Sam Grainger
John Costanza
Roy Thomas (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Liberty Legion
The Thing; Liberty Legion [The Patriot; Red Raven; Jack Frost; Blue Diamond; Thin Man; Miss America; Whizzer]; GUESTS: The Watcher; Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; VILLAINS: Skyshark; Slicer; Master Man; U-Man [Meranno]; Brain Drain
Back in 1942, the Thing and the Liberty Legion battle a horde of super powered Nazis to recover a canister of vibranium that made its way back in time from 1976. The Thing recovers the missing metal and returns to his own time.
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Two-in-One #20 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1976
was Showdown at Sea! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Continued from Marvel Two-In-One Annual (Marvel, 1974 series) #1
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Marvel Two-In-One #22

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Ron Wilson
Frank Giacoia
Irving Watanabe
Archie Goodwin (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Thor
The Thing; Thor; Seth
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #22 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1976
was Thunder on the Threshold of Death! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Touch Not the Hand of Seth!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Mantlo
Ron Wilson
Pablo Marcos
Gaspar Saladino (page one); Karen Mantlo
Archie Goodwin (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Thor
The Thing; Thor; GUESTS: Human Torch; Black Sun; Janice Lightner; Dr. McLory; VILLAIN: Seth
After their recent battle, Black Sun is on the verge of death and the Human Torch tries desperately to keep him alive long enough to get him medical help. Torch and the Thing bring him to Dr. Donald Blake but Thing gets caught up in a godly conflict between the mighty Thor and the Egyptian god of death, Seth.
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #22 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1976
was Touch Not the Hand of Seth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Two-In-One #23

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Credits
?
Ron Wilson (signed)
Joe Sinnott (signed)
Jim Novak ?
Archie Goodwin (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Thor
The Thing; Thor; The Devourer
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #23 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1977
was Duel in the Domain of Death! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Death On The Bridge To Heaven!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Mantlo (pages 1-6); Jim Shooter (pages 7-31)
Ron Wilson; Marie Severin (assist)
Pablo Marcos
John Costanza (pages 1-6); Irving Watanabe (pages 7-31, uncredited)
Archie Goodwin (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Thor
The Thing; Thor; GUESTS: Human Torch; Black Sun; Janice Lightner; Horus; Osiris; Isis; VILLAINS: Seth; The Devourer
The Thing assists Thor in an interdimensional battle with Seth, the Egyptian god of death, but things spin out of control when the villain unleashes the rampaging Devourer that even he finds impossible to control.
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Two-in-One #23 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1977
was Death on the Bridge to Heaven! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Two-In-One #24

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Ron Wilson
Joe Sinnott
Dan Crespi
Archie Goodwin (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Black Goliath
The Thing; Black Goliath [Bill Foster]; Hijacker
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Two-in-One #24 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1977
was Enter--The Hijacker and His Deadly Murder Machine! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Does Anyone Remember...The Hijacker!?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Mantlo; Jim Shooter
Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Pablo Marcos (finished art)
Pablo Marcos (misspelled "Marcus")
Gaspar Saladino (page 1); Irving Watanabe (pages 2-11, 15, 23-31); Joe Rosen (pages 13-14, 16-22, uncredited)
Archie Goodwin (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Black Goliath
The Thing; Black Goliath [Bill Foster]; Tony Stark [Iron Man]; Dr. Bell; Talia; Hijacker (Villain); Ant-Man [Hank Pym] (Cameo; Flashback)
The Thing is at Stark West helping Bill Foster test an experimental space suit when the Hijacker arrives to steal stuff. Thing and Black Goliath fight off the loser villain.
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Two-in-One #24 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1977
was Does Anyone Remember...The Hijacker!? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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[untitled]

Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
 
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Filler page to allow the next story to line up correctly on the correct pages.
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Marvel Two-In-One #25

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Joe Sinnott
Dan Crespi
Marv Wolfman (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Iron Fist
The Thing; Iron Fist; S'Kari; Mongo
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Two-in-One #25 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1977
was Between Fire and Death! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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A Tale of Two Countries!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Marv Wolfman
Ron Wilson
Sam Grainger
Gaspar Saladino (page one); Irving Watanabe
Marv Wolfman (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Iron Fist
The Thing; Iron Fist; GUESTS: Alicia Masters; Dragon Prince; Konga; S'Kari; Mongo; Queen Sen; VILLAIN: General Chonga
The Thing and Iron Fist get drawn into the politics of a small Asian island as they find they have to rescue a beautiful queen from the general who kidnapped her.
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Two-in-One #25 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1977
was A Tale of Two Countries! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Blank Page

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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Typeset
Reprinting
 
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1
Listing of other Marvel Essentials volumes. Inside back cover.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Gil Kane
Gil Kane
Christopher Sotomayor
Typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing; Man-Thing
Reprinting
 
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Back cover.

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