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Fantastic Four (1961)
Fantastic Four (1961-1998) #25
The battle you've been waiting for! The Incredible Hulk vs. the Ever Lovin' Blue-Eyed Thing! Nuff said!
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23 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 31, 1964
About the author
Stan Lee
7,603 books2,418 followersStan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber) was an American writer, editor, creator of comic book superheroes, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.
With several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he co-created Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor as a superhero, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Scarlet Witch, The Inhumans, and many other characters, introducing complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. He subsequently led the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation.
With several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he co-created Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor as a superhero, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Scarlet Witch, The Inhumans, and many other characters, introducing complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. He subsequently led the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation.
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November 13, 2018
More Lee/Kirby magic from the foundational years of Marvel comics. This is the first 'definitive' fight between H/T - and according to what I have read uncle Stan got quite a few 'nasty' letters from T fans! I still think that T has superior fighting skills (boxing, wrestling and football) that should make the fights much closer. This book is getting harder and harder to find above CGC 6.0.
July 23, 2016
Great work for a great Price!
I give this reading the highest possible rating. If you enjoy the movies featuring the Hulk, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Thor, Captain America, Spiderman & so-oooo many other characters.. then you should take delight in this story. Along with other Marvel super heroes, from the 1960's. For this is the foundation of the Marvel Universe. The films are merely modern adaptions to the book(s) now available, at a fraction of the cost to buy an original issue, at your local comic book store.
The foundation of the successful Hollywood adaptations of Marvel Superheroes begins here. Superman and Bat-Man are older, but the most innovation, creativity & personification of characters lies in this body of work. In this one issue, we see a superhero get sick & the Thing hopelessly outmatched but determined to go down fighting! This issue is a classic example of the kind of story telling that put Marvel on the map. It's often imitated but has never been duplicated!!! The Thing is shoved into a manhole & responds by using underground electric wires to give the Hulk a big shock!! Later creative teams never learned how to add these elements into their stories. Nor do you really see the scripted loser really offer a genuine challenge. But, not in this story!!! The Thing concedes defeat & basically says, "Let's try that again!!!"
Stan Lee & Jack Kirby (the creative team that created the Marvel Universe) are doing what they do & did best. And that is to put their heroes up against overwhelming odds and let them figure out a way to overcome the odds and survive the threat! That's a formula for great storytelling & action! This story does NOT disappoint! For action lovers, it's a real treat! Enjoy!!!
I give this reading the highest possible rating. If you enjoy the movies featuring the Hulk, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Thor, Captain America, Spiderman & so-oooo many other characters.. then you should take delight in this story. Along with other Marvel super heroes, from the 1960's. For this is the foundation of the Marvel Universe. The films are merely modern adaptions to the book(s) now available, at a fraction of the cost to buy an original issue, at your local comic book store.
The foundation of the successful Hollywood adaptations of Marvel Superheroes begins here. Superman and Bat-Man are older, but the most innovation, creativity & personification of characters lies in this body of work. In this one issue, we see a superhero get sick & the Thing hopelessly outmatched but determined to go down fighting! This issue is a classic example of the kind of story telling that put Marvel on the map. It's often imitated but has never been duplicated!!! The Thing is shoved into a manhole & responds by using underground electric wires to give the Hulk a big shock!! Later creative teams never learned how to add these elements into their stories. Nor do you really see the scripted loser really offer a genuine challenge. But, not in this story!!! The Thing concedes defeat & basically says, "Let's try that again!!!"
Stan Lee & Jack Kirby (the creative team that created the Marvel Universe) are doing what they do & did best. And that is to put their heroes up against overwhelming odds and let them figure out a way to overcome the odds and survive the threat! That's a formula for great storytelling & action! This story does NOT disappoint! For action lovers, it's a real treat! Enjoy!!!
August 14, 2017
The Hulk vs. The Thing! The rest of the Fantastic Four are out of action and it is up to The Thing to stop Hulk in his rampage. This comic was a good setup for a huge smack down between two of the strongest characters (in the 60's). I would recommend you reading the Avengers #3 (which I have not done) before reading this as the events in that comic bleed into this one (and the next!)
November 19, 2024
THE HULK VS. THE THING
April 1963.
If you wondered what happened to the Hulk..when he left the Avengers (#3)..here he is!!
He's stomping around not so happy he was replaced by Cap.America on the Avengers roster.
So rematch between The Thing and Hulk..their first meeting in FF #12.
April 1963.
If you wondered what happened to the Hulk..when he left the Avengers (#3)..here he is!!
He's stomping around not so happy he was replaced by Cap.America on the Avengers roster.
So rematch between The Thing and Hulk..their first meeting in FF #12.
September 2, 2022
My Marvelous Year #2: 1964 pt2!
Reed is sick! Johnny and Sue tap out in 2.2 seconds! Only The Thing remains to defeat the hulk before the military resorts to nuking NYC! Read for crossover shenanigans. Essential for hulk & FF completionists.
Reed is sick! Johnny and Sue tap out in 2.2 seconds! Only The Thing remains to defeat the hulk before the military resorts to nuking NYC! Read for crossover shenanigans. Essential for hulk & FF completionists.
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July 3, 2023Scontro tra i colossi della Marvel: La Cosa contro Hulk.
La storia si apre con una discussione tra Ben e Reed, che ha preparato un antidoto, Ben non vuole tornare umano perché ha paura che Alicia lo lasci e quindi ha distrutto la fiala.
Intanto Susan, con il suo nuovo taglio di capelli, legge nel giornale che Capitan America ha preso il posto di Hulk negli Avengers - questo è un collegamento a un volume precedente. La narrazione si sposta proprio su Hulk, che torna umano nelle vesti di Bob Banner, e vuole andare a vendicarsi contro gli Avengers perché è stato estromesso. Dato che le trasformazioni stanno diventando sempre più incontrollate, Bob decide di sopprimere la sua umanità e lasciare tutta la scena a Hulk e la sua sete di vendetta. Interessante il parallelismo tra lui e Ben: entrambi decidono di rimanere la creatura che sono diventati per errori scientifici.
Hulk viene prima intercettato da La Torcia Umana e inizia il loro breve ma emozionante scontro, e poi da Susan Storme che sfodera il suo inedito potere, cioè i campi di forza usati come scudi protettivi. Hulk ha la meglio su entrambi ed entra in scena La Cosa: così inizia l'epico scontro annunciato nella copertina.
Dopo vari colpi, La Cosa intuisce che più prosegue lo scontro più Hulk si potenzia e non si stanca.
Ad un certo punto, arriva una gang in soccorso di Ben e riescono far cadere Hulk negli abissi. Purtroppo anche Ben cade in mare quindi la lotta prosegue. Ben è sempre più affaticato mentre Hulk non da segni di cedimento e riesce a vincere l'incontro.
La storia si interrompe così e prosegue nel volume successivo.
In questo periodo non si è ancora a conoscenza del fatto che Hulk è spinto dalla rabbia ed è per questo che la violenza lo rinvigorisce.
La storia si apre con una discussione tra Ben e Reed, che ha preparato un antidoto, Ben non vuole tornare umano perché ha paura che Alicia lo lasci e quindi ha distrutto la fiala.
Intanto Susan, con il suo nuovo taglio di capelli, legge nel giornale che Capitan America ha preso il posto di Hulk negli Avengers - questo è un collegamento a un volume precedente. La narrazione si sposta proprio su Hulk, che torna umano nelle vesti di Bob Banner, e vuole andare a vendicarsi contro gli Avengers perché è stato estromesso. Dato che le trasformazioni stanno diventando sempre più incontrollate, Bob decide di sopprimere la sua umanità e lasciare tutta la scena a Hulk e la sua sete di vendetta. Interessante il parallelismo tra lui e Ben: entrambi decidono di rimanere la creatura che sono diventati per errori scientifici.
Hulk viene prima intercettato da La Torcia Umana e inizia il loro breve ma emozionante scontro, e poi da Susan Storme che sfodera il suo inedito potere, cioè i campi di forza usati come scudi protettivi. Hulk ha la meglio su entrambi ed entra in scena La Cosa: così inizia l'epico scontro annunciato nella copertina.
Dopo vari colpi, La Cosa intuisce che più prosegue lo scontro più Hulk si potenzia e non si stanca.
Ad un certo punto, arriva una gang in soccorso di Ben e riescono far cadere Hulk negli abissi. Purtroppo anche Ben cade in mare quindi la lotta prosegue. Ben è sempre più affaticato mentre Hulk non da segni di cedimento e riesce a vincere l'incontro.
La storia si interrompe così e prosegue nel volume successivo.
In questo periodo non si è ancora a conoscenza del fatto che Hulk è spinto dalla rabbia ed è per questo che la violenza lo rinvigorisce.
April 6, 2026
Battle of the century
This is what made the silver age of Marvel great. A shared universe where all the characters crossed over into each others titles. At the time this was the biggest battle in comic book history. With the great Jack Kirby drawing it and Stan with the dialogue. Of course Stan couldn’t even remember the Hulk’s name. He was Bob Banner this issue instead of Bruce Banner. How could Stan forget the name he created? He rectified it by renaming him Robert Bruce Banner. This issue was a classic and remains that way today.
This is what made the silver age of Marvel great. A shared universe where all the characters crossed over into each others titles. At the time this was the biggest battle in comic book history. With the great Jack Kirby drawing it and Stan with the dialogue. Of course Stan couldn’t even remember the Hulk’s name. He was Bob Banner this issue instead of Bruce Banner. How could Stan forget the name he created? He rectified it by renaming him Robert Bruce Banner. This issue was a classic and remains that way today.
September 19, 2024
Siempre es interesante ver un encuentro entre Bruce Banner y Ben Grimm. Son dos personajes que representan la fuerza en Marvel. Sin embargo, es evidente que Hulk está un par de escalones por encima de La Cosa en el tema de la fuerza bruta.
August 13, 2017
Thing vs Hulk
Another great story, Lee and Kirby, brilliant...one of the best Thing vs Hulk battles...I think it's funny that Hulk and Banner both refer to himself as Bob.
Another great story, Lee and Kirby, brilliant...one of the best Thing vs Hulk battles...I think it's funny that Hulk and Banner both refer to himself as Bob.
April 14, 2019
One of the best comic book stories I’ve ever read. The Hulk battles The Thing for the first time in a titanic heavyweight battle. This one is a classic.
June 9, 2019
Someone apparently forgot it was Bruce Banner because the book calls him Bob Banner
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January 24, 2023
Well the authors changed Bruce’s name to Bob in the issue. Did they forget? Anyway the battle is pretty epic and the cliffhanger has me on the edge of my seat!
August 20, 2024
the hulk is too op , next issue avengers
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March 17, 2025Good old Bob Banner. Not sure why they keep saying his name wrong
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