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    Character » Thing appears in 8022 issues.

    Ben Grimm, better known as the Thing, is the original quintessential tough-guy of the Marvel Universe. But, because of his transformation, he's also the tragic member of the Fantastic Four. Ben was an ace test-pilot until exposure to intense cosmic radiation mutated him into a rock-skinned monster with immense superhuman strength. Ben's exterior is much harder than stone which gives him a rather gruff disposition; but deep down, he has a heart of gold.

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    Edited By Frozen_Eternal

    I recently re-read a few Marvel Zombie comics and A question's been bugging me. How did the thing become a zombie?

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    #1  Edited By PowerHerc

    Yeah! How did he? Considering his rock-like epidermis; it's gotta be some plot-induced B.S., imo!

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    #2  Edited By InnerVenom123

    Your first problem is trying to inject logic into Marvel Zombies.

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    #3  Edited By BatteredArmor

    @InnerVenom123 said:

    Your first problem is trying to inject logic into Marvel Zombies.

    Thank you!

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    #4  Edited By Frozen_Eternal

    @PowerHerc: IKR. In one of the arcs he rules a clan of savages during the zombie apocalypse but it wasn't made clear weather he was one or not.

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    #5  Edited By Frozen_Eternal

    @InnerVenom123: I'm just saying. Dosn't that make you a little curious?

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    #6  Edited By InnerVenom123

    @Frozen_Eternal said:

    @InnerVenom123: I'm just saying. Dosn't that make you a little curious?

    There's no point in focusing on that.

    The reason The Thing became a zombie is because its a story about zombies.

    There are far more insane examples, like Ghost Rider and Wolverine.

    You have to not take it too seriously.

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    #7  Edited By Frozen_Eternal

    @InnerVenom123: Ok you make a good point sir.

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    #8  Edited By TheGreyOutcastX

    @InnerVenom123 said:

    @Frozen_Eternal said:

    @InnerVenom123: I'm just saying. Dosn't that make you a little curious?

    There's no point in focusing on that.

    The reason The Thing became a zombie is because its a story about zombies.

    There are far more insane examples, like Ghost Rider and Wolverine.

    You have to not take it too seriously.

    Ghost Rider could be explained some what. If his host, in the case of Marvel Zombies, Danny Ketch was bitten then he should still become infected. But that's implying that the magical healing factor the Rider has doesn't cure him.

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    #9  Edited By CATPANEXE

    That's a no brainer (ooooh a zombie punny!). Things hide while extremely durable is in fact penetrable. He can be jabbed, cut, and his epidermis torn off by characters with great strength levels. His mucous membranes are also unprotected. It's been awhile for me, and there is lot to that whole story, so they may have shown his infection on panel and I can't recall which issue. Otherwise it stated that many characters were bitten initially by Zombie Sentry. I'll come back to it if I recall if they showed exactly how (I'm almost certain they showed the Fantastic 4's infection, as Reed was a big plot point in the whole ordeal?) and no one else came with it yet.

    @TheGreyOutcastX said:

    But that's implying that the magical healing factor the Rider has doesn't cure him.

    It doesn't. The zombie virus was stated and shown to outsource most magical and cosmic powers.

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    #10  Edited By TheGreyOutcastX

    @CATPANEXE: Makes sense.

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    #11  Edited By Frozen_Eternal

    @CATPANEXE: Oh that makes sense.

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    #12  Edited By Video_Martian

    @CATPANEXE said:

    That's a no brainer (ooooh a zombie punny!). Things hide while extremely durable is in fact penetrable. He can be jabbed, cut, and his epidermis torn off by characters with great strength levels. His mucous membranes are also unprotected. It's been awhile for me, and there is lot to that whole story, so they may have shown his infection on panel and I can't recall which issue. Otherwise it stated that many characters were bitten initially by Zombie Sentry. I'll come back to it if I recall if they showed exactly how (I'm almost certain they showed the Fantastic 4's infection, as Reed was a big plot point in the whole ordeal?) and no one else came with it yet.

    @TheGreyOutcastX said:

    But that's implying that the magical healing factor the Rider has doesn't cure him.

    It doesn't. The zombie virus was stated and shown to outsource most magical and cosmic powers.

    Agreed 100% You are very wise :)

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