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    Character » Thing appears in 8021 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.

    Who draws the best Thing (Ben Grimm)?

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    Mr. Wilson

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    #1  Edited By Mr. Wilson

    I love Ed McGuinness's Thing.  It reminds me of Kirby.

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    #2  Edited By The_Martian
    I like this one
    I like this one
    And this one
    And this one
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    #3  Edited By deactivated-5f10a0c8ad118
    Jack Kirby Thing
    Jack Kirby Thing
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    #4  Edited By Erik
    Mr. Wilson said:
    "I love Ed McGuinness's Thing.  It reminds me of Kirby."
    O_o
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    #5  Edited By Erik

    Sorry. Nobody else did it so I had to.

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    #6  Edited By Mr. Wilson

    lol


    I like Michael Turner's rendition as well. 

    This character is so hard to draw.

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    #7  Edited By The_Martian
    Mr. Wilson said:
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    lol


    I like Michael Turner's rendition as well. 

    This character is so hard to draw.

    "
    Really? I find it hard to find a picture I don't like. I mean I find a few, and those I really don't like, but for the most part they seem good if they made it to the comic.
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    #8  Edited By Mr. Wilson
    Nobody said:
    "Mr. Wilson said:
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    lol


    I like Michael Turner's rendition as well. 

    This character is so hard to draw.

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    Really? I find it hard to find a picture I don't like. I mean I find a few, and those I really don't like, but for the most part they seem good if they made it to the comic."
    For me personally and some artists complain.  That is what I meant.
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    #9  Edited By Spectacular-Girl

    i like Greg Lnd's Thing

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    #10  Edited By Unbelonger
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    These two.
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    #11  Edited By Meteorite

    The very first, original that looked like a bunch of clay formed into a human shape!

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    #12  Edited By Hadrelius

    John Bryne

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    #13  Edited By vance_astro  Moderator

    Alex Ross

    Jae Lee
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    #14  Edited By Night Thrasher

    Jim Lee and Steve McNiven by far do the best Ben Grimms.

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    #15  Edited By Mr. Wilson

    I also like Land's thing and the others.  Some peeps suck at him though.

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    #16  Edited By PowerHerc

    The Thing never looked better than when pencilled by George Perez and inked by Joe Sinnott  in the late 70's.   
    Others, such as Carlos Pacheco, Alan Davis and Andrea DiVito have come close, but Perez and Sinnott's version is still the best IMO.
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    #17  Edited By FunnyStuff707

    Edwin Garcia is pretty good.

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    #18  Edited By Emperor Gonzo Noir

    Jack Kirby, John Bryne and Mike Weiringo

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    #19  Edited By PowerHerc

    It's too bad this image isn't in color, but the Thing never looked better than when George Perez drew him, imo.

    The Thing - by George Perez
    The Thing - by George Perez
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    #20  Edited By Caligula

     Jack Kirby

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    #21  Edited By PowerHerc
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    The Thing: Perfect facial form and expression by George Perez.

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    #22  Edited By cattlebattle

    Kirby

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    #23  Edited By ReVamp

    Micheal Turner draws the best everything, so this isn't much of a debate LMAO :P

    May he RIP.

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    #24  Edited By Hector

    I'd say Barry Kitson draws a good Grimm.

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    #25  Edited By Gambit1024

    Really? Nobody said Mike Werringo?

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    #26  Edited By PowerHerc
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    I know he gets knocked by some people for trying to emulate Kirby too much, but Rich Buckler did a nice job.

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    #27 Cybernetics

    Bump! for the God

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