The 10 Worst Things That Ever Happened to the Fantastic Four's Thing

TLDRBen Grimm, aka the Thing, has had a rough time as a member of the Fantastic Four. From his transformation into a rock-like monster to being framed for murder, here are the 10 worst things that ever happened to him.

Key insights

😔Ben Grimm's transformation into the Thing was a lonely and depressing experience for him.

😡Ben was turned into an evil servant by a magical hammer, causing him to rampage through New York.

😢His love interest, Alicia Masters, dumped him and started a relationship with Johnny Storm.

😨Ben was framed for murder and incarcerated in the Raft, where he was brutally beaten by the inmates.

😮Doctor Doom turned him into a wall to protect his realm, leaving Ben trapped and manipulated.

Q&A

How did Ben Grimm become the Thing?

Ben Grimm became the Thing when he joined Reed Richards on a space mission and was exposed to cosmic radiation, which transformed his body into a rock-like form.

Did Ben ever regain his human form?

No, despite various attempts by Reed Richards, Ben has been unable to permanently regain his human form.

What happened during the Secret Wars saga?

During the Secret Wars saga, Ben was transformed into a wall surrounding Doctor Doom's domain and had his mind manipulated to serve him.

Did Ben ever find love?

Ben had a tumultuous relationship with Alicia Masters, but she eventually left him for Johnny Storm. However, it was later revealed that she was a Skrull imposter.

Has Ben ever faced any legal troubles?

Yes, Ben was framed for murder and imprisoned in the Raft, where he was subjected to constant abuse from the inmates.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the Fantastic Four and the unique character of Ben Grimm, aka the Thing.

01:20Ben's transformation into the Thing and the loneliness and depression it brought him.

02:36Ben's relationship troubles, including Alicia Masters dumping him and starting a relationship with Johnny Storm.

05:06Ben's incarceration in the Raft and the brutal treatment he faced from the inmates.

07:08Ben being manipulated and transformed by Doctor Doom during the Secret Wars saga.