The Thing #1 is a pleasant surprise, hitting all the right notes for a character with a storied history who has plenty more stories left to star in. Marvel has been on a role this year with their miniseries (Beta Ray Bill, Black Knight, Ka-Zar, Kang, and U.S.Agent have all starred in can't-miss stories), and it's only fitting that the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing would follow suit. After all, he's one of Marvel's greatest creations. He's a star, and should always be given first-tier treatment. And in the hands of this creative team, he's bestowed just that. Read Full Review

The Thing #1 delves into a mystery from Ben Grimm's past, with the creative team reminding the audience why he's a beloved character. With the Fantastic Four set to gain even more prominence in the coming years with the upcoming "Reckoning War" event in their main title and a future installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, I expect to see more of Ben Grimm in the future. And I look forward to the rest of this miniseries, as the ending promises even more trouble for the Fantastic Four's bedrock. Read Full Review

Marvel's THE THING #1is a ton of fun. But hidden between the laughs and the action is a really emotional story too. This creative team is somehow having their cake and eating it too. They're celebrating old comics, in all their campy glory, and creating a timely narrative of heartbreak and disillusion. Read Full Review

Save for the story taking place at an inexact time, and it being mostly setup for Thing's adventure, this is an excellent story. The creative team introduces a villain who earns his right to be feared, Thing's personality is true to the character, and the visual style is vibrant and interesting. The Thing gets to the heart of the blue-eyed hero and offers an adventure well worth exploring. Read Full Review

Mosley tells a poignant tale of self-worth and the desire for companionship"a story that tugs at the heartstrings every step of the way. Read Full Review

I would recommend this one if you are a fan of this character and want to see him in his own storyline. Read Full Review

It's been a while since Benjamin J. Grimm has had a standalone story (15 years if my mind serves me correctly) and It's good to see one of the most fascinating characters out on his own again, literally. Walter Mosley has worked on Fantastic Four titles before and it's good to see him utilise that experience to bring us this fascinating series featuring one of our favourite characters. This is surely a must-read for any fans of Fantastic Four. Read Full Review

The Thing #1 does enough to sow interest in coming issues but itself is a flawed story with pacing issues wrapped in gorgeous packaging. Read Full Review

The Thing #1 is an interesting start but not one that really excites. It has its moments and potential but there's just too much that feels rather random or unexplained to really get the reader excited for what's to come. There's a clear threat but beyond being an annoyance, it doesn't feel much like one. The Thing #1 might take the whole “thing” to heart a bit too much and feels like it leaves a lot of things hanging. Read Full Review

The Ol' Timer in me remembers the fun Marvel Two-in-One book that partnered up The Thing with a guest star, much like Marvel Team-Up and Brave and the Bold for Spider-Man and Batman respectively. As much as I enjoyed the Invisible Woman mini a while back, I am really looking for Thing book, especially one set in the past where there will be no major impact. Fans of the Fantastic Four will probably love the book, for me, I would like more relevant context. Read Full Review

So, here's the Thing: fun but not all that eye-opening, and rather relaxing on the whole despite its at times depressing atmosphere. Read Full Review

Final ThoughtsThe Thing #1 is an amusing trip back to the simpler days of the Fantastic Four with an adventure focused on the blue-eyed Thing. The art is great and the writing perfectly captures the character voice of the titular hero. That said, the plot is a jumbled, chaotic mess with events happening at random without reason or explanation. Read Full Review

Reilly uses a faux-retro style that calls to mind the vibe of comics from this nebulous era without actually resembling it, and superstar color artist Jordie Bellaire manages to make it look simultaneously classic but updated. Read Full Review

I liked it. Oddly paced at times but building a mystery does that so hopefully can get better. Tom Reilly's art is just fun!! Bellaire's colors were exquisite!!

This is a fun comic. The type of comic I find we need more of.

Fun start! Surely this story won’t be for everyone, and that’s okay. I really enjoyed what Mosley is going for with this, and I hope the same energy pulls throughout. P.S., Tom Reilly’s art RULES here.

An intriguing start, though it's oddly paced (a problem a lot of prose writers have when they start writing monthly comics)

I actually really liked this. Art was wonderful and the writing is very accessible for someone who doesn't read much Marvel. The atmosphere is really comfortable which is something you don't see a lot these days in modern comics; this could be an FF issue straight from the 60's and I wouldn't have batted an eye. Great refreshing take on the character.

It's off to a slow start, and I think it weighs Ben down with a little too much melancholy. The art looks terrific, though, and this first issue gives me just enough puzzle pieces to get me curious about how they fit together.

Fun.

I don't think enough of a hook for the rest of the series but I definitely see the potential! I love Walter Mosley and am looking forward to seeing what he does. Also, I love the art.

Love the Thing and MTIO was one of my all-time favorites, but something seems off in this issue. It’s like the art and the story don’t sync well. If you read it, let me know if I am crazy or not.

And POP? Couldn’t be…

I'm disappointed in this one. I expected so much more. It's clear Walter Mosley has a vision for this series, and it's not the one I want.

I REALLY wanted to like this, but I just didn't. The art was bad, the story was a mess and I was just very disappointed.

Pretty boring, I expected something better here.