{"id":4515,"date":"2012-09-10T00:00:59","date_gmt":"2012-09-10T07:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cyberspacecomics.com\/blog\/?p=4515"},"modified":"2012-09-15T18:49:10","modified_gmt":"2012-09-16T01:49:10","slug":"guide-to-marvel-two-in-one-23-the-thing-thor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyberspacecomics.com\/blog\/2012\/09\/guide-to-marvel-two-in-one-23-the-thing-thor\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Marvel Two-In-One #23 the Thing & Thor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Marvel Two-In-One<\/em> launched in 1974, teaming the Thing with a different hero each month. This guide will tell you everything you wanted to know about the series – and more!<\/font><\/p>\n

\"MarvelPublisher<\/u><\/b>: Marvel Comics<\/a>
Cover Date<\/u><\/b>: January 1977
Cover Price<\/u><\/b>: 30\u00a2
Writer<\/u><\/b>: Bill Mantlo with Jim Shooter
Artist<\/u><\/b>: Ron Wilson <\/p>\n

WHO<\/b> stars in this issue?<\/h1>\n

the Thing <\/strong>– Benjamin J. Grimm was bombarded by cosmic rays in a space exploration flight, alongside three friends. The cosmic rays gave each of them different powers, and they formed the Fantastic Four. Ben underwent the most physical change of the foursome: his skin mutated into orange rock and, as a result, he gained super-strength. <\/p>\n

Thor <\/strong>– When Doctor Donald Blake stomps his cane against the ground, he is replaced by Thor – the Asgardian God of Thunder. Thor is possessed of super-strength, armed with an enchanted hammer (named Mj\u00f6lnir) and can summon forth lightning.<\/p>\n

WHAT<\/b> happens?<\/h1>\n

After being worn down by Seth<\/strong>‘s army of the dead, Thor and the Thing are transported to the Golden Paths of the Gods (the Egyptian version of Bifrost – the Rainbow Road to Asgard) by the Egyptian God of Death. They follow the path to Heliopolis where the other Egyptian gods (notably Horus, Isis & Osiris) have already fallen captive to Seth<\/strong>. The God of Death summons the Devourer <\/strong>to destroy his remaining enemies: the Thing <\/strong>and Thor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n


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But, Seth <\/strong>was not counting on the uncontrollable nature of the Devourer<\/strong>. The great beast cares not what its target is – and even Seth <\/strong>himself is assaulted by the creature. In a desperate move, the Death God releases his step-brother, Horus<\/strong>, for he was the one who had previously imprisoned the Devourer<\/strong>. Remembering his long imprisonment, the Devourer<\/strong>‘s attention shifted to Horus <\/strong>and so, the Thing <\/strong>used him to lure the Devourer out into deep space. Thor flung his hammer to return the Thing <\/strong>(and Horus) back to Heliopolis, leaving the monster stranded in space.<\/p>\n

WHERE<\/b> does the story take place?<\/h1>\n

The battle takes place in Heliopolis – the home of the Egyptian pantheon.<\/p>\n


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WHEN<\/b> does the villain next appear?<\/h1>\n

Seth <\/strong> is next seen in Thor Annual <\/em>#10 (from 1982) where he and other Death Gods (like Pluto, Mephisto and Hela) decide to unite their realms in a bid for power.<\/p>\n

WHY<\/b> is Thor the guest-lead?<\/h1>\n

Bill Mantlo <\/strong>ended his run on Thor <\/em>in November 1975 with a Seth <\/strong>story. This story allowed him to utilize that villain again as well as the title character.<\/p>\n


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HOW<\/b> was it?<\/h1>\n

After the set-up of last issue, this one proved to be a lot of fun action. After all, it’s always fun to see the Thing take on giant monsters that are bigger than he is. I really enjoyed the short-sightedness of Seth – who didn’t realize that unleashing a giant monster on Heliopolis might put him in danger as well. And, I’m glad to see that Blacksun wasn’t forgotten about – in the last panel, Doctor Blake prepares to examine the patient.<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: This issue\u2019s letters column features commentary on Marvel Two-In-One #19<\/a> and includes a letter by writer, Robert Rodi.<\/p>\n

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