Essential Man-Thing #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis second volume in Marvel's black-and-white Essential series collects the final issues of Man-Thing's original 1970s series, along with his appearances in other titles. It follows the tragic swamp creature, Ted Sallis, as he continues to protect the Nexus of All Realities in the Florida Everglades, encountering characters like Spider-Man and Elaine Simpson. The volume includes stories from Man-Thing #12-22 and Giant-Size Man-Thing #4-5, among others.
In "The Blood of Kings!", Peter Parker and Mary Jane uncover the Man-Thing on display in a traveling circus, setting off a journey back to the Florida swamp where the creature renews its purpose. With Chris Claremont’s sharp storytelling and John Byrne’s dynamic art bringing the tale to life, the story follows Spidey and Man-Thing as they confront the sinister d'Spayre, culminating in a quiet moment of camaraderie beneath the swamp’s canopy. The cover by Bob Wiacek captures the eerie, grounded tone of this 2008 Marvel adventure.
In "The Measure of a Man!", Peter and MJ stumble upon Man-Thing on display in a traveling circus, sparking a mission to return the creature to the Florida swamp. Once freed, the swamp-born being moves with quiet resolve toward a remote house where d'Spayre holds an ancient sorcerer and his young apprentice. Spidey and Man-Thing face off against the villain in a tense confrontation, their paths converging in the humid stillness of the wild. As the dust settles, Spidey and Manny sit together in the swamp, the night alive with unseen things.
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↩ Reprints Giant-Size Man-Thing #3 (1975), Man-Thing #15 (1975), Man-Thing #16 (1975), Giant-Size Man-Thing #4 (1975), Man-Thing #17 (1975), Man-Thing #18 (1975), Man-Thing #19 (1975), Giant-Size Man-Thing #5 (1975), Man-Thing #20 (1975), Man-Thing #21 (1975), Man-Thing #22 (1975), Rampaging Hulk #7 (1978), Marvel Team-Up #68 (1978), Marvel Two-in-One #43 (1978), Man-Thing #1 (1979), Man-Thing #2 (1980), Man-Thing #3 (1980), Man-Thing #4 (1980), Doctor Strange #41 (1980), Man-Thing #5 (1980), Man-Thing #6 (1980), Man-Thing #7 (1980), Man-Thing #8 (1981), Man-Thing #9 (1981), Man-Thing #10 (1981), Man-Thing #11 (1981), The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #7 (1983), The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #8 (1986)
Reprinted in Man-Thing Omnibus #[nn] (2012), Man-Thing by Steve Gerber: The Complete Collection #2 (2016)
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