Essential Marvel Two-in-One #2

In this pulse-pounding tale from Essential Marvel Two-in-One #2, the cunning Fixer and the mind-bending Mentallo team up for a high-stakes heist, seizing the Thing from a SHIELD helicarrier and turning him into a weapon to breach the Baxter Building. With Doom’s time platform at their disposal, they reach into the future, pulling a mysterious figure into their scheme—setting off a chain of events that could unravel reality itself.

In "Day of the Demolisher!", Deathlok, manipulated by the Fixer and Mentallo, turns his deadly focus on Jimmy Carter during the president’s inauguration, forcing the Fantastic Four and Nick Fury to race against time to prevent a catastrophe. With the fate of the nation hanging in the balance, the heroes must unravel the mind control before the assassin strikes.

When the Thing and Alicia take a detour on their way to England with Deathlok in tow, they’re drawn into a sudden underwater clash—helping Namor fend off a swarm of aggressive piranha that’s turned deadly. With the waters churning and danger rising, the trio must think fast to survive the ambush before their mission can continue.

In "A Monster Walks Among Us!", Dr. Kort and Nighthawk uncover a mysterious rock concealing an alien being—misunderstood and feared for his appearance, yet driven to help when children are trapped in a burning building. As the alien struggles to prove himself, old alliances shift and hidden dangers surface in the wake of his sudden arrival.

In "Death Watch!", the Thing and Spider-Man race against time to stop Thanos from using his massive space ship and the Soul Gem to ignite the sun and wipe out all life in the solar system. Trapped and placed in stasis alongside the Avengers, Spider-Man must rally his wits and strength to free his allies, guided by the cryptic whispers of Chaos and Order, who lead him to unleash Adam Warlock from the Soul Gem for a final, desperate stand.

In "Game Point!", an ordinary citizen takes the Thing to court, claiming he suffered damages during a heroic rescue, forcing Matt Murdock to defend the big, orange hero in a courtroom showdown that tests justice, heroism, and what it really means to save the day.

In a tense twist of fate, Daredevil races to free the Thing from prison, following a key witness whose testimony could break the case—only to find himself drawn into a web that leads straight to the Mad Thinker. With the Thing in captivity and the villain’s mind games escalating, Daredevil must navigate a dangerous trap where loyalty is tested and the line between ally and enemy blurs.

In "The Vision Gambit," the Thinker manipulates the Thing and forces Daredevil into an uneasy alliance, sending them to Avengers Mansion to capture the Vision and build an army of androids. With the unexpected help of Yellowjacket and a host of unpredictable variables, the heroes must unravel the scheme before it's too late.

In "Entropy, Entropy..." from Essential Marvel Two-in-One #2, Thing storms Project Pegasus to rescue Wundarr, only to be swayed by Captain America’s urgent plea to let the scientists study the child-like hero—believing he might hold the key to the Cosmic Cube. When Victorius steals the Cube and vanishes into the Florida Everglades, Thing and Cap must follow, racing through swamps and secrets neither expected.

When Thing’s birthday celebration takes a sudden turn, he’s pulled into a fight with his old Yancy Street Gang pals against a relentless swarm of faceless robots—only to be captured before the day’s chaos truly begins.

In "Remembrance of Things Past!", Ben grapples with the lingering effects of his transformation, using Dr. Doom's time platform to send one of Reed's cures back to his younger self—hoping to rewrite his past and reclaim his humanity. The story unfolds with quiet urgency, exploring the weight of memory and the fragile hope of second chances.