Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four #40

In "A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste," the Thing takes on a surprising new role as a Big Brother—part of a publicity push to boost his image and merchandise sales—only to find himself in over his head when his Little Brother accidentally unleashes one of Mr. Fantastic's experiments, sending the lab into chaos. Written by Joe Caramagna and illustrated by Matteo Lolli, with inks by Christian Della Vecchi, colors by Guillem Mari, and letters by Nate Piekos, this 2008 Marvel Adventures tale blends humor and high-stakes science with the signature charm of the Fantastic Four. The cover, by Clayton Henry, captures the moment of escalating mayhem with a mix of gruff determination and wide-eyed surprise.