The Mighty World of Marvel #109
In "His Name Is Samson!", the Fantastic Four face their most unsettling threat yet when a scientist swaps identities with the Thing, donning his monstrous form and infiltrating the team. With Ben Grimm trapped in a state of despair and his teammates doubting his true self, Reed Richards makes a desperate gamble, journeying into the Negative Zone to confront Galactus. Written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with art by Jack Kirby and inks by Joe Sinnott, this 1974 tale blends psychological tension and cosmic stakes. The cover by Arvell Jones and Frank Giacoia captures the eerie transformation at the heart of the story.
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A morose Ben Grimm falls into the clutches of a scientist who transfers the "Thing" look and powers to himself, then infiltrates the Fantastic Four. Reed and Sue reject the human Ben as an imposter, and Reed embarks on a journey to the Negative Zone, in hopes of fighting Galactus. The disguised scientist is stunned by Reed's self-sacrifice.
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