The Thing Is Big Ben

Marvel UK’s The Thing Is Big Ben (1984–present, 18 issues) pairs the ever-lovin’ blue-eyed Thing with the British hero Big Ben for a transatlantic team-up that’s all heart and heavy fists. Anchored by the writing of J. M. DeMatteis, David Anthony Kraft, and Tom DeFalco, and illustrated by talents like Mike Zeck, Ron Wilson, and John Romita Jr., the series explores the clash of cultures and the shared burden of heroism. It’s a fondly remembered oddity of the era, showcasing the Thing in a distinctly UK-flavored setting that broadened the Marvel Universe’s international scope.