Screen Rant

  • The Thing has remained one of Marvel Comic's most well respected and good natured heroes. 1 / 8

  • However, Thing has more of a connection to the deadly pirate Blackbeard than most realize. 2 / 8

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  • Fantastic Four #5 would mark the first battle between the team and their archenemy Doctor Doom. 3 / 8

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  • Unlike other comic titles, the Fantastic Four are unique for their weird unusually driven adventures. 4 / 8

  • Doctor Doom would send the Fantastic Four back in time for Blackbeard's treasure. 5 / 8

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  • Blackbeard's treasure chest would ultimately grant Doom complete control over the world. 6 / 8

  • While in the past, the team conclude that Thing is a version of Blackbeard himself. 7 / 8

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  • It's yet to be seen if writers choose to further develop the Thing Blackbeard connection. 8 / 8