The first ever crossover in Marvel Universe history occurred way back in Fantastic Four #12. In that epic issue from the early 60s saw the Thing tussling with the Incredible Hulk. Buildings were destroyed, bystanders were hurt, and a legend was born.
Over the next 5 decades, the two titans would continue to tussle. But thanks to that dynamic two-part story, the Thing and Hulk would become uneasy friends. Often they'd team-up together and then due to some misunderstanding (usually on the Hulk's part) the two heroes would battle it out until that fragile truce could be reestablished. The same is no different in this all-ages friendly story from 2008.
Here, Bruce Banner comes to the Baxter Building along with his teenage pal Rick Jones. The duo are looking for Reed Richards to assist the good doctor in finding a cure for the gamma radiation that turns him into the big green machine. The only member of the Fantastic Four at home is lovable Blue Eyed Benji.
Not one to let a friend down, Thing gives Bruce free reign over Reed's lab. But when a squad of Doombots invades the lab, an errant laser blast angers Banner and he turns into the Hulk. Naturally instead of the attacking robots, the Hulk assumes the Thing attacked him and another classic battle between the two heroes is born!
One again, Marvel crafted another all-ages classic in their Marvel Adventures line. It was fun and funny and full of action and adventure. The art was very good as well though it might have been just a little too clean for a battle royale between the Thing and the Hulk. Still this was an excellent story that isn't very expensive if you can find it. Plus, I just loved the last page- especially the very last panel.
Worth Consuming
Rating: 9 out of 10
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