The Man-Thing and a host of alternate counterparts have undergone a couple of changes in form, [63] like having the ability to control and alternate plant matter both from its own person and the surrounding area. [64] The Man-Thing also has trans-reality shifting abilities due in part to his nature as a living extra-dimensional crossroads; he is able to open portals to and from alternate realities, [65] interact with different dimensional counterparts and even alternate the physical appearances of said doppelgangers with those of their prime universe iterations. [66] [67] Through his empathic abilities, the Man-Thing can grow more powerful by feeding on the fear of others, increasing his size and mass to titanic proportions during Fear Itself. [68] Avengers: Curse Of The Man-Thing #1, Spider-Man: Curse Of The Man-Thing #1, X-Men: Curse Of The Man-Thing #1

The Man-Thing appears in issue #10 of Marvel Super Hero Squad. [93] Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe [ edit ] Though the Man-Thing cannot be said to possess the capability for friendship or love, several beings have fallen into the beast’s orbit that might be classified as allies, either consciously or unconsciously.Young biochemist Dr. Theodore "Ted" Sallis, a native of Omaha, Nebraska, [29] is working in the Everglades as part of Dr. Wilma Calvin's Project: Gladiator team, which includes Dr. Barbara Morse and her fiancé Dr. Paul Allen, and an assistant named Jim. A Dr. Wendell is later cited as being on the staff after Dr. Calvin is shot. [30] The group is attempting to recreate the Super-Soldier Serum that had created Captain America. [31] Web of Spider-Man vol. 2 #6 revealed that Sallis at one point treated and worked alongside Dr. Curtis Connors shortly after Connors' arm was amputated, driving the research that would eventually transform Connors into the Lizard. Shoulder mounted minigun and missile launcher, missile effect piece, gunfire effect piece and alternate hands Tales of Suspense #7 (Jan. 1960): "I Fought the Molten Man-Thing!", writer unknown, at the Grand Comics Database The Man-Thing was once dependent upon the swamp he inhabits for his continued survival; his body would slowly weaken and eventually lapse into dormancy if not returned to the swamp or would be greatly damaged if exposed to clean water. His exposure to the Citrusville waste treatment plant [60] greatly enhanced his ability to leave the swamp, as he became a self-contained ecosystem, feeding off of his own waste products. [61] He generally leaves the swamp of his own accord only if he senses a mystical disturbance. The Man-Thing has also demonstrated himself susceptible to possession by other entities. [62] As Thomas, for one, recalled: " Giant-Size Man-Thing later had a decidedly funny ring to it, but not Man-Thing in itself". (Thomas interview, p. 21)

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Brevoort, Tom; DeFalco, Tom; Manning, Matthew K.; Sanderson, Peter; Wiacek, Win (2017). Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History. DK Publishing. p.157. ISBN 978-1465455505. Bret Blevins( a)."Man-Thing" The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (Deluxe Edition),vol.2,no.8,p.15(July 1986).Marvel. Sallis tries to put his creation of a mutagenic serum behind him for fear of its military applications. But when S.H.I.E.L.D. assigns him a new super-soldier project, “Project Gladiator”, set in the Florida Everglades, he reluctantly reopens old wounds to fashion a new version of the lost Super-Soldier Serum that created Steve Rogers, AKA Captain America. Unfortunately, his neglected young bride Ellen allies herself with the criminal science cabal Advanced Idea Mechanics ( A.I.M.) to betray Sallis and capture the serum for malevolent purposes.The Man-Thing later appears as a member of the Legion of Monsters alongside Morbius, the Living Vampire, the Werewolf by Night, the Manphibian, and N'Kantu, the Living Mummy. [35] He later gains the ability to speak comprehensibly through the use of the "Universal Language". [36] Phil Coulson subsequently recruits the Man-Thing for his incarnation of the Howling Commandos. [37] In 2016, 12-inch Legends returned effectively reviving the concept of the Icons line in all but name. The figures are more expensive and are therefore aimed at a more adult collector market. After issue #19 (Dec. 1973), the Man-Thing received a solo title The Man-Thing, which ran 22 issues (Jan. 1974–Oct. 1975). Following Morrow, the main series' primary pencillers were, successively, Val Mayerik, Mike Ploog, John Buscema, and Jim Mooney. There are four Man-Thing miniatures, all with the same sculpt, but different levels of powers, in the HeroClix "Mutant Mayhem" set which was released in 2004. [ citation needed]

Toy Biz had several related lines of toys of Marvel Comics characters, often exhibiting comparable articulation, and similar scale. Truitt, Brian. "Sneak peek: TV's 'Guardians of the Galaxy' heads to Earth for new season". USA Today. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020 . Retrieved November 8, 2023. Gerry and I thought that, unconsciously, the origin in Swamp Thing #1 was a bit too similar to the origin of Man-Thing a year-and-a-half earlier. There was vague talk at the time around Marvel of legal action, but it was never really pursued. I don't know if any letters even changed hands between Marvel and DC. [...] We weren't happy with the situation over the Swamp Thing #1 origin, but we figured it was an accident. Gerry was rooming with Len at the time and tried to talk him into changing the Swamp Thing's origin. Len didn't see the similarities, so he went ahead with what he was going to do. The two characters [di]verged off after that origin, so it didn't make much difference, anyway. [15] In 2016, Hasbro announced a line of high end role play accessories. After the release of the first two items, a poll was held to determine future entries in the line. [1] Item Ellen Sallis reentered the Man-Thing’s existence along with Doctor Strange at a time when the Nexus was shattered and the beast’s role as one of a long line of “caretakers” for the swamp in which it rested. Ellen and her and Sallis’ son Job worked to restore the Nexus, but the woman and her former husband wound up as formless residents of the phenomenon while a past caretaker named K’ad-Mon inhabited the body of the Man-Thing.a b Arrant, Chris (September 21, 2011). "The Next Big-Wait Project Emerges: Man-Thing by Gerber and Nowlan". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on January 1, 2012 . Retrieved February 14, 2013. As the Man-Thing, Ted Sallis’ body comprises an eclectic collection of algae, moss, root bundles, tubers, and other vegetation. Nearly seven feet tall, the humanoid creature sports long forearms ending in twisted hands with long claws, a massive torso, and a face made up from dangling tendrils. In addition, the Man-Thing exhibits a strong odor of rotting plants. Due to the construction of his body, the Man-Thing is able to ooze his body through openings or around barriers that would seem too small for him to pass through. The smaller the opening, the longer it will take for him to reorganize his mass upon reaching the other side. This ability [59] can be defeated mystically. [54] Cel-shaded redeco of the Apocalypse wave Wolverine with a new head, animated-style claws and accessories