The Thing # 10 1984 VF+

The Thing # 10, published by Marvel Comics with an October 1984 cover date (released in August 1984), features the story titled "The Serpent in the Garden!" It continues the adventures of Ben Grimm on the alien planet Battleworld after the events of the original Secret Wars. 

The storyline is part of the "Rocky Grimm, Space Ranger" arc, following Ben Grimm's decision to remain on Battleworld because he discovered he could spontaneously revert to his human form at will. 

• A New Status Quo: The issue emphasizes Ben's newfound ability to become human, a long-desired freedom.
• The She-Warrior: Ben partners with Tarianna, a powerful warrior woman who is fascinated by the Earthman and views him as a potential hero.
• A Mysterious Foe: They encounter a sinister, cloaked figure who causes disruptive earthquakes and other environmental dangers. This figure is later revealed to be a psychological manifestation of Ben's own subconscious anxieties on this strange world.
• Exploration: The issue focuses on Ben and Tarianna's continued journey across Battleworld, trying to understand their situation and the source of the recent disturbances. 
• Writer: Mike Carlin
• Penciler: Ron Wilson
• Inker: Joe Sinnott
• Publisher: Marvel Comics