{"product_id":"the-thing-13-1984-vf","title":"The Thing # 13 1984 VF","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Thing # 13\u003c\/b\u003e, published by Marvel Comics with a cover date of July 1984, is titled \"In All the Gathering Gloom!\" and continues the \"Rocky Grimm, Space Ranger\" storyline after the events of the original Secret Wars crossover event. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Ben Grimm on Battleworld, where he has chosen to remain because he discovered he could transform back into his human form at will. He has teamed up with a she-warrior named Tarianna, the image of his ideal woman as later revealed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJourney to Doomstadt: Ben and Tarianna are traveling to investigate a looming castle that appears to be Castle Doom, the fortress of Doctor Doom. They are trying to determine if the Fantastic Four's greatest enemy is actually on Battleworld or if something more sinister is happening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Confrontation: Inside the castle, they are attacked by monstrous, mind-altering creations and a seemingly life-like simulacrum of Doctor Doom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Battle of Wills: The Thing engages in a fight with the giant-sized Doom simulacrum, which splits into multiple smaller versions to overwhelm him. Ben eventually drives them away, but the nature of his surroundings is revealed to be a mental construct shaped by his subconscious mind. The \"demons of Doom\" are manifestations of his internal struggles and fears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuing the Search: The issue ends with Ben and Tarianna continuing their exploration of the mysterious environment, still seeking answers about Doom's presence and their location, unaware that the entire world around them is a product of Ben's own mind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriter: John Byrne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePenciler: Ron Wilson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInker: Joe Sinnott\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Marvel Comics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47778439757924,"sku":"BL22","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_26_17_19_13_190.jpg?v=1769469857","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/the-thing-13-1984-vf","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}