{"product_id":"the-thing-2-1983-vf-nm","title":"The Thing # 2 1983 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Thing # 2\u003c\/b\u003e, published by Marvel Comics in August 1983 (with a cover date of October 1983), is titled \"The Thing and the Ghost of the Gray Gargoyle!\" It is the second issue of Ben Grimm's first ongoing solo series, spinning out of the events of the final issue of Marvel Two-in-One. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story focuses on Ben Grimm settling into his new life after temporarily leaving the Fantastic Four. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Solo Life: Ben has moved into a new apartment above a bookstore owned by a man named Thomas. He is trying to establish a life independent of the FF.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Villain: The villain of the issue is the Gray Gargoyle, a recurring antagonist with the ability to turn anything he touches to stone. The Gargoyle is in New York City searching for ancient artifacts and decides to target a local museum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Conflict: Ben Grimm happens to be at the museum at the same time and a battle ensues between the Thing and the Gray Gargoyle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Resolution: The Thing holds his own against the Gargoyle, leveraging his immense strength and durability. However, the Gargoyle manages to touch Thomas, the bookstore owner, turning him to stone. The Thing is unable to prevent the villain's\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":47784843083876,"sku":"BL27","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_27_09_11_27_413.jpg?v=1769526787","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/the-thing-2-1983-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}