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Warning: Spoilers for Fantastic Four #30!
TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of Suicidal Thoughts and Depression.
OG fans of theFantastic Fourwill be shocked by The Thing’s reaction to losing his powers.
While his superhuman strength was a gift, the physical toll has been a constant burden.
However, much to everyone’s surprise, The Thing isnt exactly thrilled to be human again.
The darkest aspect of The Thing has always been the deep depression Ben suffers due to his powers.
Everything he’s lost because of his transformationhas pushed him to the brink of suicide.
As a superhero whose powers render him virtually indestructible, he’s unkillable to everyonehimself included.
This unending cycle of despair has only intensified Ben’s desperate desire to regain his humanity.
One big turning point for The Thing’s view of himself came inFantastic Four#46.
Like Reed Richards has tried for The Thing, Mister Fantastic struggles to find a cure.
The cure proves to be a success, and the cure can be used on Ben just the same.
And as you once told me, we should be proud of who we are.
Ben is quick to agree, admitting thathe wouldn’t change a thing about being The Thing.
This is enough to remind Ben of how much he’sembraced being The Thing.
Why Isn’t The Fantastic Four’s Founder Happy to Be Human Again?
However, the issue reveals that becoming human has only deepened The Things depression.
Fantastic Four#30will go on sale from Marvel Comics starting March 26, 2025!
Summary
The Fantastic Four is a superhero franchise centered on Marvel Comics' first family of superheroes.
