Marvel Two-in-One #22

Marvel Two-in-One #22 was published in December 1976, during a period when Marvel Comics sought to maintain momentum by pairing their flagship character, the Thing, with a rotating cast of heroes from the Marvel Universe. This specific issue features a team-up between the Thing and the Black Goliath, reflecting the editorial strategy of the era to highlight lesser-known characters within popular team-up titles to broaden their exposure and integrate them into the wider continuity.

The issue was written by Bill Mantlo and illustrated by Sal Buscema. Buscema was a staple of Marvel during the 1970s, known for his prolific output and dynamic, clean storytelling style that defined the visual language of the decade’s team-up books. While not considered a landmark issue in the same vein as those introducing major heroes, the creative team focused on standard superhero fare that prioritized action-oriented narratives and the character-driven banter between the gruff Thing and his counterparts.