Marvel Two-in-One #26

Marvel Two-in-One #26, published in April 1977, was part of a long-running series that paired The Thing, Ben Grimm, with various heroes from across the Marvel Universe. This specific issue features a collaboration between writer Marv Wolfman and artist Ron Wilson, depicting a team-up between The Thing and Deathlok the Demolisher. The story emerged during a period when Marvel was actively experimenting with cross-pollination between their established superhero titles and more niche, experimental characters like Deathlok, who was originally introduced as a gritty, post-apocalyptic cyborg.

The issue is recognized for Ron Wilson’s distinctively solid, dynamic illustrations, which captured the grounded yet fantastical aesthetic typical of Marvel’s late-seventies output. While the series as a whole served as a vehicle to showcase the versatility of Ben Grimm as a protagonist, this particular installment is remembered by collectors for its exploration of the contrast between Grimm’s humanity and the cold, mechanical nature of Deathlok. It remains a notable piece for fans of Bronze Age Marvel storytelling and the character-driven ensemble format the series popularized.