Marvel Two-in-One #36

Marvel Two-in-One #36, published in February 1978, emerged during a peak era for Marvel Comics where the publisher frequently paired their popular mascot, The Thing, with various heroes from across the shared universe. This particular issue, written by Roger Slifer and illustrated by Jim Starlin, reflects the creative experimentation of the late seventies, focusing on the character's ongoing struggle to find a cure for his condition while navigating strange, high-stakes adventures.

The issue is historically noted for its involvement of the character Deathlok, integrating the grittier, science-fiction-heavy aesthetic that Jim Starlin often brought to his Marvel work. The storytelling aimed to balance the humor inherent in Ben Grimm's personality with the darker, more cynical tone of the burgeoning cosmic and dystopian sub-genres of the time, resulting in a narrative that remains a quintessential example of the bronze age team-up format.