Marvel Two-in-One #7

Marvel Two-in-One debuted in 1974 as a showcase for the Thing, pairing Ben Grimm with various heroes from across the Marvel Universe. Published during a prolific era for Marvel, the series leaned into the classic team-up format that had become a hallmark of the publisher's storytelling strategy, allowing readers to see their favorite characters interact in lower-stakes, character-driven adventures.

Issue #7, released in 1975, features the Thing teaming up with the Valkyrie in a story written by Steve Gerber and illustrated by Sal Buscema. This specific pairing is representative of the series' mid-seventies approach, which often balanced quirky, mystical, or experimental narratives—a hallmark of Gerber's writing—with the traditional dynamic action and expressive linework that defined Sal Buscema’s tenure as a Marvel workhorse.