Marvel Two-in-One #98

Marvel Two-in-One #98 was published in April 1983 as part of a long-running series that paired The Thing with various heroes from the Marvel Universe. By the time this issue arrived, the series was nearing its conclusion, serving as a platform for team-up stories that allowed for lighter, self-contained adventures outside the main Fantastic Four continuity. This specific issue features a team-up between The Thing and Captain Marvel, set against the backdrop of the shifting creative landscape at Marvel during the early 1980s.

The issue features cover art and interior work by Ron Wilson, a quintessential artist for The Thing during this period. Wilson was noted for his ability to handle the intricate, rocky textures of the character while maintaining the dynamic, action-oriented aesthetic that defined Bronze Age superhero comics. The narrative was helmed by writer David Anthony Kraft, who balanced character-driven dialogue with the high-stakes superhero tropes expected of the genre, receiving standard critical reception typical of mid-tier team-up titles of that era.