"Ben Grimm may not be sleek and elegant, like the heroes over here, Mister. But he's one of the *finest men* I know..." - Steve Rogers/Captain America talking to Bruce Wayne/Batman
Ben "The Thing" Grimm was Marvel's strongest guy until they came out with the Hulk. Since the 60s, it was like a heavyweight fight to have those 2 go up against each other, but the Hulk always won, unless some outside force was interfering. As Marvel kept expanding their universe and adding heavy hitters, they kept increasing The Hulk's strength/feats to keep up, but Ben just stayed where he was in regards to his prowess. Maybe that is why he has such a rich and diverse character.
Many downplays the thing because they usually talk about his losses to hulk but many forget he's one of the few who would actually step up to him without a 2nd thought lol alone at that
Another thing I like about Ben is that he trains and actually gets stronger unlike most characters who just get free power ups. He actually weightlifts and fights to get stronger and it bothers me how most characters don’t do the same.
Man i remember the 90s Fantastic Four animation. No joke i remember Doctor Doom putting a device on Ben Grimm back, said this device holds "The weight of the world" and Ben did a Push Up and got back up and broke it even Doom was like "But How" ???
He is a real original because he is the first superhero who didn't even want his power. His immense strength might be highly desirable, but his physical appearance is equally undesirable. Later, it came out that he is almost immortal. Based on Jack Kirby's life and personality and hearkening back to when Marvel was putting out mostly monster comics, he is truly one of a kind.
Thing has the best durability feats in the marvel universe he tanked a blast from celestials And has knocked out the hulk multiple times But my favorite is colossus
Bro you can't be serious about the celestial thing.Its a huge fucking outlier.These guys are multiversal + at least while the Thing is solar system level if you wank him.There are literally two different sets of infinity as well as a different dimension between them Man this channel truly is full of wanking.
He is one of the greatest characters in Fiction. And He has defeated a lot of heavy hitters. Hulk, Sub Mariner, Super adaptoid, Wrecker, Doctor Doom, Annihilus, Miracle Man, Executioner, Kree Sentries, and on and on... in his long comic book career.
Thank you so much for this Ben Grimm/The Thing is my favorite member of the Fantastic Four. Being something of a rough around the edges outcast myself, I can relate with the guy. Ben's willpower and tenacity is matched only by a select few in his universe and in all of comics. Definitely an inspiration to me along with his rival, Bruce Banner/Hulk.
I don't read comics heavily like that so I don't have too much of an in depth input, but the Fantastic four are slept on in this generation. This video was a good character analysis on the Thing especially since he's based on his creator Jack Kirby's personality.
I loved Ben as written by Claremont . Ben was an Ace Test Pilot and Astronaut .That means a degree in Aeronautical Engineering -a B.S at least.Ben wrote a Ben who was SMART .
Should do a vid covering how The Thing compares to well know Marvel Brutes. Almost like a gauntlet . . . But to display him. This also give his opponents some honest light. - Rhino - Luke Cage - She Hulk - Colossus - Abomination - Red Hulk
I ❤ Ben Grimm as a person who suffers from Psoriasis I can relate to him hes a inspiration for people like me im not perfect i got flaws but I wont let it destroy my life
Wait WTF ? Is that actually a popular battle lol ??? Bro Thing so underrated but he can't bet Organe Piccolo not unless it maybe the 1980s 2nd form Thing that beat the shat outta Joe Fixit Hulk , even then that such a random weird battle who thought of that lol
I remember a feat that Johnny Storm did in one comic where he got so hot he defied gravity or something, And I don't mean just like flying around I mean like there was this man who could manipulate gravity and made it super heavy where Johnny Storm was, And Johnny Storm just became even hotter to counteract the gravity
Ben Grimm will always be my favorite marvel character because of the marvel 2 in 1 I got on vacation as a child where he fights the Champion of the Universe. He’s not the strongest, but he never quits.
This video is dope for putting some respect on Mr. Grimm's name. While other spotlighted names get buffs and their powers expanded, Ben hasn't been gifted because his overall is a problem for most plus his tenacity to fight till he can't stand no more is on par with Captain America. Has Ben ever gotten a power boost? Not surprised at all because as New Yorker you know there's a reason you don't won't problems with us people from Brooklyn. Most of us don't start shit but we do know how to end shit with no rebuttals. Brooklyn one love.
It ain’t the fact that the thing has rocks for knuckles that makes him so powerful it’s the fact THAT HES THE BIG BLUE JEWISH KID FROM YANCY STREET THATS RIGHT BABY BIG APPLE NEVER UNDERESTIMATE SOMEONE FROM NEW YORK BITCH!
The Thing has always been my favorite cause he is genuinely good without being sanctimonious or pretentious about it. He is just a man, with flaws and hate and love, that you can rely on to always do what's right.
I also think Reed Richards' physical abilities are underrated as well. Take a look at this link if you want more info on Mister Fantastic. screamingdean.tripod.com/id1028.html
Thank you for this vid I always tried to tell me people how beast the thing is he my boy and I always rocked with him get it rocked with him? Lml he deff no joke tho
The best part he is the only hero thus far to knock out the immortal hulk that is something thor,nor Hercules was able to do but through his will to continue he actually managed to knock out the devil hulk
It was written pretty badly but he did break his arm.Things(no pun intended) like willpower and desperation can make you put down beings far stronger than you.But that much?Kinda iffy
The things strength grows overtime Ben is right there with hulk juggernaut Hercules he just holds back because he don't want people to get hurt or wreck buildings that tax payers have to pay for he is the average Joe he just wants to hangout with friends and family watch some wrestling have a beer
thanks for the like man, i just finished baki and started watching kengan. both universes seem even in power i just wanted to know which you think is stronger.
The comic with him knocking out silver surfer sounds like really bad writing tho; because we haven’t even seen the hulk bash silver surfer like that... And the hulk is clearly above the thing
honestly, not a big fan of the FF( i honestly think that they're the silliest thing to come out of marvel and suddenly gain popularity) but the thing got potential to be a pretty dope character if you take off the repetitive corny speeches he keeps giving. and jonny is more likeable coz he actually tries to stay relevant and develop character over time, instead of being the cheeky teenager he was in the begining.
Bens likeability sprouts from his indomitable will. Champion of the U said noone on earth can match Bens heart, and if they could it would be a perfect place
