Marvel Two-in-One is an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics featuring Fantastic Four member the Thing in a different team-up each issue.
Publication history Original series The concept of teaming the Thing with a different character in each issue was given a test run in Marvel Feature #11-12 and proved a success. Marvel Two-in-One continued from the team-up stories in the final two issues of Marvel Feature and lasted for 100 issues from January 1974 through June 1983. Seven Annuals were also published. Artist Ron Wilson began his long association with the title with issue #12 (November 1975) and worked on it throughout its run. With issue #17, the series had a crossover with Marvel Team-Up #47, which featured Spider-Man. The second Marvel Two-in-One Annual was a crossover with Avengers Annual #7, both of which were written and drawn by Jim Starlin.Manning "1970s" in Gilbert (2012), p. 97: "Written and drawn by Jim Starlin...this issue continued the events that had begun in this year's The Avengers Annual #7" The "Project Pegasus" storyline in Marvel Two-in-One #53-58 saw the introduction of the name "Quasar" for the Wendell Vaughn characterSanderson "1970s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 189: "Marvel Man took the new name Quasar in Marvel Two-in-One #53 by future Quasar series writer Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio." and the transformation of Wundarr into the Aquarian.Sanderson "1970s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 191: "In this finale of the 'Project Pegasus' saga, Wundarr became the Aquarian, a prophet of peace and spiritual enlightenment."
Due to a binding error, three copies of issue 74 were released with the cover of DC's The New Teen Titans issue #6 in April 1981.
Comics creators who contributed to the series include Steve Gerber, Jack Kirby (who did pencils on several covers during its run), Marv Wolfman, John Buscema, John Byrne, Frank Miller, and George Pérez.
Marvel Two-In-One ended after 100 issues and seven Annuals. It was immediately replaced by a Thing solo series.
Revival As part of Marvel Legacy, a soft relaunch of the Marvel Universe, Marvel Two-In-One (stylized as Marvel 2-in-One) was revived in December 2017 with a new story titled "The Fate of the Four" that revolves around the Thing and the Human Torch going on a road trip to investigate the disappearance of Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Franklin, and Valeria Richards. The series was written by Chip Zdarsky and ran for 12 issues and one Annual. The series was penciled by Jim Cheung (issues #1, 2, and 6), Valerio Schiti (issues #3–5), Ramon K. Perez (issues #7–12), and Declan Shalvey (Annual #1).
Issues
IssueCharacter(s)Marvel EssentialsMarvel MasterworksEpic CollectionOmnibusOther Collections#1Man-ThingVol. 1Vol. 1Vol. 1: Cry MonsterVol. 1Man-Thing by Steve Gerber Vol. 1#2Sub-Mariner#3DaredevilMarvel Masterworks: Daredevil Vol. 11; Marvel Masterworks: Ka-Zar Vol. 2; Daredevil Epic Collection Vol. 6; Women of Marvel: Celebrating Seven Decades Omnibus#4Captain AmericaGuardians of the Galaxy Epic Collection Vol. 1; Guardians of the Galaxy: Tomorrow's Heroes Omnibus#5Guardians of the Galaxy#6Doctor StrangeMarvel Masterworks: The Defenders Vol. 3; Defenders Epic Collection Vol. 2; Defenders Omnibus Vol. 1#7Valkyrie#8Ghost RiderMarvel Masterworks: Ghost Rider Vol. 2#9Thor#10Black Widow#11GolemVol. 2Marvel Horror Omnibus#12Iron Man#13Power Man#14Son of SatanThe Son of Satan Classic#15Morbius, the Living VampireMorbius Epic Collection Vol. 2; Morbius Omnibus Vol. 1#16Ka-Zar#17Spider-ManMarvel Masterworks: Marvel Team-Up Vol. 5; Marvel Team-Up Omnibus Vol. 2#18ScarecrowMarvel Horror Omnibus; Ghost Rider Epic Collection Vol. 2#19TigraTigra Complete Collection#20The Liberty LegionVol 2: Two Against HydraThing: Liberty Legion; Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four Vol. 16#21Doc SavageNot CollectedVol. 3Not CollectedNot Collected#22ThorVol. 1Vol. 2: Two Against HydraVol. 1#23Thor#24Black Goliath#25Iron Fist#26Nick FuryVol. 2#27DeathlokMarvel Masterworks: Deathlok Vol. 1; Deathlok the Demolisher#28Sub-Mariner#29Shang-ChiMarvel Masterworks: Spider-Woman Vol. 1; Spider-Woman Omnibus#30Spider-Woman#31Mystery Menace#32Invisible Girl#33Modred the Mystic#34Nighthawk#35Skull the Slayer#36Mister Fantastic#37Matt MurdockVol. 4Vol. 3: Remembrance of Things Past#38Daredevil#39Vision#40Black Panther#41Brother VoodooMarvel Masterworks: Brother Voodoo Vol. 1; Marvel Horror Omnibus#42Captain AmericaThing: Project Pegasus#43Man-ThingThing: Project Pegasus; Man-Thing Omnibus Vol. 1; Marvel Universe by John Byrne Omnibus Vol. 2#44Hercules#45Captain Marvel#46Hulk#47Yancy Street GangVol. 5#48Jack of Hearts#49Doctor Strange#50The Thing (alternate universe)Fantastic Four by John Byrne Omnibus Vol. 1; Marvel Universe by John Byrne Omnibus Vol. 2#51Beast, Ms. Marvel, Nick Fury, Wonder ManMs. Marvel Epic Collection Vol 2, Captain Marvel: Ms. Marvel – A Hero Is Born Omnibus; Marvel Universe by Frank Miller Omnibus#52Moon KnightMoon Knight Epic Collection Vol. 1; Moon Knight Omnibus Vol. 1#53QuasarVol. 3Vol. 4: Project PegasusThing: Project Pegasus; Marvel Universe by John Byrne Omnibus Vol. 2#54DeathlokMarvel Masterworks: Deathlok Vol. 1; Thing: Project Pegasus; Marvel Universe by John Byrne Omnibus Vol. 2#55Giant-ManThing: Project Pegasus; Marvel Universe by John Byrne Omnibus Vol. 2#56ThundraThing: Project Pegasus#57WundarrThing: Project Pegasus#58AquarianThing: Project Pegasus#59The Human Torch#60Impossible Man#61StarhawkVol. 6Guardians of the Galaxy Epic Collection Vol. 2; Adam Warlock Omnibus Vol. 1; Guardians of the Galaxy: Tomorrow's Heroes Omnibus#62Moondragon#63Adam Warlock#64StingrayThing: The Serpent Crown Affair#65Triton#66Scarlet Witch#67Hyperion#68Angel#69Guardians of the GalaxyGuardians of the Galaxy Epic Collection Vol. 2; Guardians of the Galaxy: Tomorrow's Heroes Omnibus#70Yancy Street Gang#71Mister Fantastic#72The Inhumans#73Quasar#74Puppet Master#75AvengersVol. 7Vol. 5: Monster Man#76Iceman#77Man-Thing#78Wonder ManVol. 4Wonder Man: The Early Years Omnibus#79Blue Diamond#80Ghost Rider#81Sub-Mariner#82Captain America#83SasquatchVol. 8Alpha Flight by John Byrne Omnibus#84Alpha Flight#85Spider-Woman#86Sandman#87Ant-Man#88She-HulkMarvel Masterworks: Savage She-Hulk Vol. 2; The Savage She-Hulk Omnibus#89The Human Torch#90Spider-Man#91The SphinxNova: Richard Rider Omnibus Vol. 1#92Jocasta#93Machine Man#94Power Man and Iron Fist#95The Living MummyMarvel Horror Omnibus#96Marvel Super Heroes#97Iron Man#98Franklin Richards#99RomNot CollectedRom: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 2; Rom Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years Vol 3#100Ben Grimm (alternate universe; a sequel to #50)Vol. 4
Annuals Issue Character(s)Marvel EssentialsMarvel MasterworksEpic CollectionOmnibusOther Collections#1The Liberty LegionVol. 1Vol. 2Vol. 2Vol. 1Thing: Liberty Legion#2Spider-Man, the Avengers vs. ThanosVol. 2Vol. 4Vol. 3Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers Vol. 17; Marvel Masterworks: Captain Marvel Vol. 5; Marvel Masterworks: Warlock Vol. 2; Warlock by Jim Starlin; Adam Warlock Omnibus Vol. 1; Avengers Epic Collection Vol. 9; Guardians of the Galaxy Solo Classic Omnibus; The Thanos Wars: Infinity Origins Omnibus; The Death of Captain Marvel Omnibus; Avengers Omnibus Vol 6#3Nova vs. the MonitorsNova: Richard Rider Omnibus Vol. 1#4Black Bolt vs. GravitonVol. 3Vol. 5#5Hulk vs. the StrangerVol. 7Vol. 5Thing: The Serpent Crown Affair#6American Eagle vs. KlawVol. 4#7Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Wonder Man, Sasquatch, Thor, Colossus, Doc Samson vs. The Champion
Collected editions Original series Marvel Two-In-One was first collected in its entirety, although in black-and-white, as four volumes of the Essential Marvel paperback reprint line. TitleMaterial collectedPublished dateISBNEssential Marvel Two-In-One Volume 1Marvel Two-In-One #1–20, 22–25, and Annual #1November 2005Essential Marvel Two-In-One Volume 2Marvel Two-In-One #26–52 and Annual #2–3June 2007Essential Marvel Two-In-One Volume 3Marvel Two-In-One #53–77 and Annual #4–5July 2009Essential Marvel Two-In-One Volume 4Marvel Two-In-One #78–98, #100, and Annual #6–7January 2012
The series is currently being collected through the Marvel Masterworks line.
+TitleMaterial collectedPublished dateISBNMarvel Masterworks: Marvel Two-In-One Volume 1Marvel Feature #11-12, Marvel Two-In-One #1-10November 2013Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Two-In-One Volume 2Marvel Two-In-One #11-20, Annual #1, Marvel Team-Up #47, Fantastic Four Annual #11September 2017Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Two-In-One Volume 3Marvel Two-In-One #21-36March 2018Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Two-In-One Volume 4Marvel Two-In-One #37-46, Annual #2-3, Avengers Annual #7August 2019Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Two-In-One Volume 5Marvel Two-In-One #47-60, Annual #4November 2020Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Two-In-One Volume 6Marvel Two-In-One #61-74February 2022Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Two-In-One Volume 7Marvel Two-In-One #75-82, Annual #5-6February 2024Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Two-In-One Volume 8Marvel Two-In-One #83-93August 2025 The series is currently being collected in its entirety, in color, through Marvel's Epic Collection paperback reprint line. TitleMaterial collectedPublished dateISBNMarvel Two-In-One Epic Collection Volume 1: Cry MonsterMarvel Feature #11–12, Marvel Two-In-One #1–19, Marvel Team-Up #47August 2018Marvel Two-In-One Epic Collection Volume 2: Two Against HYDRAMarvel Two-In-One #20, 22-36, Marvel Two-In-One Annual #1, Fantastic Four Annual #11January 2024Marvel Two-In-One Epic Collection Volume 3: Remembrance of Things PastMarvel Two-In-One #37-52, Annual #2-4, Avengers Annual #7January 2025Marvel Two-In-One Epic Collection Volume 4: Project PegasusMarvel Two-In-One #53-74August 2026Marvel Two-In-One Epic Collection Volume 5: Monster ManMarvel Two-In-One #75-87, Annual #5-6March 2027
The series is currently being collected in oversized hardcover format as part of the Marvel Omnibus line.
TitleMaterial collectedPublished dateISBNMarvel Two-In-One Omnibus Volume 1Marvel Feature (1971) #11-12; Marvel Two-in-One (1974) #1-36; Marvel Two-in-One Annual #1; Marvel Team-Up (1972) #47; Fantastic Four Annual (1963) #11June 2025
Three specific arcs have also been released as deluxe hardcovers through the Marvel Premiere Classics reprint line. TitleMaterial collectedPublished dateISBNThing: Project PegasusMarvel Two-In-One #42–43, 53–58January 2010Thing: Liberty LegionMarvel Two-In-One #20, Annual #1, Marvel Premiere #29–30, Invaders #5–6, Fantastic Four Annual #11July 2011Thing: The Serpent Crown AffairMarvel Two-In-One #64–67, Marvel Team-Up Annual #5May 2012
Revival series The revival series has been released as two trade paperbacks and one oversize hardcover collecting the entire series. TitleMaterial collectedPublished dateISBNMarvel 2-in-One Vol. 1: Fate of the FourMarvel 2-in-One #1–6July 2018Marvel 2-in-One Vol. 2: Next of KinMarvel 2-in-One #7–12, Annual #1February 2019Fantastic Four: The Fate of the FourMarvel 2-in-One #1-12, Annual #1December 2021
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References
External links Marvel Two-in-One at the Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Comics Creators Marvel Two-in-One fan site