Thing (Ben Grimm)

Benjamin Jacob Grimm, also known as Ben Grimm and Thing, is one of the major characters from the Marvel Comics series.
==Charactah Account==
Ben is the original quintessential tough-guy of the Marvel Universe. But, because of his transformation, he's also the tragic member of the Fantastic Four. Ben was an ace test-pilot until exposure to intense cosmic radiation mutated him into a rock-skinned monster with immense superhuman strength. Ben's exterior is much harder than stone which gives him a rather gruff disposition; but deep down, he has a heart of gold.
Ben is often depicted with a gruff, tough exterior and can appear grim, but is actually very kind-hearted and often well liked among other heroes. Stubborn and sometimes hot tempered, although that often turns out to make him very determined, enthusiastic and brave, rarely, if ever, gives up a fight.
Despite his tough and gruff attitude and personality, Ben has at times, although seldom, shown to lightly tear up during extremely touching moments, proving he does have a sensitive side beneath his hard disposition. He is also often sarcastic, quick to throw a wise crack. 
==Appearance==
=== Comics ===
* Alpha Flight
* Astonishing X-Men
* Avengers
* Avengers Assemble
* Avengers Unconquered
* Avengers Vs. X-Men
* Black Panther
* Captain Britain
* Civil War Chronicles
* Creepy Worlds
* Earth X
* Essential Avengers
* Essential Fantastic Four
* Essential X-Men
* Exiles
* Fantastic Four
* Fantastic Four 2099
* Fantastic Four Adventures
* Fantastic Four Annual
* Fantastic Four Unlimited
* Fantastic Four Visionaries: John Byrne
* FF
* Guardians of the Galaxy
* Hulk
* Infamous Iron Man
* Marvel Action Hour: Fantastic Four
* Marvel Adventures: Fantastic Four
* Marvel Age
* Marvel Age Fantastic Four
* Marvel Comics Presents
* Marvel Elite
* Marvel Fanfare
* Marvel Heroes Reborn
* Marvel Holiday Special
* Marvel Icons
* Marvel Knights: 4
* Marvel Legends
* Marvel Masterworks
* Marvel Masterworks: Avengers
* Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four
* Marvel Pocketbook
* Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars
* Marvel Tales
* Marvel Team-Up
* Marvel Triple Action
* Marvel Two-in-One
* Marvel Two-in-One Annual
* Marvel's Greatest Comics
* Modern Masters
* Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
* New Avengers
* Not Brand Echh
* Paradise X
* Quasar
* Silver Surfer
* Spectacular Spider-Man Adventures
* Spider-Girl
* Spider-Man
* Strange Tales
* Sub-Mariner
* The Amazing Spider-Man
* The Amazing Spider-Man Annual
* The Astonishing Spider-Man
* The Avengers
* The Avengers Annual
* The Incredible Hulk
* The Mighty Avengers
* The Mighty World of Marvel
* The New Warriors
* The Uncanny X-Men
* The Thing
* Thing is Big Ben
* Thunderbolts
* Titans
* Ultimate Fantastic Four
* Ultimate Marvel
* Ultimate Power
* Ultimate Spider-Man
* Universe X
* Warlock and the Infinity Watch
* West Coast Avengers
* Wolverine
* Wolverine and Deadpool
* X-Men
* X-Men Deluxe
* X-Men Extra
==Trivia==
* Benjamin Grimm is Jewish as is his creator Jack Kirby. Jack Kirby also featured the Thing in his Hanukkah card. Coincidentally, or not, the Thing resembles the Golem from Jewish Folklore, who acted as a protector to the Jews.
* The Thing was able to defeat Wolverine with one punch before the latter's healing factor advanced over time to its current level.
* The Thing's favorite food is pizza, especially New York Pizza.
* The Thing dislikes mayonnaise, at least in his sandwiches.
* The powers of all of the Fantastic Four are based on one of the four classical elements, with Ben's element being earth.
* Ben's address growing up was 7135 Yancy Street.
* Ben's favourite meal when he was young was corned beef & cabbage.
* In an interview with Stan Lee it was discussed if the Thing's "dork" was also rocky orange like the rest of his body.
* Every Hanukkah, Ben sent a card to Moon Knight.
==Gallery==
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==External Links==
* Benjamin Grimm (Earth-616) at Marvel Database
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