With The Thing Gone, the Fantastic Four Is No More – Meet the Fantastic Three!

Marvel’s upcoming Fantastic Four #30 will feature a huge twist for the team, with Ben Grimm (the Thing) facing a life-changing setback. In this issue, as Doctor Doom continues his ruthless march to dominate the Marvel Universe, the Thing will suffer a crushing defeat that leaves him powerless.

This event is part of the larger “One World Under Doom” crossover, where Doom’s rise to power is fully realized. Ben Grimm, once the powerful powerhouse of the Fantastic Four, will be de-powered and turned back into his human form.

The shift will be especially hard for him, as he has come to embrace being the Thing over the years. With Reed, Sue, and Johnny continuing the fight against Doom, Ben’s loss will put a major strain on the group.

The cover art for Fantastic Four #30 shows Ben’s human form surrounded by the iconic orange rocks that make up the Thing, signaling his huge change.

It’s clear this will be a brutal blow to the character, one that will leave him struggling with his identity. Alicia Masters, his wife, will play a central role in this issue as the two work together to adjust to the unexpected shift in Ben’s abilities. The official synopsis reveals the following:

FANTASTIC THREE! After Ben Grimm has suffered a terrible (and very public) defeat at the hands of Doom, he’s left lost, adrift – and more vulnerable than he has been in years. And when a trip to New York goes wrong and his fate suddenly turns from bad to worse, Ben has never been more vulnerable – and soon takes a shocking shortcut he won’t be able to undo! This is one Thing and Alicia story you won’t soon forget!

This is not the first time Ben Grimm has been de-powered. However, the stakes are higher this time as Doom tightens his grip on the world. With his strength gone, Ben won’t be able to act as the team’s muscle in the battle against Doom’s growing power.

Instead, we’ll likely see him take a different approach to fighting back. The Fantastic Four will have to figure out how to continue the fight as a team, now that their strongest member is no longer the force he once was.

There’s also a sense of respect from Doom in taking Ben down this way. While Doom is an enemy, his decision to target the Thing is both a brutal and strategic move, showing he knows the team’s weaknesses.

Ben is not just a powerhouse to the Fantastic Four, he’s also the heart of the group. His de-powering signals a major shift in how the team will operate in the coming storylines. Marvel has been building up Ben’s character for a while, and this turn of events will only emphasize how important he is to the Fantastic Four and the Marvel Universe.

Even as he faces personal struggles, he remains an essential part of the larger narrative. Fans can expect big things for Ben in the future, especially as he gets a new solo comic series titled The Thing. Despite his defeat, this storyline is clearly designed to push Ben Grimm to his limits and explore how he can still contribute, even without his usual abilities.

Fans are in for a huge shift in the team dynamic, and the fallout from this storyline will have major consequences for the Fantastic Four moving forward. As Doctor Doom continues his rise, we’ll have to see how the team adapts to the loss of their most powerful member.

In the end, this event promises to be a game-changer for Ben Grimm and the Fantastic Four. Before we conclude, here is the gallery of images we have:

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