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Marvel Two-in-One

Comic book series

Comic book series

FieldValue
imageMarveltwoine22.png
caption*Marvel Two-In-One Annual* #2 (Dec. 1977). Art by Jim Starlin.
scheduleMonthly
formatOngoing
publisherMarvel Comics
date**(vol. 1)**
January 1974 – June 1983
**(vol. 2)**
February 2018 – January 2019
issues**(vol. 1)**: 100, plus seven *Annual*s
**(vol. 2)**: 12, plus one *Annual*
main_char_teamThing
writers
pencillers
inkers

January 1974 – June 1983 (vol. 2) February 2018 – January 2019 (vol. 2): 12, plus one Annual

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. The "Project Pegasus" storyline in Marvel Two-in-One #53-58 saw the introduction of the name "Quasar" for the Wendell Vaughn character and the transformation of Wundarr into the Aquarian.

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. 1*Man-Thing by Steve Gerber Vol. 1*
#2Sub-Mariner
#3Daredevil*Marvel Masterworks: Daredevil Vol. 11; Marvel Masterworks: Ka-Zar Vol. 2; Daredevil Epic Collection Vol. 6; Women of Marvel: Celebrating Seven Decades Omnibus*
#4Captain America*Guardians of the Galaxy Epic Collection Vol. 1; Guardians of the Galaxy: Tomorrow's Heroes Omnibus*
#5Guardians of the Galaxy
#6Doctor Strange*Marvel Masterworks: The Defenders Vol. 3; Defenders Epic Collection Vol. 2; Defenders Omnibus Vol. 1*
#7Valkyrie
#8Ghost Rider*Marvel Masterworks: Ghost Rider Vol. 2*
#9Thor
#10Black Widow
#11GolemVol. 2*Marvel Horror Omnibus*
#12Iron Man
#13Power Man
#14Son of Satan*The Son of Satan Classic*
#15Morbius, the Living Vampire*Morbius Epic Collection Vol. 2; Morbius Omnibus Vol. 1*
#16Ka-Zar
#17Spider-Man*Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Team-Up Vol. 5*
#18Scarecrow*Marvel Horror Omnibus; Ghost Rider Epic Collection Vol. 2*
#19Tigra*Tigra Complete Collection*
#20The Liberty LegionVol 2: Two Against Hydra*Thing: 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
#27Deathlok*Marvel Masterworks: Deathlok Vol. 1; Deathlok the Demolisher*
#28Sub-Mariner
#29Shang-Chi*Marvel Masterworks: Spider-Woman Vol. 1; Spider-Woman Omnibus*
#30Spider-Woman
#31Mystery Menace
#32Invisible Girl
#33Modred the Mystic*Marvel Masterworks: Spider-Woman Vol. 1; Marvel Horror Omnibus; Spider-Woman Omnibus*
#34Nighthawk
#35Skull the Slayer
#36Mister Fantastic
#37Matt MurdockVol. 4Vol. 3: Remembrance of Things Past
#38Daredevil
#39Vision
#40Black Panther
#41Brother Voodoo*Marvel Masterworks: Brother Voodoo Vol. 1; Marvel Horror Omnibus*
#42Captain America*Thing: Project Pegasus*
#43Man-Thing*Thing: 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 Man*Ms. Marvel Epic Collection Vol 2, Captain Marvel: Ms. Marvel – A Hero Is Born Omnibus; Marvel Universe by Frank Miller Omnibus*
#52Moon Knight*Moon Knight Epic Collection Vol. 1; Moon Knight Omnibus Vol. 1*
#53QuasarVol. 3*Thing: Project Pegasus; Marvel Universe by John Byrne Omnibus Vol. 2*
#54Deathlok*Marvel Masterworks: Deathlok Vol. 1; Thing: Project Pegasus; Marvel Universe by John Byrne Omnibus Vol. 2*
#55Giant-Man*Thing: Project Pegasus; Marvel Universe by John Byrne Omnibus Vol. 2*
#56Thundra*Thing: Project Pegasus*
#57Wundarr*Thing: Project Pegasus*
#58Aquarian*Thing: Project Pegasus*
#59The Human Torch
#60Impossible Man
#61StarhawkVol. 6*Guardians of the Galaxy Epic Collection Vol. 2; Adam Warlock Omnibus Vol. 1; Guardians of the Galaxy: Tomorrow's Heroes Omnibus*
#62Moondragon
#63Adam Warlock
#64Stingray*Thing: The Serpent Crown Affair*
#65Triton
#66Scarlet Witch
#67Hyperion
#68Angel
#69Guardians of the Galaxy*Guardians 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. 7
#76Iceman
#77Man-Thing
#78Wonder ManVol. 4*Wonder Man: The Early Years Omnibus*
#79Blue Diamond
#80Ghost Rider
#81Sub-Mariner
#82Captain America
#83SasquatchVol. 8*Alpha Flight by John Byrne Omnibus*
#84Alpha Flight
#85Spider-Woman
#86Sandman
#87Ant-Man
#88She-Hulk*Marvel Masterworks: Savage She-Hulk Vol. 2; The Savage She-Hulk Omnibus*
#89The Human Torch
#90Spider-Man
#91The Sphinx*Nova: Richard Rider Omnibus Vol. 1*
#92Jocasta
#93Machine Man
#94Power Man and Iron Fist
#95The Living Mummy*Marvel Horror Omnibus*
#96Marvel Super Heroes
#97Iron Man
#98Franklin Richards
#99RomNot Collected*Rom: 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

IssueCharacter(s)Marvel EssentialsMarvel MasterworksEpic CollectionOmnibusOther Collections
#1The Liberty LegionVol. 1Vol. 2Vol. 2Vol. 1*Thing: Liberty Legion*
#2Spider-Man, the Avengers vs. ThanosVol. 2Vol. 4*Marvel 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 Monitors*Nova: Richard Rider Omnibus Vol. 1*
#4Black Bolt vs. GravitonVol. 3Vol. 5
#5Hulk vs. the StrangerVol. 7*Thing: 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 dateISBN
*Essential Marvel Two-In-One Volume 1**Marvel Two-In-One* #1–20, 22–25, and *Annual* #1November 2005
*Essential Marvel Two-In-One Volume 2**Marvel Two-In-One* #26–52 and *Annual* #2–3June 2007
*Essential Marvel Two-In-One Volume 3**Marvel Two-In-One* #53–77 and *Annual* #4–5July 2009
*Essential Marvel Two-In-One Volume 4**Marvel Two-In-One* #78–98, #100, and *Annual* #6–7January 2012
  • The series is currently being collected through the Marvel Masterworks line.
TitleMaterial collectedPublished dateISBN
*Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Two-In-One Volume 1**Marvel Feature* #11-12, *Marvel Two-In-One* #1-10November 2013
*Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Two-In-One Volume 2**Marvel Two-In-One* #11-20, *Annual* #1, *Marvel Team-Up* #47, *Fantastic Four Annual* #11September 2017
*Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Two-In-One Volume 3**Marvel Two-In-One* #21-36March 2018
*Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Two-In-One Volume 4**Marvel Two-In-One* #37-46, *Annual* #2-3, *Avengers Annual* #7August 2019
*Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Two-In-One Volume 5**Marvel Two-In-One* #47-60, *Annual* #4November 2020
*Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Two-In-One Volume 6**Marvel Two-In-One* #61-74February 2022
*Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Two-In-One Volume 7**Marvel Two-In-One* #75-82, *Annual* #5-6February 2024
*Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Two-In-One Volume 8**Marvel 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 dateISBN
*Marvel Two-In-One Epic Collection Volume 1: Cry Monster**Marvel Feature* #11–12, *Marvel Two-In-One* #1–19, *Marvel Team-Up* #47August 2018
*Marvel Two-In-One Epic Collection Volume 2: Two Against HYDRA**Marvel Two-In-One* #20, 22-36, *Marvel Two-In-One Annual* #1, *Fantastic Four Annual* #11January 2024
*Marvel Two-In-One Epic Collection Volume 3: Remembrance of Things Past**Marvel Two-In-One* #37-52, *Annual* #2-4, *Avengers Annual* #7January 2025
  • The series is currently being collected in oversized hardcover format as part of the Marvel Omnibus line.
TitleMaterial collectedPublished dateISBN
*Marvel Two-In-One Omnibus Volume 1**Marvel Feature* (1971) #11-12; *Marvel Two-in-One* (1974) #1-20, 22-36; *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 dateISBN
*Thing: Project Pegasus**Marvel Two-In-One* #42–43, 53–58January 2010
*Thing: Liberty Legion**Marvel Two-In-One* #20, *Annual* #1, *Marvel Premiere* #29–30, *Invaders* #5–6, *Fantastic Four Annual* #11July 2011
*Thing: The Serpent Crown Affair**Marvel 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 dateISBN
*Marvel 2-in-One Vol. 1: Fate of the Four**Marvel 2-in-One* #1–6July 2018
*Marvel 2-in-One Vol. 2: Next of Kin**Marvel 2-in-One* #7–12, *Annual* #1February 2019
*Fantastic Four: The Fate of the Four**Marvel 2-in-One* #1-12, *Annual* #1December 2021

Notes

References

References

  1. Cassell, Dewey. (April 2014). "Marvel Feature". [[TwoMorrows Publishing]].
  2. (2008). "Marvel Chronicle A Year by Year History". [[Dorling Kindersley]].
  3. "''Marvel Two-in-One Annual''".
  4. "Ron Wilson".
  5. (2012). "Spider-Man Chronicle: Celebrating 50 Years of Web-Slinging". [[Dorling Kindersley]].
  6. 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"
  7. Sanderson "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."
  8. 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."
  9. (5 April 2020). "The DC Comic With a Marvel Cover, on eBay for Over a Million Dollars". Bleeding Cool News.
  10. Ewbank, Jamie. (August 2013). "Idol of Millions: The Thing in ''Marvel Two-in-One''". [[TwoMorrows Publishing]].
  11. "''Marvel 2-in-One''".
  12. Couto, Anthony. (June 23, 2017). "Marvel Legacy Reunites Human Torch & The Thing in New Series". [[Comic Book Resources]].
  13. Johnston, Rich. (September 13, 2017). "''Marvel Two-in-One'' By Chip Zdarsky And...Jim Cheung For Marvel Legacy In December". [[Bleeding Cool]].
  14. "''Marvel 2-in-One'' (2017-present)". [[Marvel.com]].
  15. Ewbank p. 37
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