It’s now Day Three of this year’s Jack Kirby Tribute Month, focused on Fantastic Four-related characters. And today’s prompt is none other than the ever-lovin’ blue-eyed Thing himself!
It’s been said that every superhero group needs a super-strong character. And Ben Grimm definitely fills that bill. But he’s more than that. His powers came with an obvious cost, and there’s a sadness and regret that periodically come out (something that some later writers have tended to forget or neglect over the years). He’s got a rough exterior (literally!), but a big heart. Strong as he is, sometimes the Thing would be in situations where he was beyond his limits. But he never would stop trying. And in a tough situation, he’s definitely the sort of person you would want backing you up.
One more member of the group to go tomorrow!