Benjamin Grimm (Earth-7198)

Benjamin J. Grimm, also known as The Thing was a was an agent of SHIELD who was working with Reed Richards on a top secret project. The two met with Doctor Franklin Storm of the Baxter Building Program for gifted children and his daughters, Jenna and Susan. Ben traveled with Reed, Susan and Jenna into the Negative Zone, a pocket dimension intended by the Kree as a weapons testing grounds. They gained strange powers due to the radiation in the area. They met with Blastaar, a being who created an android known as as Annihilus to down the Psycho-Man. After stopping Annihilus from attacking Earth, the four became the superhero team known as the Fantastic Four, Ben becoming known as the Thing. Reed is working to try and find a cure for Ben.

Powers & Abilities

 * Super Strength - has superhuman strength and is nearly as strong as the Hulk.
 * Indestructible Skin - Ben's rocky body is indestructible, and he is invulnerable to most attacks and weapons.
 * Expert Pilot - Ben is an exceptionally skilled pilot, proficient with many types of aircraft.
 * Experienced Astronaut - Ben has also trained as an astronaut.
 * Superhuman Durability: The Thing's rocky body makes him highly resistant to physical injury