There was some question about why we were getting a Man-Thing figure as part of Marvel Legends, when there were so many other characters still waiting to be made. Well, obviously, because Manny's getting the movie treatment some time this year. It's been more than 20 years since Swamp Thing graced screens, and the characters are so different that it just might work. Swamp Thing is basically a superhero with leaves; Man-Thing has the potential to be a great old-school movie monster, the kind that doesn't get all chatty during the final reel. The Man-Thing appears in a self-titled film, portrayed by Conan Stevens. [106] [107] This version was a Seminole shaman and chieftain before being murdered and reborn as the vengeful Man-Thing.

Hard as it is to believe, this isn't the first time Man-Thing has had an action figure: ToyBiz repainted their Sasquatch figure green and gave it a new head for the 1999 Dark Side line, but this is much, much better. On Earth-91, everyone in that reality is a Man-Thing. The Multiversal Masters of Evil arrive on Earth-91 where they massacre this reality's Prehistoric Avengers. Unbeknownst to the Multiversal Masters of Evil, Doom Supreme secretly saved a Man-Thing variation of Doctor Doom called Doom-Thing where it swore its allegiance to him alongside the other variations of Doctor Doom. [90] Earth-691 [ edit ]In 2016, 12-inch Legends returned effectively reviving the concept of the Icons line in all but name. The figures are more expensive and are therefore aimed at a more adult collector market. Sallis' mind was apparently extinguished, although on rare occasions he could briefly return to consciousness within his monstrous form, as in Doctor Strange vol. 2 #41 (June 1980), The Defenders #98 (Aug. 1981), and Peter Parker: Spider-Man Annual '99, and even to his human form, as in Adventure into Fear #13 (April 1973), Marvel Two-in-One #1 (Jan. 1974), Marvel Comics Presents #164 (Oct. 1994), and Man-Thing vol. 3 #5 and 7-8 (April 1998, June–July 1998). A powerful and nearly mindless force of nature, the macabre Man-Thing instinctively protects the innocent and burns all those who know fear. to modify the "super-soldier" serum with another serum, one that had historically transformed people into monsters and got close to success. But he was betrayed by his wife, Ellen. To guarantee that the secret would not fall into the wrong hands, Sallis injected himself with the only existing sample of his modified Super Soldier serum, and fled into the nearby swamp. Sallis should have died, but over the course of several hours, mystical forces combined with the chemical science to transform him into the monstrous, misshapen creature who would be dubbed the Man-Thing.

As the Man-Thing, Ted Sallis’ body comprises an eclectic collection of algae, moss, root bundles, tubers, and other vegetation. Nearly seven feet tall, the humanoid creature sports long forearms ending in twisted hands with long claws, a massive torso, and a face made up from dangling tendrils. In addition, the Man-Thing exhibits a strong odor of rotting plants.Though the Man-Thing cannot be said to possess the capability for friendship or love, several beings have fallen into the beast’s orbit that might be classified as allies, either consciously or unconsciously. Buxton, Marc (October 30, 2015). "Marvel's 31 Best Monsters". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on October 1, 2018 . Retrieved September 30, 2018. Most of Marvel's greatest creatures of the Bronze Age were derivative of the Universal Monster cycle of horror, but not Man-Thing. No, this classic Swamp Creature came from the strange tradition of comic book swamp beasts, the same tradition that spawned DC' Swamp Thing. As demonstrated in such issues as Fear #10, Man-Thing vol. 2 #9, and Heroes Reborn: The Return #1. Marvel Comics. The Man-Thing was ranked #7 on a listing of Marvel Comics' monster characters in 2015. [113] Collected editions [ edit ] Title

Brooke, Sam (November 14, 2017). "LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 Review". Push Square. Archived from the original on November 17, 2017 . Retrieved November 8, 2023. Jennifer Kale debuted in Adventure into Fear #11, which was the first story Steve Gerber wrote for Marvel after his initial tryout. She went on to appear in two team books, The Legion of Night, created and written by Gerber and partially composed of several other Gerber-created supporting cast members such as Martin Gold and Dr. Katherine Reynolds, and Bronwyn Carlton and Bryan Walsh's Witches in which she teamed with Satana the Devil's Daughter and Topaz under the tutelage of Doctor Strange. Toy Biz released a Man-Thing action figure in their Marvel Legends line in 2005. [ citation needed] Alternate unmasked head, alternate hands, wrist-mounted missiles and alternate wrist and hand attachments Due to the construction of his body, the Man-Thing is able to ooze his body through openings or around barriers that would seem too small for him to pass through. The smaller the opening, the longer it will take for him to reorganize his mass upon reaching the other side. This ability [59] can be defeated mystically. [54]

Brevoort, Tom; DeFalco, Tom; Manning, Matthew K.; Sanderson, Peter; Wiacek, Win (2017). Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History. DK Publishing. p.157. ISBN 978-1465455505. Stan Lee called me in; it would've been late '70 or early '71. [...] He had a couple of sentences or so for the concept – I think it was mainly the notion of a guy working on some experimental drug or something for the government, his being accosted by spies, and getting fused with the swamp so that he becomes this creature. The creature itself sounds a lot like the Heap, but neither of us mentioned that character at the time.... I didn't care much for the name 'Man-Thing', because we already had the Thing [of the superhero team the Fantastic Four], and I thought it would be confusing to also have another one called Man-Thing. [9] During the Secret Wars storyline, a bunch of Man-Things reside on the Battleworld domain of Weirdworld where they are found in the Forest of the Man-Things. The Man-Things encounter Arkon and Skull the Slayer after they fell into their area. [72] The Man-Things are ruled over by the Swamp Queen of the Man-Things (the Earth-11234 version of Jennifer Kale) who is behind the rebellion against the Witch Queen Morgan le Fay. [73] Snyder, Justin (October 4, 2017). "Celebrate Halloween with the Heroes of 'Marvel Avengers Academy' ". Marvel. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023 . Retrieved November 8, 2023.

Figures are 8-inch (200mm). The figures were produced by Hasbro and feature multiple points of articulation. The Man-Thing was once dependent upon the swamp he inhabits for his continued survival; his body would slowly weaken and eventually lapse into dormancy if not returned to the swamp or would be greatly damaged if exposed to clean water. His exposure to the Citrusville waste treatment plant [60] greatly enhanced his ability to leave the swamp, as he became a self-contained ecosystem, feeding off of his own waste products. [61] He generally leaves the swamp of his own accord only if he senses a mystical disturbance. The Man-Thing has also demonstrated himself susceptible to possession by other entities. [62] Retool and redeco of the Spider-Man: The Animated Series Venom figure with new heads and accessories NOTE: The translucent variants of both Human Torch and Invisible Woman were available in a stand-alone variant gift set. Avengers: Curse Of The Man-Thing #1, Spider-Man: Curse Of The Man-Thing #1, X-Men: Curse Of The Man-Thing #1

The Man-Thing appears in the Ultimate Spider-Man two-part episode "Blade and the Howling Commandos" as a member of the Howling Commandos. [100] The Man-Thing appears in the last issue and appears to be standing guard over all creation. It ultimately accepts Deadpool's plan and kills the Taskmaster. [94] Ultimate Marvel [ edit ] The Man-Thing later appears as a member of the Legion of Monsters alongside Morbius, the Living Vampire, the Werewolf by Night, the Manphibian, and N'Kantu, the Living Mummy. [35] He later gains the ability to speak comprehensibly through the use of the "Universal Language". [36] Phil Coulson subsequently recruits the Man-Thing for his incarnation of the Howling Commandos. [37] Alternate unmasked head, alternate cannon arm, alternate hands, 2 repulsor blast effect pieces, 2 smoke effect pieces, rear mounted thrusters and 2 exhaust effect pieces