Why it's Hot:
- 3rd appearance of the Frightful Four
Synopsis:
THE BRUTAL BETRAYAL OF BEN GRIMM! The Thing has had enough of being the fall guy for the Fantastic Four and decides to leave the team. While trying to escape New York, he ends up captured by the Frightful Four, who plan to use him as their new weapon. The Wizard has developed an ID Machine that alters Ben’s personality, turning him evil and loyal to their cause. As the Fantastic Four search for Ben, they discover he is now fighting on the side of their enemies. In a tragic twist, Ben is forced to confront his former teammates, who are captured and put into traps that counteract their powers. The Wizard manipulates Ben's anger toward Reed Richards for his transformation into the Hulk, urging him to kill his best friend. This issue sets up one of the most emotional conflicts in the Fantastic Four’s history.
