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MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE MAN-THING VOL. 2

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE MAN-THING VOL. 2

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Product Type:
Hardcover
Product Line:
Marvel Universe
Author:
Steve Gerber
Illustrated by:
Mike Ploog
Cover by:
Mike Ploog
ISBN:
9781302962517
Pages:
360
Language:
English

Release Date:
Sep 23, 2025

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Man-Thing, the pioneering star of Marvel’s horror boom in the 1970s joins the chronicles of Marvel Masterworks!
A rotten swamp monster never looked so good! Artist Mike Ploog joins writer Steve Gerber and they’ll have you turning pages to shuffle through the muck and loving every second of it. Gerber’s stories continue to expand the strange world surrounding the Man-Thing and the people, both helpful (Richard Rory) and hateful (F.A. Schist), who have been drawn into the monster’s orbit. Of course, there’s also top-notch, good ol’ fashioned fighting. Who wouldn’t want to see the Man-Thing and the Glob swinging fists? Do they even have fists? It doesn’t matter, it’s comic book perfection. Meanwhile, the Foolkiller debuts and Man-Thing is hauled to New York City where Reed Richards is left to wonder is there still a man inside the mire?

COLLECTING: THE MAN-THING (1972) #2-14, GIANT-SIZE MAN-THING (1974) #1-2 and material from MONSTERS UNLEASHED (1973) #5 & #8-9.

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  • Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
  • Typically 800-1000+ pages
  • Higher price point, often €100-€150

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  • Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
  • Collect shorter runs or story arcs
  • Usually 300-600 pages
  • Priced between €30-€50

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  • Collect 6-12 issues typically
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  • Usually collect 4-6 issues
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