Retro Comic Recap: Marvel Two-In-One #11

Hello,

Today's topic is the eleventh issue of Marvel Two-In-One. The cover depicted Ben Grimm battling the entity known as the Golem. The story was called "The Thing Goes South!" The issue had a cover date of September 1975.

It all began in a busy concourse, with the Thing trying to scramble to help his girlfriend, Alicia Masters, navigate the bustling crowd so they could make their connection to Disney World. The couple was about to miss their train when Ben used his strength to delay the train long enough for them to board. His appearance was enough to make other passengers stop, stare, and decide to sit somewhere else.

Meanwhile, at San Pedro University in Florida, a trio of young adults stood before the Golem. One of them was certain that the living stone figure had moved. They engaged in a spirited debate about prior incidents, and there were definitely doubts about the Golem, even though it had been praised for vanquishing villains. The quartet was being watched from afar by one of the Golem's previous foes, who soon dispatched his minions to embark on a mission of revenge.

By then, Ben and Alicia's train had been moving along smoothly. A radio report informed passengers that a tidal wave had taken out a bridge that connected Saint Petersburg with San Pedro University. The Thing grabbed his lady and headed toward the college town. When they arrived, they found several residents running in panic. A television broadcast showed footage of the Golem smashing up the town. 

It seemed inevitable that the two titans would meet, and their confrontation happened a lot sooner than later. Even though the Golem seemed to be much stronger, the Thing still held his ground. He even created a bridge to separate them from the henchmen of the Golem's arch-rival, Kaballa. The foe eventually appeared on the scene, and things looked dire until Kaballa learned that his disciples had been taken care of.

After the demon disappeared, things quieted down. The Golem's associates thought that people might have a better understanding and tolerance of people who weren't quite like them. Ben knew from experience that it was usually easier said than done.

I understand the moral lesson that scripter Roy Thomas and writer Bill Mantlo were trying to impart upon their audience, but I think the problem was that not a lot of readers knew much about the Golem or his supporting characters before picking up this issue, myself included. I almost confused him with It, the Living Colossus at first. I may have to go back and read some of his previous exploits sometime. He seems like a character that has some decent potential, but wasn't quite popular enough to merit very many feature stories or even a mini-series or ongoing title. Books like this and its counterpart, Marvel Team-Up, were used at times to gauge interest in different guest stars, and this tale was a prime example of just that. A fair yarn, but none that merited a follow-up or garnered a large faithful following.

That's it for now. I'll end the work week with a recap of the twelfth issue of this title. The Thing rejoins an armored Avenger as they battle another lesser-known baddie. Until then, have a great week and don't forget to be kind to one another. 

Retro Comic Recap: Marvel Two-In-One #10

Hi there,

Well, we're halfway through the week. Time for me to talk about the tenth issue of Marvel Two-In-One. The cover showed the Black Widow fighting off baddies while the Thing tried to drag a large bomb away from everyone. The story was called "Is This the Day the World Ends?" The issue had a publication date of July 1975. 

It all began with a high-speed auto chase down a busy thoroughfare. The Black Widow was driving her sports car away from another vehicle that was occupied by a trio of costumed gunmen. She tried to avoid their fire, but it wasn't an easy task. At the same time, Ben Grimm was having a leisurely walk with his blind girlfriend Alicia Masters, not far from the action.

Before long, the Widow's car headed right for the two lovebirds. Grimm sprang into action, pushing his woman to safety before trying to shield them from the impact of the inevitable collision. Both heroes were eventually whisked away by helicopter by the armed soldiers. Alicia was left all alone, wondering where Ben had gone.

Grimm awoke a while later and demanded answers. The person in charge advised him against brutality, showing that he'd had the Widow at gunpoint. They'd been taken to a floating base in the Atlantic Ocean, far away from land. The leader then brought them to the center of the compound, where a large bomb was being prepared for submersion. The thermonuclear device was intended to trigger tsunamis that would destroy most coastal cities. 

Grimm and Natasha Romanov (the Widow's true identity) were later imprisoned. Ben soon learned that their cell was electrified and that their jailer, Andrei Rostov, once had a personal relationship with the Widow many years ago. She asked for his help in removing a narrow sheet from her outfit that contained the components for a field disruptor rifle that she used to break them out of their cell.

Natasha set off to attack their captors, while Ben went for the bomb. He had to make sure that it didn't reach its designated depth. Grimm was finally able to pull the device up and used part of the cables to lash out at Rostov before he could prematurely end the young adventurer's life. 

After the villains had been detained, Ben and Natasha took control of the facility. Ben understood the gravity of the situation and the many lives they'd saved. He breathed a sigh of relief and allowed himself to celebrate with Natasha once she confirmed that SHIELD (Supreme Headquarters Intelligence and Law Enforcement Division) would arrive and that his girlfriend was fine. 

For a Chris Claremont script, this was kind of a cookie-cutter plot. I've enjoyed the Black Widow's appearances in the pages of the Avengers, the Champions, Daredevil, and Marvel Fanfare, but I don't think that the Thing is really the kind of James Bond-style counterpart that works very well with her. Not Chris' best effort, but I've read worse in my day. The villain wasn't much to write home about. Just another forgettable foe that wasn't affiliated with any major groups like Hydra or the Maggia. Klaus Janson's inks over Bob Brown's pencil work kept me reading this yarn.

That's it for today. Tomorrow, I'll discuss the eleventh issue of this series. The Thing will pair up with a lesser-known character who, before then, was best known for their appearances in Marvel's Strange Tales magazine. Until then, have a great week and don't forget to be kind to one another. 

Retro Comic Recap: Marvel Two-In-One #9

Happy Tuesday, peeps!

Today's focus will be on the ninth issue of Marvel's Two-In-One. The well-drawn cover showed the Thing squaring off against the mighty Thor, with the rest of the Fantastic Four lying helpless in the foreground and the Puppet Master smiling as he held puppets of the two combatants in his hands. The tale was titled "When a God Goes Mad!" The issue had a cover date of May 1975.

The story started with Ben Grimm knocking down Doctor Doom, with the encouragement of Sue Richards (aka the Invisible Girl), Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), and Johnny Storm (the Human Torch). On the second page, we learned that the action was all part of a children's matinee. The audience reacted strongly to the performance. 

Included in the audience were Namorita and her college roommate Ann Christopher, the alien Wundarr, and Ben Grimm himself. Ben was sulking until he noticed that one of the puppets bore a strange resemblance to one of his old enemies, the Puppet Master. When he stood up, the Thing was recognized by people in the crowd, who started to gather around him.

This gave the puppet enough time to slink into the shadows behind the curtains. Afterward, the foursome headed for the Fantasticar and headed home to the Baxter Building. On the way, they narrowly evaded the flying Avenger, Thor. The near collision had been observed by the Puppet Master and an associate who was wearing a radiation suit. 

The villain went to his workbench and picked up a model of the Asgardian. Within moments, the powerful hero was at his command. Thor stopped his flight in mid-air and crashed into the Baxter Building. He quickly took out the Torch, Mister Fantastic, and the Invisible Girl. Moments later, he realized what he'd just done and stamped his mighty Mjolnir to the ground to become his alter ego, Doctor Don Blake.

While the doctor quickly tended to his new patients, the Puppet Master and his ally realized their minion's failure. They tracked the Fantasticar's arrival. Ben saw the hole in the side of the building and was immediately concerned. He burst in to find the doctor caring for his teammates. 

As the doctor explained that the damage had been caused by Thor and listened to the Thing's suspicion that the Puppet Master was involved, the attention was then turned to the villains. We then saw that the Puppet Master's comrade was Radion, the Atomic Man. He helped to supply power to the clay figure of Thor. Blake had left the Thing's company and returned to his heroic form and was enraptured once more. 

Thor started to fight the Fantastic Four's strongest teammate. The Puppet Master brought out his puppets and used Radion's energies to control them. However, they stopped working after the atomic man came into contact with Wundarr. Radion eventually fled, leaving the old man in between his combatants. Wundarr struck to protect his "Unca Benjy" and took the villain out of the fight. Thor thanked Grimm for his assistance before taking off and leaving the group to themselves.

I wasn't a big fan of the art in this issue, but I was okay with the story. The Thing would encounter the Puppet Master several more times in this mag and in its follow-up, which was just named The Thing, both as friend and foe. Thor would also guest star again before this title's cancellation. Wundarr saved the day, although we still didn't know much about him at the time.

Questions about the man-child will have to wait for a while. He wasn't included in the tenth issue of this title, which I'll cover tomorrow. The Black Window is the featured guest star in that issue. She and Ben embark on a covert mission that has implications for the entire world. Until then, have a great week and don't forget to be kind to one another. 

Retro Comic Recap: Marvel Two-In-One #8

Good afternoon,

Hope everyone's weekend was grand. Today's topic is the eighth issue of Marvel Two-In-One. The cover showed the Thing hanging on to the back of Ghost Rider's motorcycle for dear life, as the two heroes sped across a scene that appeared to be something from a centuries-old book. The tale was titled "Silent Night...Deadly Night!" The issue had a cover date of March 1975.

The story started on a lonely highway. Ghost Rider was speeding along when he came across a trio of wise men that Christmas Eve in 1974 (author's note: at the time, most comic books had cover dates that were usually 2-3 months in advance of when they arrived in stores). He slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting them and skidded across the desert sands.

One of the strangers approached him to make sure that he was unharmed. The Ghost Rider was fine, merely stunned by their sudden appearance from out of nowhere. The man explained that the three kings were following a bright star in the sky, hoping it would lead them to a child who had been mentioned in a prophecy. Ghost Rider turned down their invitation to join them and sped off on his way.

Meanwhile, at the Baxter Building in New York City, Ben Grimm was helping his Fantastic Four teammate Reed Richards assemble a new telescope. Ben thought that Reed should be spending more time with his family than staring off into space. After a while, Grimm left Reed alone and wandered off, finding his girlfriend, Alicia Masters, waiting for him,

She and Medusa, Johnny Storm (aka the Human Torch), Sue Richards, Reed and Sue's young son Franklin, Wundarr, Namorita and her roommate, Annie Christopher, were gathered in a family room making preparations for the holiday season. At one point, the lights were turned off, and the Torch used his powers to light up the Christmas tree. It went up in a spectacle that was more appropriate for the Fourth of July, but it set Ben off laughing hysterically.

While Ben was trying to calm down, the Ghost Rider continued on until he saw a town appear that seemed to be right out of Biblical times. He rode through the village, noticing that many of the people appeared to be Native Americans. He stopped at one residence, only to be denied entry. The Ghost Rider then saw a couple huddled around a child lying in a manger. However, when he tried to investigate, he was warned not to proceed by a figure cloaked in shadows behind him. 

The figure raised his left hand and sent a whirlwind spinning after the hero. He narrowly escaped injury, as did his motorcycle. It was a strange mystery, one that the Ghost Rider was determined to solve. 

Back at the Baxter Building, Ben tried to get Reed to participate in the festivities. Richards was preoccupied with his observations, which were concentrated on the Konohoti Indian reservation in Arizona, where Wyatt Wingfoot, a friend and sometime aide to the Fantastic Four, and his tribe made their home. Reed ordered Ben to ready the Pogo plane, but Ben wasn't about to completely agree with his leader's plan.

He insisted that Reed join his family, offering to go to Arizona by himself. A short while later, the plane burst into the sky. Its arrival was noticed by Ghost Rider, who greeted the rocky member of the Fantastic Four. He then showed his guest a pair of sentries that had been following him. They overpowered the riders and took their guises to infiltrate the town.

The two heroes' presence was soon detected by the stranger, who we now learned was the Miracle Man (whom the FF first encountered in issue #3 of their own mag). His powers to summon large beasts to defend himself were impressive and a significant leap forward from his previously shown skills. The villain explained that he'd learned such abilities from the mystics of the Cheemuzwa tribe (whom he'd escaped from in Fantastic Four #139). He had gained the power to turn the small village into something completely different.

The Miracle Man swore revenge on the duo that had shattered his new reality. He began to battle the heroes, but was eventually knocked out by one of the Thing's famous "clobbering time" punches. As the villain drifted into unconsciousness, the facade lifted, and the town returned to normal. Spirits of the ancient Cheemuzwa Indians appeared briefly before Ben's eyes, before fading into nothingness. 

A short while later, Ghost Rider and the Thing convened with Wyatt and his friends. Ben pondered why the Miracle Man's flames were ineffective against his comrade as the Ghost Rider drove away. The rider knew what Ben was probably thinking, and figured that he'd been unaffected because of his recent interaction with someone who had helped him (in issue #9 of his own title). He still had plenty of questions about that day, but was thankful to be alive and able to appreciate this holiday, which he felt might have been one of the most important ever for mankind.

Aside from his appearances in the short-lived Champions series and a few odd issues of his solo book, I don't have a lot of comics that feature the Ghost Rider, so this was a welcome surprise, even though it was a bit of an offbeat tale. I was a bit taken aback by the fact that the Thing offered to go alone on Christmas, but this turned out to be a regular habit as this series went on. The Miracle Man is one of those superbaddies that doesn't get enough attention. I sometimes wonder what would happen if he teamed up with the mutant Mastermind from the X-Men comics. 

Well, that's all I've got for today. Tomorrow, I'll cover the ninth issue of this title. Ben has his first team-up with the God of Thunder as they try to prevent the rest of the FF from succumbing to one of their oldest opponents (with a little help from another guest star as well). Until then, have a great week and don't forget to be kind to one another. 

Retro Comic Recap: Marvel Two-In-One #7

Good afternoon,

It's time for me to talk about the seventh issue of Marvel Two-In-One. The cover showed the Thing, being held by Skurge the Executioner, as the Valkyrie raised a gleaming sword, prepared to strike the ever-lovin' idol of millions. The story was called "Name that Doom!" The issue had a publication date of January 1975.

The story started in Central Park, as a man who looked to be a little down on his luck sat alone on a park bench. He then looked up right before he was grabbed by the Valkyrie, who was astride her winged mount. The trio took to the air before suddenly vanishing.

Meanwhile, the Thing and Doctor Strange were in the sorcerer's sanctum sanctorum in Greenwich Village trying to ascertain the whereabouts of Strange's Defenders teammate. The crystal of Agamotto revealed the town of Cobbler's Roost, Vermont, which apparently had some connection to the harmonica that the Valkyrie had stolen (in the previous issue). 

Strange explained the Valkyrie's development into a woman without a past by the Enchantress, who inhabited the body of a woman named Barbara Norris. The pair then decided to split up. Strange would pursue the old man called Alvin Denton, who had been accosted by the Valkyrie. The Thing took off in the Fantasticar en route to the sleepy Virginia town. 

A short while later, Ben Grimm landed the vehicle outside a small service station. He had no sooner entered the building to ask for directions when he was punched through the front window by the service station's attendant, who was Skurge the Executioner in disguise.

The Asgardian warrior was soon joined by the Enchantress, who used a spell to incapacitate the hero. She then levitated the Thing backward into the repair bay. She also had Denton and the harmonica. The Enchantress kept the musical instrument and used another spell to send her and Skurge away.

Ben and Alvin awoke sometime later. Strange's astral projection appeared before them and stressed that the two must return to New York immediately. Ben was ready to leave, but Denton insisted on returning to Vermont. He was concerned that his daughter was in peril.

During the journey, Denton disclosed that he'd once been a lawyer. His whole world changed after his wife died in an accident. His daughter stayed with him the following summer and helped him deal with the tragedy. She also met her fiancé, Jack, during that time. The couple became involved in a cult and left without warning one day. 

As the Fantasticar neared Cobblers Roost, Vermont, Alvin spied the Valkyrie and proclaimed that she was his long-lost daughter, Barbara. He ran to her as soon as the ship landed. Grimm wondered if the claim was true, and his question was soon answered by the Enchantress, who now stood before them with Skurge. The evil witch explained that the woman was indeed Barbara and removed the Valkyrie from her persona, leaving only a confused, frightened young woman in her stead.

She then summoned forth the harmonica, but before she could do anything further, Denton grabbed the instrument and began to play. As he did so, the Earth itself seemed to split. The human quintet was seemingly left to drift into space. 

At one point, the Enchantress returned the Valkyrie to Norris' form, and Skurge and the Thing were left to race for the harmonica. They soon engaged in a battle, one that the Valkyrie eventually entered to save Grimm. Ben then went up against the Enchantress until she was knocked down for the count. 

The Thing then blew the harmonica, and everyone was returned to Vermont. Valkyrie and the Executioner fought until Ben got his revenge on the mighty Norse warrior. With the villains vanquished, our heroes returned to Alvin, who had passed away. The Valkyrie wept, knowing that she had just lost a piece to the puzzle of her true identity. Ben stood by her, taking the distraught female in his arms to comfort her.

The story continued in the twentieth issue of the Defenders, where Grimm makes a guest appearance. You can read that issue and title at your own leisure, if you like. I have a few assorted issues and reprints of the entire run before it was renamed the New Defenders, and featured the Valkyrie and others after the original Defenders left the group. The Valkyrie's history is interesting, although it's largely forgotten and left untouched after roughly the second half of the title's initial run. I didn't know much about the Enchantress, except for her appearances in the first Secret Wars limited series, before reading this issue, but I knew that she and Skurge had locked horns with Thor from time to time. My only complaint is that we didn't learn very much about the harmonica's mystic background.

Tomorrow, I'll begin the week with a recap of the eighth issue of this series. The Thing meets the Ghost Rider in a tale that could be considered rather unworldly. Until then, have a great week and don't forget to be kind to one another. 

Retro Comic Recap: Marvel Two-In-One #6

Good morning, peeps,

Hope everyone's having a great weekend! I'm starting the day with a discussion of the sixth issue of Marvel Two-In-One. The cover depicted Doctor Strange and the Thing facing the visage of an unknown enemy. The tale was titled "Death-Song Destiny!" The issue had a cover date of November 1974.

The story started in a New York City subway terminal. Strange and his disciple (and future wife) Clea were standing around with several other city residents. A young girl was playing a harmonica, whose tones elicited different thoughts and emotions from the nearby citizens. One of them moved toward her after the performance ended, which caught Strange and Clea's attention.

The street tough took the instrument from the woman, and she fell into the path of an oncoming train. As the vehicle bore down toward her, the girl exclaimed that the harmonica was more important than her life. Strange grabbed the harmonica from the man, but when he turned to where the girl had been, there was only a shower of bright sparks in her place.

Sparks continued to cascade and shower the corridor, bathing everyone in their immediate vicinity. Neither Strange nor Clea understood just what had happened, but it was certain that the incident was worth investigating. The word "Celestia" had been inscribed on the harmonica. Strange and Clea soon left the station and headed toward their sanctum sanctorum in Greenwich Village.

Meanwhile, in the living quarters of the Baxter Building, the Thing had been fast asleep until he heard the ring of the telephone on his nightstand. Not many people knew Ben Grimm's private phone number, so he figured the caller had to be important. He answered and talked with Mrs. Coogan, one of his former neighbors on Yancy Street. She was calling because something had happened to her grandson (who happened to be the one who'd taken the harmonica from the girl in the subway station). 

Grimm boarded a flier and headed for his old homestead. He'd owed the woman a lot, noting that she helped him stay on the path toward moving out of the slums and pursuing higher education. She greeted him warmly before introducing Grimm to her grandson.

At the same time, Strange was using the Eye of Agamotto to learn more about the girl and the harmonica. An image of her face appeared shortly thereafter. Strange discovered that the girl was not human after all, and later knew that he had to confront the other witnesses of that evening's incident.

He began with the Goldenbergs. Sheldon was conducting his nightly routine when he ran from the bathroom in horror, with his face having suddenly disappeared. Strange's astral form arrived just in time to suggest that it was merely an apparition. The young man looked at the mirror and was relieved to see his face staring back at him again. He then told his wife that what had just happened was probably reflective of his work life, where he felt faceless. Sheldon decided that he'd start work on the book he'd been planning to write and leave the rat race behind.

By then, Grimm had heard Mrs. Coogan's grandson's recount of the evening's events. He found it hard to believe at first and suggested that the pair sleep on it. Grimm went outside for some fresh air, only to find his aero-car defaced by members of the infamous Yancy Street gang. He was angered by their defacing of his vehicle, but before he could do anything about it, Doctor Strange appeared behind him. 

The two old friends walked off together until a loud scream made them turn and look at a large rat that was now climbing up one of the old tenements. Ben grabbed the giant rodent by the tail before Strange attacked it with mystical force. The creature had grabbed Mrs. Coogan's grandson and brought him outside.

While Ben battled the beastie, Strange tried to convince the lad that the Fantastic Four's strongman needed his help. The youth was initially afraid, but eventually came out of his shell and encouraged the Thing, who continued to batter at the rat until it was no more. The crowd cheered, and Grimm and Strange headed toward Greenwich Village.

However, when they arrived, Clea and Wong had bad news to deliver. Clea said that the Valkyrie, Strange's teammate on the Defenders, had just arrived and taken the harmonica. She'd stated that Strange had sent her to obtain the item, which Clea willingly believed, not knowing that neither hero had heard from the Valkyrie that evening. Clea now knew that was a lie, and the heroes were left wondering why she would request or even know anything about the harmonica.

I don't have a lot of issues in my collection drawn by George Tuska, but I always felt that he was a bit of an underrated comic book artist during the 1970s. His art is simple and clean, for the most part. It can be great if it's inked well. This was kind of an offbeat issue, and I thought at first that the sparkle effects would have affected more of the people in the subway in different ways, but for a single issue, the story was fine. 

Later this afternoon, I'll cover the seventh issue of this series. We'll catch up with the Valkyrie and learn why she was interested in the musical instrument. We'll also see the Thing and Valkyrie pair up against a couple of foes who are commonly seen in the pages of The Mighty Thor. Until then, have a great day and don't forget to be kind to one another. 

Retro Comic Recap: Marvel Two-In-One #5

Good afternoon, folks,

Hope all's well. It's time for me to recap the fifth issue of Marvel Two-In-One. The cover showed The Thing, Captain America, and the original Guardians of the Galaxy engaged in battle against the Badoon in the 31st century. The story was named "Seven Against the Empire!" The issue had a cover date of September 1974.

On our planet in the year 3014, Earth was ruled by an alien race called the Badoon. The Earthlings that remained were slaves to their alien masters. Cap, Ben Grimm, and Sharon Carter had recently arrived in that timeline to try and protect the people (after being alerted to the crisis by a time-traveling woman last issue), but fell in battle to the Badoon's forces. The defeated heroes were now being brought to the Badoon leader.

A memory device was placed on Captain America's head, so that the villain could learn from its memories how they came to be there. By the time the details had been discovered, Grimm had recovered and was ready to fight once more. He fended off the charge of the Badoon's Zom soldiers and gave Cap and Sharon enough time to awaken and join the fray.

The three warriors were more than ready to battle their foes from the future. They eventually escaped, not knowing that the lady named Tarin that they'd arrived to aid was convening with her associates and recounting her experience in the past. It was finally decided to contact the Guardians of the Galaxy for assistance.

Martinex, Yondu, Charlie-27, and Vance Astro received the transmission and watched the heroes from the past fighting for their lives on the viewscreen. Vance recognized the star-spangled Avenger immediately. He insisted that they set a course for Earth at once to aid them.

Meanwhile, The Thing, Cap, and Carter had finally been found by more Badoon soldiers. One of them swiftly fell after being struck by an arrow fired from Yondu's bow. He and the rest of the Guardians leapt into action, and the combined might of the seven heroes was enough to defeat them. 

Afterward, Astro introduced himself and his comrades and explained how he was originally from their time. He'd been sent to outer space in the first American rocket that was designed for such travel. He'd left the planet in 1988 and arrived on Alpha Centauri some 200 years later to find a colony of Earthlings welcoming him. He had aged during his journey, and his body would now be susceptible to disintegration without his protective spacesuit, which he now had to wear at all times to prevent that possibility. 

Their conversation was interrupted by the arrival of Tarin and her associates. Ben led the charge, and the combined forces stormed into the Badoon headquarters. He and Charlie-27 helped Grimm to exact revenge on the mighty destroyer that had felled him before (at the end of issue #4). In the end, good triumphed over evil, and the Badoon leader was forced to surrender.

Tarin and her colleagues were finally hopeful for the first time in a long time. They joined the Guardians in celebrating and wishing their 20th-century counterparts a fond farewell. Moments later, Doctor Doom's time machine activated, and Ben, Steve Rogers, and Sharon were sent back to their own time.

This was a satisfying conclusion to the two-part storyline. I love a good Sal Buscema issue, and he had plenty of experience in drawing the Guardians and the Badoon in this series, as well as in the Defenders and the Guardians' own book. The Badoon remind me a little bit of the lizard aliens from the "V" franchise, minus their human disguises. I actually prefer the original Guardians of the Galaxy over the more modern team lineups, and have several of their appearances in my growing collection. 

Tomorrow, I'll discuss the sixth issue of this series. Ben will team up with Doctor Strange in an offbeat tale that involves some rather curious fates of several people who initially seem random until you discover their connection. There will also be a bit of mischief from the infamous Yancy Street gang. Until then, have a great week and don't forget to be kind to one another.