The Thing, Vol. 1
Issue #: 28
Year: 1985
Story Title: "In This Corner!"
Details:
1st appearance of Dennis Dunphy (Demolition Dunphy), later known as D-Man — created by Mike Carlin and Ron Wilson
Introduces the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation (UCWF), a major setting for the series' final arc; also features Vance Astrovik (Justice) and the Thunderiders
Newsstand edition (barcode cover)
Credits:
Writer: Mike Carlin
Penciler: Ron Wilson
Inker: Brett Breeding
Colorist: Mike Higgins
Letterer: Jack Morelli
Cover Artist: Ron Wilson (pencils), Brett Breeding (inks)
Publisher: Marvel Comics — Pages: 36 — Color: Color — Cover Price: $0.65
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OVERVIEW
A key copper age issue featuring the first appearance of Dennis Dunphy, the lovable underdog wrestler who would go on to become D-Man and a brief member of the Avengers. Written by Mike Carlin with pencils by Ron Wilson and inks by Brett Breeding, this issue launches the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation storyline that would define the series' final chapters. A must for D-Man fans and collectors hunting first appearances from the mid-1980s Marvel universe.