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A misguided scientist preys on a down-trodden Thing and uses an apparatus to transfer the Thing's rocky physical form to himself. He takes the Thing's place among the rest of the Fantastic Four. Ben Grimm confronts them and tries to explain that he's the real deal, but the FF aren't convinced. Reed is busy with his latest experiment which allows him to breach sub-space, but he runs into trouble. The misguided scientist realizes the error of his ways and sacrifices himself to save Reed. Reed returns to Earth and discovers the real Thing, with his rocky hide restored, alive and well.