The Man-Thing possesses a variety of superhuman powers, described below, that are derived from the interaction of the scientific formula created by Ted Sallis and the mystical energies of the Nexus of Realities.
Man-Thing Bust
A Diamond Select Release! A Gentle Giant Sculpt and Design! Working for SHIELD, researcher Ted Sallis re-created the formula that was used to create Captain America. But when he was betrayed by his wife (who was secretly working for AIM), Sallis injected himself with the only sample of the serum and escaped into the swamps - where a fiery crash sent him into the brackish waters, forever altering him, body and soul, into the shambling creature dubbed, Man-Thing! Re-creating a familiar scene from one of his early appearances, Man-Thing tangles with an alligator in this Gentle Giant sculpt, featuring a clear-cast base replicating the swampy waters in which he dwells. Limited to 2,500 pieces worldwide, this 6" tall bust features a hand-numbered base, with matching hand-numbered box, and a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Man-Thing (2005) Movie
The movie changed much of the source material. Among these are moving the setting from the Florida Everglades to Louisiana (though the film was actually made in Australia), and changing the creature's powers from burning those who "know fear" to being able to manipulate the swamp's vegetation. The movie character is also represented in a significantly more antagonistic light than the comic-book version. Man-Thing's former identity remained Ted Sallis, though in the film he is portrayed as a Native American shaman instead of a scientist. Consequently, the Man-Thing's origin is somewhat different, though the Nexus of All Realities is still involved. Additionally, in a tip-of-the-hat to the original comics series, major characters are named after Man-Thing authors Mike Ploog, Steve Gerber and Val Mayerik.
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