Thing

fictional character in Marvel Comics
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Thing

Summary

Thing is a mutate[1]. He was born in Manhattan[2]. He worked as an astronaut[3], test pilot[4], superhero[5], construction worker[6], and security guard[7]. He draws 2,576 Wikipedia views per month (mutate category, ranking #23 of 115).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Manhattan[2], Thing…
  • Thing was married to Alicia Masters[9].
  • Thing held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Thing worked as an astronaut[3].
  • Thing worked as a test pilot[4].
  • Thing's professions included superhero[5].
  • Thing's professions included construction worker[6].
  • Thing worked as a security guard[7].
  • Thing's professions included student[11].
  • Thing's education included a stint at Empire State University[12].
  • Thing is the creator of Stan Lee[13].
  • Thing is the creator of Jack Kirby[14].
  • Thing was a member of The Fantastic Four[15].
  • Thing was a member of Avengers[16].
  • Thing was a member of Thunderiders[17].
  • Thing was a member of Future Foundation[18].
  • Thing was a member of West Coast Avengers[19].
  • Thing was a member of The New Avengers[20].
  • Thing's religion is recorded as Judaism[21].
  • Thing is recorded as male[22].
  • Thing's instance of is recorded as mutate[23].
  • Thing's instance of is recorded as comics character[24].
  • Thing's instance of is recorded as film character[25].
  • Thing's instance of is recorded as animated character[26].
  • Among the performers on Thing was Michael Bailey Smith[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thing's place of birth was Manhattan[2].

Education

Thing was educated at Empire State University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronaut[3], test pilot[4], superhero[5], construction worker[6], security guard[7], and student[11].

Works and Contributions

Created works include Stan Lee[13], a publisher[28], 1922–2018[29], of United States[30], awarded the National Medal of Arts[31], specialised in publishing house[32] and Jack Kirby[14], a penciller[33], 1917–1994[34], of United States[35], awarded the prix humanitaire Bob-Clampett[36].

Personal Life

Among Thing's spouses was Alicia Masters[9]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[21].

Why It Matters

Thing draws 2,576 Wikipedia views per month (mutate category, ranking #23 of 115).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Thing born?

Thing's place of birth was Manhattan[2].

Who was Thing married to?

Thing's spouses include Alicia Masters[9].

What did Thing do for work?

Thing worked as astronaut[3], test pilot[4], superhero[5], construction worker[6], and security guard[7].

Where did Thing go to school?

Thing was educated at Empire State University[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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