FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #168

“Be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it!” The FF replaces Ben Grimm with Power Man, as the Thing is now powerless. The Wrecker wreaks havoc, and Ben decides to prove himself to his old team. But does he have what it takes without his powers? Last issue the Thing turned back into Ben Grimm and, this time, the change seems permanent. Reed Ricahrds hires Luke Cage, « Hero for Hire », as a replacement for the Thing since he has to do so legally : the charter of Fantastic Four Inc. says that they have to have permanently four super-beings.… Notes Features the Hostess Cup Cakes ad, Spider-Man And The Cupcake Caper Power Man (Luke Cage) fills in for the powerless Ben Grimm in The Fantastic Four until issue #170 .