In this pivotal issue, Bruce Banner continues to struggle with his identity as the Hulk as the story moves deeper into psychological territory. A dying General Ross—the man who has hunted the Hulk for years—faces his final moments. Rick Jones visits Ross in the hospital, as does Bruce Banner, leading to a tense emotional confrontation that revisits years of hatred, obsession, and personal loss.

Elsewhere, the Leader’s experiments with Rick’s gamma-irradiated condition escalate, showing just how dangerous the fallout of the Hulk’s existence has become. This issue also foreshadows the emergence of the gray Hulk, signaling a major shift in the series. Written by Peter David, this begins one of the most critically acclaimed Hulk runs in Marvel history, blending superhero action with psychological drama and tragedy