De verbijsterende Hulk Special #32
"Tranen van staal" delivers a raw, character-driven moment in the Hulk’s saga, with Peter David and Joost Timp crafting a story that lingers in the desert heat and the weight of unresolved pasts. Jeff Purves’ dynamic art, sharpened by Marie Severin’s inks and Glynis Oliver’s subtle colors, brings emotional intensity to Bruce Banner’s quiet struggle at a nuclear testing facility, where a chance encounter with scientist Phil Sterns deepens the tension. When Marlo’s arrival turns perilous—thanks to a surprise attack by the Werewolf by Night—Hulk’s protective instincts clash with his own fragile peace, leading to a breakup that feels earned, not forced. The cover by Jeff Purves and Bob McLeod captures the moment with haunting stillness, a stark contrast to the chaos within.
In "Tranen van staal," the Hulk and Iron Man team up on a high-stakes mission against the Maggia, targeting Madame Masque for revenge after Tony Stark lost the use of his legs. As their plan unfolds, Tony grapples with a painful secret—Betty Banner has miscarried Bruce's child—but he keeps it hidden, adding tension to an already volatile operation.
In "Maanlicht," the Hulk finds himself stranded in the Nevada desert, forced into a brutal clash with the Werewolf by Night. As dawn breaks and both heroes return to their human forms, Bruce Banner takes on a quiet job as a janitor at a nuclear testing site, where he crosses paths with scientist Phil Sterns. When Marlo, haunted by their unresolved past, drives out to meet him—only to be attacked by the Werewolf—the Hulk must step in once more, leading to a final, quiet reckoning between them.
In the quiet tension of a nuclear testing facility, Bruce Banner finds an unexpected connection with fellow scientist Phil Stearns, unaware that their growing rapport is unfolding beneath a shadow of sabotage. As part of the larger scheme of Acts of Vengeance, Doctor Doom has sent the Gray Gargoyle to dismantle the Hulk—though the true test may not be in strength, but in the fragile bonds forged in the dark.
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