Essential Rampaging Hulk #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the early adventures of the Hulk from his original magazine series, The Rampaging Hulk, which ran from 1977 to 1978. It reprints the first nine issues in black and white, featuring stories written by Doug Moench and illustrated by artists like Walt Simonson and Keith Pollard, as the Hulk rampages through various locales while being hunted by the military and other foes. As part of Marvel's Essential line, it offers a cost-effective way to experience these classic tales in a thick, phonebook-style paperback format.
In "The Krylorian Conspiracy," Bruce Banner finds himself drawn to Dawn Michaels, a reporter embedded at a suspicious local mine. When they uncover a dangerous plot to weaponize radioactive material for terrorist sale, Dawn’s life is tragically cut short—leaving the Hulk to seek justice in a rage fueled by loss. Written by Doug Moench and illustrated by Ron Wilson, with inks by Ricardo Villamonte and letters by Jim Novak, this 2008 tale blends personal tragedy with high-stakes action, anchored by a haunting final moment that cements a vow the Hulk will never break. The cover, by Ken Barr, captures the emotional weight of the story’s turning point.
In "Lo, the Sub-Mariner Strikes!", Namor, convinced an underwater leviathan's assault on Atlantis was orchestrated by humanity, journeys to Rome to confront those he believes responsible—leading to a clash with the Hulk inside the National Museum of Antiquities. The story pits the Atlantean king against the gamma-powered rage of the Hulk in a battle that tests both pride and purpose.
In "A Gathering of Doom!", Hulk, Rick Jones, and Bereet race across the country to New York City, tracking the Krylorians' advance and hoping to stop their invasion before it begins. When the alien threat sends a shape-shifting impostor—dressed as Iron Man—to stir chaos, the trio must navigate deception and danger in a city already on edge.
In "An Eclipse, Waning," Moon Knight journeys to the countryside with his friend Jason to witness a total lunar eclipse, drawn by a quiet curiosity about how the celestial event might affect his already unpredictable powers. As the moon darkens and the world falls into shadow, the two friends find themselves caught in a moment of stillness that feels far more profound than mere astronomy.
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↩ Reprints Rampaging Hulk #1 (1977), Rampaging Hulk #2 (1977), Rampaging Hulk #3 (1977), Rampaging Hulk #4 (1977), Rampaging Hulk #5 (1977), Rampaging Hulk #6 (1977), Rampaging Hulk #7 (1978), Rampaging Hulk #8 (1978), Rampaging Hulk #9 (1978), Hulk #10 (1978), Hulk #11 (1978), Hulk #12 (1978), Hulk #13 (1979), Hulk #14 (1979), Hulk #15 (1979), The Incredible Hulk #269 (1982)
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