Hulk Comic #24

In this 1979 Marvel UK standout, the Hulk faces an unexpected threat when a mysterious, sentient tree known as Groot unleashes a barrage of living wood projectiles—marking a rare and intriguing early appearance of the character in a standalone tale. Written by Stan Lee and Ernie Hart, with dynamic artwork by Don Heck and lettering by Artie Simek, the story blends sci-fi whimsy with the Hulk’s signature rage, all wrapped in a striking cover by Paul Neary.