Hulk Visionaries: Peter David #4

In "Now You See It," Bruce returns to his Vegas suite after a film convention with Marlo, only to transform into the Hulk as night falls. Trapped in a dreamlike illusion crafted by Glorian—where the Hulk’s primal desires are indulged—Bruce’s rage is manipulated until he breaks free, confronting the source of the deception in a brutal, harrowing showdown that leaves Marlo shaken and the truth of the illusion shattered.

In "Control Problems," a story from *Hulk Visionaries: Peter David* #4, the Hulk’s latest rampage leaves Glorian dead—only for him to return, inexplicably alive and baffling everyone from Marlo to emergency responders. When a mysterious figure named Nick Cloot offers to help make the Hulk a happier man, Glorian, convinced it’s another test from the Shaper of Worlds, seals the deal with a blood contract. Meanwhile, the Hulk drifts through Las Vegas, chasing the next fight while wrestling with Banner’s persistent presence and his own unraveling control.

In "Possibilities," Bruce Banner takes a job as a janitor at a radiation testing center, trying to stay out of trouble while Glorian works to sabotage his relationships with Marlo and Berengetti. Meanwhile, Cloot conjures the Ghoul, a demonic entity fueled by hatred, and sets it loose on the Hulk—testing the limits of rage, redemption, and what it means to be human.

In "Soul Man," the Hulk finds himself caught between a casino boss’s wrath and a desperate man’s demonic bargain. When Glorian pleads with the Hulk to perform a noble act before midnight to save his soul, the green giant shows little interest—until Satannish arrives to claim his due. With a twist of dice and the sudden intervention of the Shaper of Worlds, the stakes rise higher than ever.

In "Iron Tears," Hulk and Iron Man team up on a high-stakes mission against the Maggia, using cunning tactics to reach Madame Masque—Tony's personal vendetta made personal. As the plan unfolds, Tony grapples with a painful secret: Betty Banner has miscarried Bruce's child, a truth he keeps to himself, adding a quiet weight to their dangerous alliance.

In "Phasing Out," Bruce Banner finds himself caught between two worlds—literally—when the Hulk is ambushed by the Werewolf by Night in the Nevada desert. As daylight breaks and both heroes return to human form, Bruce heads to his job as a janitor at a nuclear testing site, where he crosses paths with scientist Phil Sterns. Tensions rise when Bruce tries to reconcile with Marlo, only for her to be attacked on her way to meet him—forcing the Hulk to step in once more. The story unfolds with emotional weight and quiet intensity, exploring what it means to be seen, and to be left behind.

In "Still Life," Bruce Banner finds an unexpected connection with scientist Phil Stearns while working as a janitor at a remote nuclear testing facility. As the Gray Gargoyle moves in to exploit the chaos of the Acts of Vengeance, Banner’s quiet life begins to unravel—just as he starts to believe he might finally be seen for who he truly is.