Incredible Hulk #18

A military figure in full uniform grips a marionette cross, its strings attached to a small, snarling green Hulk puppet — a striking visual metaphor for control and manipulation that sets the tone for "The Dogs of War, Part Five." The Hulk himself looms ominously in the upper corner, reminding us that the real article is far less manageable than any puppet master might hope. Ron Garney and Sal Buscema deliver a cover that's both visually sharp and thematically rich, making this 2000 Marvel issue a satisfying chapter in Paul Jenkins' run.