Incredible Hulk #24

A massive, teeth-bared Hulk looms over a young woman lying vulnerable on what appears to be a high-tech surface below, while a towering armored figure lurks at his back — it's a striking composition that puts the stakes front and center. John Romita Jr.'s pencils and Klaus Janson's inks give the scene real weight and texture, every clenched green fist practically vibrating with barely contained fury. Paul Jenkins's run on this title earned a devoted following, and this 2001 issue — offered at a reader-friendly $1.99 "Slashback" price — is a fine place to see why.