Incredible Hulk Epic Collection #15

In "Inconstant Moon," the Hulkbusters hunt the Rick Jones Hulk, forcing Bruce Banner to transform once more—this time into a grey, intelligent version of the Hulk, not the green rage monster of legend. As Banner struggles to control his new form, he must confront both his own mind and the escalating threat, all while trying to protect Rick from a fate he may not survive.

In "Dance with the Devil!", Rick Jones finds himself caught between forces he can't control as LaRoquette targets him, only to be intercepted by Doc Samson. With Betty reaching out to her ex-husband and the grey Hulk manipulating the new Hulk into a forgotten bunker, the balance of power shifts in a pulse of gamma energy—leaving Rick free from his curse and Sam Stearns reborn as the Leader once more.

In "Grave Circumstances," Bruce Banner returns to Gamma Base only to discover Rick has been freed from the Hulk’s influence and Betty is missing. Reuniting with Betty, now holed up with her ex-husband, Bruce tries to reconcile their past while grappling with the fragile state of their relationship. When a sudden transformation sends the Hulk fleeing into the night, he must face a new threat: the gamma-powered villain Half-Life.

In "X-Tremes!", the Hulk’s latest rampage brings SHIELD to Clay with a deadly order: eliminate the beast. When a civilian witnesses Banner’s transformation and hopes for a reward, he calls X-Factor to intervene. The team takes on the Hulk, subduing him just long enough to call SHIELD at Gamma Base—leaving the next move uncertain.

In "Crossroads," Betty's sudden departure with her ex-husband sets off a chain reaction that pulls together a fractured team of allies. When SHIELD moves to terminate the Hulk, X-Factor and a reluctant Clay intervene, leading to a daring escape from Gamma Base and a high-stakes flight into the unknown.

In "Mercy Killing," Bruce Banner and his allies Rick and Clay flee from SHIELD, desperate to locate a hidden cache of gamma bombs. As the Hulk battles the enigmatic Mercy, a figure who claims to be offering him mercy by ending his life, the line between salvation and destruction blurs.

In "Native Son," the Hulk and his allies track down a cache of Gamma bombs, only to stumble upon a SHIELD agent shielding a young boy with unstable mutant abilities—someone the Hulk instinctively feels drawn to protect.

In "The Savage Bull Doth Bear the Yoke!", Clay finds himself caught in a crisis when the Hulk must intervene to protect a town under siege by the newly enhanced Man-Bull. As the Leader manipulates Craig, John, and Trump, the line between ally and enemy blurs in a battle where strength and control collide.

When Bruce, Rick, and Clay stumble upon Betty fleeing from a swarm of towering robots, they’re thrust into a fight that redefines their past. The Leader has twisted former Hulkbusters into new threats—Rock and Redeemer—turning old allies into enemies.

In "Pyrrhic Victory," the Leader's latest scheme targets Yuma Base, sending Rock and Redeemer on a mission to steal gamma bombs, while tensions simmer between Betty and the Hulk. Tired of the emotional distance, Betty finally opens up to the Hulk, sharing the life-changing news that she's pregnant—just as the fallout from the Leader's attack begins to unfold.

In "Closing Curtain," Bruce and his team arrive at Yuma Base to find gamma bombs missing—just as the Leader announces a deadly countdown to detonate one in Middletown. With time running out, the Hulk charges in alone, facing off against Rock and Redeemer before confronting the Leader himself. The story builds to a heart-stopping moment as the bomb is set off early, leaving Rick and Betty stunned—and the Hulk in the blast's path.

In "The Big Change!" from Incredible Hulk Epic Collection #15, Hulk and Thing find themselves stranded on the alien world of Matriculon, forced to team up with a mysterious scientist to outwit the ruthless McCrusher gang—each hoping their deepest desire will finally come true.

In "null," Fred Hembeck hosts his satirical talk show, bringing together a lineup of superhero guests for candid chats—only to "play" exaggerated, self-aware clips of their exploits for the audience. The story unfolds through these mockumentary-style vignettes, blending absurdity and meta-commentary in a playful take on superhero tropes.

When the Hulk is captured by X-Factor and brought to Gamma Base, he finds himself caught between SHIELD’s deadly orders and the fragile hope of reclaiming his humanity—just as Bruce Banner’s mind begins to surface.