Incredible Hulk Epic Collection #19

When a mysterious book on magic awakens a host of demons, the former Defenders find themselves caught in a supernatural storm. With Namor mysteriously trapped in Rick Jones’ body and old alliances tested, the team must re-form to face a threat that blurs the line between magic and madness.

In "Ghosts of the Past, Conclusion; Deus ex Machina Part 1," Prometheus takes Betty to Pantheon headquarters for a tense reunion with her husband, while the Hulk sets out to face the Leader. Meanwhile, Rick delivers Marlo to the Leader, who offers her a terrifying promise of resurrection.

In "Deux ex Machina, Part 2," the Hulk and Hydra converge on the Leader's compound as Soul Man attempts to resurrect Marlo from the dead. Though Rick objects, the Hulk intervenes, disrupting the ritual—Marlo is restored to life, but her mind has slipped away.

In "American Pie," Rick fights to keep Marlo by his side as her mind remains trapped in silence, while tensions rise when her brothers seek custody. Amidst the emotional strain, Rick shares a quiet moment with Betty, and the arrival of Cap and Samson only escalates the conflict—until the Hulk intervenes to protect Marlo. When the police arrive and Rick is overwhelmed, a sudden break in Marlo’s stillness brings her back to the world, just as the storm of chaos reaches its peak.