Incredible Hulks Annual #1
In "Identity Wars, Part 3," the Incredible Hulks Annual #1 (2011) delivers a wild twist on familiar heroes, as Spider-Man, Deadpool, and a desperate Bruce Banner find themselves in an alternate reality where the Hulk's transformation has failed. Written by John Layman and illustrated by Al Barrionuevo, with inks by Mark Pennington and colors by Fabio D'Auria, the story takes a dark turn when Banner reveals he banished his own demonic alter-ego, the Infernal Hulk, to Hell—only to face the consequences when the spell breaks. The cover by Steve McNiven and Mark Morales captures the intensity of the moment, as the true Hulk rises to confront his monstrous past.
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In an alternate reality, Spider-Man has impersonated a powerful hero, Deadpool has played at being kingpin of crime but Bruce Banner finds that he can no longer become the Hulk. They go to the sorcerer supreme to get some answers and are warmly greeted by the mage himself, Bruce Banner. They learn that Banner has exiled all monsters to Hell to rid himself of his alter-ego, the Infernal Hulk. With the spell ended and the Infernal Hulk rampaging once again, the incredible Hulk emerges to battle his demonic self. Our heroes return to Horizon labs where they are returned to their own Earth.
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