Komikai Micro Comics Ultimate Marvel #[68]
In "The Coming of the Hulk, Part 1," Stan Lee and Jack Kirby deliver a gripping early chapter of the Hulk’s origin, spotlighting a tense encounter with the enigmatic Gargoyle behind the Iron Curtain. With Kirby’s dynamic art and Reinman’s sharp inks, the story unfolds as Banner and Rick Jones face captivity, leading to a pivotal moment of empathy and escape. The cover by Jack Kirby captures the drama in bold, iconic style.
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The Gargoyle captures the Hulk and Rick Jones and transports them behind the Iron Curtain. The Hulk transforms back into Banner who offers to help cure the Gargoyle of his affliction. The Gargoyle, who wants nothing more than to be a normal man, agrees to be cured; once cured, the Gargoyle helps Banner and Jones escape back to America.
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