L'incroyable Hulk #178

"Baptême de feu" marks a pivotal moment in the Hulk's saga, as Bruce Banner's relentless pursuit of controlling the Hulk reaches a breaking point. With Doc Samson's accidental destruction of the Robot Hulk and the tragic death of a Hulkbuster, tensions explode—forcing Samson to cut himself off from the team, while Bruce faces a personal turning point as Betty agrees to marry him. Written and illustrated by John Byrne, with inks by Keith Williams and colors by Andy Yanchus, this 1986 issue delivers intense emotional stakes and sharp storytelling, all framed by Byrne’s dynamic cover art.