Marvel Origins #4
In "Hulk," a pivotal moment in the character's origin unfolds as Rick, now transformed into the Hulk, is manipulated by General Ross into a test flight for a secret rocket. Written by Stan Lee and Alexander Rösch, with iconic art by Jack Kirby and inks by Dick Ayers, this issue captures the raw tension of betrayal and transformation, with the cover by Kirby himself sealing the moment in classic style.
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The military captures Rick and Ross convinces him that they need the Hulk to test a new experimental rocket for national security. Rick tricks the jade giant into the capsule but once it is shot into space, he realizes that Ross deceived him to get rid of his foe. Rick overrides the programming and returns the rocket to earth but not before Banner (he transformed back to his human form when the rocket came into view of the sun) is doused with further radiation. The Hulk is now unable to revert to his human form and is under Rick's control but only while Rick remains awake.
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