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Marvel Super-Heroes #96 cover
Cover: Herb Trimpe

Marvel Super-Heroes #96

Apr 1981 · Marvel · 0.50 USD
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In "Man-Trap!", the Hulk and Samson charge headfirst into the Leader's gamma-powered fortress, facing off against the mad scientist's latest weapon in a high-stakes showdown before the president. When Samson takes a devastating gamma blast, his transformation back to his human form throws the battle into chaos. Written by Gerry Conway and illustrated by Herb Trimpe with inks by John Severin and lettering by Sam Rosen, this 1981 Marvel Super-Heroes issue delivers a tense, action-packed clash with the stakes raised by a shocking twist. The cover, also by Herb Trimpe, captures the moment of impact with bold, dynamic energy.

Contains 2 stories
Man-Trap!
9 pp · Superhero
The Hulk [Bruce Banner]Doc SamsonThunderbolt RossBetty RossJim WilsonLeader (villain)Richard Nixon (cameo)Spiro Agnew (cameo, both androids)

In "Man-Trap!", the Hulk, still stranded in the Sahara Desert, finds himself caught in a crossfire between the Israeli military and his own unstoppable strength, leading to an unexpected journey across continents. Meanwhile, back at Project: Greenskin, Jim approaches General Ross with alarming intel about the Leader’s plan to infiltrate the highest levels of government with androids—just as the Hulk’s next move could change everything.

The End of Doc Samson!
12 pp · Superhero
The Hulk [Bruce Banner]Doc SamsonThunderbolt RossBetty RossJim WilsonRichard NixonSpiro AgnewLeader (villain)

In "The End of Doc Samson!" from Marvel Super-Heroes #96, Hulk and Samson confront the Leader’s gamma-powered fortress amid a high-stakes showdown with the president watching. When a devastating gamma blast strikes Samson, his body reverts to its human form—leaving his fate uncertain as the battle rages on.

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Cast · 4 characters

Full credits

letterer Sam Rosen
cover pencils, inks Herb Trimpe

Reprints

↩ Reprints The Incredible Hulk #146 (1971), The Incredible Hulk #147 (1972)

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