Origins of Marvel Comics #[nn]
In "The Fantastic Four!", Stan Lee and Jack Kirby deliver a thrilling origin that traces the birth of one of Marvel's most iconic heroes: a scientist named Bruce Banner, caught in a catastrophic explosion, survives only to be transformed by gamma radiation into the raging, unstoppable Hulk. With dynamic art by Kirby and precise inks by Paul Reinman, this story captures the raw power and personal tragedy behind the transformation, all rendered in the bold, expressive style that defined the era. The cover by John Romita captures the moment of transformation with intensity and flair.
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Scientist Bruce Banner saves a young boy from being killed by a nuclear blast but absorbs deadly amounts of gamma radiation which transforms him into a monster dubbed the Hulk.
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