The Incredible Hulk #185

In "Deathknell," the Hulk’s latest rampage takes a political turn when President Gerald Ford’s unexpected visit to the base stirs tensions, confirming Armbruster’s suspicions about Glenn Talbot. As Betty finds herself caught between her father and the Hulk during a sudden clash, the line between duty and loyalty begins to blur. Written by Len Wein and illustrated with raw intensity by Herb Trimpe, with colors by Glynis Oliver Wein and letters by Ray Holloway, this 1975 issue delivers a gripping, grounded moment in the Hulk’s saga—its cover by Trimpe capturing the storm before it breaks.