The Incredible Hulk #3
In "Captured at Last!", the Hulk is trapped in unbreakable restraints—only to slip free when he reverts to Bruce Banner. When Rick Jones learns of his friend’s capture, he leaves Captain America’s side to help, while the mysterious Leader sends the Chameleon to Gamma Base to investigate a missing agent. Talbot and Banner’s tense rivalry heats up as the Chameleon, impersonating Banner, attempts to steal a gamma grenade with Betty as a hostage—only for the Hulk to foil the scheme. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Steve Ditko, with inks by George Bell and lettering by Sam Rosen, this 1975 Newton Comics classic features a cover by Jim Steranko, capturing the tension with bold, dynamic flair.
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The Hulk is captured in unbreakable restraints but slips through them when he turns back into Banner. Hearing that his buddy has been captured, Rick Jones leaves Captain America's side to go help the Hulk. The mysterious Leader sends the Chameleon to Gamma Base to find out what happened to an agent who didn't report back in (probably because he ended up falling down a hole in a robot suit in the previous issue). Talbot and Banner begin their less-than-friendly rivalry. The Chameleon impersonates Banner and tries to steal a gamma grenade using Betty as a hostage, but the Hulk thwarts his plans.
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