The Marvel Comics Illustrated Version of the Incredible Hulk #02832
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 1982 Marvel collection presents a rare and unusual Hulk story, adapted from a screenplay by acclaimed science fiction author Harlan Ellison. Originally published in Marvel Comics Illustrated Version of the Incredible Hulk, this oversized issue features a standalone tale that diverges from the character's typical comic book adventures, showcasing Ellison's distinctive narrative style. The volume is a unique artifact of Marvel's experimental 1980s publishing, blending the Hulk's classic monster-with-a-heart premise with a more literary, speculative fiction approach.
In "The Summons of Psyklop," the Hulk is targeted not by military forces, but by an ancient alien mind seeking to harness his rage to awaken long-dormant cosmic horrors—complete with a touch of voodoo mysticism. Written by Harlan Ellison and Roy Thomas, with dynamic art by Sal Buscema and inks by Jim Mooney, this 1982 Marvel classic blends sci-fi grandeur with occult intrigue. The cover, by Bob Larkin, captures the eerie tension of the alien summons in striking detail.
When a secret containment project for the Hulk goes awry, the Avengers and their allies are thrown into a high-stakes battle across dimensions after an ancient alien entity known as Psyklop abducts Bruce Banner. With the fate of Earth hanging in the balance and a mix of science, sorcery, and alien technology at play, the team must track down the missing Hulk before the dark gods awaken.
In a mind-bending twist, the Hulk is shrunk to the size of an atom and thrust into Jarella’s hidden realm, where he rediscover his humanity and finds unexpected love—only for the arrival of the sinister Psyklop to threaten everything. With the Avengers watching from afar and the fate of a queen’s world hanging in the balance, the line between hero and monster blurs in this surreal, intimate adventure.
In a 1982 tale from The Marvel Comics Illustrated Version of the Incredible Hulk, the Hulk is brought to a social gathering by the Parringtons, only to find himself unexpectedly challenged when their daughter, Samantha Parrington, is granted the powers of the Valkyrie by the Enchantress—setting the stage for a clash between myth and might. With General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross and Glenn Talbot watching closely, and the mysterious Tom Wolfe lingering in the shadows, the night takes a surreal turn as ancient magic meets gamma-powered rage.
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