The Mighty World of Marvel #2
In "The Search for the Hulk," Bruce Banner’s fugitive journey takes a dangerous turn when a captured spy reveals his whereabouts to the Gargoyle, a twisted Soviet scientist with a personal vendetta. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Jack Kirby with inks by Paul Reinman, this 1972 UK edition sees Banner transformed under the weight of nightfall, only to be seized and taken to Russia—where a surprising twist of fate and the sun’s rising light may hold the key to redemption. The cover by Jim Starlin and Joe Sinnott captures the tension of a world on the edge of discovery.
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Igor, the captured spy, secretly contacts his master, the malformed Soviet scientist known as the Gargoyle, and informs him of the Hulk's existence. At nightfall, Banner's worst fears are realised and he transforms again, only to be captured by the Gargoyle, and he and Rick are taken to Russia. Journeying east towards the rising sun, however, triggers the Hulk's change back to Banner. Dr Banner realises he can cure the Gargoyle's affliction, and in return the now-normal scientist gives Bruce and Rick their freedom. After they leave, the Gargoyle destroys his stronghold and seemingly himself.
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