The Mighty World of Marvel #3
"World War Hulk (Part Three)" delivers a pulse-pounding chapter in the aftermath of the Hulk’s return, as Rick Jones and General Ross manipulate the jade giant’s fate with a dangerous experiment. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated with dynamic energy by Jack Kirby, with inks by Dick Ayers and colors by Andy Yanchus, this issue sees Rick trick the Hulk into a rocket launch—only to face the consequences when Ross’s deception is revealed. The cover by Gary Frank captures the tension perfectly, as the Hulk’s transformation becomes irreversible, leaving Rick in control… but only as long as he stays awake.
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The military captures Rick and Ross convinces him that they need the Hulk to test a new experimental rocket for national security. Rick tricks the jade giant into the capsule but once it is shot into space, he realizes that Ross deceived him to get rid of his foe. Rick overrides the programming and returns the rocket to earth but not before Banner (he transformed back to his human form when the rocket came into view of the sun) is doused with further radiation. The Hulk is now unable to revert to his human form and is under Rick's control but only while Rick remains awake.
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