The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection - Classic #22
In "The Brute That Shouted Love at the Heart of the Atom," the Hulk arrives on Jarella’s world with Bruce Banner’s mind intact, only to find her city in ruins and her captured by the scheming Lord Visis. With help from Jarella and her people, the Hulk leads a rebellion—until Visis allies with the deadly assassin Krylar, whose weapon forces the Hulk to confront his deepest fears, including his own monstrous past. Written by Archie Goodwin and illustrated by Herb Trimpe, with inks by Sal Trapani and letters by Artie Simek, this classic tale blends emotional depth and action, all framed by a striking cover by John Buscema and John Romita.
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Hulk arrives on Jarella's world with the mental acuity of Bruce Banner. He finds the city of K'ai in ruins and discovers that Jarella has been captured by the treacherous Lord Visis. Hulk rescues his lady love and leads her people in revolt. That is, until Visis teams up with master assassin Krylar who has a weapon that makes one battle one's darkest fears. The weapon is turned on the Hulk and Hulk with Banner's mind finds himself facing his old brutish self. Jarella's magicians counter by ending the spell that makes Hulk smart. Pym's serum wears off and Hulk grows back to normal size.
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