Toyfare: The Toy Magazine #108
A 2006 issue of Toyfare: The Toy Magazine dives into a delightfully absurd twist on the Hulk mythos, where the Leader, frustrated by the Hulk’s antics, invents a "de-tard ray" to restore the Hulk’s intelligence—only to find himself outsmarted when the ray backfires. With the Hulk now fully aware and seeking redemption, he confronts past wrongs, from General Ross to the Abomination, and even shares a moment with the Defenders. The story unfolds with sharp humor and unexpected heart, all written by Pat McCallum, Zach Oat, Justin Aclin, Jon Gutierrez, Andrew Kardon, and Chris Ward.
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The Leader is tired of Hulk's status as handicapped allowing him to get away with things like messing up his groceries while bagging and bad parking. He builds a "de-tard ray" to restore his intelligence. It works, and Hulk goes to Leonard Samson for counseling. He is advised to make amends to those he wronged. He explains to General Ross why he hates him and to Abomination why Marx was wrong. He apologizes to the Defenders, has a threesome, and explains to Iron Man the reason for the Hulkbuster armor. When Leader tries to talk away his intellect again, he turns the ray on him.
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