True Believers: Hulk - Head of Banner #1
In "The Incredible Hulk vs The Metal Master!", the Hulk—still wrestling with his fractured identity after a failed gamma experiment—faces an alien threat unlike any he’s encountered. With Banner’s mind and features now permanently tied to his monstrous form, the Hulk must rely on cunning and courage when the Metal Master’s overwhelming power forces him into captivity. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Steve Ditko, with colors by Stan Goldberg and letters by Art Simek, this 2019 issue delivers a gripping clash of wills and a bold turn for the Hulk’s legacy. The cover, penciled and inked by Steve Ditko, captures the moment of tension with striking clarity.
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Finding his transformations more and more difficult using his gamma ray machine, the Hulk with Banner's brain also finds that he has Banner's features when he zaps himself to face the alien invading Metal Master and his head does not transform. The power of the Metal Master is too much for the Hulk and he is captured by Ross. Rick forms the Teen Brigade. Hulk breaks free of Ross's bunker and then pulls off one of the boldest victories against one of the most powerful aliens ever seen.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).