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What If...?#80
Cover: Gary Frank & Bob Petrecca

What If...? #80

Dec 1995 · Marvel · 1.50 USD; 2.10 CAD
“What If the Hulk Got Himself Cured?”

As the Ringmaster hypnotizes Bruce Banner in order for Doc Samson to integrate his personalities, he pokes fun at his subject and Bruce responds by Hulking out and killing him. As the Hulk begins his transformation into the smart and cruel Maestro, Mr. Fantastic and the Thing try to bring him down. Realizing he is about to turn into an unstoppable monster, Bruce pretends to be in Hulk form as he attacks the Thing who delivers a final blow.

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writer James Felder · artist Gammill · artist Ed Benes · inker Petrecca · inker Halblieb · colorist Smith · letterer Felix · cover Gary FrankBob Petrecca

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artist Gammill
artist Ed Benes
inker Petrecca
inker Halblieb
colorist Smith
letterer Felix
cover pencils Gary Frank
cover inks Bob Petrecca

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As the Ringmaster hypnotizes Bruce Banner in order for Doc Samson to integrate his personalities, he pokes fun at his subject and Bruce responds by Hulking out and killing him. As the Hulk begins his transformation into the smart and cruel Maestro, Mr. Fantastic and the Thing try to bring him down. Realizing he is about to turn into an unstoppable monster, Bruce pretends to be in Hulk form as he attacks the Thing who delivers a final blow.

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