Hulk: Beauty and the Behemoth

Marvel’s 1998 one-shot Hulk: Beauty and the Behemoth pairs writer Steve Englehart with artist Herb Trimpe for a single-issue story that explores the Hulk’s dual nature through a quieter, character-driven lens. Published during a period when the Jade Giant was navigating various transformations, this issue focuses on the relationship between Bruce Banner and his monstrous alter ego, framed by the presence of a key figure from his past. Trimpe’s classic, expressive art grounds the tale, while Englehart—a veteran of the character’s earlier adventures—delivers a reflective, standalone piece that matters for its intimate take on the Hulk’s enduring struggle.