Hulk & Thing: Hard Knocks

Bruce Jones and Jae Lee teamed up for this 2004–2005 Marvel miniseries, a four-issue exploration of the raw, brutal dynamic between two of Marvel's strongest heavyweights. Rather than a simple slugfest, Hard Knocks digs into the isolation and rage that define both the Hulk and the Thing, using Lee's moody, shadow-drenched art to give the story a grim, almost tragic weight. It's a character-driven brawl that matters because it reframes their rivalry as a shared burden, not just a clash of fists.