Within the labyrinth of Hulk’s mind, three aspects of his fractured self—Goblin, Guardian, and Glow—form a coalition known as the Triad. Their mission: to rescue Bruce Banner from the depths of the monster’s psyche.
When hunger strikes, Hulk ventures into a desolate world, ignoring the Triad’s pleas to return to the Crossroads. The desert is merciless, and dehydration begins to take its toll. Yet Hulk presses on, driven by instinct, rage, or something deeper.
After a grueling journey, he discovers an oasis—a rare glimmer of life in a dead realm. As Hulk drinks, something stirs within. Bruce Banner, long dormant, begins to awaken from his mental slumber.
The moment is subtle but seismic. In the silence of the desert, with the Triad watching, the boundaries between Hulk and Banner begin to blur. The monster’s journey becomes a man’s rebirth.
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