Incredible Hulk, The (1968 series) #314

With the Hulk mysteriously returned to Earth, Doc Samson tracks him to the New Mexico desert. Their reunion is anything but peaceful. A brutal clash erupts, and Hulk dominates the first round with raw power.

But Bruce Banner, still tethered to the monster’s mind, intervenes with a clever strategy. He conjures illusions of Hulk’s greatest enemies—Leader, Rhino, Abomination, MODOK, and Juggernaut—hoping to confuse and distract the green goliath.

At first, Hulk reacts with fury, but soon realizes the enemies are not real. Disinterested and emotionally dulled, he lowers his guard.

Doc Samson seizes the moment. With a single, staggering punch, he knocks Hulk unconscious—an astonishing feat that marks a rare victory over the unstoppable titan.

With Hulk subdued, Samson transports him to the new gamma base, setting the stage for the next chapter in Banner’s fractured journey.