Incredible Hulk, The (1968 series) #402

With Agamemnon stepping away from command, the mantle of leadership within the Pantheon falls to the Hulk—a role that marks a dramatic shift from lone wanderer to strategic commander. His first assignment sends him deep into the Amazon rainforest, a mission cloaked in mystery and danger.

There, Hulk encounters a seemingly ordinary forest worker who quickly reveals himself to be anything but. In a stunning reversal, Hulk is overpowered—a rare sight that underscores the brute force of his opponent. The attacker unmasks as the Juggernaut, concealed beneath civilian guise and operating far from his usual stomping grounds. The encounter is brief but brutal, a reminder that even Hulk’s strength has its limits when matched against mystical momentum.

Back home, Doc Samson visits Marlo Chandler, still recovering from her resurrection. His presence signals both concern and continuity, as the supporting cast begins to reorient around the new status quo. With Hulk now at the helm of the Pantheon, the narrative pivots toward leadership, legacy, and the tension between raw power and tactical responsibility.