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Incredible Hulk, The (1968 series) #420

Peter David | Gary Frank

Incredible Hulk, The (1968 series) #420 cover

Story Name:

Lest Darkness Come


Synopsis

Incredible Hulk, The (1968 series) #420 synopsis by Julio M2
Rating: 4 stars

Jim Wilson is dying. He has HIV, AIDS.

Jim was hurt during a protest. Hulk showed up and took him to a hospital in the Mount.

Jim asks Hulk for a blood transfusion, hoping his gamma irradiated blood would cure him. Hulk warns Jim about the risks of becoming a gamma monster. But Wilson insists so Hulk accepts.

Jim gets the blood transfusion but passes away. He did not receive the Hulk's blood.

Hulk laments the death of his friend, and is not convinced he did the right thing by not giving Jim his blood.

Meanwhile, Betty Ross, working at an aid line, receives a call from a man who has HIV. Despite all of Betty's efforts, the guy commits suicide allowing a train to run over him.


Characters
Good (or All)
BETTY
HULK
JIMW



Quotes

Interesting passages found in this comic book.

"Girl: Since when can the Hulk talk good?! Hulk: Talk well."
~ HULK

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Main/1st Story Full Credits

Gary Frank
Cam Smith
Glynis Oliver
Gary Frank (Cover Penciler)
Cam Smith (Cover Inker)
Additional Credits
Letterer: Joe Rosen.



Review / Commentaries


Incredible Hulk, The (1968 series) #420 Review by (February 15, 2010)
This comic book refers to AIDS. Writer Peter David won an award for this comic book story. Jim Wilson dies.




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