Incredible Hulk (King Size Special) (1968 series) #2

This annual features a collection of stories centered around Bruce Banner and his gamma-powered alter ego, the Hulk.

It opens with a brief but iconic three-page retelling titled “The Origin of the Hulk!”, which revisits the earliest days of the green goliath. Notably, Hulk’s skin is depicted as green in this version, rather than the original gray tone from his 1962 debut.

The remainder of the issue consists of reprints from Tales to Astonish:

• Issue #62: “Enter... The Chameleon!” – featuring the deceptive villain Chameleon.
• Issue #63: “A Titan Rides the Train!” – a suspenseful encounter with Hulk aboard a speeding locomotive.
• Issue #64: “The Horde of Humanoids!” – introducing the mind-controlled army of the Leader.
• Issue #65: “On the Rampage Against the Reds!” – a Cold War-era clash with communist forces.
• Issue #66: “The Power of Doctor Banner!” – exploring the fragile balance between Banner’s intellect and Hulk’s brute strength.

Recurring characters across these stories include Rick Jones, Thunderbolt Ross, Glenn Talbot, Betty Ross, and the Humanoids, alongside the central antagonists Chameleon and the Leader.

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