Incredible Hulk (King Size Special) (1968 series) #4

This annual presents a mix of dramatic reprints and lighthearted parody, showcasing both the intensity and humor within the Hulk mythos.

The first three stories are reprints from Tales to Astonish:

• #75 – “Not All My Power Can Save Me!”: Bruce Banner faces a crisis of identity and control as Hulk battles overwhelming odds.
• #76 – “I, Against a World!”: Hulk finds himself hunted and isolated, confronting both military forces and his own inner turmoil.
• #77 – “Bruce Banner is the Hulk!”: The duality between man and monster reaches a breaking point, with Banner’s secret exposed and consequences looming.

The final story, “The Ever-Lovin’ Thung Vs. The Inedible Bulk!”, written by Stan Lee with art by Marie Severin and Frank Giacoia, is a playful parody. It features exaggerated versions of the Thing (“Thung”) and the Hulk (“Bulk”) in a comedic brawl that pokes fun at their rivalry and superhero tropes.

Characters appearing across these stories include Rick Jones, Betty Ross, Thunderbolt Ross, Glenn Talbot, the Watcher, the Executioner, and of course, the Thing—in both serious and satirical form.

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