Incredible Hulk Annual, The (1976 series) #8

Review: The first clash between these two gamma-spawned monsters is an action-packed, fantastic classic. But perhaps the most critical aspect of the tale is that we see how both Banner and Hulk, in their ways, are very unsatisfied with the monster's behaviour. The doctor considers ending his life and the beast, cries, reactions seldom seen in these two. The monstrosity inside Banner is evident to the secondary characters. One thinks of it as a suitable punching bag. The other one gets terrified by it. Nevertheless, it is nurse Maureen who feels sympathy for the misunderstood goliath, showing that sometimes, a gentle soul sees through the thick skin of ugliness. Such allows her to receive love and respect from the other end proving that some monsters are of that nature only temporarily and react well when treated with genuine care.

Comments: The Hulk meets Sasquatch. Writer/artist John Byrne participated in the script.