Incredible Hulk, The (1968 series) #382

Still nursing bruised pride from his earlier defeat, Ajax remains bitter toward the Hulk, unwilling to accept the green goliath’s presence at the Mount. Tensions boil over, and the two titans clash once again in a seismic brawl that shakes the Pantheon’s headquarters. This time, it’s not just about strength—it’s about respect.

Through fists and fury, they come to understand each other. Hulk, no longer just a mindless brute, holds his own with strategy and restraint. Ajax, driven by loyalty and honor, begins to see the depth behind Hulk’s rage. By the end of the fight, grudges give way to mutual respect. The two warriors shake hands, forging a bond that turns rivalry into genuine friendship.

Meanwhile, Betty Ross officially moves into Marlo Chandler’s apartment. The transition marks a quiet but meaningful shift—Betty stepping out of the shadow of her past and into a space of healing and companionship. As Hulk battles for acceptance among gods and warriors, Betty finds solace in a new beginning.