Before picking up HULK: GRAND DESIGN – MONSTER in print and digital comic shops, read the origin stories behind the issue! Writer/artist Jim Rugg will unfurl the full saga of the Incredible Hulk in visionary style from the character’s very beginning to the present. Now, get the history behind the panels.
The origin of Hulk is told in Bruce Banner’s groundbreaking first appearance, also featuring the debut of General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, Rick Jones, Betty Ross, secret Soviet saboteur Igor Drenkov, and the Gargoyle (Yuri Topolov).
The first appearance of Hulk nemesis and high-ranking army official Glenn Talbot.
Thunderbolt Ross’ declaration to destroy Hulk led to the green goliath being jettisoned out to space!
This issue marks Banner’s first attempt to impart his intelligence to the Hulk through gamma ray technology.
Hulk’s encounter with Marvel’s First Family! Plus, the dastardly Wrecker (Karl Kort) tries to steal the spotlight.
Hulk helped found the Avengers super-team following a mind possession by God of Mischief Loki.
Samuel Sterns, the irradiated super-genius known as the Leader, first appeared in issue #62 with his origin outlined the following issue.
After Banner was shot down by the military in issue #69, Hulk ally Rick Jones took his body to revive it with gamma rays.
Believing him dead, Rick Jones reveals that the Hulk and Bruce Banner are one in the same!
Emil Blonsky becomes the Abomination, and battles the Hulk all the way through issue #91.
Cosmic wanderer and (former) Herald of Galactus Silver Surfer encountered the Hulk in issues #92-93.
In 1968, TALES TO ASTONISH was retitled as Hulk’s flagship series, INCREDIBLE HULK.
The Fantastic Four temporarily cured the Hulk, which allowed Bruce Banner to propose to longtime love Betty Ross in issue #123.
The origin of (and fight with) super-powered psychiatrist Doctor Leonard Samson.
After a struggle against Doctor Doom, Hulk joined the loose-knit Defenders team alongside Doctor Strange, Silver Surfer, and Namor.
The first appearance of Project: Greenskin (later the Hulkbusters).
An encounter with a Wendigo leads to a battle with clawed Canadian Wolverine! Read through issue #182 for the full interception.
Sub-atomic princess Jarella was one of Hulk’s greatest loves and losses, following her return and eventual death in issue #207.
After a run-in with Daredevil in DAREDEVIL (1964) #163-164, Hulk followed up with a battle against Iron Man: Tony Stark.
The origin and first appearance of Bruce Banner’s attorney cousin Jennifer Walters—AKA the Sensational She-Hulk!
The Japan storyline with Glenn Talbot paved the way for the reunion of Banner, Betty Ross, and Rick Jones in issues #263-264.
Hulk had a rematch with a Wendigo and reconnected with his college friend Walter Langkowski (now Alpha Flight’s Sasquatch.)
Hulk was caught up in the Beyonder’s “Secret Wars” in INCREDIBLE HULK #294 and issue #295!
The monumental battle between Hulk and many of New York City’s heroes took place in this blockbuster issue!