In this issue, the story picks up with a captive scientist aiding the Hulk and ultimately sacrificing himself to save our green hero. This heroic act sets off a Hulk rampage that we can fully get behind, especially given its setting—an enemy base. The chaos continues until he’s forced to revert back into Bruce Banner. Banner tries to escape, but the transformation is short-lived; a reminder of his fallen friend reignites his rage, leading to a second round of the Hulk doing what he does best: smashing.

As for the supporting cast, word of Bruce Banner’s defection reaches General Ross and his daughter, Betty Ross. Meanwhile, the Leader begins plotting how to capture either Banner or the Hulk (or maybe both). These threads, while interesting, only move forward incrementally in this issue.

The story itself serves as a great action-packed interlude. It’s fun to watch the interplay between Hulk and Banner as they fight and flee their way through the narrative. While it’s entertaining, it’s not exactly groundbreaking. As for the artwork, it feels only marginally better than the previous issue. Some details fall flat, but the dynamic action scenes keep the momentum going and deliver an enjoyable experience.