Incredible Hulks #617
In "Dark Son Conclusion: Fratricide," Bruce Banner reaches out to the Worldmind as Skaar tries to reason with Hiro-Kala, whose belief in a vision from Caiera begins to unravel when the Worldmind reveals it was born of his own mind. With the truth exposed, Hiro-Kala is imprisoned within the Worldmind’s core to begin healing K'ai, leaving the Hulk free to return to Earth—but burdened by the painful cost of his son’s redemption. Written by Greg Pak and illustrated by Barry Kitson, with inks by Scott Hanna, Jay Leisten, and Kitson, and colors by Matt Milla, this pivotal issue closes a powerful arc with emotional weight and cosmic stakes. The cover by Carlo Pagulayan and Jason Paz captures the intensity of the moment.
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Banner helps contact the Worldmind while Skaar attempts to reason with Hiro-Kala. When Hiro-Kala refers to how a vision of Caiera told him it was right to destroy the Old Power, the Worldmind helps him realize the vision was created by his own mind, not from Caiera's soul. The Worldmind imprisons Hiro-Kala within its core to begin the process of healing K'ai; Hulk is free to return to Earth with his friends, but is crestfallen by the struggle against his son.
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