Journey into Mystery #65
In "I Am the Brute That Walks!", a desperate man’s quest to overcome his insecurities leads to a terrifying transformation when his experimental growth serum goes awry. Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, with dynamic art by Jack Kirby and inks by Dick Ayers, this 1961 classic explores the fragile line between ambition and madness. The cover, a striking collaboration by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, captures the moment of monstrous revelation.
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A man invents a growth serum to deal with his insecurities, but it turns him into a monster. He is driven mad by the serum and terrifies the city until it wears off. He gets the credit for destroying the monster and destroys his notes to prevent a repeat.
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