Tales to Astonish #71
In "Escape... to Nowhere!", the Hulk and Rick barely survive the blast of Ross's "Sunday Punch" missile, only to find themselves hunted through the wilderness. With military planes closing in and the Leader's massive Humanoid collapsing around them, the duo seeks refuge in an underground cave—only to be cornered by Ross and Talbot, who threaten to destroy the hidden complex and Bruce's gamma machine. Just as the situation seems hopeless, the Leader appears, offering the Hulk a way out—if he'll serve him. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic energy by Jack Kirby, Mickey Demeo, and Artie Simek, this gripping tale features a cover by Gene Colan and Vince Colletta.
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The Hulk and Rick barely make it out of the blast radius as Ross fires the giant "Sunday Punch" missile at the Leader's giant Humanoid bringing the massive robot down. The pair decide to hide in their underground cave but are spotted by military planes as they enter. Ross and Talbot attack, threatening the underground complex and Bruce's gamma machine. The Hulk pushes Rick out to safety just as the Leader appears and tells the Jade Giant he will save him from his sticky predicament if only he agrees to serve the big-brained bad guy.
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