Tales to Astonish #93
In "The Monarch and the Monster!", the Hulk, mistaking the Silver Surfer for an alien threat, charges into battle with the only being on Earth who might match his strength. The Surfer, unimpressed by the assault, quickly subdues Hulk, then uses his cosmic awareness to sense the truth behind the gamma radiation that transformed Dr. Banner—only for Hulk to wake and attack again, convinced the Surfer is still a danger. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic art by Marie Severin (pencils and colors) and Frank Giacoia (inks), this 1967 issue features cover art by Marie Severin and Frank Giacoia, capturing the clash of titans with bold, expressive detail.
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Having 'caught' the Silver Surfer (believing him to be an alien starship), Hulk starts a fight with perhaps the only being on Earth stronger than Hulk is. The Surfer, irritated, knocks him out, then probes Hulk to discover the reason for his belligerence and discovers the damage done by the gamma radiation. Just as the Surfer prepares to reverse the damage and return Dr. Banner's life, Hulk wakes up and, seeing the action as an attack, lashes out. Disgusted, the Surfer leaves while Hulk vows to find the Surfer again and force him to take Hulk to the stars.
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