The Incredible Hulk #144
In "The Monster and the Madman!", the Hulk’s fate hangs in the balance as General Ross, Betty, Glenn, and Samson believe him dead—exactly as Dr. Doom intends. With Bruce Banner now under his control through hypnotic suggestion, Doom forces him to build a gamma bomb to conquer a neighboring nation. But when Valeria intervenes, disrupting Bruce’s programming, the Hulk’s rage awakens, and the resulting clash with Doom promises to shake the very foundations of the battlefield. Written by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, with dynamic art by Dick Ayers and inks by John Severin, this 1971 Marvel classic features a cover by Herb Trimpe and John Severin that captures the explosive tension of a battle between two of Marvel’s most formidable minds.
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General Ross, Betty, Glenn and Samson think the Hulk is dead which is exactly how Dr. Doom wants it. Having made Bruce his willing servant using the awesome power of suggestion, Doom has him construct a gamma bomb with which he plans on subjugating a neighboring nation. Love, alas, brings Doom's well laid plans low as Valeria interferes in Bruce's subliminal programming to save the lives of thousands. The Hulk, not too happy about being controlled, comes close to crushing Doom like a tin can before he leaps off into the sunset.
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