The Incredible Hulk #161
In "Beyond the Border Lurks Death!", the Hulk wanders into a remote Canadian cabin, where Hank McCoy is struggling to stabilize the unstable Mimic. Tensions flare as the two heroes clash, leading to a shocking moment when Mimic absorbs the Hulk’s gamma energy—resulting in a tragic outcome. Written by Steve Englehart and illustrated by Herb Trimpe, with inks by Sal Trapani and colors by G. Roussos, this 1973 issue features a cover by Trimpe and Trapani that captures the raw intensity of the confrontation.
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The Hulk stumbles across a remote cabin in Canada where Hank McCoy is trying to cure the Mimic of a condition which is making his powers go out of control. The heroes fight, and Mimic temporarily absorbs the gamma radiation out of the Hulk, killing Mimic in the process. The Hulk gains back his strength and leaves.
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