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Cover: Bob Layton

The Incredible Hulk #242

Dec 1979 · Marvel · 0.40 USD
“Sic Semper Tyrannus!”

In "Sic Semper Tyrannus!", the Hulk pushes his rage to new limits as he battles Tyrannus, whose power grows even stronger when he merges with the Flame. With the Goldbug at his side, the Hulk faces a threat that may be beyond even his strength, testing the limits of heroism in El Dorado. Written by Roger Stern and brought to life by Sal Buscema’s dynamic art and Glynis Wein’s bold colors, this 1979 issue captures a pivotal clash with high stakes and escalating tension. The cover by Bob Layton perfectly captures the intensity of the showdown.

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writer Roger Stern · artist, inker Sal Buscema · colorist Glynis Wein · letterer Jim Novak · cover Bob Layton

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artist, inker Sal Buscema
colorist Glynis Wein
letterer Jim Novak
cover pencils, inks Bob Layton

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The angrier Hulk gets at Tyrannus the more powerful his attacks against him, but when Tyrannus becomes one with the Flame is this going to be enough?

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).

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