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Cover: Steve Geiger & Bob McLeod

The Incredible Hulk #339

Jan 1988 · Marvel · 0.75 USD; 0.95 CAD; 0.50 GBP
“Native Son”

In "Native Son," Peter David and Todd McFarlane deliver a powerful, character-driven chapter in The Incredible Hulk's saga, as Bruce Banner, Rick Jones, and Clay Quartermain track down hidden Gamma bombs in Boulder, Colorado—only to stumble upon a SHIELD agent protecting a young boy with mysterious mutant abilities. The Hulk’s unexpected bond with the child adds emotional weight to the mission, setting up a tense, grounded story that leans into the stakes of legacy and responsibility. Cover by Steve Geiger and Bob McLeod captures the moment’s intensity with striking detail.

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writer Peter David · artist Todd McFarlane · inker Jim Sanders III · colorist Petra Scotese · letterer Rick Parker · cover Steve Geiger, Bob McLeod

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Cast · 15 characters

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colorist Petra Scotese
letterer Rick Parker
cover pencils Steve Geiger
cover inks Bob McLeod

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The Hulk and his pals are on the trail of the stockpiled Gamma bombs when they run across a SHIELD agent playing dad to a confused boy with mutant powers. The Hulk takes a liking to the kid.

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

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