| "Return of the Monster" | |
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| The Incredible Hulk | |
| Title: | "Return of the Monster" |
| Volume: | 3 |
| Cover price: | $12.99 |
| Cover date: | July, 2002 |
| Publisher: | Marvel Comics |
| Credits | |
| Chief: | Joe Quesada |
| Writers: | Bruce Jones |
| Pencilers: | John Romita, Jr. |
| Inkers: | Tom Palmer, Sr. |
| Cover artists: | Kaare Andrews |
| Cover inker: | Kaare Andrews |
| Cover colorist: | Kaare Andrews |
| Colorists: | Studio F |
| Letterers: | Richard Starkings; Wes Abbott; Comicraft |
| Assistants: | John Miesegaes |
| Editors: | Axel Alonso |
| Group editor: | Jeff Youngquist |
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| Next: | Incredible Hulk: Boiling Point |
"Return of the Monster" is a trade paperback collection that reprints issues #34-39 of The Incredible Hulk, Volume 3 by Marvel Comics. Stories were written by Bruce Jones with artwork by John Romita, Jr. and inks by Tom Palmer. They were colored by Studio F and lettered by Richard Starkings and Wes Abbott of Comicraft. Axel Alonso was the original editor on the series. Jeff Youngquist is the reprint editor. This volume shipped in July, 2002 and carries a cover price of $12.99 per copy (US).
Issues[]
- Incredible Hulk Vol 3 34
- Incredible Hulk Vol 3 35
- Incredible Hulk Vol 3 36
- Incredible Hulk Vol 3 37
- Incredible Hulk Vol 3 38
- Incredible Hulk Vol 3 39
"The Morning After"[]
Featured characters
- Hulk (On a TV screen)
- Bruce Banner
Supporting characters
- Jerome
Villains
- Unnamed gang members
Minor characters
- Betty Ross (As a fantasy image)
- Jerome's mother
- Mr. Blue (Behind the scenes only)
- Ricky Myers (On a TV screen)
- Travis Myers (On a TV screen)
Organizations
Races & Animals
Locations
- Illinois (On a TV screen)
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
"Silent Running"[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
- Autistic girl
Villains
- Shade Men
Minor characters
- Betty Ross (In a dream only)
- Joli Wang (On a TV monitor)
- Mr. Blue (Behind the scenes only)
- Ricky Myers (As a photo on a TV monitor)
- Wanda
Organizations
- Shade Men
Races & Animals
- Dogs
- Humans
- Pilot whale (In a dream only)
Locations
- Wanda's Diner & Rest Stop
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
"The Gang's All Here!"[]
Featured characters
- Hulk (On a television monitor)
- Bruce Banner
Supporting characters
Villains
- Sandy Verdugo (1st appearance)
- Jink Slater (1st appearance)
Minor characters
- Chan Lai (On a video monitor)
- Jane Skinner (On a television monitor)
- Mahmud Abbouthalima (Only appearance; dies)
- Mr. Blue (Behind the scenes only)
- Nosaiair (Only appearance; dies)
- Ricky Myers (On a television monitor)
Organizations
- D.E.A. (On a video monitor)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (On a video monitor)
- Home Base (1st appearance)
Races & Animals
Locations
- Colombia (On a video monitor)
Items
Vehicles
Powers
- Superhuman strength (On a video monitor)
Miscellaneous
"You Must Remember This..."[]
Featured characters
- Hulk (Behind the scenes only)
- Bruce Banner
Supporting characters
- Doc Samson, Leonard Samson
- Kevin
- Rick
Villains
- Jink Slater
- Randy Connors
- Sandra Verdugo
Minor characters
- Betty Ross (In flashback only)
- Deputy Murphy
- Thaddeus Ross (In flashback only)
Organizations
- United States Air Force (In flashback only)
Races & Animals
Locations
- American Midwest
- Bedford
- Cider Crick Bridge
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
"Last Chance Cafe"[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
Minor characters
- Bob
- Mister Blue (Behind the scenes only)
- Ricky Myers (Referenced only)
- Taylor
Organizations
- Home Base
Races & Animals
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
"Tag... You're Dead!"[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
- Coleson McIntire
- Jink Slater
- Pitman
Minor characters
- Ricky Myers (In a dream only)
Organizations
- Home Base
Races & Animals
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
Notes & Trivia[]
- The Hulk was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. He first appeared in Incredible Hulk #1 in May, 1962 in a story titled "The Coming of the Hulk".
- This issue is UPC barcode number 9780785109433 51299.
- The cover to this issue is a reproduction of the cover to Incredible Hulk, Volume 3 #34.
- Stories from this volume are Legacy series numbers 508-513.
- This storyline is notable for being the beginning of Bruce Jones' run on the series as writer.