Incredible Hulk: Return Of The Monster Omnibus Kaare Andrews Cover

Bruce Jones’ acclaimed Hulk run transforms the monster into a taut psychological thriller. This omnibus collects the late-2000s era where Bruce Banner is branded Public Enemy No. 1 after a televised murder, hunted by authorities and shadowed by a mysterious conspiracy that knows his secrets. Across these pages the Hulk contends with the Abomination, whose raw power meets a chilling new twist, and the Absorbing Man, who can jump between minds. Banner’s only trusted allies are Doc Samson and his enigmatic benefactor, Mr. Blue, as the narrative threads weave paranoia, identity, and survival. Included are the Hulk/Wolverine: Six Hours and Hulk/Thing: Hard Knocks crossovers, plus a host of Romita Jr. and Weeks artwork that accelerates the story’s brutal tempo. COLLECTING: Incredible Hulk (2000) #34–76, Hulk/Wolverine: Six Hours #1–4, Hulk/Thing: Hard Knocks #1–4. A landmark shift for the Hulk in the hands of a masterful creator.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of psychological thrillers within superhero comics who enjoy darker, character-driven stories.
• Readers who appreciate long-form Hulk sagas and complex conspiracies that challenge Banner’s morality.
• Fans of John Romita Jr. and Lee Weeks, and readers who enjoy dynamic, impactful art across major Hulk arcs.
• Adult readers seeking mature themes, in-depth crossovers, and a definitive, omnibus retelling of a classic Hulk era.