01x27 - Mind Over Metal

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The Hulk realises
he must revert to Dr Banner

to outwit the Metal Master.

Weakened by the painful change,
he conceives of a daring plan

which is aided by Rick Jones
and his youthful Teen Brigade.

The Metal Master is still spreading
ruin, while earth men try to cope.

The people are on the verge of panic.

Meanwhile, supplies pour in
to the Teen Brigade headquarters

scheduled for Dr Banner,
who alone has the know-how

to stop the Metal Master.

Once more, he stands before
his gamma ray machine.

I'm strong again.

I'm the all-powerful Hulk.

The Earth seems doomed
to destruction or sl*very,

while the Metal Master
zooms his way across the world

mocking defences everywhere.

No nation, no continent
escapes his sting.

I command you to split in two.

And here comes
a manned aircraft. Melt.

I can afford to be lenient. I'll need
those men later to serve me.

And inside a locked warehouse...

Gotta remember what to do.

Lucky you still retain
some of Banner's scientific know-how.

Stow it.
I've gotta figure this out fast.

There. It's finished.

- Now open the door.
- You bet, Hulk.

Look, it's the Hulk.
He's carrying some sort of metal g*n.

Big deal. The Metal Master
will melt that right in his arms.

It's time I returned to the Hulk.

It's him, the Metal Master.

Seconds later, the Teen Brigade
radios a warning alert.

Hulk, the Metal Master's
over the capital.

At last.

Everyone, stand back.

The team brigadiers
quickly converge on the target area.

You, come down and face the Hulk.

It will be my pleasure.

Metal molecules, I command you
to explode in his hands.

See? Nothing happened.

Nothing's gonna happen.

This is impossible. There is no type
of metal I cannot control.

Closer. Come down closer.

And still nothing happens.

Why, the energy I emanate
is enough to level an entire city.

It must explode.

You can't beat the Hulk.
Nobody can.

Explode.

You must explode.

The Metal Master and the Hulk
are in a shootout.

Prepare my jet for flight.
I've got to take charge.

- Can't afford any bungling.
- Be careful, Dad.

A short while later, the assembled
m*ssile strike force takes the field,

while the Hulk still stands alone.

You tremble.

Now it's my turn to...

Why, you...

Don't hit me. Don't.

I knew it. You're yellow.

Make everything
like it was before, or I'll...

Yes, I will. Just don't hit me.

And no tricks.

In a dazzling display of mental
prowess, all damage is rectified.

Then the Hulk
releases the beaten alien

and watches him
flee to the stars for ever.

Hey, Hulk,
what kind of metal was that?

Who said it was metal?

It was nothing but plastic.

It was a bluff, and it paid off.

A phoney? Wow.

Hulk won't forget you helped.

Hold it. The army's moving in.

With grim determination, General Ross
approaches the Hulk, but then...

You mustn't fight him.
Head for your cave.

You've done your job.

Many miles and hours later,
in front of the gamma ray machine...

Now to become Banner again.

What happened?
I didn't change.

Everything's set.
What did I do wrong?

The gamma rays,
they're acting different.

I'm using the machine too much.

I'll be the Hulk forever.

No. Stop.

No one tells the Hulk.

I do what I want.

I'll...

The ray did work. I'm normal again.
It was just a delayed reaction.

Listen, Doc,
Betty's been terribly worried.

Poor kid.
I'll go see her right away.

We pardoned the Hulk,
but he's as dangerous as ever.

- Hello, General.
- Where in thunder have you been?

Bruce, thank heavens you're alright.

Sorry I worried you so, dear.

What does you see
in that spineless milksop?

I'd almost prefer the Hulk.