The Incredible Hulk (2023) #24 — “Muscle vs. Magic!

MUSCLE VS. MAGIC!

Bruce Banner has returned, and he brings Charlie Tidwell with him to New York City in search of an audience with the legendary Doctor Strange. But their journey takes an unexpected turn when they encounter someone they never anticipated.

When a powerful magical ritual goes horribly wrong, Bruce and the Hulk are forced into an uneasy struggle with their own greatest conflict. Banner must confront his fear of the Hulk, while the Hulk must overcome his hatred of Banner. Their survival—and the fate of those around them—may depend on whether these two opposing sides can finally work together.

The issue sets the stage for the next major confrontation in The Incredible Hulk, leading directly into #25 and a highly anticipated Hulk-versus-Hulk showdown. Marvel describes the story as “Muscle vs. Magic!”

The cover presents the Hulk in a spectacular burst of destructive action, surrounded by shattered debris and vivid pink magical energy, while Charlie Tidwell appears alongside him. The dramatic green, purple, pink, and yellow artwork gives the issue a distinctive supernatural-action aesthetic.