: Writer Bill Mantlo used this isolation to explore the Hulk’s fractured psyche. Without Banner's influence, the Hulk is reduced to a purely instinctual, nearly mindless animal struggling for survival and companionship. Major Highlights & Events
: The Hulk travels to bizarre environments, including a world of "Puffballs," a city where he becomes a giant's toy, and a symbiotic relationship with a creature during a journey to the stars.
The saga ends in Incredible Hulk #313 when the Beyonder offers the Hulk a way out, leading into a new era where the creature eventually returns to Earth, setting the stage for the John Byrne run.
The (Atrapado en La Encrucijada) saga, spanning Incredible Hulk #301–313 , is a seminal psychological era for the character, marking the end of Sal Buscema's iconic decade-long run as artist . Story Arc Overview