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Ah, the Internet. So stupid at times, but also so wonderful. I recently put out a call for help based on a vague memory.

Another was a creature of electricity whom #Hulk mistaked for a prior enemy. There was a footnote to where that enemy appeared. The cover art showed each enemy in a circle around the Hulk's head. Does this ring a bell for anyone? Can you point me to the issue? TY (2/2) #comicbook

— Rob Bodine, #Attorney by Day, #Nerd by Day & Night (@GSLLC) April 7, 2021

I don’t like comics, but I hate losing knowledge even more, so I really wanted to hunt down this reference. My TV doppelganger, Danny, came through.

Did a google search and found this one, Hulk Annual number 5: pic.twitter.com/OEn1q0XF43

— Danny the ArchitectDM (he/him) (@Bartoneus) April 7, 2021

Once I saw this cover, the memories started pouring back in. There are still some holes, so I’d love to re-read the comic, but … hey, is that … GROOT?! The “tree monster” is one of the characters I had forgotten, so this was quite a jolt. I love the Guardians of the Galaxy movies and was wondering whether that was the Groot or just another member of his species.

I believe that issue marks Groot’s 2nd appearance in a Marvel comic. pic.twitter.com/HLYCNl4y6J

— NewbieDM (@newbiedm) April 7, 2021

For what it’s worth, Wikipeida confirms this, though all but the mastermind among Hulk’s enemies were actually copies of other creatures.

I love how these two tied together. One of the few comics I’ve ever read introduced me to a character that 38 years later would be part of a movie that I love, all within the context of a medium that I don’t particularly like. What are the odds?

Well, probably not bad. Nerds do what nerds do.

I’m glad I went down this path.

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