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full -size candy bars over on Thompson Street. Yeah. Let's go.

Hey, wait up.

Go on. Knock.

Why don't you?

No way. This place is haunted.

You guys are so the chicken.

Todd's cousin said he saw a guy ride up on a motorcycle and his head was on

fire. Forget that.

Our brave little pirate will knock.

Won't he?

You're not scared, are you?

Now go on. Fist on the door.

Make a knocking sound.

Would

you

hurry up before Halloween is over?

This bubblegum, I bind and contain thee. Return to the chamber from whence you

escaped. That was strange.

Doctor Strange, if you please.

Hey.

Thanks, Captain, for the use of your bubblegum.

You're welcome.

Now then.

Who wants candy?

Come, come. Don't be shy.

It's gonna be a long...

Did that monster just save us?

That ain't no monster.

That's the Hulk.

Whoa.

I summon the flames of the fault team.

Thank you for answering my mystic summons. Got your hands full, huh, Doc?

Shield of the Seraphim, protect me!

These may no longer be the delicate hands of a neurosurgeon, but they're

quite capable.

One caveat.

We need to contain these monsters, not destroy them.

Don't know what caveat means.

How about I just smash them senseless?

I'll free you soon, Benito.

And stop the fiend who did this to you.

Creatures will be safe inside the sanctum till I can free you all from

curse.

That bitch. The Hulk turns into some guy and falls asleep.

Lame. Let's get more candy.

You're still a hero to me.

Rise and shine.

Well, you're no good to anyone like this.

What?

Doctor Strange?

Where am I? What's going on?

To answer your questions in order, yes, Greenwich Village outside my sanctum

sanctorum, and you're apparently quite asleep.

So, I'm dreaming.

No, I'm using a... spell to commune with your unconscious mind.

But I can see, I can hear.

Even in an alpha wave state, I shouldn't be this aware of my surroundings.

This is why I deplore working with scientists.

Everything requires an explanation.

You're not going to give me the old magic is just science we don't

yet, are you?

Has it ever occurred to you, Dr. Banner, that science is just magic we don't

understand yet?

The point is, I summoned you because I needed the Hulk's help to contain some

aggressive creatures.

I don't remember any of that.

And yet, in the very heat of battle, Hulk disappeared, and there you were,

asleep.

So now it's my turn to require an explanation.

Usually I remember everything the big guy does.

But lately I've woken up several times with no memory of where I am or how I...

Don't look now, but here come some of those aggressive creatures.

Oh, no, those are... Dr.

Bannon?

Hulk, wait!

Don't worry, Doc. I remember.

Contain, not destroy.

you jolly green jerk.

My problem is you attaching my friend's strings.

Hulk,

you don't understand.

Nobody sucker punches Warwick.

Warwick.

Stand down.

That's the Hulk. He's an Avenger, not a hostile.

He looks pretty hostile to me.

Maybe a little mesmerizing gaze will slow your roll.

Stay out of her head!

As you may have gathered, Miss Price, hypnosis makes him angry.

Agent Jasper Sitwell of S .H .I .E .L .D. Pursuits of protocols outlined.

It's when you S .H .I .E .L .D. hire zombies!

about keeping our animal rage in check.

What? He's the Hulk.

Ain't my fault he picked the worst possible time to turn back into puny

Indeed.

Almost as if someone planned it that way.

So, this spell, does it mainly act on the limbic system, or are we dealing

with... I beg of you not to go there again, Dr. Banner.

Besides, I'd like you to formally meet some friends, and I stress the word

friends.

They were referred to me by Nick Fury of S .H .I .E .L .D.

I've been helping them deal with their shared condition.

Condition? Spit it out, Doc.

We're monsters.

Some more than others.

Hey, loud and proud, baby.

Dr. Banner, may I introduce War Wolf, Nina Price.

Vampire by night.

Man -thing.

I wouldn't shake his hand if I were you.

Point taken.

And Agent Jasper Sitwell, up shield.

Commanding officer of the Paranormal Containment Unit.

And don't forget zombie.

That is not something I am at liberty to discuss.

He's afraid if Fury finds out he's a zombie, he'll get demoted. We can

keep him from going top. Total living dead with some snacks.

Uh, what kind of snacks?

Trust me, you don't want to know.

As I said, I've been working with the Paranormal Containment Unit.

Which is a stupid name, by the way.

To help them overcome personal issues and function as a team.

Yeah, it's an encounter group for monsters. Is that hilarious or what?

It's nice of you to include me.

But I don't think I belong here.

I'm fine with who I am.

Amen, brother.

No, seriously, I don't have a problem with the Hulk.

I can bring him out or not anytime I want.

Wow. Must be nice, Mr. Part -Time Monster.

I'm not trying to offend anybody.

I'm just saying that I've got the green guy under control.

In light of recent events, perhaps that control is merely an illusion.

But that's not why I've called you all here tonight.

As Halloween nears, the barriers between dimensions become thinner, more

permeable. In particular, the boundary between the dream dimension and our

waking world is at its weakest on All Hallows' Eve.

Some days ago, I became aware of an evil influence exerting itself upon a young

man named Benito Serrano.

His parents contacted me.

They were concerned about their son's unusual sleep patterns.

Using Benito as a conduit, I was able to enter the dream dimension.

Doc! Help me!

Benito? Down here!

Help me!

Doc!

It's all right, Benito. I'm here.

You don't get it. We have to go. He's right behind me.

Remain calm.

He's only trying to scare you.

If you can face your fears, they will have no power over you.

Oh, calm now, children.

Do you really want to test that theory, Benito? I don't think this two -bit

magician knows what he's talking about.

Nightmare. I was wondering when you'd show your vile face.

The eye of Agamotto will reveal your deception.

You forget your place, sorcerer.

Here in the dream dimension, I reign supreme.

The source of your power is fear, demon.

And I do not fear you.

The first of many.

to return to the waking world.

I hoped I could do something to help Benito from the other side.

Benito?

But I was too late.

Benito had already transformed into the very image of his own worst nightmare.

I've been keeping Benito here under my protection ever since.

I hate to ask, but what did Nightmare mean when he said Benito was the first

many? See for yourself.

There are four victims so far, and I fear there may be others.

While Nightmare holds their dream selves captive, they've become monsters in the

real world.

Each a reflection of their deepest fears.

They've been growing stronger and harder to contain.

If I cannot free them soon, they may be trapped in these forms forever.

And under Nightmare's control.

But what's Nightmare's endgame?

I mean, how much damage could four monsters do?

You'd be surprised.

The four victims all had unusually deep -seated fears and fear.

is the source of Nightmare's power.

With the barrier to the dream dimension at its weakest, his influence over those

four could enable him to enter our reality.

Tactically speaking, they've given Nightmare a toehold in our dimension,

next step might be a full -scale invasion.

And he makes our world a living nightmare.

Okay, so how do we lay the smackdown on this clown?

I need to smash Nightmare's mystical barrier and rescue those four victims.

Uh -oh.

I heard the word smash.

With your unique dual nature, these recent incidents of sleep -hulking you

me about, I think you may be the key.

But first, I need to speak with Hulk.

And what if the green guy doesn't feel like talking?

We can always force that hand.

Seriously. You've got some spell that can just poof me into the Hulk.

I had something simpler in mind.

Werewolf?

What? Is that supposed to make me angry?

No. This is... War Wolf, no!

Doc! Doc! Doc! Doc!

Your next final... That's enough,

War Wolf. Thank you.

Whatever you say, Doc.

One of your astral projections.

You set me up, Strange.

Don't ever do it again.

Yes, well... Now that you've graced us with your presence, Hulk, why don't you

tell me everything you can remember about these recent incidents where you

turn... Into puny banner? I remember everything.

And let's just say it makes me... What's the word?

Angry.

I see.

And why is that?

I'm a hero!

Not just a hero. I'm an Avenger. People count on me. My team counts on me. And

right when I'm about to smash some evil guy's face in, Banner shows up. And

always at the most inopportune time.

Yeah, that's right.

Some rotten luck, huh, Doc?

Not luck at all, my friend.

I believe you may have fallen under Nightmare's influence as well.

Nobody influences the Hulk.

Man -Thing, if you would, please.

I saw your reaction earlier, and now this confirms it.

Whoever knows beer burns at the touch of the man thing.

Hey, I ain't afraid of nothing.

Perhaps not.

But what about Banner? Who cares about that puny loser?

I'm the hero.

Banner keeps showing up where he ain't wanted. That's the problem.

And the big green monster turns into a normal human who can walk down the

without people running and screaming.

Where do I sign up for that problem?

I ain't a monster. I'm a hero.

That's enough, man -thing.

I think I have all the information I need.

I summon the mists of Morpheus.

Clearly, Nightmare is tampering with Banner's transformations by tapping into

some extremely powerful subconscious fears.

But to what end, I'm not sure yet.

I'll have to enter Banner's sleeping mind and confront Nightmare one more

And you called in the paranormal containment unit for backup while you go

enemy lines. Not a problem, Doctor. We're ready to face down anything

throws at us.

And blast the living daylights out of it.

I'm glad to hear that.

Because I have an even more important duty for your team.

So, you need us to house it while you're gone.

While I'm in the dream dimension, my physical body will be completely

to attack.

We understand, Doctor. We'll ensure your safety during the mission.

And we'll babysit your pet monsters, no worries.

Nobody's getting in or out of here tonight.

Thank you.

These talismans will allow us to contact one another should the need arise.

It's sort of a mystical walkie -talkie.

I just hope I'm not too late.

What are we doing here?

I take it you recognize this place?

It's the Gamma Base.

Birthplace of the Hulk, where I... Let's just say a lot happened here.

Not here, precisely speaking.

This is part of the Dream Dimension, shaped by your memories and impressions.

So none of this is real?

I didn't say that.

Take this talisman.

It will allow us to locate one another should we become separated.

The Dream Dimension can be... disoriented.

You might want to cover your eyes for this part.

No, that's impossible.

Shield of the Seraphim, protect us.

But how can he be here when I'm here?

You share a consciousness.

And the dream dimension operates by very different rules.

Banner!

Listen to me, Bruce.

This is your nightmare. You must regain control over the Hulk part of your

psyche. But I don't have any issues with the Hulk. I'm fine with who we are.

This isn't my nightmare.

No, it's mine!

Puny Banner, always in the way. Trying to get rid of Hulk!

Listen to me. You know that's not true.

Stop lying!

I've been going about this all wrong.

I've been focusing my efforts on you, Dr. Banner.

And I should be focusing on the Hulk.

So what do I focus on?

Surviving.

I first encountered you tonight. So 30 cc's of adrenaline should stimulate my

brain's hypothalamus. The rules of science do not apply here, Dr. Banner.

only solution is for you and Hulk to cooperate.

I'll bet to the other guy.

By the ruby ring, the braggador, I bind and contain me.

Hulk, you have to stop this. I need you and Banner to work together.

Here for a piece of bubblegum right now?

Leave him alone!

Look,

Hulk. It's all an illusion.

You're being manipulated. Someone is trying to trick you.

He wants to get rid of you.

Banner!

Hulk,

listen.

Nightmare is manipulating you, fueling your rage.

He's the reason you've been turning into Banner when you don't want to. No!

I'm rooting for Hulk!

Empathy, morality, all that hero nonsense.

That's all Banner's doing.

His meddling is ruining a perfectly good monster. My monster.

Without Banner, Hulk will finally be free.

Free!

Free to do as you command. And once he's fallen under your control, you'll use

him. And your other captives.

To open a portal to the waking world.

Oh, you do know me so well.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a funeral to...

Dreamer hold.

Wait. If it's my dream, then maybe I can control what's in it.

It couldn't be that simple.

Or could it?

Halloween. The one night of the year when I can have a normal night on the

And here I am.

babysitting two eggheads.

I

think

Banner moved.

Call me if he scratches his nose.

I understand, Agent Sidwell. I'll try to calm the Hulk's dream self.

Hopefully that will stop him and reverse his transformation in the waking world.

But whatever happens, you must contain the Hulk and prevent him from rampaging

through Manhattan.

Not to worry, Doctor. We have this completely under control.

I summon the Daggers of Danak!

much for containment.

No problem.

I got this.

Man,

he moves fast for a big guy.

This will contain you, you green -faced baboon.

Oh, they got insurance.

War Wolf.

War Wolf, come in. Hello.

Easy to follow.

Torturing the weak while innocents are imprisoned by a demon?

Are these the actions of a hero or a monster?

That's quite enough, Strange.

If you're determined to ruin the game, I'll have to remove you from the board.

Have your fun, Hulk.

This one.

won't interrupt you again.

Show yourself better!

Right behind you, Hulk.

Stark! What are you doing here?

Not Tony.

I'm just borrowing his suit.

You think that shiny suit's gonna beat me?

I don't want to beat you, Hulk.

I just want you to listen to me.

Listen to me!

Maybe Banner's got more guts than I thought.

Or maybe it's hard to know fear when you're sawing logs like that.

As you've made abundantly clear, magician, you'll... Paltry fears are

of little use to me.

But I wouldn't want to deprive you of the full nightmare experience.

You may join the others in reliving your greatest fear.

Forever.

Help any of them.

Nighty -night, Doc.

The dogs are sleeping like babies.

Crisis averted.

Maybe you're not such a lousy babysitter after all.

Uh -oh.

New crisis.

The monsters are gone.

You were supposed to be watching them.

I was not. That was your job.

No one was watching them. We were all chasing Hulk around Manhattan.

Dr. Strange, agents at will here.

Strange? Hello?

There's no answer.

You may know my fears, Nightmare.

But you can't fool me with your illusions.

Well...

You can't blame another dimensional demon for trying.

But it doesn't matter whether you succumb or not. The others already have,

their delicious terror is powering this ingenious device.

The key, as you cleverly surmised, is the Hulk.

Once he destroys Banner, and I have him completely under my control, then the

real fun will begin.

The others are merely anchors to the waking world.

But the Hulk will provide a portal.

You do understand. It's so rewarding when one's genius is appreciated.

Yes, that green behemoth's rage will provide the power to fracture the

dimensional barrier.

Every terrified soul in the waking world will be mine

to feast upon.

Forever.

Come on, Hulk.

We're fighting each other while innocent people need help.

Yeah, playing the hero card.

Pretty sly, Banner.

But you know you'd get rid of me if you could.

Maybe that was true once, but...

You're a part of me.

I get that. I accept it.

But can you accept the puny human part of you?

Always gotta be the smart one, don't you?

We'll split up to cover more ground, but stay in contact.

Four monsters can't have gotten far in the middle of Manhattan, even on

Halloween. Last one to beg a monster buys breakfast.

Oh, you are gonna eat those words!

This is not a team.

Some nut actually tried the waiter -there's -a -fly -in -my -soup gag.

What?

Whoa,

we caught you.

Fine friend.

That was it to stun.

Next time, I won't be so nice.

It's mere coincidence.

Clearly, the most advantageous strategy is...

What is this?

Cerval de Vaux.

Calf's brain.

By the eye of the all -seeing, dismiss this demon's spell.

Let the flames of the Faultine release me from this cell.

An impressive show, sorcerer. I do.

love fireworks?

Perhaps I'll show you some of mine.

Welcome, my jade -skinned friend. I trust you had no trouble finding the

Wasn't hard.

I followed Strange's toy.

And what of the weakling banner?

The only one left is the one that smashes.

Hulk, no.

Why? To finally free himself of Banner's crippling weakness.

Now, the might of the Hulk, and only the Hulk, will deliver my

monster army to the...

Your fear powers the portal that will guide us across the dimensions.

But even at its thinnest on this All Hallows' Eve, the barrier cannot simply

crossed.

It must be smashed.

Hulk, stop.

You don't know what you're about to unleash on our world.

What took you so long?

You tried dragging hornheads oversized hide all the way across town.

They'll all be waking up soon. We need to secure them.

Somehow. I don't know about you guys, but my magical incantations are a little

rusty.

Looks like Fido's more interested in sniffing the fire hydrants. Really?

You're making dog jokes. Simmer down, you two.

Man -Thing is obviously reacting to that.

Okay, is that a good thing or a bad thing?

That depends on what comes out of it.

Isn't it beautiful?

With each smash, the dimensional barrier to the waking world breaks down and

becomes our gateway to conquest.

Looks more like an escape hatch to me, which means it's time for us to bust out

of this place.

Bust out. Au contraire, my emerald behemoth.

I will stride through triumphantly.

I wasn't talking about you, point ears.

Banner smash!

What?

I summon the vapors of Valtor.

You tricked me! I'm smarter than I look.

You cannot simply cross over from the dream dimension.

You must return to your physical forms along the same path you arrived.

Otherwise, there will be dire consequences.

Okay. I remember the way back. Follow me.

I will not forfeit my monster army. Those children cannot escape their own

greatest fears.

You dare to challenge me in my realm?

No. We dare to challenge you. Careful. In this dimension, Nightmare's power is

limitless. Yeah? So is mine. In any dimension.

I didn't do that.

Did you do that?

to interfere with my plans.

Strange, go help the kids. We can handle Nightmare.

Let me guide you home.

I got this, Doc. We'll do this together.

Foolish child.

When will you learn true fear?

But my anger can!

Thanks,

big guy.

You know, I kind of like you when you're angry.

Can the love fest banner.

Dreamboat's making a break for it.

I'm on it.

drove Benito's astral self to merge with his fear.

Still, if his physical form survives, there's a chance that I can restore him.

But we must hurry.

And Nightmare?

Defeated. For now, at least.

Come, children.

We're going home.

I'm awake.

I'm really awake.

And I remember everything.

The nightmare is over.

Perhaps not. The children.

No! Leave us alone!

There's nothing to be afraid of. You're safe now.

Very reassuring.

Coming from a dead guy.

Wait, children.

These are my friends.

They've been guarding you while you slept.

Protecting you from the real monsters.

Yeah! We're the good guys!

I... I just want to go home.

Please.

Of course, child.

Doc? Doc, what's going on?

What's happened to me?

Benito?

I'm sorry, Benito.

Perhaps with time and research.

You mean I have to stay like this?

Hey, it ain't so bad. Look at you. I bet... What is wrong with you?

What? I'm trying to cure him up.

That's not the way to cure him up.

That's enough.

This is not the time.

Oh, but it is, Agent Sitwell.

This is the time.

My time.

Nightmare, how did you...

Escape? A magician never reveals his secrets.

But let's just say an explosion provides exactly the sort of misdirection one

needs to slip through a shrinking gateway.

You tricked me!

But I'll smash you back to dreamland!

Wait, Hulk. First we must get the children to safety.

No one is safe now.

Get inside, quickly.

Nightmare can't harm you in there.

No!

Anna, look out!

Anna, please don't be afraid.

It's still me, Benito.

is that young Benito.

So, the sorcerer failed you.

Again. Left you a freak, a monster.

I summon the force of Barthak!

Hulk!

I can offer you more than apologies and vague promises of a future that can

never be.

Join me, my Minotaur, and we shall be kings of the earth.

No. You're the one who made me like this. Not him.

You're the monster.

So be it.

You and the others have served your purpose.

Here I am in the city that never sleeps.

Except it does sleep.

And all those dreamers now belong to my army.

By the omnipotent Ashtur, protect the innocent from this miasma. I summon the

winds of Wartum!

I'm afraid the winds are changing direction, Miss Hallows' Eve.

All those dreamers. All that delicious fear.

Prepare.

to become your worst nightmare.

Permanently!

That's supposed to scare me. The bigger they are, the easier they smash.

Permission to light this clown up?

Doctor, hit him with everything we've got.

fear burns at the touch of the man -thing.

Foolish creature.

Nightmare does not know fear.

He creates fear.

You'll be safe in here.

Get his attention first.

Let's drain off a little of that energy.

Vampire style.

Well, aren't you adorable?

This is how it's done, child.

Keep telling people.

What? More magic tricks?

Shall I pick a card?

Large or small, you are no longer in your realm, nightmare.

I am the sorcerer supreme of this dimension, and I will defeat you.

Why don't you come down here and say that, you big... Quiet, War Wolf. He's

right. These individual attacks aren't working.

We need to employ coordinated tactics.

Nina, Man -Tang, front and center.

I'd like to help too, sir.

I need to help.

Welcome aboard, son.

Thanks, sir.

Hulk, wait.

There's another spell I'd like to attempt.

But it will require some time to prepare.

We'll keep Nightmare in business for you, Doc.

We'll need to do more than that. We'll soften the enemy and move him into

position on the Doctor's signal.

All right.

Let's fight like monsters.

Can you flatten me?

why a certain web -slinger likes doing this!

The enemy is wavering.

That's our opening. Go!

You... You turned me into my worst nightmare!

Fear of failure. Fear of defeat.

Fear of us.

By the eye of Akimoto, an Astor who watches over us.

Burn now in the light of the seven sons of Cinnabas.

Now!

Let the vapors of the Vishanti drive you from the...

sight of man.

It's not too late, Hulk.

Join forces with me, and you need never fear being

puny again.

Never underestimate puny.

All right, Dr. B.

Now that is how you take care of business.

Thanks, Werewolf.

But I couldn't have done it without the help of Dr. Strange.

And the Hulk.

Oh, I think you can all take a portion of the credit.

You did good, Benito.

I'm sorry, I... I don't feel much like...

You're one of us now! A monster!

Ow!

What? What?

Benito, I know you've been through a lot.

I'd like to offer you a safe place to stay while you figure things out.

If you don't mind bunking with a bunch of weirdos, that is.

I think he's talking about us.

Hey, are you talking about us?

Uh, thanks, but... I don't know.

I just want to... be by myself for a while.

Let me handle this one, Sidwell.

I know how you feel, Benito.

I was on my own for a long time.

People said I was a monster, and I believed them.

But then I found a home with a bunch of heroes, and I realized I get to choose

what I am.

I know those guys ain't exactly the Avengers, but maybe you should give them

shot.

You know, I think we can count this as the first official victory for the

Paranormal Containment Unit. Which is officially still a stupid name.

Hey, you should name yourselves after Capsule Unit, the Howling Commandos.

Get it?

Are you kidding me?

Well, I like it.

Anybody got a problem with that?

Nope, no problem at all.

Everybody, let's try not to alarm our guests.

Doctor? Doctor Strange?

Is the nightmare finally over?

Yes. Where is Benito?

He's nearby.

Safe and sound.

And what about Gail and Eric? Are they okay?

See for yourself, Anna.

Hey.

Hi, guys.

It's safe to go home now. Let's get out of here.

Tell Benito to give me a call.

I'm sure he will.

Thank you.

Almost sunrise.

All Hallow's Eve is over, and the dimensional barriers will become

stronger, keeping Nightmare where he belongs.

At least until next year. And now we go back into the shadows, hiding from

people we're trying to protect.

Not forever.

Trust me. Keep doing the right thing, and you can turn that fear into respect.

But for now, it's almost morning rush hour. We'll have to wait inside until S

.I .E .L .D. can send a jet for us.

Until then, perhaps we can take care of some unfinished business.

No, I can't.

You must learn to overcome your fear.

Conquer your nightmares.

Fine.

Hello.

My name is Hulk, and I'm... a monster.

Hi, Hulk.

Just calm your nerves by picturing them all in their underwear.

Ew. Are you serious? That's even scarier.