The Incredible Hulk undergoes yet another transformation —one decidedly not for the better— in Infernal Hulk #1.

Following recent developments in Incredible Hulk, Bruce Banner’s alter ego has been possessed by a demonic entity bent on using his immense strength and power to enact their malicious wishes. When the world finds out just what the Infernal Hulk is up to, the only person who can stop him is Banner himself.

Infernal Hulk is a massive —but not completely unprecedented— new iteration of the Jade Giant, bringing him to what is perhaps his most monstrous, soulless incarnation to date. (A big claim coming so soon after the Immortal Hulk.) As seen here, this Hulk is even more violent and supernaturally adept than he’s generally depicted as, approaching Eldritch creature levels of uncanny. Artist Nic Klein is a big reason why Infernal Hulk #1 is so unnerving to read, delivering pulpy and genuinely scary visuals to split the difference with Phillip Kennedy Johnson’s sparse script. Matthew Wilson’s colors are a great encompaniment, adding an eerie and almost sickly vibe to the page.

As someone who dips in and out of Hulk books, I’m not totally clear on where Infernal Hulk picks up in his recent canon, but I don’t necessarily think it matters if you’re up-to-date or not because of how impactful the overall package is. For Hulk fans who are current, though, I can’t imagine they wouldn’t be interested in what promises to be a notable new chapter in the life of Bruce Banner and those unfortunate enough to cross paths with him.