While working as a dishwasher at an Italian restaurant in Chicago, David 'Bernard' discovers that his photograph has been taken by a crooked journalist who seeks to close down the restaurant through underhanded means, and that it is going to be printed in the National Register. When the Hulk shows up at the restaurant, this catches the attention of Jack McGee who is prepared to hunt the Hulk down.

As 'David Blakeman', Banner is trying to earn some money working on an oil rig. The owner's daughter takes a liking to him, but fierce competitors will do anything to sabotage their work.