Cap runs across the Hulk on a rampage in NYC. The Army tries to stop him as Rick Jones warns Cap how uncontrollable he can be. The Hulk escapes and Cap vows Rick must never put himself in danger until the Hulk can be tamed. Back at Avengers Mansion Rick finds Bucky Barnes' old uniform and rejects Cap's protests against wearing it. After putting him off for years Cap finally accepts Rick as his new partner. Almost immediately they uncover a plot by HYDRA to contaminate the city's water supply. After a series of battles HYDRA is driven off and Cap tells Rick he survived his baptism of fire.