The Savage Dragon 35

Synopsis

The story centers on BrainiApe, a villain whose exposed brain sits atop an ape's body, who regains his suppressed memories upon encountering Hellboy and realizes he is actually the preserved brain of Adolf Hitler. The narrative reveals that in 1952, Hellboy had confronted Hitler in Romania, causing an explosion that destroyed the dictator's body while his brain was salvaged by loyal Nazi scientists. Through radiation and chemical treatments, the brain was eventually attached to an ape's body, creating the creature known as BrainiApe.

Using his telepathic abilities, BrainiApe forces Dragon and Hellboy to battle each other, with Dragon proving physically superior to the paranormal investigator. The villain then summons a massive sea monster that devours both heroes. However, Hellboy's government allies intervene by killing the creature, allowing the heroes to escape from within its body. The confrontation concludes when Dragon impales BrainiApe's exposed brain with a knife, ending the villain's mental control over Hellboy.

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