The Ringmaster later enlisted Howard the Duck as an unwilling accomplice, but was defeated by Howard and Iris Raritan. Ringmaster battled the Thing, Iceman, and Giant-Man. Ringmaster next pitted a mind-controlled Hulk against the Dragon Man. The Ringmaster was later hired by the Headmen to test She-Hulk's strength and invulnerability. He later attempted to reform, but helped the Circus of Crime escape from the police after battling Power Pack. He was released from prison in Doc Samson's custody, and assists in the therapy that creates the Merged Hulk personality for Bruce Banner when his MPD was causing him serious psychological damage.