Average customer rating:
- Great collection and even better story
- Make this into movie! Smashing green succes guranteed!
- Hulk at his best!!!
- The most emotional Hulk I've read in a looooong time
- not as good as everyone seems to think
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Incredible Hulk: Planet Hulk
Greg Pak
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Book Description
Savage alien planet. Oppressed barbarian tribes. Corrupt emperor. Deadly woman warrior. Gladiators and slaves. Battle axes and hand blasters. Monsters and heroes... and the Incredible Hulk! Let the smashing commence! This deluxe hardcover collects the entire Planet Hulk saga, plus extras! Collects Incredible Hulk #92-105, Giant Size Hulk #1 and the "Mastermind Excello" story from Amazing Fantasy #15
Customer Reviews:
Great collection and even better story.......2007-10-11
Great story arc, HC edition contains more than just the Incredible Hulk issues. The extras are good and this is an outstanding story. I was not an Incredible Hulk fan and didn't even read Hulk before this story arc but this arc changed my mind. If you are a Hulk fan I strongly recommend this. If you are not a Hulk fan but enjoy a comic with intense action and a gripping story, than this is also the book for you. I really enjoyed seeing Hulk in a place where he was actually at risk of being injured or killed and this book also presents a new and intriguing look at who Hulk really is.
Make this into movie! Smashing green succes guranteed!.......2007-10-09
Planet Hulk is one incredible world wind ride. If you like sci-fi, action and adventure with a certain green monster that likes to smash, this is the book to own. This is way better than the Marvel's Civil War event in my humble opinion. Tricked by Reed Richards and others, jettison the Hulking brute into deep space. The Hulk lands on a planet ruled by the Red King. He is cruel and dictator that his little care for his people. The Hulk is captured and sold off as a gladiator slave. The Hulk and his motley crew of Warbreakers lead an insurrection against the Red King. Along the way, the Hulk battles the Silver Surfer, free the slaves, provide nutrients for plants with his blood soak radiated blood, saves the worlds, gets married and unite the people. But there is no happy ending. The puny humans have once again enraged the Hulk that I shall not give away. When the Hulk gets mad, he gets stronger, and the puny humans will pay! Go out and buy this now. If only they could turn this story into a movie, it would be a smashing green success!
Hulk at his best!!!.......2007-09-29
This is a great great great Hulk story. Must pickup prelude to see how it all fits together first. VERY COOL STUFF!!!
The most emotional Hulk I've read in a looooong time.......2007-09-27
I never thought I'd love Hulk. God, how wrong I was...
It's a classic Marvel epic story, with all that story should have - beautiful concept, amazing characters, well written plot and it's as emotive and wise as any story should be. Amazing art, and it doesn't end here, it just leads for the next big thing - and believe me, it looks so sweet!
I don't think I ever fallen in love with a character as fast as I did with Hulk on this story..
not as good as everyone seems to think.......2007-09-20
i picked this up based on buzz and reviews that made this book look like the best thing since sliced bread. also it didn't hurt that ladronn did some absolutely stellar cover work. maybe this run is so well regarded because it followed bruce jones's run, which started out rather great but floundered. the premise is fine, and there is a lot of smashing, but i didn't quite see what all the fuss was about. there isn't a whole lot of story for 14+ issues, and the padding really shows in places. i really think the pacing would have been much better if there was some down time on the planet to give the hulk and the reader a sense that he really was sent to a peaceful planet and create some tension and maybe do some character work on the hulk before he's attacked.
the portrayal of the hulk is good, but i thought there was something really missing in the appearances of bruce banner. i like the hulk, but i would really have loved to see banner's take on the situation he and the hulk have been thrown into. he shows up three times, and each appearance comes off as awkward for some reason or another. of particular interest is his appearance where a character wants to see "all" of the hulk, so he transforms into banner for her. the idea of hulk accepting banner as a part of himself should have been a landmark moment for both hulk and banner (perhaps the most important and central moment in the character's history considering that for hulk's entire existence he's been at odds with banner), but the moment is completely glossed over. this is the story for all of banner's appearances. there's so much potential in the hulk's duality. it could have been a compelling and fascinating element of the story, and it's all just glossed over. wasted potential really. and with all the "extra" room in these 14+ issues there was plenty of space to explore the hulk/banner relationship, but of course that would have required some true character work. i can't disagree that pak "gets" the hulk, but there's not a whole lot to the hulk. banner is more interesting, and pak's banner is just plain confusing. in a way banner's story could be the most compelling part of the whole saga, since for all he knows he's trapped inside the hulk on this planet forever and will never return to earth again, but there isn't even an effort to make that come across. the same goes for hulk's friends' reactions (or lack thereof) to banner showing up. wasted potential.
the art is fine. it gets the job done, but that's about it. and the supplemental material bothers me. honestly i never like it when these books come out with a stack of background material, except when they're interesting, of course. and sketchbook material is always welcome. but what we have here is a handbook-style documantation of the culture and miscellany of this planet. for my tastes it's all a wasted effort. if none of this information came across in the story i don't understand why anyone besides the exceptionally bored or exceptionally geeky would be at all interested. even at the same price i'd prefer this material be excluded from the collection, just to save some trees. life's too short to read even a little bit of it.
all-in-all this is an above average read. it's not deep by any means, and you're sure to be disappointed if you expect a five-star book, but if you like to read about the hulk smashing things you should like this. and i can't say enough good things about ladronn's cover work on this series. maybe not quite worth the price of admission alone, but pretty close.
Book Description
She-Hulk's firm is dealing with their first superhuman sexual assault case. Their client? Eros of Titan, the space-faring Avenger called Starfox! And when emotions get over-heated at the office - expect a love triangle or two to finally come to a head! What will this mean for Pug, She-Hulk and John Jameson? And who (or what) is Awesome Andy falling for?! Plus: Civil War threatens the rights of every American super hero. So whose side will Marvel's top superhuman lawyer fight for? And how can she possibly choose, when she feels one way as She-Hulk, and another as Jen Walters? Collects She-Hulk #6-13.
Customer Reviews:
great fun........2007-09-23
she-hulk has been a favorite of mine since Byrne's Sensational She-Hulk. While this one is not as off the wall surrealistically funny as that series it is more realistically funny, if you can use that word about a comic book about a super strong green woman
Another Good She-Hulk Volume.......2007-09-18
Dan Slott continues his excellent work on "She-Hulk" in "She-Hulk, Volume 4: Laws of Attraction." His comedic work on "She-Hulk" defines how the traditional superhero graphic novel for adults should be written.
While "She-Hulk, Volume 4" is somewhat bogged down by having to tie in with the "Civil War" storyline that Marvel Comics had going on during 2006, it still rises above the average thanks to Slott's strong work. Greg Horn continues as the cover artist for the original magazines and continues demonstrating why he is one of the best graphic novel artists in the business.
"She-Hulk" is one of the few stories--graphic novel or otherwise--that is so well written that I can read it more than once. Like the first three volumes of "She-Hulk," I recommend "She-Hulk, Volume 4: Laws of Attraction" to all adults--comic book / superhero aficionados and otherwise.
SEE-HULK Is Amazing.......2007-06-25
She-Hulk is every quality comic tou've ever read tolled into one. BUY THIS BOOK!!
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Not as good.......2007-03-22
Compared to the other three volumes that proceeded it this work is a little lax. I do like the characterization of Starfox, and Thanos was also a welcome character. But the addition of the Star-God, and the appearance of the New Warriors were not as good.
This series started as a comedic action story, but now it is going down the road of a romantic comedy of errors. I'm not saying that can't work, but I do prefer to have more action and witty humor, rather than the drama of romantic conflict.
So really, still good, though not as good as the previous Volumes.
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- Not nearly as interesting as that which follows
- A must have...
- Interesting, Although Unnecessary and Lacking Entertainment
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Bruce Banner has finally found a semblance of peace. Here, in the isolated interior of Alaska, he hopes to protect the rest of humanity from the Hulk's never-ending rampage by secluding himself in self-imposed exile. Banner is confident that his plan will work - after all, who would be foolish enough to actually come looking for the Hulk? But when Nick Fury comes calling, you know there's trouble for someone involved. This story sets up next year's Planet Hulk event. Collects Incredible Hulk #88-91; Hulk Handbook 2004.
Customer Reviews:
Better know what you're buying -.......2007-08-13
No. this is definitely not the best Hulk story there is. Sure, it's not a bad one either - but don't set your hopes high before you're reading enough about it so you will decide fairly if it worth your money.
It's Daniel Way, which apparently not many in the comics industry like. He now writes the Wolverine Origins ongoing series, if this rings any bells. I personally love his writing - he puts the character through many situations, emotional situations, which hasn't been dealt like his style. In this particular story we get to see two versions of Hulk - the heroic type, and the confused type. That's the best thing I like about this story.
The first issue in this collection is nothing but awesome. But the following issues have a very unreliable background story. I simply don't buy it. It's too farfetched. But what you do get, if you're not trying to analyze the scientific and historic contradictions between this story and the actual world is a pretty good story, lots of interesting plot-twists and action packed TPB.
The one thing that really really bothered me, and I mean REALLY bothered me, is that they added the Hulk Handbook 2004 to this TPB. Why. There's no real good reason for putting it in. I really dislike all those handbooks out there, and it's a waste of money. I prefer if they just gathered the 4 issues, took off a couple of dollars and that's it.
I gave it 4 because I really like it, but if I was a really new reader or a really old Hulk-fan I wouldn't give it more than 3.
Not nearly as interesting as that which follows.......2007-07-16
INCREDIBLE HULK: PRELUDE TO PLANET HULK collects THE INCREDIBLE HULK (3rd series) #88-91, and is written by Daniel Way, and drawn by Keu Cha & Juan Santacruz. After Peter David's second departure from the book, fans wondered what would become of the Hulk. The results here were rather unspectacular, but they did ultimately lead somewhere interesting in the form of PLANET HULK and the current WORLD WAR HULK miniseries. Here, Bruce Banner hides out in Alaska until fate--and Nick Fury--come a'calling to usher his brutish alter-ego into the service of S.H.I.E.L.D., the super-spy organization. Sent into space, the Hulk finds treachery...but is that anything new for the green goliath? In short, no, no it's not. True, there's terrific art by Keu Cha, who only stayed on board for half this 4-part story (leaving lackluster Santacruz to ape his style for the second half). However Daniel Way's script is weak, threadbare, and doesn't really say anything new about the characters in it. Here, the Hulk once again takes on the Bruce Jones shorthand characterization of a nearly-mute brute instead of a more fully realized entity. Skip this book and proceed directly to PLANET HULK proper. Two stars.
A must have..........2007-07-16
In order to launch you into Planet Hulk. This totally sets up the Planet Hulk Series so that you can pleasantly get lost into the series.
Interesting, Although Unnecessary and Lacking Entertainment.......2007-07-05
As a prelude, it's interesting to see how Nick Fury and the Illuminati "tricked" Hulk into space, but it's unnecessary--everything you need to know about the storyline is summed up in the first few pages of the Incredible Hulk: Planet Hulk collection. The The Road to Civil War trade paperback, reprinting the first Illuminati one-shot, actually shows the five "heroes" coming to their decision to shoot the Hulk into space--so I would recommend that book over Daniel Way's stoic execution here.
Not Essential for planet hulk.......2007-06-30
I had recently read the planet hulk hardcover and had read the original Illuminate oneshot that showed the decision on what to do with the Hulk. So i was looking foward to finally picking this up.
Basically it sets the stage for how the hulk ended up in space. But it is pretty lackluster. Do yourselves a favor and read the oneshot, or the Road to Civil War trade instead, that includes the illuminati oneshot that shows the decision.
Also half this book is made up of Hulk Handbook 2004, which is useless. it is just profiles on hulk characters that is a waste of space and paper. It is just fluff to add more bulk to this already slim book.
Book Description
As a superhuman lawyer, She-Hulk has tried some of the strangest cases on Earth... but all of that is about to change! Empowered by the Living Tribunal, Shulkie is heading into deep space to practice Universal Law! Guest-starring Adam Warlock, Gamora, and Pip the Troll! Plus: Out of all of She-Hulk's enemies, no one hates her more than Titania! So what's her beef? Where did all this hostility come from? What made little Skeeter MacPherran into the angry Amazon she is today? And what's about to make her one of the deadliest threats in the Marvel Universe? Special appearances by the Absorbing Man, Spider-Woman, and Doctor Doom! And finally, a major power boost has made She-Hulk stronger than ever - maybe even stronger than special guest-star Hercules! Feats of strength can wait, however, because this emerald enchantress is going to the books and relying on brains, not brawn, to get the Prince of Power out of some Herculean legal problems.
Customer Reviews:
An Excellent Work.......2007-09-18
Dan Slott continues the great work he started in "She-Hulk, Volume 1" with "She-Hulk, Volume 2: Superhuman Law."
"She-Hulk, Volume 2" continues to define how the traditional superhero graphic novel for adults should be written. "She-Hulk" is full of sharp dialogue, timely humor, and an understanding that the traditional superhero story for adults normally works best when it is not taken seriously--when the story focuses more on character interaction rather than superheroics.
In "She-Hulk, Volume 2," She-Hulk (Jennifer Walters) is still working as a superhuman lawyer with Slott delivering a stellar story full of humor and wit. Juan Bobillo and Paul Pelletier are the pencilers. Bobillo's light and comical artwork fits the story well but Pelletier's work is even better.
Mike Mayhew provided the cover art for the original magazines and the covers he did for issues 7 and 8 are two of my favorite pieces of comic book art of all time. They are nearly photo-realistic, they are germane to the story they present, and they are filled with humor that people who know comics well will enjoy, and humor that people who do not know comics well will enjoy too.
"She-Hulk" is one of the few stories--graphic novel or otherwise--that is so well written that I can read it more than once. Like "She-Hulk, Volume 1," I recommend "She-Hulk, Volume 2: Superhuman Law" to all adults--comic book / superhero aficionados and otherwise.
I can't get enough She-Hulk! The fun continues from the first She-Hulk collection!.......2006-03-20
While not as groundbreaking as the first collection, I still had a good time following She-Hulk into her second collection. Just like before, where most books only tell you one padded out story, She-Hulk gives you a bunch of stories. This time around She-Hulk has a couple adventures being a judge in outer space, helps Hercules when a supervillain tries to sue him because Herc beat him up, and finally She-Hulk has a showdown with her arch enemy Titania.
After reading the first collection and its hilarious Spider-Man issue, I was hoping to see more of Spidey in this book as well. But he only showed up briefly in the last story, and only had one line of dialogue. Luckily though, there was a really funny issue with Hercules, and the scene where he sung in court was pretty much worth the cost of the collection alone!
This time around, I really took notice of one of She-Hulk's biggest strengths: her supporting cast. With characters like the loveable Awesome Andy, the bratty Southpaw, Pug, and Ditto, the supporting cast in this book is probably one of the best supporting casts in comics, up there with the original supporting cast from the early years of Spider-Man. That's something you just don't see anymore in comics today.
If you want to take a chance on a great new superhero book, I'd suggest buying the 1st collection of She-Hulk! And, after you fall in love with it, I'm sure you'll be back for this second helping! Now where's the third already?
The worst depiction of She-Hulk yet........2006-03-19
She-hulk has always had bad luck with writers.
First David Anthony Kraft's earnest, derivative stories, then John Byrne's ludicrous hijinks and now Dan Slott's "funny" melodrama.
I was appalled at how bad this book was, especially after hearing that it was allegedly a "phenomenal" book.
The book aspires to be a hybrid of comedy and drama, and fails at both miserably, particularly when it over-indulges in stale jokes and soap-opera contrivances.
Quirky? More like annoying and groan-inducing.
And it takes up too much time obviously trying to be hip in a retro way (if that makes sense)and trying to wring laughs out of
tired comic book cliches, when it should be telling solid stories and building up the character of the protagonist.
And that's another problem...the protagonist feels like an afterthought, especially when the courtroom drama and the cool guest stars seem to overpower the She-Hulk's presence.
It's as if the writer was only allowed to use the She-Hulk character, but damned if he is not going to bring his favorites into the mix. (The Spider-Man appearance in the other trade was horrible...it literally read like a Spider-Man book in which She-Hulk had a cameo)
The book at times (many times) feels like a super-powered mix of Ally McBeal and LA Law, without any of the charm, strong characters or intelligently constructed jokes.
If this is what passes off today as good comic book stories, then I'll pass.
The art is the only thing that is memorable.
Everything else, from the contrived tone, to the trite comedy to the "cute" dialogue, is forgettable and not worth the money spent.
1 star out of five
Superhuman law is super!.......2006-01-09
This second collection of She-Hulk's third series continues the fun new direction initiated by writer Dan Slott and artists Juan Bobillo and Paul Pelletier. The series is superhero adventures by way of "Boston Legal". All adventures are either a result of a legal case or initiating one, providing much humor along the way, with the occasional pokes at comic book conventions that readers have willingly suspended their disbelief for over the years.
Slott's writing is top-notch, with all characters coming off as real and the humor coming from those characters rather than feeling forced or driving the characterizations. This is complemented nicely by his two artists. Juan Bobillo's style is a looser, more stylized representation of She-Hulk and her world which may require a discerning eye to appreciate, but is well worthy of such appreciation. Paul Pelletier, on the other hand, has been known for more traditional superhero art, and brings that style to play here to great effect, reminding the reader that these stories are not parodies, but take place in the same fictional timeline as those in Fantastic Four, New Avengers, etc.
If you enjoy superhero stories and enjoy a touch of humor, this book is for you.
She-Hulk: Superhuman Law (Volume 2).......2005-08-21
Collecting issues 7-12 of the newly revived She-Hulk series, writer Dan Slott continues his charming blend of stellar action and clever nostalgia. Defying recent comic book trends that explore the darker themes of superheroes in a realistic setting, She-Hulk turns its back on the heavy handed approach and comes up with a light, easy to read and thoroughly enjoyable series.
The clean lines of artist Juan Bobillo set up the first story arc (issues 7-8) which features an entertaining if unlikely tongue-firmly-planted-in-cheek boxing match on a cosmic scale. The second arc (issues 9-12) continues the serviceable pencils of Paul Pelletier to set up a memorable, old fashioned superhero showdown between She-Hulk and the classic Marvel villain Titania. There are also a number of continuing subplots that develop in this collection including the weakest aspect of this series, She-Hulk as guardian and role-model for her employers' delinquent granddaughter, Southpaw. This troubled relationship is tiresome and distracts from the otherwise excellent story telling.
Before I read this and the first trade paperback, I had no interest in ever reading a She-Hulk comic book. The hyperbole surrounding Dan Slott as an emerging writing talent drew me in and it was a pleasant surprise to find that perhaps with further experience, Slott could very well be considered one of the top writers in a crowded market. Slott makes excellent comical use of forgotten second (and third) rate Marvel characters such as the Awesome Android, Hercules, even Howard the Duck (to name just a few) and an abundance of quirky ideas in this second She-Hulk book will bring a smile to any new or long time comic book reader.
Book Description
In the Australian outback, Bruce Banner has found a peace he's never known among a tribe of Aborigines. But when their safety is threatened by a battle between a sect of AIM and the ruling totalitarian mutant government, the Hulk is forced to intervene in a big way. A House of M tie-in as the aforementioned "House" discovers that there is one mortal in the entire world that can stand against it, and he's drawing an incredible line in the sand, setting a stage for an unprecedented showdown. The Hulk like you've never seen him before! Collects Incredible Hulk #83-87.
Customer Reviews:
One of the best House of M tie-ins.......2007-05-24
Brian Michael Bendis' House of M storyline saw the Scarlet Witch using her powers to transform the world we know into that where mutants are the dominant species. In this alternate world, Bruce Banner has more responsibility than ever as the Incredible Hulk. Living in the Austrailian outback among a native tribe, Banner takes a stand against the House of Magnus and anyone else who threatens the peace of his land and people; all of which leads to an action filled showdown. Written by legendary Hulk scribe Peter David, this House of M tie-in is a very interesting look at the kind of superhero the Hulk could be, whether he is hunted or not. The artwork is solid throughout this TPB as well; all of which helps make this House of M tie-in one of the best TPB's to go along with Bendis' main storyline. All in all, if you only pick up one House of M tie-in along with the main storyline, make this one it.
Alternate reality for the Hulk.......2007-04-30
"House of M" was a crossover for Marvel in which the Scarlet Witch rewrote the world with mutants in charge. Most of the Marvel Universe didn't know what was going on, or why things corrected themselves, including the Hulk. This is his story during the time of the alternate reality, and in the days that followed. The core of the story drives Bruce Banner to hold a new perspective on the Hulk, in which he starts to take more responsibility for the power he wields. It's interesting to see how things play out and where they go, but due to the nature of "House of M," the specific content of this story will probably never be referenced again.
Peter David is probably the definitive Hulk scribe, and he is well backed by the art of Jorge Lucas (issues 83-86) and Adam Kubert (issue 87). It's an interesting story that reveals the mental states of the Hulk and Bruce Banner right now, but which will probably not have a significant impact on the future of the title. Read it if you want a single story or a decent "House of M" tie in. If you're trying to learn about the history and future of the Hulk, skip this and move on to the "Planet Hulk" and "World War Hulk" collections instead.
john Q public at it again.......2006-07-11
i imagine john Q public to be a very lonely, very old, very unstable man with no family, sitting by his pc writing ridiculous reviews on amazon.com all day.
on topic: buy this hulk book!
Book Description
Join She-Hulk as she deals with the bizarre legal problems of the Marvel Universe! Strange twists, exciting adventures and lots of guest-stars! See why Aint it Cool News says, "She-Hulk is the best comic Marvel publishes today." And She-Hulk isn't the only one returning. Get ready, True Believer! Hawkeye's back! We kid you not! So why is Clint Barton giving Jen Walters such a hard time? And how is his fate tied in to She-Hulk's latest case? Featuring guest appearances by the New Avengers and Cassie Lang (Stature from Young Avengers). Collects She-Hulk (2005) #1-5.
Customer Reviews:
A Great Read.......2007-09-18
In "She-Hulk, Volume 3: Time Trials," Dan Slott continues to define how the traditional superhero graphic novel for adults should be written. "She-Hulk" is full of sharp dialogue, timely humor, and an understanding that the traditional superhero story for adults normally works best when it is not taken seriously--when the story focuses more on character interaction rather than superheroics.
In "She-Hulk, Volume 3," She-Hulk (Jennifer Walters) is still working as a superhuman lawyer with Slott delivering a stellar story full of humor and wit. Various pencilers do the illustrations in this volume (particularly for the one hundredth issue of a She-Hulk magazine) and Greg Horn provided the covers for the original magazines. Greg Horn is a great artist. He draws wonderful humans and he has an excellent sense of infusing his artwork with comedy that is in line with the stories.
"She-Hulk" is one of the few stories--graphic novel or otherwise--that is so well written that I can read it more than once. Like the first two volumes of "She-Hulk," I recommend "She-Hulk, Volume 3: Time Trials" to all adults--comic book / superhero aficionados and otherwise.
Finally, the She-Hulk Gets Respect.......2006-11-10
After the lousy plot writing of the original Savage She-Hulk, and the goofy, heavy-handed comedic treatment of Sensational She-Hulk, this series finally gives the Jennifer Walters' character some depth. We begin to understand the things the have driven her to despise her human self and revere her Jade Giantess form to excess. There are still funny moments involved, but they are done on a more realistic level (well, as realistic as a Marvel comic can get, anyway). A must read for every Shulkie fan, and a way for newbies to get a good look at the character.
Product Description
Giant-Man becomes Goliath! The Wasp returns! The team battles the Enchantress, Power Man, the Ringmaster, Kang, Doctor Doom, Attuma, the Collector, the Swordsman, and the Black Widow! Collects AVENGERS Vol. 1 #21-30
Customer Reviews:
Goliath rejoins the Avengers of Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch.......2005-08-24
Volume 3 of "The Avengers" in the Marvel Masterworks series collects episodes 21-30 of the comic book, which is covers the second major lineup in the group's history. Led by Captain America, the group consists of Hawkeye, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch at the start of this volume with Goliath rejoining the team by the end of this volume, although it turns out that the former Giant-Man and former Ant-Man is now stuck in extra large size. As Cap says, "The most powerful Avenger...and yet...he's also the most tragic!" (This coming from a living legend who had been frozen in a block of ice since the final days of World War II). The original Avengers line-up was too powerful, with Thor and Iron Man, not to mention the Hulk at the very beginning. Then they went to skill over strength with a group consisting of a guy who throws a shield, a guy who shoots arrows, a mutant who runs fast, and a witch. When Hank Pym rejoined the team they could actually use a bit of strength without having the overkill of a Norse God. They were not that powerful of a group of superheroes, especially compared to the Fantastic Four (or the Justice League of America over at DC), but they could hold their own against the X-Men.
At this point "The Avengers" is still being written by Stan Lee, with Don Heck established as the book's artist. Now, I have made clear that Heck was my least favorite artist that Marvel used on a regular basis, but that being said, the issues where his pencils are being inked by Wally Wood (#20-22) are the best Heck's work ever looked (I was going to add issue #23 inked by John Romita, Sr. to that short list, but it really looks like a Romita drawn issue). Dick Ayers inks #25 and Frank Giacoia #26-30, which is right before the period where Heck did the pencils and ink (for the record, Chic Stone did the least to enhance Heck's art for this book). But you can make up you own mind about where Heck's artwork stands in the Marvel pantheon.
The collection gets off to a good start with the introduction of Power Man (who is he?) in #21. He defeats the Avengers and the city council orders the Avengers to disband. In #22 the Avengers try to find out who is helping Power Man (the Enchantress), and while they succeed and the City Council declares Avengers Day, Steve Rogers announces he has played straight man to these jokers long enough and he decides to split. However, Kang the Conqueror returns for a rematch in the next two-issues (note that #24 features a cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers). If you thought that was bad, Dr. Doom shows up for #25, which means the Fantastic Four cannot be far behind. The Wasp has to be rescued from Attuma in #26, which means the Avengers have to assemble underwater in #27. Giant-Man is back in #28, only now he is known as Goliath, because the Wasp has still not been rescued; now the Collector has her. They rescue the Wasp, but then Goliath collapses and we find out why in #29, although the Black Widow and the Swordsman cause problems (you new that sooner of later a guy with a sword should show up to fight a pair of guys with a shield and arrows). Finally, in issue #30 the Scarlet Witch wants to resign because she has not been helping the group lately, so Cap lets her and her brother go on vacation while the Avengers that are left finish up with the Black Widow and the Swordsman.
There are no classic Avengers tales here, but you have to admit things are never dull in any superhero team that has both Hawkeye and Quicksilver on it because they are the two biggest malcontents around (in the pre-Wolverine era anyhow). Hawkeye always thinks he would be a better leader than Captain America, and Quicksilver is always complaining about humans hating mutants (although he is sending back a healthy dose of animosity in the other direction all by himself). The Scarlet Witch is the problematic character because if Wanda is hitting on all cylinders then she should be able to win every fight by herself (Do you see Doctor Strange fighting with a team? No, not until the Defenders anyway, but that is decades away at this point). But I had to admit I like the brother and sister act of Pietro and Wanda since it sibling bickering is more interesting than lovers/spouses bickering (to wit, Hank and Janet), plus they have the whole need for redemption since they used to be members of Magneto's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. I really consider these stories just marking time until the Vision shows up, because that is when this comic book finally comes into its own.
Book Description
On the run . . . from the police . . . the government . . . clandestine forces with an agenda all their own . . . and the unbridled beast within, Dr. Bruce Banner knows the dread of the hunted. Now he faces the most unimaginable horror of all: a relentless, unkillable pursuer who knows all his weaknesses and will stop at nothing to bring him down.
Customer Reviews:
Graphic SF Reader.......2007-09-03
Immomen is definitely a good choice for rotting reintegrating live vampire agent types, I will give them that. For a Hulk story, this is weird. A fugitive, paranoid, conspiratorial espionage story on the run, rather than Hulk smash monsters, or Hulk on weird planets, dimensions, gamma ray blasting and all that. No military, hulkbusters, or other associated things to be seen.
Another great conspiracy arc from Bruce Jones!.......2006-12-09
After escaping a trap laid by the conspiracy that's out to get him, Bruce Banner is framed for murder after a case of mistaken identity and being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Even worse, an old enemy from the past is zeroing in on bruce, but so is an old ally. The dark artwork in this book is really great, and the storyline's got some awsome twists. This is a great comic for any Hulk fan.
Part 3 Of One Of The Greatest Hulk Arcs Ever.......2005-12-06
Reprinting Incredible Hulk (current volume; late 90s-present) #s 44-49 and continuing the extended story arc that began back in Incredible Hulk # 34 (and reprinted in the Trade Paperbacks "Incredible Hulk: Return Of The Monster" and "Incredible Hulk: Boiling Point", the third volume of this, one of the definitive Hulk sagas of all time, shows no sign at all of letting up. By this point in the story there's only so much one can say in a review: it's like doing a writeup on a specific section of a novel that occurs some way in.
It can be said that the writing, art and characterization are every bit as outstanding as in the previous two volumes of the story. It can be said that new characters are introduced who I think many readers will, like myself, immediately start hoping become longtime members of the Hulk cast. It can be said that even as plotlines and mysteries start to coalesce into identifiable points, the story loses not a shred of its awe and its grandeur. And it can be said that there are some mammoth confrontations and one of the tensest 'stand-off' scenes in comics history.
I can't recommend this entire saga enough; tremendous on all front.
Vol 3.......2004-03-17
This latest volume is fitting with what we have seen Bruce Jones produce. You've got a great story with some really good turns within. The art is still of good quality. I hope they can keep it going.
wow.......2003-06-25
Holy...
If i didn't say Bruce Jones could pen a movie script with the best of them in Hollywood, i would be lying through my teeth!...the Banner conspiracy deepens in this Volume bringing forth possibilities not many reader would have thought of..new readers picking up this volume without reading volumes 1 and 2 will be totally lost and muddled in the Huge storyarc which is by far one of the best plots in modern day comics...up to date.
I have been following Jones entire run on the series and knew his inventiveness of creating plot devices but he truly drops some magic cards here and does sleight of hand tricks...its as good as a movie , if not better with clues riddled throughout...this is by far the best of the bunch, i cannot wait for more...Bruce Jones is GOD.
With the regular changing of artists on this title and this long story arc, the only thing that remains common throughout is the inking and colors by studio f and co..which are needed to give a true impact of a cinematic quality and are the best in the business with everything taking a green color tone.
Stuart Immonen's artwork here is sexy..to say the least. thats the best i can describe it. his artwork is the strongest of the current series along with Mike Deodato's work...while the newer artists dont have the veteran hand of John Romita's pencils,they give the same justice that Bruce Jones incredibly story deserves. Immonen draws action scenes with a John Woo style and is somewhat remincent of Eduardo Risso's acclaimed work on 100 Bullets.
this story arc gets better and better...pick up vols 1 and 2...and get this;....Jones run should be in every comic readers shelf...
highly recommended
Customer Reviews:
Pretty Good.......2006-08-21
This book is a great read but I feel it's not as good as the second one by a little bit and that's why I gave it four stars. That being said it is still very well written with great artwork to follow it up. I'm just beginning to get into The Incredible Hulk and I find these books to be great. I'd reccomend them for anyone that's just starting out like me or any long time Hulk fan.
It all starts here.......2006-04-14
The beginning of Bruce Jones fantastic conspiracy run of the Hulk starts here with one of my favorite artists, John Romita, JR. Blamed for the death of a small boy while rampaging as the Hulk, Bruce Banner tries unravel a mystery while eluding mysterious agents that are after him.
welcome bruce jones.......2005-11-09
This TPB includes Incredible Hulk 34-39 and the new team are Bruce Jones -a veteran horror writer-, the art of John Romita Jr-the son of the legendary Spider Romita and a legend for his previous works Starbrand , Thor etc- and the inks of Tom Palmer
where is the hulk?.......2004-10-25
this book has 144 pages and of those 144 pages, 9 or 10 pages
(not including the covers)shows the hulk, the rest is banner and his struggle . the plot is bad , by reading the other reviews, is what made me buy this book. now that i read it, i'm wondering if i bought the wrong title, no it was the right book, it just the other reviewers don't know what they're talking about. the art is beautiful, that is the only thing i can say that good about this trade back. the book reads like an X-files episode , meaning the creature (the hulk) stays in the shadows only showing up briefly. the plot really stinks. bruce jones's ideal of a battle with the hulk is to send out 2 hired guns to defeat him (to kill or bring to justice, i'm not sure which) there are some of things that are weak in the writng, for instance why are people who have been shot in the head still walking or thier odd behavior afterwards, the author gives no explaination. to me the hulk should be bigger than life,in the marvel universe ( and ours as well) the hulk is known world wide, he is hunted by the miltary , he is hounded by the the super human teams,( avengers, fantastic 4,, etc..)he is feared by humans, He is a weapon of mass destruction, but he is NOT a sulking figure that hides in the shadows and suppressed by weak knee wimp like bruce jones, ( opps! i mean bruce banner). the book stinks, it reads stupid, do yourself a favor and skip this one
Downright Frightening. One Of The Best Hulk Stories Ever .......2004-10-02
Reprints #s 34-39 of the current ongoing "Hulk" series, featuring the debut of Bruce Jones, and a great jumping-on point for anyone who hasn't read the series in a long time, or an ultimate treasure for longtime fans.
Without giving too much away, Bruce Banner is on the run from just about everyone, with the Hulk accused of killing a child in a rampage. The trouble is, the evidence that this ever occured is in short supply, and ulterior motives seem to abound. The six comics reprinted here are all absolutely top-notch (and include one issue from Marvel's "Nuff Said" event, where the comics unfolded entirely without words. I don't know about all the others, but this one worked incredibly well, and blended into the larger story seamlessly) Flawless dialogue, stunning art (including the stunning reprinted covers from the original issues) and a somewhat different incarnation of the Hulk than we've seen before. The thing about the Hulk is that it's been established many years ago that the Banner/Hulk split cracks in more than 2 directions (remember Joe Fixit?) so you can do stuff like this without contradicting continuity.
One of the very best Trade Paperbacks on the market. If you've never read a comic book before, or you haven't read one in decades, this book alone could hook you into the wonderful world of comicdom.
Book Description
For years Crusher Creel has terrorized the world with his ability to absorb the properties of anything he touches. Now, after being locked away in a secret underground prison, the Absorbing Man has gained the new ability to jump in and out of people's minds. But what happens when the mind he jumps into belongs to the 800-pound monster known as the Incredible Hulk?
Customer Reviews:
A Far Deadlier Absorbing Man Rears His Head.......2007-05-14
The Absorbing Man - Crusher Creel - is back, and more dangerous than ever. Giving Bruce Banner exactly what he Doesn't need as he continues life as a fugitive in the mega-arc started in Incredible Hulk # 34 (see the "Return Of The Monster" Trade Paperback), Creel - complete with new powers he's acquired during his incarceration in a state-of-the-art secret facility - crosses Banner's path in this collection that reprints Incredible Hulk (2nd series) #s 55-59.
As the volume begins, Creel is in his prison; while outside, something kills a woman who works at the facility. Inside, other workers begin acting extremely strangely. Everything's tied into the evolution of the Absorbing Man and his expanding abilities. In "Hide In Plain Sight", you realize that all along, the true extent of how dangerous Creel really is has been underestimated, partially because Creel has never been the brightest character and has lacked the imagination to really use his power. Now he's smarter, and has more power than ever to use. Here, the Absorbing Man is one of the greatest threats the Hulk has ever faced. The entrance of the Hulk into this chain of events at first seemed coincidental, but it's entirely possible Creel planned it.
The only real flaw is that in this volume, for the first time in Bruce Jones's run on the title, a slight sense of repetition in the way the arcs unfold is beginning to creep in. This sense proves to be short-lived (the very next arc, "Split Decisions", shakes things up again, and it really isn't enough to deduct a star.
Although I recommend starting with "Return Of The Monster" (Hulk 34-39) and working through in order, this volume differs from the rest of Bruce Jones's run in that it can be read without the rest of the extended arc first, if one wishes. It's still tied in to the whole Ricky Myers saga, but not as closely as the other volumes. This arc came out the summer the Hulk movie was released and I think Marvel wanted to give people a clean 'jumping-on' point, (# 55 was one of the 25-cent issues that gets brought out periodically to introduce new people to a title) but they accomplished it without abandoning the longer story they were in the middle of; they just let the focus shine off to the side for a couple days in the big green guy's life.
Another very exciting, very rewarding chapter in a truly awesome run for the Hulk.
Another solid chapter in Bruce Jones' Hulk saga.......2003-11-26
Collecting the five part storyarc, Hide in Plain Sight finds Carl Creel AKA The Absorbing Man with a new ability that allows him to jump in and out of peoples minds. This little technique proves handy considering he's trapped in an underground prison, and who just so happens to be in the middle of this? That's right, good 'ol Bruce Banner. Hide in Plain Sight ie yet another more than solid chapter scripted by Bruce Jones, undoubtadly the best writer of the Hulk since Peter David. The story is a bit of a sidebar to Jones' continuing conspiracy storyarc, but this is a welcome distraction. Leo Fernandez's art seems a bit cartoony for me, he doesn't give Hulk the gritty look that is done so superbly by Mike Deodato, but the art isn't bad by any means. All in all, Hide in Plain Sight is yet another more than solid chapter in Bruce Jones' excellent Hulk saga.
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- Just And Unjust Wars: A Moral Argument With Historical Illustrations
- Last and First Men and Star Maker : Two Science Fiction Novels
- Life in the French Foreign Legion: How to Join and What to Expect When You Get There
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- Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye (Geronimo Stilton, Book 1)
- Lower Your Taxes - Big Time! 2007-2008 Edition (Lower Your Taxes Big Time)
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