In Marvel’s Marvel Now restructure of their line of comics,
the publisher is trying to make their books resemble the films more closely. I
was skeptical it would work, but from what I have read thus far, I am very
agreeable with it.
In this new Hulk title, Bruce Banner has discovered that his
affliction of turning into a giant green monster is incurable and as a result,
he’s learned to be at peace with that. Wanting to be known for his
contributions to society and not for his rampages, Banner offers Maria Hill a
deal- to become a member of SHIELD! In return for a lab, unlimited funding, and
a staff of scientific experts, Banner will occasionally Hulk-out and conduct
special missions that don’t need a delicate touch.
I love this series. It’s fresh, original, and more
importantly, it made Hulk comics fun again! Don’t get me wrong, the Hulk as a
movie or cartoon character works. But, as a book, he’s gotten too moody and too
violent for the sake of destruction and mayhem. Here, he’s got a chance to make
a difference and be used in creative ways unseen since the early Peter David
days.
This series is also very similar to the new Disney XD
cartoon, Hulk and the Agents of SMASH. I would love it if in like the show,
Hulk would be joined by She Hulk, Red Hulk, and A-Bomb. This is only the first
volume, so it should just keep getting better, hopefully.
A great opening act to a dynamic new series. Worth
Consuming.
Rating 9 out of 10 stars.
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