If you are going to own this issue, the reason why is the 8-page one-shot starring the Mr. Fixit Gray Hulk. That's because in this one shot story, the dream of every fan boy of comics and professional wrestling comes true.
That's right! The Incredible Hulk takes on the Hulkster- Hulk Hogan. In a bizarre twist of art parallels real life, Mr. Fixit wrassles Hulk Hogan for the right to use the name Hulk!
In real life, Marvel sued Terry Bollea for the name use of Hulk. In 1984, Marvel filed suit the WWF and Bollea. That's because up until that time, Hogan was going by the ring name of Incredible Hulk Hogan. In an agreement, Hogan had to drop the Incredible part. And he had to pay Marvel royalties for use of the Hulk part.
By 1994, the Hulkster was tired of both the WWF and paying royalties. So shortly after going over to the WCW, the wrestler changed his name to Hollywood Hogan. He also turned from hero to heel.
This was a great story. One in which I am sure that Marvel didn't pay royalties to Hogan for using his likeness in a comic!
A sure collector's item for any fan of pro wrestling!
Worth Consuming!
Rating: 8 out of 10 stars.
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