Bruce Banner: The Hulk Appreciation 2019

[Hypestyle]

With Endgame, I would have figured that Banner would have grown a beard by now, which would mean that the Hulk might have a beard, and give hints at the Maestro, maybe if he manages to get one of the stones, lol.

[Vordan]

Looks like The Thing Vs. Immortal Hulk is coming in July's Fantastic 4 issue: https://youtu.be/ZmY-9RYVAJs

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Slott is nowhere near my favorite writer so I’m a little concerned about how he handles this. Hope he does a good job.

[ChrisIII]

Kind of curious how Ben will react to this new persona. The only persona (apart from Banner of course) that really seemed to get along with Grimm was the Merged Hulk I think.

[Immortal Hulk]

Nice article about Immortal Hulk!

https://www.marvel.com/articles/comi...-immortal-hulk

[PlatinumThorns]

So in today's issue of Avengers No Road Home...

spoilers:

When the Avengers tried to enter the "Core of Creation", Banner was vaporized mentioning that he can not enter 'holy ground'.

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[Immortal Hulk]

It seems the new Abomination is coming to get you, Hulk. Better run!

[Immortal Hulk]

So in today's issue of Avengers No Road Home...

spoilers:

When the Avengers tried to enter the "Core of Creation", Banner was vaporized mentioning that he can not enter 'holy ground'.

end of spoilers

Interesting...

spoilers:

So the Hulk really has a demonic nature, probably from his connection to the Green Door...

end of spoilers

[McFarlane's Green Hulk]

Incredible Hulk #235
Cover Date: May 1979
Sale Date: February 13th, 1979
Writer: Roger Stern
Artist: Sal Buscema
Inker: Mike Esposito
Letterer: John Costanza
Colorist: George Roussos
Editor: Al Milgrom

“The Monster and the Machine!”

Guest Stars/Supporting Cast: Fred Sloan, Trish Starr, Machine Man, Peter Spaulding, Colonel Krags
Antagonist: Curtiss Jackson
Synopsis: The Hulk and Fred are leaping across the California countryside to find Trish Starr, who they believe to have been kidnapped by Machine Man, but in reality, a Corporation goon dressed up like him. In Central City, we see the true Machine Man in court and delegated to the custody of Dr. Spaulding. The Hulk and Fred arrive at the address given, only to have Spaulding and Machine Man arrive. A battle ensues and by issues end, the Hulk has torn Machine Man apart, only to reassemble himself and vow he will stop the Hulk die trying.



Commentary: Unless you’re reading up on Machine Man, a lot of this is going to be filler material that isn’t important to the main story. Buscema and Esposito have some good and bad panels here, and you’d think that the battle between Hulk and Machine Man would be at the most, 3 panels. I also keep seeing Ditko being credited for the cover art…but it looks absolutely nothing like any of his work.

[McFarlane's Green Hulk]

Incredible Hulk #236
Cover Date: June 1979
Sale Date: March 20, 1979
Writer: Roger Stern
Artist: Sal Buscema
Inker: Mike Esposito
Letterer: Jim Novak
Colorist: Bob Sharen
Editor: Al Milgrom

“Kill or Be Killed!”

Guest Stars/Supporting Cast: Fred Sloan, Peter Spaulding
Villain: Curtiss Jackson
Synopsis: The Hulk and Machine Man continue their battle from last issue. Cliffhanger ending with the two caught in a gas explosion…
Commentary: Not a whole lot to say, there were small bits with Fred and Jackson, but pretty much all Hulk and Machine Man duking it out.

[nj06]

It seems the new Abomination is coming to get you, Hulk. Better run!

Loving the artwork. I can't wait to see the new look for the Abomination. I hope he becomes an ongoing major threat to the MU and not just limited to the Hulk-verse.

[Immortal Hulk]

Same here! If He's something that could kick Hulk's ass (and terrify him), then He should be a hell of a threat.

[Hush]

There were so many highlights in this issue! Yeah, poor Rick, indeed. spoilers:

I wonder what kind of Abomination will emerge from that! I wonder if it'll have different phases of mutations! However, Fixit's taking control and that last page sent shivers down my spine.

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Yeah if this abomination has several phases of mutations it could be something really frightening, I can't wait to see it emerges from that cocoon!!! And so true the last page was just perfect

It seems the new Abomination is coming to get you, Hulk. Better run!

Looks like either the new Abomination or the Harpy, in any case that looks amazing!!!!

[nj06]

I'm glad the Hulk series has been received well critically. Do we know how well the series is doing in terms of sales?

[McFarlane's Green Hulk]

I'm glad the Hulk series has been received well critically. Do we know how well the series is doing in terms of sales?

https://icv2.com/articles/markets/vi...-february-2019


FEBRUARY 2019
32 43.36 IMMORTAL HULK #13 $3.99 MAR 40,496
36 41.20 HULKVERINES #1 $4.99 MAR 38,477
4 3.13 IMMORTAL HULK TP VOL 02 GREEN DOOR $15.99 MAR 2,919

[Vordan]

I'm glad the Hulk series has been received well critically. Do we know how well the series is doing in terms of sales?

Saleswise it’s been selling very well is my understanding. Ewing has mentioned the first couple of issues have gone back for 7th and 8th reprints which is amazing. Immortal Hulk is a solid seller right now. Might be Marvel’s best selling solo ongoing.