Again. Things change with time.
Before Mantlo and PAD (specially) there was no DID, no Merged Hulk, Fixit and Savage as different personalities from a fractured mind. These things are natural parts of the character now. Before Jenkins, there was no Guilty or Devil and a even more fractured mind. Ewing used everything and made it even better.
This is a groundbreaking, epic era for the Hulk. Big elements from it will stay and, eventually, will be used by other writers sooner or later. My opinion, though.
Immortal Hulk is #1 from Must Read Comics Top 100 Comics
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How did it get to its first month at #1? Immortal Hulk earned ★★★★★ status in all seven of its volumes, and its late-2020 issues put it over the top. Ewing and Bennet, alongside Jose, fully committed to the horror of actually living life as the Hulk. Despite a long history, this take on Bruce and his alter ego is long on expressiveness and introspection and filled with action, as evidenced by its pinnacle, issue #24 The Steel Throne. It also has the highest percentage of ★★★★★ issues of any series of its length. For over two years, every issue has delivered a quality read. Even the covers depicted by the iconic Alex Ross are spectacular. Take the opportunity to catch up on this all-timer.
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Again, death isn't the only stake. There has been plenty of tension in this series without death. If anything it's more tense without the threat of death, because Ewing can focus on threats he might actually follow through on.
And there are things worse than death.
Immortal Hulk has almost 40 issues, and there's no lack of tension at all. It will get even worse.
I believe other talented writers have the same skill to write great elements with the elements introduced on this run.
I doubt it. From his very first interview, Ewing has made clear He wanted to fundamentally change and add to the character's mythology. He stated that, when it's over, there'll be all these new elements for future writers to play, much like what happened with PAD's run. The Green Door, his origin (and the Gamma Power) tied to it and TOBA are now fundamental aspects of the Hulk. If people want throw it away after his run, it's their problem.
Last edited by Immortal Hulk; 10-05-2020 at 01:23 PM.