Bruce Banner: The Hulk Appreciation 2020

[The Cool Thatguy]

I don't know why he bothered with that development. It's not like Marvel will permanently kill off Banner any way.

Because its a thread with which to tie in the One Below All.

And Marvel is unlikely to kill any major character long term. But we suspend disbelief anyways, and they help by not making it explicit

[Immortal Hulk]

Under PAD, Bruce/Hulk edged himself back to life after some dangerous scrapes.

Under Ewing, Hulk comes back from the dead like almost on a daily basis.

Little different

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.

[the illustrious mr. kenway]

True, though I don't see the whole 'inability to die' lasting past Ewing

I'm not referring to the Immortal part. I'm just thinking this particular version of the Hulk doesn't care much for the Avengers.

[Ptrvc]

I'm not referring to the Immortal part. I'm just thinking this particular version of the Hulk doesn't care much for the Avengers.

No version of the Hulk cares very much for the Avengers.

[The Cool Thatguy]

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.

Some things change with time.

The need for dramatic tension does not.

Without the threat of death, Hulk loses tension.

[Immortal Hulk]

No version of the Hulk cares very much for the Avengers.

True. And, of course, He's too powerful for them, anyway.

[Immortal Hulk]

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[Ptrvc]

Some things change with time.

The need for dramatic tension does not.

Without the threat of death, Hulk loses tension.

Guess superhero comics haven't had tension for thirty years then.

There is more than way to do dramatic tension.

[The Cool Thatguy]

Guess superhero comics haven't had tension for thirty years then.

There is more than way to do dramatic tension.

Again, it's suspension of disbelief. It's been frayed greatly, but still exists. Hulk walking through death's door like a takeout diner undermines that

[Ptrvc]

Again, it's suspension of disbelief. It's been frayed greatly, but still exists. Hulk walking through death's door like a takeout diner undermines that

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]

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.

[juan678]

[The Cool Thatguy]

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.

Ewing's story clearly has a time limit. That's why he's leaving around 50. And I'd bet good money he's closely the Green Door behind him. Not everyone is as skilled as him, after all.

[Immortal Hulk]

Are We getting a Phoenix She-Hulk?

[Immortal Hulk]

Ewing's story clearly has a time limit. That's why he's leaving around 50. And I'd bet good money he's closely the Green Door behind him. Not everyone is as skilled as him, after all.

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.