Bruce Banner, The Incredible Hulk Appreciation 2022

[Triniking1234]

Finally. He's probably the worst Hulk and Thor writer in a few decades.

I think the worst part of Cates' Thor was Blake since THor was absent for a lot of it but Black Winter and God of Hammers were good.

Hulk wasn't. They should give the title back to Jen again cuz the Powell book is boring.

[ChrisIII]

Given that Captain America 4 is coming out with Ross the comics will probably make use of the character again, although he's been in limbo (Apart from Immortal Hulk flashbacks) since coming back in Captain America I think.

If the next writer builds a bit on what Ewing established, I think it'd probably be a pretty cool idea for the new cosmically powered Joe to fight Ross's likewise cosmically powered Red Hulk. Kind of interesting because, although Ross was kind of responsible for his 'return', Ross was dead for pretty much the entire Grey Hulk/Joe era.

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I think the worst part of Cates' Thor was Blake since THor was absent for a lot of it but Black Winter and God of Hammers were good.

Hulk wasn't. They should give the title back to Jen again cuz the Powell book is boring.

I agree, his Thor work isn’t bad.

But his Hulk work isn’t great. He didn’t seem “all-in” on Hulk at all.

[Superfan90]

Oh geeze. Is that what's happening?

Yeah, it's sad to hear.

Wow is that whats been going on? That is insane if true considering how much he used to post about how in love they are, that she is his best friend and soulmate... damn...

Yeah, he's apparently not taking it well. Who can blame him.

[Rzerox21xx]

Genis-vell finale happened today and well those who are huge fangs of PAD Hulk run and Marlo especially her and Rick relationship.

spoilers:

Death felt sick and tired being the personification of death and Marlo volunteered to take her place and becoming the new Death, leaving Rick alone, they kissed and Marlo tells Rick to think of her as she leaves.

end of spoilers

[Intothevoid]

Yeah, it's sad to hear.



Yeah, he's apparently not taking it well. Who can blame him.

Btw where did you hear this from?

[Rzerox21xx]

That sucks about what's going on with Cates but any sources, and heres a preview for new week Pak Worldbreaker book.

https://aiptcomics.com/2022/11/23/ma...orldbreaker-1/

[Cth]

Given that Captain America 4 is coming out with Ross the comics will probably make use of the character again, although he's been in limbo (Apart from Immortal Hulk flashbacks) since coming back in Captain America I think.

If the next writer builds a bit on what Ewing established, I think it'd probably be a pretty cool idea for the new cosmically powered Joe to fight Ross's likewise cosmically powered Red Hulk. Kind of interesting because, although Ross was kind of responsible for his 'return', Ross was dead for pretty much the entire Grey Hulk/Joe era.

Good point! I could see this as a smart manuever that sidesteps a lot of problems, and keeping with the history, is yet another go to the well moment by repeating a past Hulk event.

Ross returning to take over the title briefly would let Marvel gear up for MCU synchronicity, as well as give a much needed break to a definitive run (Ewing) while they get a pitch in order.

So, a poll for everyone:

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1) Should they take a break from Bruce briefly and "retire/relaunch" the book later?
a) Alternately, should they have another character take over for a while ala Jeff Parker's Red Hulk?

2) Full Speed Ahead! Keep with Bruce as the lead and:
a) Tie up the Titan and Spaceship Hulk arcs?
b) "I'm back." "You're not a spaceship anymore Bruce?" "I don't want to talk about that right now, maybe later, suffice to say.. I got better."

I kind of wish they'd go for a time travel arc, but that'd require a LOT of planning ala Immortal Hulk to pull it off. Aside from the character not really having undergone a long term arc like that (aside from Maestro? in so far as the other superheroes seem to regularly deal with it). Maybe it's an opportunity to tweak things/explain things over the years (repeated themes/events; changes in the character over the years -- something akin to the Intelligencia working behind the scenes to resurrect villains, etc but with Bruce altering his own past) Time travel would be a good way to keep the Hulk away from the rest of the MU and events.. and if you need to have guest stars -- interact with them in the past. As a bonus, it's a reminder that Bruce is capable of inventing time travel as a necessity as seen in the MCU.

[CaptainUniverse]

Genis-vell finale happened today and well those who are huge fangs of PAD Hulk run and Marlo especially her and Rick relationship.

spoilers:

Death felt sick and tired being the personification of death and Marlo volunteered to take her place and becoming the new Death, leaving Rick alone, they kissed and Marlo tells Rick to think of her as she leaves.

end of spoilers

I still can't believe this is how they ended it, I mean really? Sigh...I hope it gets undone someday.

[ChrisIII]

Her character has unfortunately been in limbo for years pretty much with only the occasional appearances while Rick has been fairly active (although he was dead for a while and then used, posessed, mutated again etc.)

[CaptainUniverse]

Her character has unfortunately been in limbo for years pretty much with only the occasional appearances while Rick has been fairly active (although he was dead for a while and then used, posessed, mutated again etc.)

That's what bothers me so much, they practically tossed her aside again, no other writer is going to keep to her being that. They'll just bring the original back with no explanation and then we'll be left wondering what happened to her.

[Mantis-Ray]

Had a birthday and for some gifts I got World War Hulk and Hulk: The End trade

Already read WWH, great stuff. Its basically the comic equivalent of Dragon Ball Super Broly, just this one gigantic epic fight-fest of Hulk vs the Marvel Universe

Hulk's final battle with Sentry especially was epic

[Alex_Of_X]

Had a birthday and for some gifts I got World War Hulk and Hulk: The End trade

Already read WWH, great stuff. Its basically the comic equivalent of Dragon Ball Super Broly, just this one gigantic epic fight-fest of Hulk vs the Marvel Universe

Hulk's final battle with Sentry especially was epic

A belated happy birthday to you, Mantis-Ray! Keep on smashing

I really love WWH. It's a lovely showing of JRJR's talents. There's plenty of heart to the story, too--I fondly remember the scenes Banner shares with Doc Strange. Also a great Sentry story

[Rzerox21xx]

Yeah its unfortunately for Marlo, I did enjoy her and Rick relationship. I did posted the preview for Greg Pak WorldBreaker series next week if you saw it, anyone interested in it,

[The Cool Thatguy]

That's what bothers me so much, they practically tossed her aside again, no other writer is going to keep to her being that. They'll just bring the original back with no explanation and then we'll be left wondering what happened to her.

Sadly true.

PAD seems to keep trying to slot in changes to the cosmic side of Marvel without taking into consideration any pathos, or how it might compliment the concept.

I mean, he made Strong Guy the king of all hells. And we were lucky that was addressed, all things considered