Bruce Banner: The Hulk Appreciation 2018

[Dr. Banner]

A question for the fans of the Hulk. We know he'll come back, maybe not soon, in a big way, with a lot of hype behind the new book.
When it happens, which creative teams do you want to see? What is the direction you want the book (and the character) to go?
I was think about limiting the creative team to the writers/artists who are currently in Marvel books, but I won't do that.

[Digifiend]

I'd like him to encounter the USAvengers. What would he and Ross, each believing the other's Hulk was gone, make of them being repowered?

[McFarlane's Green Hulk]

I am definitely not up to speed on modern writers these days, but would like someone who prefers more one-and-done vs. horribly decompressed/talking head stories.
It'll never happen, though.

I am tired of these artists who draw the Hulk like Mighty Joe Young/King Kong.
Used to be "7ft and one thousand pounds of unfettered fury" was enough to keep the MU on its toes.
I'm also tired of these artists with this abstract, funky and incomplete style.
I want someone like Tom Grummett,


or Paul Pelletier again.

I'd petition for UK artist Simon Williams to get a full-time Hulk gig if the opportunity arises.

[McFarlane's Green Hulk]

Dang, this is hard to find.

[McFarlane's Green Hulk]

Incredible Hulk #190
Cover Date: August 1975
Sale Date: May 6th, 1975
Writer/Editor: Len Wein
Artist: Herb Trimpe
Inker: Marie Severin
Letterer: John Constanza
Colorist: Glynis Wein

“The Man Who Came Down on a Rainbow!”

Guest Stars/Supporting Cast: Glorian, Betty & Glenn Talbot, General Ross, Jarella, Crakajack Jackson.
Villain: Toad-Men
Synopsis: Still wandering across the cold, Siberian countryside, the Hulk is led to a paradise of his own making, thanks to the help of the gold-skinned being called Glorian, apprentice to the cosmic Shaper of the Worlds. Here he is re-united with his long-lost love Jarella and his recently deceased friend Crackajack Jackson. Back in New Mexico, Glenn Talbot is reunited with Betty, much to her horror at her husband’s state of mind – or lack-thereof. Cut back to the Hulk, whose happiness has been disrupted by the alien Toad Men. A quick skirmish gives the Hulk a near-victory until he is overwhelmed by their magentroid guns and taken off-world in chains.
Commentary: Average story, nothing exciting. The Toad Men make a surprising return, along with one-time Hulk artist Marie Severin to assist with the art. I think my favorite part of the issue is John Costanza’s lettering. Next to Tom Orzechowski, he’s a personal favorite. Something about his style is a great fit for the Hulk…

[Dr. Banner]

About the artists for a new creative team, I'd love to see Jim Cheung




and Liam Sharp working again on The Hulk (his art is beautiful in wonder woman):

[Dr.Octagon]

About the artists for a new creative team, I'd love to see Jim Cheung




and Liam Sharp working again on The Hulk (his art is beautiful in wonder woman):

Liam sharp,Gary Frank with Peted David on writing Duties.. the resurrection of Banner and Doc Samson and the Re-emergence of the Pantheon from the 90's! Agamemnon lives!

[McFarlane's Green Hulk]

Incredible Hulk #191

Cover Date: September 1975
Sale Date: June 3rd, 1975
Writer/Editor: Len Wein
Artist: Herb Trimpe
Inker: Joe Staton
Letterer: John Costanza
Colorist: Glynis Wein

“The Triumph of the Toad!”

Guest Stars/Supporting Cast: Jarella, Crackajack Jackson

Villain: Toad Men

Synopsis: Captured on Earth and brought to Toad World, the captured and chained Hulk, along with his companions Crackajack Johnson and Jarella are brought before Queen Froja. They are interrupted by a lackey who reveals that the energies they were looking for is emanating from the Hulk’s imaginary planetoid. The Hulk breaks free and begins taking out Toad Men. However, Jarella begs her lover to stop fighting, fearing further battle would kill them all. The Hulk reluctantly agrees and is taken to the Shaper of Worlds, where the device he was hauling was revealed to be a bomb. The Shaper is captured and the Hulk left for dead until Glorian arrives to help rescue his mentor. They arrive and the Toad Men ambush the gold-skinned youth. The sight drives the Shaper of Worlds into a rage, where it is revealed that Crackajak and Jarella are little alien slugs, not their true selves. The Hulk goes insane and nearly destroys the capital city of Toad World. The Shaper interrupts and asks the Hulk if he wishes to return to his wishful world, but the Hulk says no, he “does not want heaven that is not real!” He warps the Hulk back to Earth and leaves Toad World, which is on a one-way course to oblivion.

Commentary: This was a rough couple of issues, having this story follow-up the whole Talbot/Gremlin saga, where the tone went from dark and adventurous to what could have been a bad episode of TMNT.

[Cmbmool]

Hulk fans want to look at Todays episode of Avengers Assemble there are a bit of HULK themed Easter Eggs in today's show.

[McFarlane's Green Hulk]

Incredible Hulk #192

Cover Date: October 1975
Sale Date: July 15th, 1975
Writer/Editor: Len Wein
Artist: Herb Trimpe
Inker: Joe Staton
Letterer: Ray Holloway
Colorist: Glynis Wein

“The Lurker Beneath Loch Fear!”

Guest Stars/Supporting Cast: Angus Mactavish,
Villain: Black Jaimie Macawber, Loch Fear Monster

Synopsis: Local Scottish fisherman Angus Mactavish unwittingly snares the Hulk in one of his fishing nets. After standing up to the brute, the Hulk takes a liking to him and is invited to his house for dinner and a good night’s sleep (although the wife in none-too-pleased about their house guest!) During the night, several men break into the house and rouse Angus and company from their sleep, including disorientated Bruce Banner. They are taken to a magnificent looking castle and meet the owner, Black Jaimie Macawber, where we get the backstory on how he’s bound and determined to use the legend of the local Loch Fear Monster as a tourist attraction. Cut to General Ross, Betty Talbot and her vegetable husband Glenn. They are flying to meet Doctor Leonard Samson, and Betty seems a little put-off by this surprise. Back in Scotland, Banner and Angus are set to be hypnotized while Macawber heads out. The strobe lights trigger the transformation and the Hulk rampages thru the castle, while another cut-scene back to New Mexico reveal that Dr. Samson cannot do anything for Talbot without the help of Bruce Banner. Meanwhile, we find the Hulk and Angus trolling the Loch looking for the beast before Macawber does. It quickly surfaces and capsizes the boat, where the duo take the battle to the beast. Macawber arrives, horrified that they’ll kill it, crawls along its back and tries wrestling the Hulk over the harpoon lodged in its back. It explodes, leaving Bruce Banner and Angus washed ashore, staring at the now-stone statues of Black Jaimie Macawber and the Loch Monster of Loch Fear.

Commentary: Not one of my favorites. Apparently, it wasn’t a lot of people’s favorite back in `75, judging by the letter column a couple issues later.

[McFarlane's Green Hulk]

Incredible Hulk #193

Cover Date: November 1975
Sale Date: August 19th, 1975
Writer/Editor: Len Wein
Artist: Herb Trimple
Inker: Joe Staton
Letterer: Josh Costanza
Colorist: Glynis Wein

“The Doctor’s Name is….Samson!”

Guest Stars/Supporting Cast: Betty Talbot, General Ross, Clay Quartermain, Doc Samson.

Antagonist: Doc Samson

Synopsis: There isn’t really much to tell; while on a boat back to the U.S., Bruce Banner transforms into the Hulk after stumbling across some sailors dumping radioactive waste into the sea. Back at Hulkbuster Base, Leonard Samson once again becomes the green-haired muscle man after the Gammatron explodes. He flies to New York and is confident that he’ll overpower the brute and bring him back to New Mexico. A heated battle ensues, the Hulk is the victor and Samson swear that next time, victory will be his.
Commentary: After 7+ years of illustrating the Hulk’s adventures, “Happy” Herb Trimpe hangs up his gamma irradiated pencils for other titles, most notably Shogun Warriors, Godzilla, the Defenders, and G.I. Joe. He does make the occasional comeback for an issue or two, but this issue closes an historic chapter in the Hulk’s artistic life.

[Digifiend]

I'd petition for UK artist Simon Williams to get a full-time Hulk gig if the opportunity arises.

With that name, he should be doing Wonder Man!

[McFarlane's Green Hulk]

With that name, he should be doing Wonder Man!

LOL, true.

[McFarlane's Green Hulk]

Incredible Hulk #195

Cover Date: January 1976
Sale Date: October 21st, 1975
Writer/Editor: Len Wein
Artist: Sal Buscema
Inker: Joe Staton
Letterer: Joe Rose
Colorist: Glynis Wein

“Warfare in Wonderland!”

Guest Stars/Supporting Cast: Ricky Bower, Doc Samson, Betty & Glenn Talbot, General Ross, Clay Quartermain.

Villain: The Abomination.

Synopsis: A young boy named Ricky Bower has decided to run away from the orphanage he’s been staying at. He sneaks into a railcar, which also happens to be the one the Incredible Hulk has chosen as his hideaway. The two become friends and after a skirmish with some railroad muscle, the Hulk and Ricky arrive at a nearby carnival. At Hulkbuster Base, Doc Samson and Clay Quartermain are confronting the Abomination – where it’s revealed that they’ve implanted a bomb in his forehead, forcing the villain to follow orders. In her base home, Betty Talbot is pleading with her mindless husband, Major Glenn Talbot. Disgusted at the sight of her daughter allowing self-pity to get the better of her, he gives her a bit of tough love and tells her Bruce Banner is Talbot’s only hope. Back in Florida, the Hulk and Ricky’s visit to the carnival turns ugly as a Carney gets pushy about selling hats towards Ricky. The Hulk takes exception this attitude and loses his temper. Police soon arrive and he leaps away. He lands atop the Ferris Wheel and rants about smashing everything if they don’t give him his little friend. Suddenly, the ride starts moving and the Hulk recognizes the Abomination as a new antagonist. They battle thru the fairground until the Abomination suddenly realizes the ticking on his forehead has stopped. He pleads with the Hulk to stop and offers his hand in friendship. Unsure of what is going on, the Hulk is finally persuaded after a well-placed shockwave from the Abomination forces Ricky to shoot the Hulk on accident – and the two leap into the air together.

Commentary: Good action story with a nice twist to have the Abomination trick the Hulk into teaming up. Art is top-notch, but Sal forgets that Mr. Blonsky only has two toes, and draws his feet in a weird “normal foot-but-webbed-together” style. (He does it again in issue #270, but gets it right in #288-290 and Annual #15.)

[Cmbmool]

Incredible Hulk #195

Cover Date: January 1976
Sale Date: October 21st, 1975
Writer/Editor: Len Wein
Artist: Sal Buscema
Inker: Joe Staton
Letterer: Joe Rose
Colorist: Glynis Wein

“Warfare in Wonderland!”

Guest Stars/Supporting Cast: Ricky Bower, Doc Samson, Betty & Glenn Talbot, General Ross, Clay Quartermain.

Villain: The Abomination.

Synopsis: A young boy named Ricky Bower has decided to run away from the orphanage he’s been staying at. He sneaks into a railcar, which also happens to be the one the Incredible Hulk has chosen as his hideaway. The two become friends and after a skirmish with some railroad muscle, the Hulk and Ricky arrive at a nearby carnival. At Hulkbuster Base, Doc Samson and Clay Quartermain are confronting the Abomination – where it’s revealed that they’ve implanted a bomb in his forehead, forcing the villain to follow orders. In her base home, Betty Talbot is pleading with her mindless husband, Major Glenn Talbot. Disgusted at the sight of her daughter allowing self-pity to get the better of her, he gives her a bit of tough love and tells her Bruce Banner is Talbot’s only hope. Back in Florida, the Hulk and Ricky’s visit to the carnival turns ugly as a Carney gets pushy about selling hats towards Ricky. The Hulk takes exception this attitude and loses his temper. Police soon arrive and he leaps away. He lands atop the Ferris Wheel and rants about smashing everything if they don’t give him his little friend. Suddenly, the ride starts moving and the Hulk recognizes the Abomination as a new antagonist. They battle thru the fairground until the Abomination suddenly realizes the ticking on his forehead has stopped. He pleads with the Hulk to stop and offers his hand in friendship. Unsure of what is going on, the Hulk is finally persuaded after a well-placed shockwave from the Abomination forces Ricky to shoot the Hulk on accident – and the two leap into the air together.

Commentary: Good action story with a nice twist to have the Abomination trick the Hulk into teaming up. Art is top-notch, but Sal forgets that Mr. Blonsky only has two toes, and draws his feet in a weird “normal foot-but-webbed-together” style. (He does it again in issue #270, but gets it right in #288-290 and Annual #15.)

You forgot to mention the Heart-breaking moment that happen AFTER the Hulk fled the fight with his enemy with the Little boy admit to the Hulk that he is Hulk's friend.