Incredible Hulk Volume 8: Big Things Tpb (Incredible Hulk)

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Summary: The conspiracy comes to an end, or does it?
Review: Bruce Jones' long running conspiracy storyline that has been fueling his Hulk run comes to a close in Big Things. Beginning with fugitive on the run Bruce Banner having a run in with Tony "Iron Man" Stark, he learns the armored hero may have something to do with the mysterious death of one of his lady friends. This arc isn't as great as some of Jones' other Hulk material, but it's still solid action fare as we get to see the green goliath and 'ol shell head duke it out. The final two issues collected in Big Things begins with Bruce waking up to find the world a nuclear wasteland. And oh yeah, the big revelation is here too. Just who is the man behind those sneering lips? Who is the man that has been behind the framing of Banner and the rest of the conspiracy? It's here, and I have to admit it really wasn't much of a shocker. Doc Samson, Betty "Mr. Blue" Ross, and Nadia Blonsky are along for the ride; with a surprisingly tragic ending in tow. The art by various artists (Mike Deodato, Dougie Brathwaite, Darick Robertson, etc.) is all great work as well, even though at some spots it looks a bit cartoony. Longtime readers of Jones' run may find a bit of a disappointment here at the end of the conspiracy arc, but despite that, this is still a solid piece of work.