The Incredible Hulk

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Summary: On the Road...
Review: This book comes so close to what the series should be, that it killed me how, by the time I reached it's final page, I was left with less enjoyment than when I had begun reading the book. Certain elements are dead on -- Bruce Banner, on the lamb -- "wanted for a murder he didn't commit" -- and his attempts to contain the raging beast within!

But too many elements veer into comic-book cliches, complete with the "revolving door into the after life". Aspects that were probably intended to feel like "horror" and "true crime" influence, instead came across as typical superhero conundrums that leave you hanging (and assuming, "Oh, he must just be setting something up, I'll just have to have enough faith to buy the next $30 collection,"), but I'm sorry, I'm not buying it.

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Summary: Wow, that's good stuff.
Review: This book includes Incredible Hulk: Return Of The Monster, Incredible Hulk: Boiling Point, and Banner.

The first two parts of this book are a change from what we've expected from the Hulk in the past and let me tell you that change is sometimes a good thing. In this case, it's a great thing. Bruce Banner/the Hulk gets caught in a web of a secret organization's conspiracy and he is on the run from their notorious agents. While this sounds like a cliche, it's really not -- a big part of why it's not is, well...how many cliched conspiracies include the Hulk in them? Yes, the Hulk and Bruce Banner are strong enough characters to make even an ordinary-seeming plot really, really good.

It's a new twist on an old concept that just works out well.

As for those looking for the classic "HULK SMASH!" version of our brute, this book's got PLENTY of that in here thanks to Banner (by Brian Azzarello and Richard Corben). There are also a few scenes where the Hulk destroys many things in the other portions of the book, too.

It's well balanced between the Hulk's classic destructiveness and fugitive ways. The only difference is that it's seen through a new, fresh perspective. It's different. It's cool. But, most importantly, it's good. And that's reason enough for you to buy it.

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Summary: An Incredible Collection!!
Review: This hardcover collects the recent "Incredible Hulk" storylines "Return of the Monster","Transfer of Power", and "Startling Stories: Banner" mini-series. What a great compilation! You have the suspenseful, masterfully-paced writing of Bruce Jones, and the powerful artwork of John Romita, Jr. The Hulk has not looked so, well...incredible, since Dale Keown's run in the early 1990s. This storyline is a perfect place to re-acquaint yourself with the Hulk since it begins a new run, and presents a much more believable Hulk than has been presented in the comic book in recent years. Fans of the Lou Ferrigno TV series will enjoy these stories. Nuff said! Buy it!!!

Rating:
Summary: An Incredible Collection!!
Review: This hardcover collects the recent "Incredible Hulk" storylines "Return of the Monster","Transfer of Power", and "Startling Stories: Banner" mini-series. What a great compilation! You have the suspenseful, masterfully-paced writing of Bruce Jones, and the powerful artwork of John Romita, Jr. The Hulk has not looked so, well...incredible, since Dale Keown's run in the early 1990s. This storyline is a perfect place to re-acquaint yourself with the Hulk since it begins a new run, and presents a much more believable Hulk than has been presented in the comic book in recent years. Fans of the Lou Ferrigno TV series will enjoy these stories. Nuff said! Buy it!!!

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Summary: On the Road...
Review: This is not a "Hulk SMASH!" sorta book, and the bad guys aren't super powered. This is the tale of Bruce Banner running from... well, everyone. The Hulk is said to have killed a child, but maybe that's all a lie... . There's a lot going on, and many mysteries are left unsolved after this book (keep reading the others!). At the same time, it also provides a wonderful look at Banner as a person, rather than just a necessary precursor to destruction. Great art, too.
Get it, and start reading this latest take on the Hulk.

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Summary: Intrigue, Conspiracies, and Characters
Review: This is not a "Hulk SMASH!" sorta book, and the bad guys aren't super powered. This is the tale of Bruce Banner running from... well, everyone. The Hulk is said to have killed a child, but maybe that's all a lie... . There's a lot going on, and many mysteries are left unsolved after this book (keep reading the others!). At the same time, it also provides a wonderful look at Banner as a person, rather than just a necessary precursor to destruction. Great art, too.
Get it, and start reading this latest take on the Hulk.