Since his 1962 debut, the Incredible Hulk has been one of the most recognizable and popular characters of the Marvel Universe, and to celebrate his 60th anniversary, Marvel Comics has enlisted cartoonist Jim Rugg to tackle Hulk: Grand Design (opens in new tab), the latest in the publisher’s series of …
Read More »Hulk #1 unveils the brutal mind palace Bruce Banner has built inside the body of the Hulk
The new Hulk #1 (opens in new tab) by writer Donny Cates and artist Ryan Ottley reveals just what the bandied-about new description for the Hulk, ‘Smashtronaut,’ means and explains what a ‘Starship Hulk’ is – and well, they’re quite the doozies. Hulk #1 cover (Image credit: Ryan Ottley/Frank Martin …
Read More »Bruce Banner is revealed as the real monster in Hulk #1 preview
Donny Cates is trading in one Marvel monster (Venom) for another in the upcoming Hulk series with artist Ryan Ottley. Spinning out of the recent Free Comic Book Day: Avengers/Hulk giveaway special, their Hulk run follows him as he leaves Earth (and hopefully his troubles and persecution) behind to be, …
Read More »Marvel Comics February 2022 solicitations
Marvel Comics has revealed all of its comic books scheduled to go on sale in February 2022, and while the publisher was at it, it decided to reveal some comic books going on sale in March 2022 as well. Some of February and March’s Marvel highlights include a brand new …
Read More »Starship Hulk is arguably the craziest thing Marvel has come up with yet
Donny Cates has said that the Hulk becomes a “Smashtronaut” in his upcoming new ongoing series with artist Ryan Ottley, but has also refuted claims it’s set in outer space despite how much the “Smashtronaut” sounds like a punny take on ‘Astronaut.’ And now with the just-revealed description of February …
Read More »Best Hulk stories of all time
Marvel’s Hulk is all about change, and both the MCU and comics version of the Hulk is in a unique, liminal period right now. Al Ewing’s hit Immortal Hulk series has ended, and a new Hulk series by Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley is on the horizon. At the same …
Read More »The Hulks most iconic personas
The Incredible Hulk has been one of Marvel Comics’ most popular and recognizable characters basically since his 1962 debut (get ready to celebrate his 60th anniversary in 2022!). Even though the easily relatable concept of the Hulk is straightforward enough – he’s a guy who turns into a destructive monster …
Read More »Hulk and Thor to have “craziest fight that Marvel Comics has ever seen” in 2022
Donny Cates is known for layered storytelling and overlapping elements between his Marvel comic book titles – and in 2022 he is intertwining his two current Marvel Comics books, Thor (opens in new tab) and Hulk. Before we get into it, we’d like to offer a mild warning about some …
Read More »January 2022 Marvel Comics revealed
Happy Marvel Comics New Year! That’s right, Marvel’s January 2022 solicitations have arrived, and the publisher is celebrating with a host of new series and the continuation of Kingpin’s latest bid to seize power, Devil’s Reign, that includes new tie-ins starring the Winter Soldier, Villains for Hire starring the latest …
Read More »Marvel pays homage to 10 of its own classic covers
Another comic book publisher is paying homage to iconic Todd McFarlane Spider-Man covers. Fresh off the heels of DC’s playful and surprising nod to 1990’s Spider-Man #1 for a December Batman #118 variant cover, Marvel is paying homage to its own Amazing Spider-Man #300 (opens in new tab) cover by …
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