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The Incredible Hulk (2011) #1-2
The Incredible Hulk by Jason Aaron: The Complete Collection
Collects Incredible Hulk (2011) #1-15 And #7.1, and material from Fear Itself #7.
When Jason Aaron takes on the Hulk, the results are incredible! Bruce Banner and his monstrous alter ego are together no more! They have become separate beings - and the Hulk is assigned to take Banner down! But the brilliant scientist sure won't give up without a fight. As the Hulk makes an alliance that changes his destiny forever, Banner unleashes his army of gamma-fueled monsters! It's the fight everyone's been waiting for: Hulk vs. Banner! But when the dust settles, why must the Hulk stay angry? Whatever the reason, he's picking fights against drug cartels, sea monsters, Russian super-soldiers and a lost city of Sasquatches - oh, and the Punisher, Kraven the Hunter, Wolverine and the Thing! Are Hulk and Banner destined for a date with Doom?
When Jason Aaron takes on the Hulk, the results are incredible! Bruce Banner and his monstrous alter ego are together no more! They have become separate beings - and the Hulk is assigned to take Banner down! But the brilliant scientist sure won't give up without a fight. As the Hulk makes an alliance that changes his destiny forever, Banner unleashes his army of gamma-fueled monsters! It's the fight everyone's been waiting for: Hulk vs. Banner! But when the dust settles, why must the Hulk stay angry? Whatever the reason, he's picking fights against drug cartels, sea monsters, Russian super-soldiers and a lost city of Sasquatches - oh, and the Punisher, Kraven the Hunter, Wolverine and the Thing! Are Hulk and Banner destined for a date with Doom?
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First published October 24, 2017
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About the author
Jason Aaron
2,357 books1,681 followersJason Aaron grew up in a small town in Alabama. His cousin, Gustav Hasford, who wrote the semi-autobiographical novel The Short-Timers, on which the feature film Full Metal Jacket was based, was a large influence on Aaron. Aaron decided he wanted to write comics as a child, and though his father was skeptical when Aaron informed him of this aspiration, his mother took Aaron to drug stores, where he would purchase books from spinner racks, some of which he still owns today.
Aaron's career in comics began in 2001 when he won a Marvel Comics talent search contest with an eight-page Wolverine back-up story script. The story, which was published in Wolverine #175 (June 2002), gave him the opportunity to pitch subsequent ideas to editors.
In 2006, Aaron made a blind submission to DC/Vertigo, who published his first major work, the Vietnam War story The Other Side which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Miniseries, and which Aaron regards as the "second time" he broke into the industry.
Following this, Vertigo asked him to pitch other ideas, which led to the series Scalped, a creator-owned series set on the fictional Prairie Rose Indian Reservation and published by DC/Vertigo.
In 2007, Aaron wrote Ripclaw: Pilot Season for Top Cow Productions. Later that year, Marvel editor Axel Alonso, who was impressed by The Other Side and Scalped, hired Aaron to write issues of Wolverine, Black Panther and eventually, an extended run on Ghost Rider that began in April 2008. His continued work on Black Panther also included a tie-in to the company-wide crossover storyline along with a "Secret Invasion" with David Lapham in 2009.
In January 2008, he signed an exclusive contract with Marvel, though it would not affect his work on Scalped. Later that July, he wrote the Penguin issue of The Joker's Asylum.
After a 4-issue stint on Wolverine in 2007, Aaron returned to the character with the ongoing series Wolverine: Weapon X, launched to coincide with the feature film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Aaron commented, "With Wolverine: Weapon X we'll be trying to mix things up like that from arc to arc, so the first arc is a typical sort of black ops story but the second arc will jump right into the middle of a completely different genre," In 2010, the series was relaunched once again as simply Wolverine. He followed this with his current run on Thor: God of Thunder.
Aaron's career in comics began in 2001 when he won a Marvel Comics talent search contest with an eight-page Wolverine back-up story script. The story, which was published in Wolverine #175 (June 2002), gave him the opportunity to pitch subsequent ideas to editors.
In 2006, Aaron made a blind submission to DC/Vertigo, who published his first major work, the Vietnam War story The Other Side which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Miniseries, and which Aaron regards as the "second time" he broke into the industry.
Following this, Vertigo asked him to pitch other ideas, which led to the series Scalped, a creator-owned series set on the fictional Prairie Rose Indian Reservation and published by DC/Vertigo.
In 2007, Aaron wrote Ripclaw: Pilot Season for Top Cow Productions. Later that year, Marvel editor Axel Alonso, who was impressed by The Other Side and Scalped, hired Aaron to write issues of Wolverine, Black Panther and eventually, an extended run on Ghost Rider that began in April 2008. His continued work on Black Panther also included a tie-in to the company-wide crossover storyline along with a "Secret Invasion" with David Lapham in 2009.
In January 2008, he signed an exclusive contract with Marvel, though it would not affect his work on Scalped. Later that July, he wrote the Penguin issue of The Joker's Asylum.
After a 4-issue stint on Wolverine in 2007, Aaron returned to the character with the ongoing series Wolverine: Weapon X, launched to coincide with the feature film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Aaron commented, "With Wolverine: Weapon X we'll be trying to mix things up like that from arc to arc, so the first arc is a typical sort of black ops story but the second arc will jump right into the middle of a completely different genre," In 2010, the series was relaunched once again as simply Wolverine. He followed this with his current run on Thor: God of Thunder.
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January 4, 2020
3.5 stars
"So what's the problem this time, big guy? No, wait - let me guess. You're angry, and nobody much likes you when you're angry." -- The Thing, during the expected altercation with The Hulk
This ample volume ('the incredible bulk', anyone? haha) serves up Marvel's infamous green-skinned behemoth in a whopping 350+ pages, sixteen-issue storyline. However, it probably would've worked better as two separate books. The first half is a lively and top notch sci-fi / adventure tale, with the Hulk and alter ego Dr. Bruce Banner splitting apart to become physically separate entities. Banner quickly goes the mad scientist route while Hulk sort of becomes the irritated voice of reason. Hulk then uneasily teams with the wonderfully sassy and randy Amanda Von Doom (a slick and shapely government operative heading 'The Mad Squad,' which targets dangerously deranged folks) to chase Banner and his grotesque experiments - many gamma radiation-injected animals - all over the globe.
The second half, though, is more problematic. While guest stars (The Punisher, Wolverine, etc.) are thrown into the mix for few pages they seem to function as a distraction from the now-disjointed story. It did not flow as well, the humor seemed more forced, and the tone was just sort of weird.
"So what's the problem this time, big guy? No, wait - let me guess. You're angry, and nobody much likes you when you're angry." -- The Thing, during the expected altercation with The Hulk
This ample volume ('the incredible bulk', anyone? haha) serves up Marvel's infamous green-skinned behemoth in a whopping 350+ pages, sixteen-issue storyline. However, it probably would've worked better as two separate books. The first half is a lively and top notch sci-fi / adventure tale, with the Hulk and alter ego Dr. Bruce Banner splitting apart to become physically separate entities. Banner quickly goes the mad scientist route while Hulk sort of becomes the irritated voice of reason. Hulk then uneasily teams with the wonderfully sassy and randy Amanda Von Doom (a slick and shapely government operative heading 'The Mad Squad,' which targets dangerously deranged folks) to chase Banner and his grotesque experiments - many gamma radiation-injected animals - all over the globe.
The second half, though, is more problematic. While guest stars (The Punisher, Wolverine, etc.) are thrown into the mix for few pages they seem to function as a distraction from the now-disjointed story. It did not flow as well, the humor seemed more forced, and the tone was just sort of weird.
May 14, 2018
2.5 stars.
This was a promising volume that ran out of steam a little over the halfway mark.
Some heroes don't need a twist. Wolverine has claws and calls people bub. The Thing has a sarcastic attitude and clobbers people. The Hulk, however, always seems to get some new twist or spin because, even after fifty years, nobody seems to know what to do with him.
In this volume, the twist is that the Hulk is the rational side of the personality and Banner is the dark, out of control side. The first half of the volume, where Hulk and Banner are physically separate and fighting each other, was really good. The art was really great as well.
Then, , the art gets really cartoony, and the story almost becomes a slapstick comedy. This worked for a little bit, but eventually it got really old. In this part of the book, Hulk fights enemies like hillbilly Atlanteans, space bears, and Pit Bull, a dog man that shoots a heroin gun and says things like "We mark our territory in blood!" and "Daddy's gotta chase some cats outta his yard".
We also get a lot of cameos, but none of them are very good. The Punisher shows up and says barely a word, Wolverine and the Thing exchange some witty banter for a couple of pages, and Kraven and Hulk smack each other around for a little bit.
There is also a lady named Amanda Von Doom who shows up now and then, and they build this mystery up about if/how she is related to Dr. Doom. It seems like they had bigger plans for her than they actually got around to implementing, because by the final issue they wrap that side story up really fast and it all ends up seeming rather pointless.
So, in the end, we get another writer's take on the Hulk that doesn't quite work. Hulk and comedy might mix for a bit, but not for 8 issues in a row (Issues 1-7.1 were pretty good before the massive and sudden tone shift). Also, this volume is one long 16 issue story that doesn't have enough steam to satisfy for that long. This would have been much better as three separate 5 issue arcs.
This was a promising volume that ran out of steam a little over the halfway mark.
Some heroes don't need a twist. Wolverine has claws and calls people bub. The Thing has a sarcastic attitude and clobbers people. The Hulk, however, always seems to get some new twist or spin because, even after fifty years, nobody seems to know what to do with him.
In this volume, the twist is that the Hulk is the rational side of the personality and Banner is the dark, out of control side. The first half of the volume, where Hulk and Banner are physically separate and fighting each other, was really good. The art was really great as well.
Then, , the art gets really cartoony, and the story almost becomes a slapstick comedy. This worked for a little bit, but eventually it got really old. In this part of the book, Hulk fights enemies like hillbilly Atlanteans, space bears, and Pit Bull, a dog man that shoots a heroin gun and says things like "We mark our territory in blood!" and "Daddy's gotta chase some cats outta his yard".
We also get a lot of cameos, but none of them are very good. The Punisher shows up and says barely a word, Wolverine and the Thing exchange some witty banter for a couple of pages, and Kraven and Hulk smack each other around for a little bit.
There is also a lady named Amanda Von Doom who shows up now and then, and they build this mystery up about if/how she is related to Dr. Doom. It seems like they had bigger plans for her than they actually got around to implementing, because by the final issue they wrap that side story up really fast and it all ends up seeming rather pointless.
So, in the end, we get another writer's take on the Hulk that doesn't quite work. Hulk and comedy might mix for a bit, but not for 8 issues in a row (Issues 1-7.1 were pretty good before the massive and sudden tone shift). Also, this volume is one long 16 issue story that doesn't have enough steam to satisfy for that long. This would have been much better as three separate 5 issue arcs.
August 1, 2023
Ok....so I'm a bit late to this....
However I enjoyed.
The Hulk/Banner split was handled well,...and the story was told in a more mature way than Hulk is handled..
Bearded Silvestri Hulk was very cool
However I enjoyed.
The Hulk/Banner split was handled well,...and the story was told in a more mature way than Hulk is handled..
Bearded Silvestri Hulk was very cool
November 20, 2022
Not only do I write a lot of reviews, but I tend to read quite a lot of them also and after reading Incredible Hulk by Jason Arron it's apparent I may be in the minority with my feelings on this one.
I think the general consensus for most here is that this starts off quite weak and gains its momentum as it progresses - I felt the opposite. I found this began with quite a serious and imaginative tone, but slowly dropped the former element to become somewhat of a zany cat-and-mouse story.
It's also repetitive at times and the characterisation feels a little off kilter here - sure, Banner and Hulk are very well crafted, but other characters definitely lean on sexualisation and political incorrectness in what seems like an effort to get cheap laughs.
That said, the art is superb here and there is some real genius in these pages.
Overall, this was a whacky story that started out strong, but definitely takes a wrong left turn some where on the way before sticking it's landing. I'm sure Hulk fans will warm to the focus on the split persona elements here, but the strange writing choices still can't be dismissed.
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My Score: 5/10
My Goodreads: ⭐⭐⭐
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I think the general consensus for most here is that this starts off quite weak and gains its momentum as it progresses - I felt the opposite. I found this began with quite a serious and imaginative tone, but slowly dropped the former element to become somewhat of a zany cat-and-mouse story.
It's also repetitive at times and the characterisation feels a little off kilter here - sure, Banner and Hulk are very well crafted, but other characters definitely lean on sexualisation and political incorrectness in what seems like an effort to get cheap laughs.
That said, the art is superb here and there is some real genius in these pages.
Overall, this was a whacky story that started out strong, but definitely takes a wrong left turn some where on the way before sticking it's landing. I'm sure Hulk fans will warm to the focus on the split persona elements here, but the strange writing choices still can't be dismissed.
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My Score: 5/10
My Goodreads: ⭐⭐⭐
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May 28, 2018
Enjoyable enough but chaotic. Jason Aaron has some interesting ideas but they seem to be merely thrown against the wall here to see what, if anything, sticks.
The collection is deliriously paced and occasionally leaves the reader's head spinning. I'm still not sure what the Punisher is doing here and he's on the cover of the book.
The myriad artists that at times change issue by issue don't help the feeling of inconsistency.
Jason Aaron writing the Hulk creates cetain expectations. This volume is fun but one can't shake the feeling that it could have been more.
The collection is deliriously paced and occasionally leaves the reader's head spinning. I'm still not sure what the Punisher is doing here and he's on the cover of the book.
The myriad artists that at times change issue by issue don't help the feeling of inconsistency.
Jason Aaron writing the Hulk creates cetain expectations. This volume is fun but one can't shake the feeling that it could have been more.
May 5, 2020
Existem alguns autores confiáveis, eu compro até chiclé mascado e acho bom - Mark Waid, Kurt Busiek, Morrison, Hickmann e assim vai. O Jason Aaron é um cara competente, ele tem um trabalho magistral - Thor e A Poderosa Thor -, uns bons trabalhos - Wolverine & X-Men, Dr Estranho -, algumas coisas meia-boca - Motoqueiro Fantasma, Wolverine no Inferno, - uma grande confusão - Guerra dos Reinos - e uma porcaria gigante - Pecado Original; então classificar o Hulk do Aaron é um pouco difícil, começa bem, ideia de separar o Banner do Hulk definitivamente, de novo, mas, dessa vez, a pergunta é: quem é o Banner sem o Hulk?
Pensem nisso, o cara que teve a vida interrompida pelo Abacate Gigante é o mesmo cara que construiu a maior bomba que o mundo já tinha visto até então? Isso grita cientista louco, ênfase no louco.
Aí o pau quebra entre o Hulk e o Banner numa ilha cheia de animais gama gigantes, com uma tal de Amanda Von Doom por perto - que eu não sei quem é -, tudo isso com o Marc Silvestri e Whilce Portaccio na arte, então temos aquele clima noventeiro sujo e raiz no pancadaria, e essa é a parte legal; até há uma certa divagação sobre o que tu faria se encontrasse tudo aquilo que tu não gosta em ti mesmo, mas muito rasa e sem resposta.
Depois, cada edição traz o Banner colocando o Hulk numa espécie de armadilha para conseguir algum artefato estranho e secreto, e, claramente, cada edição tenta emular alguma trupe das HQs da época; o cachorro traficante que saiu de um gibi do Garth Ennis, a estação especial que é a cara do Warren Ellis e por aí vai até que, finalmente, o Hulk e o Banner "fazem as pazes" e se unem num confronto com o vilão final que eles mesmos criaram.
Eu acho que fica entre o meia-boca e a grande confusão, é, parece um bom lugar.
Pensem nisso, o cara que teve a vida interrompida pelo Abacate Gigante é o mesmo cara que construiu a maior bomba que o mundo já tinha visto até então? Isso grita cientista louco, ênfase no louco.
Aí o pau quebra entre o Hulk e o Banner numa ilha cheia de animais gama gigantes, com uma tal de Amanda Von Doom por perto - que eu não sei quem é -, tudo isso com o Marc Silvestri e Whilce Portaccio na arte, então temos aquele clima noventeiro sujo e raiz no pancadaria, e essa é a parte legal; até há uma certa divagação sobre o que tu faria se encontrasse tudo aquilo que tu não gosta em ti mesmo, mas muito rasa e sem resposta.
Depois, cada edição traz o Banner colocando o Hulk numa espécie de armadilha para conseguir algum artefato estranho e secreto, e, claramente, cada edição tenta emular alguma trupe das HQs da época; o cachorro traficante que saiu de um gibi do Garth Ennis, a estação especial que é a cara do Warren Ellis e por aí vai até que, finalmente, o Hulk e o Banner "fazem as pazes" e se unem num confronto com o vilão final que eles mesmos criaram.
Eu acho que fica entre o meia-boca e a grande confusão, é, parece um bom lugar.
October 13, 2021
A little tedious through the Stay Angry arc, but sticks the landing.
September 4, 2023
This is by far the dumbest piece of garbage I have ever read. Art was absolutely terrible throughout, and it just kept going from insane to outright awful with each shift in the “story”.
May 13, 2024
Recopila los dos TPs del Hulk de Aaron en un solo tomo.
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