Deron Generally
Deron Generally
The Infernal Hulk #1
Marvel Comics
Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson
Art by Nic Klein
Colors by Matthew Wilson
Letters by Cory Petit
The Rundown: A corrupted Hulk brings forth an age of monsters.
Military forces gather in Kentucky when a siren alerts the locals that something is in the area. The military knows it is the Hulk and some of them wonder why they are gathered because they thought he was an Avenger.
A new dark Hulk emerges from below the ground and proceeds to destroy anything and anyone gathered in the area while taking some of the men into his new dark army. At the same time, the Avengers gather to watch the events unfold and wonder what they are going to do to stop Hulk as he begins his new age of monsters.
The Story: This first issue has convinced me that this is the final nail in the coffin for the character. While it has some fun visual moments and the display of power you expect from Hulk, it is just another exercise in turning the character into a rampaging monster rather than attempt to give him a personality or character arc that has meaning. He is one of the strongest characters in the Marvel universe and cannot resist being possessed or controlled by something else. I struggle to find a reason to continue reading this title because I have a feeling it is just an excuse to showcase violence with no consequence or purpose.
The Art: Klein delivers beautiful art, but beyond the well detailed panels, there is no life to the art itself. It seems to just showcase violence for its own sake and nothing of substance.
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