Avengers Attack Super Hero Squad (2011)

Avengers Attack

The Positive: They have released a couple of these multi-figure SHS packs.  The other HAS  a Hulk in it – but it’s the same Hulk they have now released at least 5 times.  I have made a stand and refuse to pick it up – mainly because they JUST released it in the Thor 3-Pack a month ago.  This pack here has two things going for it – a re-painted Leader AND a first ever Red She Hulk.

Red She Hulk SHS

The Negative: So, here’s the rub.  The original Leader had an Orange/Yellow evil jumpsuit – and they repainted the gloves, boots, belt to silver.  And that’s it.  I would have loved to see a McFarlane inspired Leader instead of a simple re-paint.

Leader Re-paint

The Conclusion: This is a great way to pick up quite a few SHS figures for less than buying those 2-packs.  This pack also delivers the black suit Spidey (which is way cooler than the regular suit, IMO) and a great Cap not to mention Crossbones.  This 7 pack is worth the pick up!  Grade: B

Original Leader Paint Job

Custom Mego Leader (2010)

Custom Mego Leader

I don’t buy a lot of customs - usually I don’t see any that I like for the prices they ask.  The best ones come from a great guy named Sean – but unfortunately he’s on the other side of the globe and shipping is outrageous!  I particularly love his Planet Hulk customs.  His re-paints are HUGE improvements over the originals.

Close Up

I did see this figure on ebay - I have thought many, many times I wish that Mego did more Hulk villains – and this was so cheap I snagged it up.  It’s the perfect representation of the old-school, classic Leader – the only issue I have is that it is actually taller than the actual Hulk figure.

Leader and the Hulk

Leader and Roto Hulk

A Month of the Leader #21 & 22

I was planning on about 20 of these posts – and since this is the last day of March this is the last of the Leader posts!  Hope you enjoyed the month!  I know I have mentioned an exciting announcement – and I was just told that I can tell everyone tomorrow – so get ready!  Now, this month was showcasing some of the best Leader stuff – above is a personal favorite cover – the Leader and Maestro!  Man, that team would be unstopable!  And – in the 96 cartoon they had an episode that featured the Leader finally getting the Hulk’s power – it was kind of cool – although short lived, and if memory recalls, it was Gargoyle’s fault!  Great episode – even better toy!

 

A Month of the Leader – Day 19 & 20

I can’t believe the month is almost over!  It’s sad in a way!  So… here’s a shot of the TTA #64 – and the Dynamic Forces Leader bust – I really like the Leader bust – I think it should have been more sought after – but what do I know?  I was sure the Bowen Abomination statue would kick ass on the secondary market – and it’s not!

A Month of the Leader – Day 17 & 18

Smash and Crash Leader

Alright, let’s get back on track here… I know it was a shaky week last week with my tusty old blog – but let’s get down to brass tacks!  Here we have two of the later 90′s Leader figures.  It’s funny – the “Smash and Crash” one actually used to have a red liquid in his noggin – but overtime it evaporated… or leaked out… or something… I haven’t seen many of these with the liquid still in place.  Too bad it was kind of cool.  The Leader below – well, all I can say is that his head was made WAY too small!

1996 Incredible Hulk Animated Series Leader

A Month of the Leader – Day 16

I owe a post… but here, on this cover – it shows no other comic character has a better porn-stache than the Leader!

A Month of the Leader – Day 15

Sorry everyone – it was a whirlwind of a freakin’ day – I haven’t had a chance to read my comics yet – and so… the review will have to wait until Monday – or maybe I can squeak it out this weekend – but it is late and I am getting tired – but I did want to make sure to post the Leader cover – this one from the great Countdown storyline that introduced us to Madman, the Leader’s brother!

A Month of the Leader – Day 14

One of the Leader’s biggest plans in his early days was to create Humanoids to do his dirty work… and when the humanoids didn’t work he’d just create more – when more didn’t work he’d create bigger ones… which doesn’t seem like a brilliant plan – but hey, I’m not a genius!

A Month of the Leader – Day 13!

TIH #400 - First Print

Day 13?  How is it we’ve gotten this far and I haven’t shown #400?  Keown’s last cover!  The day he left a million Hulk fans wept… and a million more just bought PITT… every 6 months when it actually came out!

TIH #400 - Second Print

A Month of the Leader – Day 12

Check this issue out – it  the Leader was somewhat behind the events that took place in Hulk #181

A Month of the Leader – Day 11

Very few comics, other than the Hulk, used the Leader – but he has a great stint in She Hulk – while Hulk was away on an alien planet!  His head looks so gross on this cover… I love it!

A Month of the Leader – Day 10!

If you look at the about page I made a few top 5 lists… and Angel Medina lands on my least favorite Hulk artists list.  Well, that still stands – but this cover is amazing!  And the Leader in the mushroom cloud?  Genuis!

A Month of the Leader – Day 9

Worst end of the rainbow EVER!

A Month of the Leader – Day 8!

Interesting fact – Annuals used to reprint earlier stories – not original ones, like they do nowadays…

A Month of the Leader – Day 6 & 7

These two covers should go together anyways – so let’s count the top cover for missing yesterday’s post… hey, what can I say – my Internet was on the fritz and the Oscars was on…