How happy was I when I walked into Newbury Comics and saw this gem hanging on the wall? I squealed with delight! Alright, maybe I didn’t squeal… or did I? 🙂 But I have stated it in the past that my favorite Hulk collectibles by far are the comics – that still holds true – I love the Statues/Busts and the figures – but I have to tell you, when I find things like the Lou Ferigno inspired Hulk mask – unique items like that – I really get giddy!
Think about all the great things you could do with a Hulk ski mask! You could… rob a bank… or a convenience store! And the clerk behind the counter would say that the Hulk robbed him! The officer would ask for a description of the “perp” (that’s cop talk for… robber) and the clerk would say “Well, he was green, angry – a little smaller than I’d heard – but looked just like I’ve seen in the comics” Just remember not to be cliche and lead with “Hulk Smash! Want Money!”
I was going to post the newest most awesome thing I found ever – but that will have to wait until Monday – make sure you tune in next week – some of the best Hulk items ever will be posted! With a full week of Abomination covers! But – let’s take a look at the pic above – why is Iron Man’s head so big? Why does the Hulk look like that? Who is that supposed to be on the end? And why are they taking the subway? Hulk can leap – Spidey has his webs – and Iron Man can freakin’ fly! WTF?
I will be honest – if this guy didn’t make his first appearance in the Hulk comics then I wouldn’t have bothered getting it. Not because of how it looks – because it’s a beautifully sculpted bust! Looks just like him! I won’t even insult you readers by asking when he first appeared – because everyone knows it was TIH #3 – even dressed the Hulk up like a clown. How insulting. Even worse – he made him juggle elephants. That’s just wrong… but I would totally pay to see that!
I know an orthodontist who can fix that overbite!
The base showcases the Ringmaster “pitching” a tent – HA! – you guys can totally use that – It’s okay – but yeah, the base is a circus tent. As you might remember the Ring Master – he’s the one responsible for the merged Hulk – most commonly called the “Modern Hulk” – but that title makes absolutely no sense – the modern Hulk? Modern means now – and most people mean the “Smart” or “Merged” Hulk – I prefer Merged mainly because it explains that Hulk persona perfectly. Now I’m just waiting to see a Merged Hulk from Bowen… anytime now.
Talk to the Hand!
Speaking of Bowen – I cannot wait for the Planet Hulk and Maestro statues to come out – but man oh man – they are taking their sweet time, huh? I predict that the Planet Hulk statue will be the statue of the year – no matter what year it comes out!
Here’s the box art for the upcoming animated Planet Hulk DVD – I am looking so forward to this! Alex Ross has made a great cover – click on the image for more info!
This car will always have a soft spot in my car for the reason that one Mr. Stephen Yarish sent it to me. You know Steve, right? Even if you think you don’t – you do – because he’s the guy who runs THE Incredible Hulk website:
If you haven’t visited his website yet – then it’s time to spread the word – he has a Hulk collection that even makes me drool. Thanks to Stephen for this little metal Hulk car that seriously rocks! Even better – it was a gift that he sent to me out of nowhere! It was accompanied my a Hulk washcloth (that I already posted a WHILE back) and a Hulk toothbrush. What a class guy Stephen is. Class act all the way! Now visit his site and spread the love!
These two notebooks I found at Newbury Comics. I thought they were worth showing – but honestly, Ive had some pretty busy weeks – and now construction is starting on an addition on my house – and I have to pack Hulk stuff away – so I’m picking out items that I have never shown – I have a couple of awesome Hulk figures and such – but for tonight I went with the simple. These covers are “moving” covers – the Hulk one was impossible to get a picture of – but the 70th Anniversary one just has the coolest image of the Hulk.
I love this site – I love posting new things – I love that there are fans that visit this site numerous times a day – but one thing I don’t love? People stealing my pictures and using them to sell their items on ebay. It has happened so many times in the past – but most of the time if I contact the seller they apologize and take the picture down…
Well, the pic above is a picture of my truck I posted – the pic below is of the same pic – but if you click on it you will see that it is someone trying to sell this item. I’ve already emailed him – this is what he responded with:
“This pic was taken my me with my digital camera on my eating table in my kitchen. I use only my own pictures, I am sorry if your picture is similar….but I did not use your pic. I don’t even know how to use another pic. Thanks”Â
So he blatantly lies. Do me a favor if you will – email this guy through ebay telling him that this picture is stolen off this website. Or even better – report the auction. It only takes a minute or two – and I only ask this because the seller refuses to acknowledge the fact that he has stolen my picture.
It’s my boy Wamester again! I purchased his sketch book and in the back he does a quick personalized head sketch for you – and I chose Fixit. Seeing what he can do with just the head I am totally into seeing what he can do with an entire full body sketch! If he’s at the Boston Comic Con I will certainly be asking for one! Has anyone asked this guy for something yet? Has anyone contacted him about a sketch? And if not – why? You need to contact this guy before he becomes so wildly famous that his prices are outrageous! 🙂
2003 was certainly the year of the Hulk – never mind that the movie was met with disappointment, both with critics and viewers – never mind that the movie was a box office failure – nevermind that some of the most disappointing Hulk merchandise and art was released in this year – BUT in every store, including grocery stores and clothing stores, you saw the Jade Giant! He was EVERYWHERE! He was on Hershey’s Syrup for goodness sake! He turned milk green! But you take the good with the bad.
Hulk Dumps like a Truck... Truck... Truck
The bad includes some of these cars that came out. I picked these up at Rubber Chicken Comics. The more I visit that store the more I like it. I found little Hulk treasures almost every time I stop in there. Haven’t been there in a few months though – and with the Boston Comic Con coming up at the end of October – Is anyone going by the way? – I will most likely be there later on Sunday. I wish I could spend an entire day there but work is too busy to take time off. Anyways… yay! Cars!
I’ve been playing a little catch up with all of the Hulk villains released, Creel here included. One of my favorite things about the Absorbing Man items is that they use a real chain for the ball and chain. It’s those little bits of realism that make a piece for me. Creel is always a fun character to read – in fact as I’m re-reading the Secret Wars right now Creel is one of the big baddies. I like seeing Hulk take him on – and of course a fight always worth reading is Creel vs. Thor.
Creel vs Banner
As I’ve stated before – The Absorbing Man’s first appearance was in Journey into Mystery – actually right before the bad-ass battle Hulk vs. Thor. But the best thing about Absorbing Man has to be the great “Ball and Chain” jokes you can make about him. “Hey, Creel! Where’s your ball and chain?” He would be like “Uhhh… it’s right here… with me. It’s always with me.” Then you could respond with “Wow! You take your ball and chain everywhere? You’re whipped dude!” And then you run off snickering as Creel stands there with a confused look on his face.
Don't make her Hungry... You wouldn't like her when she's hungry
My daughter is doing fantastic! This picture here was taken this past Friday – we were having all sorts of fun trying on Witch Hats, costumes – and of course I pulled out her Hulk fists. Yes, HER Hulk fists. These are the ones I bought for her – mine are in the Hulk room – and not for playing with! 🙂 Thanks for all that have asked about her, that really means a lot! – Ratchet
You might remember Marvel Features as the comic that introduced the world to the Defenders in its first 3 issues – but the other issue of interest is this little guy here – #11 – also the issue included in the Marvel Legends Masterworks!
I wasn’t even going to bother reviewing this – wasn’t even going to post it – because, and stick with me here, this comic book is a joke! Do the “fans” of this comic realize just how ridiculous this story is? All flash – no substance! I swear I could walk into any Elementary School and ask any of the students there to tell me a Hulk story – and they could do a better job!
Apparently, when you have an all-powerful being - you send in Wolverine.
Why? Why, you ask? Why am I being so harsh? Alright, follow me here… Since the Red Hulk was introduced he has handled every heavy hitter that Marvel has – even killing an Elder – but in this issue we are treated to the biggest insult so far…
The Red Hulk is blind - and beaten...
The Red Hulk beat Thor – he beat the Hulk! He beat Silver Surfer! The freakin’ Surfer! A cosmic being! But who gets the better of the Red Hulk in a fight? Wolverine. Yup, Wolverine. Wolverine hasn’t even bested the Hulk – and the Hulk isn’t anywhere near as powerful as the Surfer! Wolverine tangling with the Surfer? Don’t make me laugh… yet – a character who beat the Surfer in ONE PANEL was hurt by Wolverine.
The Red She Hulk... Ho-Hum
I can’t even begin to review this drivel… oh, wait – here it is… the X-Force battles the Red Hulk’s team until Deadpool and the Punisher blow the Diner up – then the Wolverine is knocked out by the Red She Hulk who finally makes her appearance… – oh wait, I forgot – Wolverine sliced the Red Hulk’s eyes, blinding the guy… and the Red Hulk’s inner monologue reveals he’s starting to feel bad about his actions in the last few years of comics – this is the set-up for the Red Hulk to become the Anti-hero… excuse me while I yawn
*yawn*
Hulk #15 Variant
I feel like I was ripped off. Even before when I bought these comics I felt like it was going to go somewhere – I was waiting to see what happened – but I think I have finally lost all interest in this crap that Loeb continues to put out. Grade: F
This was Marvel’s attempt to cash in on the Manga mania that was taking the world by storm. The animation is very different than the 2005 cartoon. It starts with Sue and Johnny discussing the mystery man that showed up and disappeared into Reed’s lab with him. They’re about to go spy on them when a huge explosion has them running in to see what happened. There they are met with the Hulk and an unconscious Reed. The Thing and Hulk begin to battle.
The Thing - doing his best "Carrie" impression!
The Hulk takes on Thing pretty easy and then handles the Torch. But Sue holds him inside a force field until Ben wakes up. Then, Ben tackles the Hulk right out the wall and they fall to the street below. The Torch goes after them to see what he can do – but when Ben gets up he sees the Hulk still ready to fight. Reed wakes up and asks where Bruce is. Sue says that she thinks the Hulk ate him. He tells Sue to get down there and help Ban and Johnny and he will be there in a second. Meanwhile, Grimm face plants the Hulk into the ground. For that the Hulk throws a mailbox and a popcorn vendor’s cart at him. Then the two behemoths throw cars back and forth while Johnny makes wise cracks. Only until the Hulk smashes the Thing with a van and then extinguishes Johnny with a fire hydrant. Sue comes to the rescue again. She tries to end the fight with a force field around the head, cutting off his air – but it’s Reed with a device that affects his inner ear and knocks him out that ends the Hulk’s rampage.
The two Monsters battle!
They four team members watch as the Hulk turns back into Bruce. Reed gives them the rundown of the Hulk’s origin. A slew of Helicopters are heading right toward the Baxter Building. Meanwhile, the Thing begs Bruce to give him a rematch but Reed comes him and tells him that he doesn’t have a cure. Bruce says he needs to leave because “they” will becoming for him. They ask who THEY is – but they learn soon enough as a whole army of soldiers infiltrate the building. Reed and Torch try as they might to hold them off but ultimately they are caught. As well as Bruce and Thing. The leader tells Bruce that thanks to him they will have 5 weapons at their disposal rather than one.
The REAL enemy! Agent Pratt!
While the soldiers are loading in their new cargo they tell Agent Pratt, the leader, that they can’t find the Invisible Woman. And there is a reason for that – because she’s invisible. Sue has been watching the whole time and breaks her family free. She buys them enough time for the FF to wake up and start fighting. But the team still gets Bruce loaded into the helicopter and takes off…
FF to the Rescue!
The FF goes after Bruce – but as they close in Agent Pratt calls in reinforcements to take care of them. Sue and Johnny takes care of the jets while Reed and Ben cover the ground and try to break Bruce free. They get him out – but huge tanks with huge guns are right there ready to fire – until Ben tells Bruce to get mad and let out the Hulk. He does and hits The Thing first. Go figure. But the Thing uses this to his advantage and antagonizes the Hulk into trying to get him – while destroying the tanks and soldiers at the same time!
The Thing sliding into first...
The Hulk destroys everything – and even tells Pratt to leave him alone – to which Pratt replies “okay” in fear. Before Hulk jumps off Ben tells him that one day they need to have a re-match – only in arm wrestling.
Hulk being caught red-handed! Or green handed!
I’ve got to say – this show was great! Not only the is the mix of computer and classic animation amazing – but the humor in the story was great! This is a episode – and the show is pretty darn entertaining! Grade: A-
Ratchet's Hulk Collection 