This is late – and the next couple posts I was planning may not happen – because my sweet little girl is being a pain in the ass tonight… did that come off as crass? Sorry – just a little frustrated. But here is the first thing I was planning on posting – it is a Grey Hulk Bobble Head by Funko – I found it a couple of weeks ago in a Newbury Comics at the same time I picked up the shot glass. It was a good day that day.
Top of the Box
Also, I just picked up a whole slew of Hulk action figures off ebay – they should be here soon – just wait till you see the pieces I was able find in this lot! I’m off to New York tomorrow – so this may be it until Tuesday (Did you really think I was going to be posting on Labor day? Heck no! I’ll be having me some BBQ chicken!) Enjoy and have a great long weekend! See you next week!
The only thing better than a metal suit of armor is a BLUE metal suit of armor! And coblat is the best shade of blue – it’s true! Hulk vs. Blue Iron Man
So, here’s the back-up story in TIH #601 – and I’ll be straight darned if it ain’t pretty dang good! I mean, are we really going to have all these Hulk bastards running around? And I mean the technical term bastard – not the mean spirited slang word… so Lyra (Hulk’s child with Thundra) is looking for She-Hulk. Her superiors tell her that they don’t know where she is – nor do they know when she’ll be around. a young, puppy love sticken soldier named Alexander is out to impress and tells Lyra that he knows where Jen Walters was last (we also know thanks to TIH #600) and off they go to Death Valley.
Alexander copping a feel - what a dog!
As they head out, Alexander makes his move and slips Lyra the tongue. Alright, maybe it was a bit more modest of a kiss – but all of a sudden a female Zzaxx shows up. She takes the ship down and does major damage to Alexander. Lyra asks Boudicca to get her and Alex out of there – but she says because of the electricmagnetic jamming – she cannot. She tells Lyra that her 3 new foes are female versions of – get reay for this – Abomination, Zzaxx and the Glob. That’s right – the freakin’ GLOB! Remember him from issues #121 and, a great issue, #129. Since it’s easier to tell you the rest of the story knowing the new foes names – I will tell you them now. The female Abomination is called “Abberation” (I think I could have thought of a better name), the Glob lady is called “Morass” (Insert big ass joke here), and the female Zzaxx is Axon.
So, Lyra swears to get Alexander out of there safely – but Abberation attacks her from behind saying that Norman Osborn sends his regards. Lyra, getting angrier, attacks. But Morass surrounds her and traps her with her goopy body – wow, that sounds bad doesn’t it? – but while Lyra is distracted Axon kills Alexander. Lyra swears she will kill them all. The 3 foes are told to stop playing around by none other than… Gen. Ryker! You read right – Gen. Ryker – who, it seems, is back to his old tricks because he tells Gamma Corp: Black to get Lyra back to base so he can start the genetic harvest – sounds like Ryker is back up to his old tricks! Good stuff! Grade: B
Ryker is back... man, this guy sucks as a human being.
So, yes, this movie is called FANDANGO made way back in 1985 – and that is Kevin Costner (Judd Nelson in the back seat) and the issue of the Hulk is… TIH #128 – Hulk vs. the Avengers! A team he was once a member of! Yet, none of those guys were members when the Hulk was on the team…
Anyways, congratulations to Hulk #465 – who I knew would come through and answer the question. Nice job gammabro!
This will actually be a short week since I am in my Brother-in-law’s wedding this Friday. So it will be a short Mon-Wed week – but it’s perfect to showcase a great character that I love! Cobalt man! I’m already switching things up here – not only is this NOT Cobalt man’s first appearance – but this isn’t even the first time CM (That’s what I call him – y’know, cause we’re good friends and all) and the Hulk even met! I love this issue though so check it out! Next up will be Hulk’s first scuffle with the blue guy!
I love bad movies – bad, bad movies – but boy was I surprised when I saw this image in the movie I was watching! Alright – so here’s the No Prize opportunity:
Name the movie
Name the Actor in the front seat
Identify the issue number of the Incredible Hulk that is being read
Good Luck! If anyone gets this – it will probably be Hulk #465… but we’ll see – I will be really shocked if anyone gets all the answers… Answer posted on Monday! As well as the review for Son of Hulk #13/14…
Let’s end this week with a great cover featuring the one and only Hulk saving Valkyrie. Because – well, heck, why not – Valkyrie may be a powerful, scary woman with a bad-ass attitude – but she still needs the Hulk to come to the rescue every once in a while – to which he answers that call!
This was a fun week – I have next week’s character all set – it will be interesting to try and get a full week out of a few of these foes!
I’m not sure I want to admit this – I’ll have a hard time even typing this – I didn’t think this issue was half bad… Listen, if you take in account Mr. Gary Miller’s theory about the Red Hulk – which I think is pretty damn accurate – then this issue is a bit better. If I wasn’t so sure he was correct I’d probably be just as aggravated with the whole, at this point ridiculous, “Who is the Red Hulk” storyline. But theorizing you know what you know – the issue reads a bit better. For example – every time you see Ross (MODOCK) speaking – just picture MODOCK (Ross-LMD) saying all that to Ross (Red Hulk). It makes so much more sense… wait, does that make sense, what I just posted?
The Red She-Hulk Variant - also the most useless since she doesn't even appear in this issue
1 in 20 Variant
So, this issue starts with Domino seeing something she’s not supposed to see – who the Red Hulk is! He chases after her, ready to kill her off – but she gets away in the end. As the Red Hulk argues about going after her with Samson and Ross (although – let’s just call him LMD for short 🙂 ) Ross – I mean, LMD tells Red Hulk to assemble a team together to take Domino out. First up? Deadpool!
Red Hulk taking down Deadpool robots...
Deadpool is busy fighting off a bunch of LMD’s of himself. When Red Hulk arrives he starts taking all the robots out until he finds the real Deadpool. He offers him money to join his team and Deadpool obliges (Look, I know a lot of people LIKE Deadpool nowadays – and he’s a character that’s funny and cool – but I don’t get the hype surrounding him – I really don’t!) Next up is locating Castle – the Punisher. Red Hulk offers him intelligence because money wouldn’t work with him – with Thundra and a Russian Iron Man knock-off, all they are waiting for is Electra to complete their team. Wait, if the Red Hulk took down a Hellicarrier and faced off against 5 of the strongest women in the MU – why does he need a team to take down Domino?
The Punisher takes on the Red Hulk
Maybe because when they do find Domino she has a team herself – X-Force. I still think Loeb’s writing leaves a lot to be desired – and this whole “mystery” thing is wearing paper thin. But – one of the worst things? This issue has an ultra-rare 1 in 200 variant with Deadpool on the cover. No, I didn’t get one – but I know the sales figures will be very inflated because of it. Anyways, this issue gets a solid C+
Is this the kind of crap Deadpool fans laugh at? Just asking...
So, the Hulk is gone – Banner’s on his own – out to find his son. But there is good news – Pak is back! Now, this issue starts with Banner on a train where a young boy is abused by his father. When Banner steps in the man hits him – and what normally would’ve ended with the entire city in rubble – ends with Banner instead threatening the man by letting him know he has all his information (taken off of his cell phone) and if he ever hits the kid again he’ll destroy him. When Bruce reaches his stop he’s greeted by the FF, Cap, Spidey Hercules, Wolverine, and others. Banner jokes by asking if he’s getting the key to the city – Reed quips back with “Sorry, you didn’t exactly endear yourself to the locals the last time you hit town.” they trade a few more barbs before entering the Baxter Building.
Sorry - had to cut off Sue's head
Reed tries to inform Banner of everything he knows about Skaar – but Banner knows everything already – and then a spaceship comes flying out of Bruce’s nose. No, I’m not kidding. A spaceship. Out of his nose. The ship contains Pym, Beast, Black Panther and Cho. They’ve been studying Bruce form the inside and have found no traces of Gamma-Radiation. No sign of the Hulk at all. Banner knows all of this as well – but tells them all that he knows the Hulk will be back. No matter what – he will be back – and he wants to be ready for it. Before Reed can ask more, Bruce grabs the Hulk’s sword and says he just wanted his stuff back, and teleports out of there.
Bruce holds his big sword...
Bruce goes to the Mojave Desert and gets ready for Skaar. A large shadowy Hulk-ing figure appears – Skaar leaps across the country only to find that it is not the Hulk. Instead Bruce has climbed inside the red robot from TTA #60/61 – (Thanks for the note Mark P) and it feeds off of Skaar’s Gamma energy. Skaar switches to his Old Strong power and beats the robot pretty quickly.
Bruce wearing protection... heheThe Red Robot from TTA #60Hulk Taking on the Red Robot - From TTA #60
Skaar continues to try to beat Bannner down – but Banner uses shields to block Skaar’s blows. Skaar finally calms down enough to listen to Bruce – who tells him that he knows he wants a chance to kill the Hulk – and the Hulk wants the same. The Hulk is just as angry because Skaar killed his mother, the Hulk’s queen, all over again. He destroyed Sakaar – and he will beat Skaar. But Bruce wants him to be ready when the Hulk comes back – so he tells him he’s going to help by picking a fight. Then, we see a blast hit an RV and it reveals Juggernaut sitting in his easy chair – and a little pissed off. Get ready for a fight – a good one!
Juggy - and no, he is not on the toilet
Alright, do you see how a build up is necessary to make a fight not only make sense but also seem real exciting? I’m excited for the next issue! I want to see Skaar take on Juggy – but it makes it better because it wasn’t just a random fight. It wasn’t out of left field and all of a sudden! I liked the fact that they are showing just how smart Bruce is – I love when writers don’t forget that Bruce is one of the 8 smartest people on the face of the earth – that Bruce is no slouch and can take care of himself! And Skaar looks bad-ass! He is certainly an entertaining character to watch – even while we’re waiting for the Hulk to come back! The issue gets a B+ from me. I liked it a lot and am eagerly awaiting the next issue. What did you guys think?
McGuiness Variant - my favorite cover of the 370th Anniversary Frame Variant
Alright – I have a bunch of things to post tonight – and throughout the day since Hulk #14, Incredible Hulk #601 AND Son of Hulk #14 all came out today – so while I’m working on the reviews enjoy the next Valkyrie cover – one where the Hulk and V are facing off – and 10 points to the first person who can name Valkyrie’s sword WITHOUT looking it up…
So – The Defenders were an interesting group. It all starts with Strange, Namor and the Hulk – and sometimes the Surfer – but this was an unbeatable group – mainly because these guys were the heavy hitters in the MU – Groups have a hard time beating just one of them – never mind when they all get together! So, in issue #4 they started what would be a common practice in the Defenders – something called “the revolving door cast of characters”. Here comes Valkyrie! And she must like that pose because the has it again in Defenders #66.
By the way, I’m having fun going through the back issues of Hulk and others to show to you – I’m thinking about doing either the Thing or Abomination next – what do you guys think – do you like this feature – and who else, in the Hulk universe, would you like to see?
So, here’s the next issue to be showcased – it’s of course The Incredible Hulk #142 where the first Valkyrie (as Barbara Gordon) squared offf against the Hulk. And, as this cover depicts, it seems Valkyrie is a fan of wrestling – and in particular the stylings of Jake “The Snake” Roberts. Go V, go!
The Hulk doesn’t even appear in this issue – but in regards to his foes it’s always nice to know when they first appeared – and in this instance it’s Avengers #83 released in 1970. This cover was honored of course just a bit back by Frank Cho for Hulk #9 here:
So, I don’t drink. I don’t really condone drinking either – so naturally I didn’t think the Hulk should ever wind up on a shot glass – but then I thought of it this way… sometimes, sometimes you’re just a little bit thirsty. Like you need just a swallow of water – or soda. Literally, you wake up in the night and just need to swallow something… wow, that sounded really bad, didn’t it? I just mean that you need something to wet your mouth… holy crap, that sounded worse! You know what? Who can think of a better way to get plastered than drinking from the Hulk… I mean with the Hulk… wow – forget it – just forget it. Ugh.
Hulk heading to the bar... a real man brings his own glass...
Ratchet's Hulk Collection 