I haven't been as taken with the backup feature, spotlighting A-Bomb AKA Rick Jones, but I have to admit, this particular episode was a blast, as it takes the character to Monster Island. How can one help but smile and delight at a story that involves something called "Monster Island"? As fun and action-packed as the main story is, the A-Bomb feature is even more energetic. It's irreverent but inconsequential. Actually, I guess I do enjoy the story, but the exaggerated, extreme art doesn't quite work for me. Sure, it suits the tone of the protagonist and the monstrous threats he faces, but the storytelling isn't clear. The artwork is frenetic and doesn't flow well at all. Read Full Review

I really only caught the Red Hulk storyline as its tail end with the blow-outs in the World War Hulks books, so I don't know how long this title has basically been a solo title for the crimson colossus. Even if it isn't new, I still think it's an awesome idea to follow the "Rulk" as he's forced to do the Avenger's suicde mission/dirty work. It's like the Thunderbolts-in-one - - or even a "Thunderbolt" title. Read Full Review

For a book I never thought would have a life post-Loeb, "Hulk" isn't doing bad at all. Time will tell if it can play a long-term game, but for now it's entertaining. Not bad for a book that seemed destined for a limited time on the stands. Read Full Review