COUNTDOWN TO THE END...
• Questioning himself after his recent confrontations, the Hulk turns to the one person who always understood him - only too well.
• It's time for truths to be told. But will it be Betty Banner who tells them...
• ...or will the Hulk face the gaze of the RED HARPY?
Rated T+
The power in this issue is not simply found in the careful purpose placed in Al Ewing's carefully constructed dialogue; it's that Bennett's figures construct a dialogue unto themselves filled with a greater emotional resonance and then Bennett merges those faces filled with that emotion into Ewing's words. Read Full Review
Bennett delivers some great drama with the art in this issue. Most of the story is a back and forth between Hulk and Betty and it's handled in a way where both sides feel equally represented. A great visual touch that makes the story relatable. Read Full Review
A love story gets a horrible Immortal Hulk twist. It's dark, fraught with tension, and gives us a deeper understanding of what makes Hulk and Betty tick. It's a great final breather before the series' endgame. Read Full Review
In a quieter issue, Immortal Hulk #48 slows things down to allow Joe Fixit and Betty Ross a chance to speak their minds. It pays off, with thoughtful commentary on their desires and fears, but also who they really are underneath the ghastly monsters they walk the Earth with. The horror of these characters is present on every page and Ewing never lets us forget that horror exists inside them as much as outside them. Read Full Review
If you like touching moments and feel connected to Betty and Bruce, this issue of IMMORTAL HULK is for you. However, with only two more installments to go, if you wanted more answers to some of the huge dangling plot threads still out there, you won't find them this issue. Read Full Review
I would give a lot for Bennet to draw She-Hulk 24/7. I love the way that Ewing writes her too and doesn't make her Savage side look stupid , as opposed to Aaron's writing on the current Avengers.
That's all the comparisons I'm going to speak on for this review, because Immortal Hulk will win against any other title currently on stands if I continued to do that.
It was great to see Harpy reunite with the Hulk. Though to see her be so head-over-heel's for Joe Fixit surprised me. I was not aware that she had a specific personality that she latched on to in her relationship with Bruce. But to see after all that, her still desire the milksop, was touching.
Betty genuinely loves all parts of Bruce, but favoritism has become a co more
It's Immortal Hulk, it's perfect. A lot of character was snuck into this issue. Also, I wholeheartedly agree with Al Ewing's recommendation that you read "Who Remembers Scorpio?" A fantastic story that I was lucky to come across on my own while reading up on Moon Knight.
I can't praise this team and this book enough.
It's Immortal Hulk, which means it is good and you should read it. No need to for me to tell more.
Joe is such a good character
Betty and Joe steal a moment for a stunning heart-to-heart. It's one of the quietest issues of the series and it's absolutely gripping thanks to flawless character work, beautifully real-sounding dialogue, and tremendous insight. The art's no slouch, either, even when it's taking a break from body horror. Plus, there's exactly enough outside perspective (from Jennifer Walters and Jackie McGee) to give contrast to the core conversation -- and to bump the plot along a little.
" He didn't like the look of that. The look of me. "
- HARPIE
heart to heart
I'm sad for Joe. But at least he finally decided to find Bruce.
Sex and the married hulk. Somehow this works incredibly well.
Very good talks and the calm before the storm!
Excellent dialogues, Hulk and Betty in a complicated relationship but that does not prevent them from loving each other. It is a really thoughtful and solid delivery.
I can really feel the complicated relationship between Hulk and Betty here. They've been through so much and although all parts of the Hulk love Betty, Betty was never given a chance to love all of the Hulk. They're all trying to improve themselves by growing more dimensions, but everybody really does go at their own pace. By the time this series ends, it looks like there's going to be a long journey for the Hulks going forward.
For me this was one of the weaker issues just because it didn’t pack the same punch most issues do but that’s not to say I didn’t enjoy the issue.
Betty/Red Harpy and Joe Fixit are such a fun dynamic that will be greatly missed. Though Gamma Flight seems to have a good amount of correlation with Immortal Hulk, I wonder if Ewing's Defenders will be the same way. And also, 80 pages for issue #50? Count me in!
I honestly like the dialogue between Betty and Hulk that allowed character development. excited to see how this series ends.
this was a heart to heart between Betty and the Hulk, well placed, maybe necessary. But there are still many questions in the air, I don't know if they can rescue Bruce but they will surely try.
I love Immortal Hulk but Betty is just a tired, always complaining chick to me. Bruce is better off without her; he has his own things to deal with. This was just a tie in to the future Defenders book coming out next month. This issue wasn't really needed but its ok nevertheless.
It was ok but, not much happened and the dialog just didn't grab me like it should have.
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