/5_medium.webp)
Prev
Yes, I liked issue #5 more than the previous 4. Pretty easy to understand, you inbred troll.
THE SWAMP SIREN REVEALED!
Hulk tracks down the beauty that has been luring man and monster alike to their dooms! An epic brawl breaks out between the Jade Giant, Man-Thing and the true face of the Swamp Siren... ...but even the Jade Giant is not immune to her song! Plus... A backup story featuring a surprise guest character to honor Latin and Latinx characters and creators!
Rated T+
I'm in a consistent state of wonder about The Incredible Hulk, always curious about where it could possibly go next. Read Full Review
Foreman brilliantly captures the horror elements of the story as well as the body horror moments of transformation. A fantastic looking issue that leans into the horror and suspense elements of the story. Read Full Review
The devil's in the details and the offer being made to Bruce is definitely going to be full of that. There's a lot going on in this issue and it is a smart use of Man-Thing overall as even just its presence works well to create a certain mood and atmosphere. The material with Hulk works very well since you unedstand his desire to just be left alone but also that there may be enough to make him want to get involved just to smash it all down. The material with Betty is hard to watch but that transformation sequence from Hulk to Bruce is just horrifying to watch unfold. I won't forget that soon. Read Full Review
The Incredible Hulk #5 shifts away from the repetition of the monster-of-the-month model to give attention to the Eldest and fill out Hulk's motivation in his ongoing struggle with Banner. Johnson's story is well-written and ups the anticipation level for where the series is headed, and Foreman's art is a bit better than the last issue. Read Full Review
The art by Travel Foreman works well with the monster designs, the Hulk's transformation, and the gruesome action, not so much with the facial expressions. The Swamp Siren wasn't really a threat to either Hulk or Man-Thing, and just like Brother Deep, her backstory is more interesting than what we get in the comic. However, the ending was the most intriguing part as it makes the stakes more personal for Bruce while also raising questions about the new villain the Eldest and their goals. Read Full Review
The transformation artwork will stay with me
This is just a phenomenal series, and I like the short arcs. The backup was unnecessary, I really wish Marvel and DC would just do away with them, but at least this one was directly related to the main issue.
Probably my favorite issue so far. I have a soft spot for Foreman’s art, dating back to his days drawing DC’S ANIMAL MAN for The New 52. Nice twist at the end with an exciting moral quandary for Banner!
As much as I think Foreman has done a pretty solid job of filling in on this series, I can't wait for Nic Klein's return in the next issue. As for the story itself, it continues to be really interesting and well-written. Johnson writes both Hulk and Bruce nicely, and he continues to make me invested in Charlie's character. Plus, I particularly enjoyed how this ended with Betty's meeting with Bruce. This series continues to be really intriguing and well-put-together as a whole. The backup for this issue was solid as well.
Story itself is great. PKJ once again writes a great horror. The art however is really hit or miss. I personally think we need the main artist back. Marvel keeps shuffling around artists for books and it really hurts everything. This art feels to 'scratchy and simple'. Does some of the horror pages well but otherwise a miss.
One thing I really do love is the one page written story PKJ wrote about the monster. You get a nice horror story lore dump. I really enjoy how he twisted the knife. Builds up a possible tragic back story but nope, the monster really did deserve everything that happened to it/what Hulk did to it. The fact it was just a written story with no art really goes to show that PKJ is just a solid writer. He doesnt ne more
This is the conclusion to the two-issue arc following Hulk’s run-in with Man-Thing as he’s pulled into the Nexus of All Realities and learns more about the dangers awaiting him. Phillip Kennedy Johnson gives us a lot of Hulk-character development that’s a nice contract to Bruce’s development that we got previously in the series and presents a much more complex psychological state of affairs between the two personalities. Johnson is really swinging for the fences in his deep introspection of two characters who share the same body and through five issues, he’s hit home runs every time. The new dilemma that becomes apparent in this issue is the revelation that the Eldest can permanently separate Bruce from Hulk, freeing Bruce to live more
I thought this was the strongest issue of PKJ's run to date. The first 3 issues felt very, very Hellboy in nature, almost to the point it was distracting. And while I can't entirely shake that feeling this issue, I thought the Bruce-Betty interaction was great and pulled everything back into focus. The bargain she offered Bruce finally pulled the story in a unique direction and I think it creates some excellent tension going forward.
I could take or leave the backup, it mostly felt out of place here.
https://youtu.be/IDL47xhxzyg?si=9PYxTwyvFz_CaYVM
Review at (10:52) in link
I can't believe they bumped this up to $5.00 with a backup story by Vita Ayala that I didn't even bother reading. Come on. Though I was a little put off by the art in this issue, I do like the horror vibe, the Lovecraftian monster, the moments between Hulk and Banner, and Charlie and her "brother." Man-Thing is a nice addition to the ensemble. Let's get the original artist back.
Check Out My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/XNTZCZ3u9vk
I hate this 4.99 back up story stuff Marvel has been pulling. Besides the back up story I didn't care about at all, the issue was pretty decent. Once again, it's light on story but lots of really cool art.
Art: 3/5
Story: 3.5/5
Total: 6.5/10
© 2024
