WOW. Prior to this series I had zero interest in the Hulk, and in the middle of the run I picked up a couple of issues, was completely lost, and didn’t see what all the hype was about. I decided to give the run another shot starting from the beginning and I’m so glad I did, so far this is one of the best series I’ve ever read.

UPDATE: I’m disappointed to say the rest of the series did not meet the high expectations set by the strong start of the 10 issues included in this TPB. Over Ewing’s run I’ve gone from not caring at all about the Hulk, to thinking he was one of the most intriguing characters in the entire Marvel universe, to not caring about him again. My advice is to read until issue 24 then stop and wonder at what might have been if Immortal Hulk didn’t fly off the rails starting at issue 25.

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Psycamorean - Mar 31, 2022

What did you think of the Hulk in Hell arc?

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He really is both. Well, it's not perfect, but a reasonably good beginning for a Hulk series.

Immortal Hulk, by Al Ewing, Joe Bennett, et al. (Marvel)

I picked up the first two trade paperbacks collecting the first ten (10) issues in this run after the latest Eisner nomination for “Best Continuing Series”. This makes the third time the Ewing/Bennett run received such distinction (2019, 2020, and 2022). It is a rare distinction for a team to receive such consistent praise. I like Ewing’s transitions and literature references. Bennett’s art is good and uniquely-fitting for the character. I really wanted to get behind the “horror premise” that was the main theme for this acclaimed run, but it just failed to really execute or engross me. I don’t think I’d ever plan on re-reading the first two trades, however, I’d be willing to try some of the later arcs (it appears volume 4 received the highest reviews).