As the Hulk fights a familiar foe that has been possessed by a powerful deity known as Eldest. It becomes clear that Eldest doesn’t want to just defeat the Hulk, he wants the Hulk. Thankfully, Doctor Voodoo’s protection over Bruce Banner is keeping Eldest out, but for how long?

The Incredible Hulk #30

Written By Phillip Kennedy Johnson – Art By Nic Klein

Colors By Matthew Wilson – Letters By Cory Petit

Edited By Jordan D. White – Published By Marvel Comics

***Minor Spoilers Possible***

The Final Battle

Hulk is in an epic battle against Eldest, who has possessed the body of Abomination. As they fight throughout the Requiem Plain, Eldest reveals he doesn’t want to kill Hulk, he wants to possess Hulk’s flesh. The only thing standing in his way is a magical protection Doctor Voodoo blessed Bruce Banner with. However, if it is Bruce that is protected, that means Bruce must go. Eldest rips Bruce out of Hulk and becomes in control of Hulk. Now with his new flesh, Eldest goes to Mother of Horrors to claim some Infernal powers. With the Hulk separated from Bruce what does this mean for our green smashing machine?

Infernal Origins

The Incredible Hulk #30 ends the run of The Incredible Hulk in a massive and earth-shattering way. Phillip Kennedy Johnson finishes The Incredible Hulk line and sets the table for The Infernal Hulk perfectly. The insane story gets more insane and finished on an absolutely wild note. Johnson really closed what needed to be closed, well also giving the reader exactly what they need to go into the next awesome event.

The art in this issue is awesome and gives the reader all the epic feelings. Nic Klein really shows the horrors of the Requiem Plain, well giving the world a real classic Hulk feel. The disturbing art of Bruce being ripped out of Hulk will go on to be an all-time classic comic book image. Couple the amazing art with the awesome color choices made by Matthew Wilson and you have an instant classic.

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Final Thoughts

The Incredible Hulk #30 is a fitting and perfect end to an era, well also being the perfect launch spot for what’s to come. This issue will go down as one of those must have comics on everyone’s list. Great writing with awesome art really sets this book apart from all other books on the shelf. This is my Pick of the Week, and if you want to be on the frontlines of the Infernal beginnings this is a must grab at the LCS this week.

Overall Grade: 10/10

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