INFERNAL HULK #8 – New Plan and New Players

Creative Team- Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Adam Gorham, Matthew Wilson, VC’s Cory Petit, Nic Klein

Published by Marvel Comics

Catch up with Infernal Hulk #7!

The Story

As the Infernal Hulk continues with their plans, the Avengers are realizing that their hope to end this war is dwindling by the minute. Bruce Banner has entered the war, but there’s so little he’s able to do. According to Banner, when Eldest separated him and his green alter ego, she didn’t just remove the Gamma from his cells. She made him completely incompatible to Gamma radiation. Essentially, Eldest made it to where he can never Hulk out again. This is a huge problem as Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are realizing that the only thing that will be able to take down the Infernal Hulk is another Hulk.

As time runs out, new players are being brought into the mix. There are some characters that I am more than delighted to see in the fold. Phillip Kennedy Johnson is breaking this war wide open, and bringing in new factors that will absolutely end with this being one of the most memorable comic runs in Hulk’s history.

It’s truly fascinating to be able to feel the desperation of the characters who go to great lengths to do whatever they can to put a stop to the Infernal Hulk’s devastation. As the reader, you’re put right into the mix and feel every tone that the story portrays. This speaks volumes to Johnson’s fantastic talent of being able to write a story that feels larger than life.

The Art

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a hundred times; Infernal Hulk has some of the best artwork of any current comic run. Each week, the art gets more and more impactful, showing just how monumental the war Infernal Hulk is trying to achieve. Infernal Hulk #8 is no different. Adam Gorham, Matthew Wilson, and Cory Petit put in the work to ensure that the art is all gas and no breaks. Gorham lets the emotions of the characters tell the story throughout the comic. You can feel the hopelessness of Bruce Banner very clearly, or the hatred of Betty that pops off the page. There’s many different tones of the story present, and Gorham ensures that the reader feels every one of them.

Wilson uses his work on the colors to make sure this issue is nothing short of stunning. Switching back and forth from the dark and mystical panels with Eldest to the more normal and muted tones of the Avengers, you’re able to put it in perspective exactly the threat the world is facing. Making the Hulk feel larger than life with the use of vibrant focal points juxtaposing the darker tones, Wilson illustrates nothing but high quality. Cory Petit handles the lettering, and captures the high emotions of the comic perfectly in the dialogue. You can feel menacing tone of Eldest, and the worry of the Avengers when reading the comic as Petit leaves no room for imagination when it comes to the emotions of the story.

Final Thoughts

I feel like a broken record when I say just how incredible this run is. Infernal Hulk gets better and better with each issue! Huge things are happening in this war, and Phillip Kennedy Johnson doesn’t seem to be slowing down!

Overall Grade – 10/10

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