Let's be honest, Hulk comics have not been the greatest comics on average. Sure, there have been legendary runs from Peter David and Greg Pak, but in between there have been some pretty mediocre comics.
Of all the films that star the Hulk, my favorite is The Incredible Hulk with Edward Norton. The reason this one is my favorite is because they totally nailed how scary the Hulk would be in real life. This new series by Al Ewing and Joe Bennett feels like a further extension of that. What I really like about this new series is that it takes the idea even further and goes full-on horror.
I was really surprised by the art by Bennett in the first issue. It reminds me of the legendary Brian Bolland and I loved the double 2-page spread of the Hulk's face. Something about it felt so original.
This issue is a self-contained story that harkens back to the original idea that Banner's discoveries fall into the wrong hands. There are scenes in a graveyard, scenes steeped in darkness. It has a reanimator feel.
I was looking at the opening credits and realized the cover was by Alex Ross....how did I miss that. Compare this cover to the one for Captain America and this one feels like outside his comfort zone. I really like these covers.
I hope this team stays on the book a long time. If it remains consistent, it could be become one of the great Hulk runs which has me excited already.
