World War Hulk # 2

(Spoilers Abound)

So after smashing the blot out of Black Bolt's head and putting a well deserved fist into Iron Man's face, we are treated to yet another segment of the Hulk kicking tail and taking names. This time, the writers have upped the anti for vengeance as the Hulk takes on just about every Super Human known to man. Face smashing, buildings crashes, and pure rage all ensue.

Some of the highlights of the comic are when the Hulk takes his cousin, She-Hulk, and slams her straight through the concrete after she tries to talk reasonably to him. The way that is is drawn makes you take a breath and say "holy crap, the Hulk has no remorse whatsoever."

Another highlight of this comic is when the Hulk decides to take on the Fantastic Four. I won't go into much detail, but let's just say when Thing takes on Hulk, it's a very memorable scene.

As for the writing, it's up to par as usual. No complaints there.

All in all, this is turning out to be one of the best comics in a while. after the Civil War, it's nice to see some people getting slapped silly and taking a huge dent in their pride. HULK SMASH. Period.

I honestly think this is one of the most satisfying cross over events in recent memory. Maybe I was just tired of all the overly complicated stories that have been told lately and was ready for an old fashioned slug fest between the heroes with little plot. If all 5 issues are nothing more then a huge fight, then maybe it'll get old before the last issue finds it's way in my hands, but so far I'm enjoying the ride.

Sure there isn't much plot in this issue, but we get to see some of Marvel's biggest teams scrambling and trying to find a way to stop the Hulk. Every team member acts perfectly in character, even though it's done in broad strokes, no one can complain that their actions don't make sense. I think some people might think it's a little odd that teams like the Avengers and Fantastic Four have been able to contain the Hulk in the past, but now are having a hell of a time coming up with what to do when they're all together. Rest assured that it's all done in great fashion.

I have to say that I really liked how what's going on in Incredible Hulk was handled in this issue. During the Civil War cross over we had to re-read the same events in different issues and sometimes it made a few issues seem completely pointless. Here the events of Incredible Hulk are acknowledged in 2 or 3 panels and that's it. It shows exactly when Hercules and his team confront the Hulk, and that's really all that was needed. It's also done in such a way that if you're not reading Incredible Hulk what you see in this issue doesn't really need any explanation.

I do think that the last splash page of this issue will not have the same effect on everyone. Some people will groan and what they can expect for the next issue, while other people will look forward to it. It's impossible to comment further on it without coming right out and spoiling the last page, but I will say I'm of the later opinion and am looking forward to issue #3.