The comic book world is now three months deep into its latest epic comic cross over World War Hulk.
For those who don’t know back story behind World War Hulk, here’s the quick rundown:
A group of heroes, consisting of Dr. Strange, Black Bolt, Iron Man and Mr. Fantastic took it upon themselves to jettison the Hulk into deep space. Their goal was simple. If the Hulk was left on an uninhabited planet he’d have nothing left to Smash and could finally find peace. Unfortunately, due to a glitch in Mr. Fantastic’s calculations, the Hulk didn’t exactly land on an uninhabited planet. He landed on a war-torn planet dominated by the evil Red King, who was responsible for war and genocide. Hulk, weakened by his unplanned journey through space, was forced into the planets slave pits and became a gladiator. He eventually won his freedom, freed the slaves, brought peace to the planet, and married.
The Hulk was at peace. Then he learned his wife Caiera was pregnant with his child. The Hulk’s happiness was eternal. Or, was it? Quick answer, it never is. The ship that carried him from earth exploded, killing millions including the Hulk’s unborn child
Now the Hulk’s journeyed back to Earth to smash.
The thing is, we’re three months into World War Hulk, and fans are still wondering… when’s the smash going to happen? Sure the Hulk slapped Black Bolt around like a rag doll. Yeah, he delivered the smack down to Iron Man quicker than The Rock could say, “Do you smell what the Rock is cooking?” And hey, he did stretch the bejesus out of Mr. Fantastic. But, where’s the war? Where’s the SMASH?
Ok, so General Thaddeus Ross, long time Hulk hater, gets thrown into the picture after a presidential order. So, there are soldiers involved. Does that mean it’s war? Where’s the death? During the Civil War, Goliath was killed off before the multi-part comic crossover was half over. So far, the death toll in World War Hulk is ZERO. ZILCH. NADA.
What’s going on over at Marvel Comics? Maybe, now that 90% of the mutant population no longer has powers, the writers can’t find anyone worthy of killing. Who knows? Possible answer: Hulk’s still a good guy. The moment a hero dies at Hulk’s hands that misunderstood good-guy routine is going right out the front door. Wait a second. How about those evil Thunderbolts turned hero-team. I’m sure one of those villains wouldn’t mind taking a well-deserved Incredible Hulk SMASHING. If anything, do it for the fans. We want to see Hulk SMASH. This is war, and in war there are casualties. So, let HULK SMASH and let someone get BURIED. It’s not like you can’t just resurrect the deceased in a year anyway.
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Pretty sure Miek rigged the ship. But, I can see that low life tony stark sneaking a nuke on board as well
I don’t think the hulk is going to kill anyone. He may let the puny humans kill themselves but I seriously doubt anyone will die. It’s just like civil war. One big fight, that will have an anti-climactic end
What are you talking about. When Hulk told Blackbolt… “I didn’t come to hear you whisper, I came to hear you SCREAAAAAAM!!!” That was freakin amazing. I think he’s going to try to make illuminati fight to the death, so that their deaths will be on their own hands.
the series is a snooze. i was expecting way more.
you’re right. hulk did smack the shi!t out of black bolt