Earth’s Mightiest Heroes reunite to stop Infernal Hulk, leading them deep within the Earth where they find an ancient weapon that could save humanity from another Age of Monsters. But is even a god-slaying weapon enough to stop Infernal Hulk? Featuring the return of SKAAR! The Infernal Hulk #8 continues the build up to “Hulk War” as each side makes moves in their attempt to bolster their forces.

The Infernal Hulk has been a great marriage of horror and traditional superhero comics as its built its narrative into what’s going to be an epic confrontation in its next phase. Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, The Infernal Hulk #8 has each side making moves to either build their forces or attempting to find a solution to stop the Infernal Hulk. Johnson does a great job for each side, creating a sense of desperation for the heroes as they struggle to find a solution to stop this version of the Hulk. The Infernal Hulk comes off as a grand villain as he plants the seeds to build up his forces after the last issue’s attack on the mutant population. The comic does a great job of teasing the big picture but at the same time not laying all the cards on the table, leaving readers to guess about the horrors to come.

Johnson has delivered with each issue of the series, a mix of action, teasing the bigger picture, and new concepts and ideas that enhance the monster mash-up the comic is going for. It feels like the series that should be what Marvel is building out a new horror line around. It not only fits well into the current superhero dynamics, but opens up ideas and concepts that would fit well to create a new and interesting dynamic for classic horror characters currently sitting on the shelf.

The art by Adam Gorham continues to impress. With color by Matthew Wilson and lettering by Cory Petit, the comic is packed with details that have you lingering on the page to experience the fear and unknown from the heroes or the twisted machinations of the Infernal Hulk. Its an issue that teases what might be unleashed next and with its colors, a sickly feel about it all. It’s a comic that embraces its horror roots in every aspect, perfectly combining story, art, color, and lettering for an experience that’s as much feeling from the visuals as it is the intriguing story within.

The Infernal Hulk #8 is another fantastic issue of the series. I’ve rarely cared about the Hulk as a character but this series has me hooked. It does a great job of elevating the character and superheroes blending in a genre you don’t see often. It fits as much with classic Marvel horror as it does with today’s spandex. It’s a series that shouldn’t be missed.

Story: Phillip Kennedy Johnson Art: Adam Gorham
Color: Matthew Wilson Letterer: Cory Petit
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

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