Left behind on New Sakaar to keep the peace, Jen Walters discovers that in this savage realm, what’s needed isn’t a litigator, it’s a liquidator! Fortunately, She-Hulk is accomplished at being both! Imperial War: Planet She-Hulk #1 lets us catch up on what She-Hulk has been up to as war rages on elsewhere.

Imperial is a solid cosmic event currently playing out in the Marvel Universe. A corner of the world, it has remained to the side for quite a while, but the event has shaken things up brining instability to almost every part as multiple heads of state have been assassinated. As Hulk went off to wage war She-Hulk has been left behind on New Sakaar and generally forgotten about in the story. Imperial War: Planet She-Hulk #1 gives us a look as to what she’s dealing with… and it’s mostly being a rather frustrated leader.

Written by Stephanie Phillips and Jonathan Hickman, Imperial War: Planet She-Hulk #1 is an entertaining, though not vital, read. It gives us a peak into a part of the storyline that has mostly been to the side and will get more of a spotlight when the event wraps up.

Phillips and Hickman nail down the frustration that She-Hulk experiences as she attempts to deal with the rules of New Sakaar and mistaking it for a world ruled by actual laws. While she’s a lawyer on Earth, that doesn’t really translate to a world where strength really is the defining thing above all else. Hoping to have five days without death, event that is a stretch as she attempts to keep the peace in the streets as well as deal with the former ruler’s wives who may have had something to do with a murder in the royal castle. It ends in a bit of a predictable fashion, but Phillips and Hickman nail the tone in a way that makes the comic a fun and entertaining read.

The art by Emilio Laiso looks good. With color by Matt Milla and lettering by Joe Caramagna, the comic’s style matches the borderline comedic and overall lighter tone than a Hulk comic. But, that also feels a bit odd in a world like New Sakaar which you’d imagine being a bit grittier. The art style, which looks good, doesn’t quite match the location. But, it absolutely matches the tone of the comic highlighting the frustration of She-Hulk’s experience.

Like Imperial War: Black Panther #1, Imperial War: Planet She-Hulk #1 is only vital if you’re already reading Imperial. It’s a cute comic and absolutely has its moments but it acts mostly as a way to catch up on what She-Hulk is up to, and clearly lead into what happens next. It’s a fun addition to the excellence that is Marvel’s cosmic event but not required reading to enjoy it.

Story: Stephanie Phillips, Jonathan Hickman Art: Emilio Laiso
Color: Matt Milla Letterer: Joe Caramagna
Story: 7.5 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.5 Recommendation: Read

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