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SDCC 2026: The march to Hulk War continues as the Infernal Hulk unleashes his rage on Wolverine, Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four, and Avengers

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During the Marvel Comics: Next Big Thing Panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Phillip Kennedy Johnson revealed more about “Hulk War,” an event spinning out of his and Nic Klein’s acclaimed run of Infernal Hulk—where an ancient evil known as the Eldest has seized control of the strongest there is.

Before “Hulk War” erupts next year, the saga will escalate in a series of four Infernal Hulk Vs. one-shots, where Infernal Hulk tears through Marvel’s greatest heroes on his path to conquer the Marvel Universe. Written by Johnson and featuring a lineup of superstar artists, these penultimate chapters of the Infernal Saga begin in September with Infernal Hulk vs. Wolverine #1 and continue through December in Infernal Hulk vs.. Fantastic Four #1, Infernal Hulk vs.. Spider-Man #1, and Infernal Hulk vs. Avengers #1. Each one-shot delivers a devastating defeat that brings Infernal Hulk one smash closer to remaking the Marvel Universe in his twisted image. Along the way, readers will witness the rise of the Infernal Avengers, Infernal Hulk’s terrifying team of corrupted heroes, first glimpsed in Comics Giveaway Day’s Amazing Spider-Man #1000/Queen in Black #1 CGD 2026.

INFERNAL HULK VS. WOLVERINE #1

Written by PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON
Art by JONAS SCHARF
Cover by NIC KLEIN
On Sale 9/9

THE MARCH TO HULK WAR RUNS THROUGH WOLVERINE!

When the X-Men learn the location of mutants abducted and corrupted by Infernal Hulk, the deadliest X-Man vows to free them… by the most violent means necessary. The MARCH TO HULK WAR begins, as the Father of Horrors faces the Marvel Universe’s perfect killing machine!

INFERNAL HULK VS. WOLVERINE #1

INFERNAL HULK VS. FANTASTIC FOUR #1

Written by PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON
Art by CIAN TORMEY
Cover by NIC KLEIN
On Sale 10/14

NEW YORK UNDER SEIGE!

Infernal Hulk’s ultimate target is revealed: Reed Richards’ mysterious “Immaculate Engine,” a supernatural machine in the Baxter Building that could destroy Hulk’s army in a single blow! Can the Fantastic Four resist Infernal Hulk’s corruptive power, use the machine and save Earth? Or will they be the next monstrous recruits in Hulk’s INFERNAL AVENGERS?

INFERNAL HULK VS. FANTASTIC FOUR #1

INFERNAL HULK VS. SPIDER-MAN #1

Written by PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON
Art by JAVIER PINA
Cover by NIC KLEIN
On Sale November 2026

THE MARCH TO HULK WAR CONTINUES AS INFERNAL HULK CORRUPTS ALL IN HIS PATH!

The Fantastic Four and the Baxter Building have fallen to Infernal Hulk, and New York is under siege! When the Richards are taken too, Spider-Man disobeys orders and goes on a suicide mission to save them at all costs…and to get the Avengers the weapon they need to stop Infernal Hulk and prevent THE AGE OF MONSTERS. Hulk’s inevitable INFERNAL AVENGERS come one step closer to fruition in this unmissable penultimate issue!

INFERNAL HULK VS. SPIDER-MAN #1

INFERNAL HULK VS. AVENGERS #1

Written by PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON
Art by TBD
Cover by NIC KLEIN
On Sale December 2026

Infernal Hulk has gathered his armies, his fortress, and now his champions. All the pieces are on the board, and all of our greatest heroes have been corrupted except the last of the Avengers. Can they succeed where all others have failed? The MARCH TO HULK WAR ends here!

INFERNAL HULK VS. AVENGERS #1

Marvel’s 2026 Halloween Trick-or-Read includes Infernal Hulk and Spidey and His Amazing Friends

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Marvel Trick-Or-Read, the annual program that gives comic shops the opportunity to grab new readers with free Marvel comics during the Halloween season, returns this October! Featuring an exciting entry point into one of Marvel’s biggest current stories alongside all-ages adventures, Trick-Or-Read is the perfect way for fans to discover their next favorite comic.

Since it began in 2023, Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Nic Klein’s acclaimed Hulk run has been equal parts horrifying and captivating. Last year’s relaunch as INFERNAL HULK marked the Eldest’s terrifying takeover of Hulk’s body, setting the stage for next year’s HULK WAR, a linewide crossover event. Readers can catch up on the current saga and behold the Eldest’s plans to remake the Marvel Universe in his twisted image with Infernal Hulk #1 Halloween Trick-or-Read 2026. The special reprint of INFERNAL HULK #1 arrives just in time for the INFERNAL HULK VS. one-shots, the penultimate chapters of the INFERNAL SAGA. Starting with INFERNAL HULK VS. WOLVERINE #1 in September, the five one-shots see Infernal Hulk clash with Marvel’s heroes while assembling an army of corrupted, monstrous champions.

For younger readers, Spidey and His Amazing Friends #1 Halloween Trick-or-Read 2026, featuring stories and activities based on Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends on Disney Jr. and Disney+, is a perfect introduction to comics for the next generation of Marvel fans. Fresh off a starring role in his first one-shot comic, the messy little monster Symbie takes center stage in this issue alongside Spidey, Ghost-Spider, and Spin in a comic that’s sweeter than a Halloween treat.

INFERNAL HULK #1 HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-READ 2026

Written by PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON
Art and Cover by NIC KLEIN

INCREDIBLE…IMMORTAL…INFERNAL!

The evil known as Eldest has literally torn Bruce Banner and the Hulk apart and taken the Hulk’s body as their own. This new, unstoppable Infernal Hulk is ten times the monster that everyone always feared Hulk would be. Their diabolical plan is to plunge the world back into ancient horrors by transforming our heroes into nightmarish beasts! Meanwhile, the indomitable Bruce Banner, though powerless, will stop at nothing to thwart their evil schemes!

SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS #1 HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-READ 2026

Written by DANIELLE KREGER
Art by GOODMAN YAMADA
Cover by PACO MEDINA

Swing into an all-new collection of adventures with Team Spidey as they face villains, including adorable newcomer Symbie, in this spectacular special. Kids will LOVE this easy-to-read comic sampler that also contains some action-packed activity pages!

Get ready for Mutantkind’s Biggest Night with Hellfire Costume Swap Variant Covers

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Arriving this July, X-Men: The Hellfire Murder #1 delivers another unforgettable Hellfire Gala packed with drama, danger and, of course, fashion! As your favorite mutants spotlight jaw dropping outfits, Marvel heroes will also debut looks of their own in new Hellfire Costume Swap Variant Covers, the latest variant cover program from Marvel’s Stormbreakers!

Befitting this year’s masquerade theme and showcasing the Stormbreakers’ undeniable style instincts, the fashion-forward covers present heroes swapping costumes with fellow Marvel icons! 

  • Spider-Gwen as Silk
  • She-Hulk as Black Widow
  • Iron Man as Hawkeye
  • Laura Kinney as Patch
  • Moon Knight as Black Knight
  • Scarlet Witch as Polaris (Malice)
  • Miles Morales as Bucky Barnes
  • Thor as Ant-Man

The current class of Marvel’s Stormbreakers include Alessandro Cappuccio, Netho Diaz, Simone Di Meo, Juan Frigeri, Gurihiru, Jonas Scharf, Geoff Shaw, and Luciano Vecchio. Chosen for their remarkable art, notable achievements, and boundless imagination when bringing the Marvel mythos to the page, these creators represent the future of comic book artistry and embody the raw talent to shatter the limits of visual storytelling!

Check out the first six Hellfire Costume Swap Variant Covers and preorder all eight at your local comic shop today.

  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #32 HELLFIRE COSTUME SWAP VARIANT COVER BY LUCIANO VECCHIO – 75960621001503241
  • IRON MAN #7 HELLFIRE COSTUME SWAP VARIANT COVER BY ALESSANDRO CAPPUCCIO – 75960621491400721
  • SORCERER SUPREME #8 HELLFIRE COSTUME SWAP VARIANT COVER BY GURIHIRU – 75960621179100821
  • INFERNAL HULK #9 HELLFIRE COSTUME SWAP VARIANT COVER BY SIMONE DI MEO – 75960621361000921
  • MORTAL THOR #13 HELLFIRE COSTUME SWAP VARIANT COVER BY GEOFF SHAW – 75960621284201321
  • MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #6 HELLFIRE COSTUME SWAP VARIANT COVER BY NETHO DIAZ – 75960621496900621
  • GENERATION X-23 #6 HELLFIRE COSTUME SWAP VARIANT COVER BY JUAN FRIGERI – 75960621449500621
  • ULTIMATE IMPACT: REBORN #3 HELLFIRE COSTUME SWAP VARIANT COVER BY JONAS SCHARF – 75960621461700321

Marvel Celebrates 60 Years of Mary Jane Watson with 20 Variant Covers!

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She’s a cover girl! This August, Marvel honors 60 fabulous years of Mary Jane Watson with Mary Jane: Face It, Tiger #1 and Mary Jane Watson Variant Covers, a runway-worthy collection of 20 new Mary Jane covers from today’s hottest artists! As multi-faceted as Mary Jane is herself, the covers range from high fashion to action packed as MJ steals the show by teaming up with fellow Marvel icons and debuting glamourous new looks!

Sixty years ago, Marvel Comics hit the jackpot. In Amazing Spider-Man #42, Mary Jane Watson made her full debut, brought to life by Stan Lee and John Romita Sr. and her luck has never run out! From Peter Parker’s sweetheart to fashion model, super hero, and even symbiote host, MJ has done it all with style. Now, the character’s legendary legacy continues in Mary Jane: Face It, Tiger #1, featuring stories that span her most iconic eras, along with a glimpse at what’s next for the inimitable superstar. The one-shot comes from a lineup of renowned writers including legendary Spider-Man scribes J.M. DeMatteis, J. Michael Straczynski and Ann Nocenti, along with rising star Ashley Allen. They’re joined by an all-star group of artists, including Phil Noto, Alina Erofeeva, Andrea Broccardo, Luigi Zagaria—ensuring Mary Jane has never looked better!

Check out the first six Mary Jane Watson Variant Covers and preorder all 20 covers, along with Mary Jane: Face It, Tiger #1, at your local comic shop!

  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #34 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY KRIS ANKA
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #14 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY MIGUEL MERCADO
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #15 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY ANNIE WU
  • IRON MAN #8 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY LEIRIX
  • MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #7 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY TODD NAUCK
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #33 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY MEGHAN HETRICK
  • WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #7 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY ANAND RAMCHERON
  • INFERNAL HULK #10 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS
  • JEFF THE LAND SHARK: SUPERSTAR #2 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO
  • MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #1 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY KAARE ANDREWS
  • PUNISHER #7 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY DAVI GO
  • QUEEN IN BLACK #3 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE
  • WOLVERINE #25 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY MARK BAGLEY
  • X-MEN #35 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY RON LIM
  • X-MEN UNITED #6 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY GLEB MELNIKOV
  • AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #3 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY TAURIN CLARKE
  • MORTAL THOR #14 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY ELIZABETH TORQUE
  • DAREDEVIL #5 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY DERRICK CHEW
  • DOOMQUEST #4 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY DAVID MACK
  • BLACK CAT #13 MARY JANE WATSON VARIANT COVER BY KEVIN WADA

New Variant Covers Spotlight art from Marvel Dimensions, Alex Ross’ Upcoming Graphic Novel

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This September, Alex Ross reimagines the Marvel Universe in Marvel Dimensions, an all-new graphic novel from Marvel and Abrams ComicArts as part of their Marvel Arts line, releasing September 1, 2026. Written and illustrated by Ross, the upcoming graphic novel follows the incomparable artist’s acclaimed work on Fantastic Four: Full Circle with an expansive, reality-shattering saga that includes beautifully painted depictions of Marvel heroes’ iconic origins and early stories. Starting in June, eighteen pieces of artwork from Marvel Dimensions will appear as stunning Variant Covers across select Marvel Comics titles.

Like Alex Ross’ hit Timeless Variant Covers, the new Variant Covers from Marvel Dimensions showcase Marvel heroes as the mythic legends they are! The collection includes classic group shots of the Fantastic Four, Avengers, and X-Men, as well as heroic character portraits, each realistically and dramatically captured by Ross’ singular and award-winning talent!

Preorder the Variant Covers from Marvel Dimensions at your local comic shop today and look for Marvel Dimensions in stores this September.

  • AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #1 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621563800131
  • DOCTOR STRANGE #7 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621125800721
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #12 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621122701221
  • MORTAL THOR #11 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621284201151
  • X-MEN #31 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960620920003131
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #31 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621001503131
  • X-MEN UNITED #4 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621443300461
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #12 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621146301221
  • INFERNAL HULK #8 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621361000821
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #32 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621001503231
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #13 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621122701321
  • IRON MAN #7 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621491400751
  • AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #2 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621563800221
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #13 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621146301331
  • CIVIL WAR: UNMASKED #3 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621471600331
  • WOLVERINE #23 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960620841802321
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #32 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960620917003231
  • DAREDEVIL #5 VARIANT COVER FROM MARVEL DIMENSIONS BY ALEX ROSS – 75960621282800521

Exclusive Preview: The Infernal Hulk #5

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The Infernal Hulk #5

(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Kev Walker
(I) Cam Smith (C) Matthew Wilson (L) Cory Petit
(CA) Nic Klein (VCA) Giuseppe Camuncoli and Romulo Fajardo Jr., Adam Gorham and Edgar Delgado, SKAN

INFERNAL VERSUS ALMIGHTY! As Infernal Hulk prepares to deal his death blow against Earth, a being of unimaginable power descends from the heavens to save us: the Creator of the Marvel Universe himself! Everything on Earth will change after this shocking, never-before-seen battle for the ages: INFERNAL HULK versus THE ONE ABOVE ALL!

The Infernal Hulk #5

Marvel spotlights the Artwork of Magic: The Gathering with Variant Covers

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Last year, Marvel Comics entered the world of Magic: The Gathering with Magic: The Gathering – Marvel’s Spider-Man! The all-new crossover set featured original artwork of Spider-Man, iconic Spider-Verse heroes, and legendary Spider-Man supervillains drawn by both superstar comic book artists and renowned Magic: The Gathering artists. To celebrate this exciting collaboration, Marvel will feature the art of Magic: The Gathering – Marvel’s Spider-Man on a new series of variant covers and virgin variant covers this May.

Fans can look forward to more Magic: The Gathering Variant Covers in the near future that spotlight additional Marvel-themed sets, including the highly anticipated Magic: The Gathering – Marvel Super Heroes set launching later this year.

Check out five of the Magic: The Gathering Variant Covers and preorder them at your local comic shop today.

  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #28 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY ROBERTA INGRANATA – 75960621001502841
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #28 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ROBERTA INGRANATA – 75960621001502818
  • CIVIL WAR: UNMASKED #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY PAOLO RIVERA – 75960621471600151
  • CIVIL WAR: UNMASKED #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY PAOLO RIVERA – 75960621471600118
  • IRON MAN #5 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY KEVIN GLINT – 75960621491400551
  • IRON MAN #5 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY KEVIN GLINT – 75960621491400517
  • MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #4 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO – 75960621496900431
  • MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #4 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO – 75960621496900417
  • X-MEN #29 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY LIE SETIAWAN – 75960620920002951
  • X-MEN #29 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY LIE SETIAWAN – 75960620920002917
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN/VENOM: DEATH SPIRAL – BODY COUNT #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY LUCIO PARRILLO – 75960621648200151
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN/VENOM: DEATH SPIRAL – BODY COUNT #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY LUCIO PARRILLO – 75960621648200118
  • BLACK CAT #10 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY ALESSANDRA PISANO – 75960621252101031
  • BLACK CAT #10 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ALESSANDRA PISANO – 75960621252101016
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #11 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY E.M. GIST – 75960621146301151
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #11 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY E.M. GIST – 75960621146301117
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #11 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY JAVIER CHARRO – 75960621122701161
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #11 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY JAVIER CHARRO – 75960621122701117
  • KNULL #5 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY PAOLO RIVERA – 75960621388700531
  • KNULL #5 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY PAOLO RIVERA – 75960621388700516
  • MORTAL THOR #10 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY ZOLTAN BOROS – 75960621284201031
  • MORTAL THOR #10 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ZOLTAN BOROS – 75960621284201017
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #28 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY JAVIER CHARRO – 75960620917002851
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #28 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY JAVIER CHARRO – 75960620917002818
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #29 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY NEREIDA – 75960620917002818
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #29 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY NEREIDA – 75960621001502918
  • PUNISHER #4 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY XABI GAZTELUA – 75960621516400441
  • PUNISHER #4 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY XABI GAZTELUA – 75960621516400417
  • REBORN: ULTIMATE IMPACT #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE – 75960621461700118
  • REBORN: ULTIMATE IMPACT #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE – 75960621461700119
  • VENOM #258 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY DAN DOS SANTOS – 75960621330625831
  • VENOM #258 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAN DOS SANTOS – 75960621330625817
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: SPIDER-VERSITY #2 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY JUSTYNA DURA – 75960621577500231
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: SPIDER-VERSITY #2 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY JUSTYNA DURA – 75960621577500218
  • DAREDEVIL #3 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY CARISSA SUSILO – 75960621282800341
  • DAREDEVIL #3 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY CARISSA SUSILO – 75960621282800317
  • INFERNAL HULK #7 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY TONI INFANTE – 75960621361000731
  • INFERNAL HULK #7 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY TONI INFANTE – 75960621361000717
  • X-MEN #30 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY LORDIGAN – 75960620920003000
  • X-MEN #30 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY LORDIGAN – 75960620920003017

Infernal Hulk #4 takes us into the Hulkscape teasing the battle to come

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Infernal Hulk #4

INTO THE HULKSCAPE As the Infernal Hulk’s Age of Monsters rages across the globe, the INCREDIBLE Hulk is effectively dead, his consciousness locked away in the brutal depths of the Hulkscape. But Hulk discovers he’s not alone… his previous alters are locked in with him, as well as the countless victims and vessels of ELDEST. Could one of the Hulks possess the key to taking back their stolen body? And could they have a way to communicate with their long-lost companion CHARLIE? Infernal Hulk #4 is an interesting chapter in the series but one that might leave new readers a little lost.

Infernal Hulk is a solid series so far. While it builds off of the previous Hulk series written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, it generally has been easy to dive in to for new readers. As long as you knew the basics you were fine and could follow along. Infernal Hulk #4 feels like the exception to that as it dives into a world called the Hulkscape where the Hulk remains as an evil god runs around in his body. While the concept, like the series overall, is pretty straightforward, there’s a lot of details here and some teases to the previous volume of the series that will likely go over the heads of those new to the series. While it’s generally easy to understand the concept, there’s just a lot that feels like is missed.

But still, even with a focus on a follow up to the previous volume, Infernal Hulk #4 is a solid issue with various Hulks battling it out in a strange world and teasing what might be the solution to this problem. But more importantly, the comic also teases the reaction to this new Hulk running around. So far, this Hulk has destroyed American armed forces, battled a giant in the ocean, and is clearly a threat. That’s beginning to be acknowledged teasing a major confrontation to come and wondering who or what might stop this new Hulk?

The art by Nic Klein continues to shine. With color by Klein and Matthew Wilson and lettering by Cory Petit, the series has a sickly glow about it perfectly capturing the otherworldly aspect of this Hulk and what’s going on. The Hulkscape is packed with detail that I’m sure long time readers will appreciate and the various Hulks look great. This is supposed to be a nightmare-like world and it comes off as such in every aspect. This is a series whose art is on point emphasizing its horror roots and helping to elevate the series as a whole.

Infernal Hulk #4 works really well as a piece of the puzzle. There’s small details and teases here that are sure to pay off as the series progresses. But, while it’s a needed chapter, it builds off of the previous volume in a way that new readers might feel lost. But, even with that, it’s an interesting issue that builds on an excellent series.

Story: Phillip Kennedy Johnson Art: Nic Klein
Color: Nic Klein, Matthew Wilson Letterer: Cory Petit
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Read

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Exclusive Preview: The Infernal Hulk #4

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The Infernal Hulk #4

(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Nic Klein
(C) Nic Klein, Matt Wilson (L) Cory Petit
(CA) Nic Klein (VCA) Ario Anindito, Tony Daniel and Jay David Ramos, Mike McKone and Morry Hollowell

INTO THE HULKSCAPE

As the Infernal Hulk’s Age of Monsters rages across the globe, the INCREDIBLE Hulk is effectively dead, his consciousness locked away in the brutal depths of the Hulkscape. But Hulk discovers he’s not alone… his previous alters are locked in with him, as well as the countless victims and vessels of ELDEST. Could one of the Hulks possess the key to taking back their stolen body? And could they have a way to communicate with their long-lost companion CHARLIE?

The Infernal Hulk #4
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