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World War Hulk Prologue: World Breaker
Writer: Peter David
Artist: Various
Marvel Comics
Review by Steve Ekstrom

With the advent of Marvel’s World War Hulk on the horizon, a proper prologue was produced to set establish some undercurrents of plot that will be prevalent throughout this event involving not just the Hulk but the event’s supporting cast. Peter David commits a reader to three intersecting stories that establish an immediate status quo for the characters for the characters and how they will operate for the next several months to come.

Notably, the main thread of the prologue is a Hulk story—with the art chores handled by Al Rio. His story delves into this incarnation of the Hulk and his motivations. It also foreshadows a major potential seed for fans of Hulk’s “war bound” brethren. The immediacy of this story is nice; but the key element of my interest is the Hulk’s interaction with Hiroim aboard the stone spaceship; watch this relationship closely.
A second thread is embedded within the first as Peter David explores the mindscape of the Hulk—David’s work on the “inner mind” of the Hulk over the last 20 years is without peer. With artwork by Lee Weeks, readers view the Hulk’s feelings of betrayal and reflect back on the Hulk’s interaction with the various members of the Illuminati, the secret group of heroes that decided to shoot the Hulk off into space. The third thread segues nicely between the other two—like a braid—as Dr. Leonard Samson continues to confront Jennifer Walters, the powerless She-Hulk, on her decision to rebel against Iron Man and SHIELD and to try to reason with her after she has become aware of the Illuminati’s terrible deeds against her cousin, Bruce Banner. Closely following the events proceeding, Incredible Hulk #106, David works this piece in between the immediate story of Hulk’s final approach to Earth and the interior of the Hulk’s perceptions as a gauge for Walters’ rationale—indicating that the Hulk isn’t as alone as he assumes. She-Hulk’s role in this event is turning out to be crucial with emphasis placed on her role as Banner’s cousin—an interesting twist, in that for years, her role as Banner’s only family member was always downplayed. Sean Phillips adequately handles the artwork for the third sequence.

I really liked the interwoven element within this story—having one writer tell three stories with three different artists at the same time creates an odd sort of “juggling” that gives the overall World Breaker Prologue a really nice texture and depth without sacrificing any of the pacing or copious amounts of time. David’s prowess as a storyteller is precise—each of the character’s voices in his stories ring true—especially in the piece with Samson and Walters. Pound for pound, this economic gem is the meat of the book and definitely worth checking out.

Also included in the World Breaker Prologue are two back-ups, a reprint of a short from Amazing Fantasy Vol. 2 #15, involving the introduction of Amadeus Cho to the supporting cast of the Hulk—written by Greg Pak with art by Takeshi Miyazawa. Having not read this story at the time of its release—I was pleased that this was included. I normally don’t advocate using reprints to fill up a double-sized book like this but the story gives readers a better understanding of what Cho is capable of during this upcoming event. It’s also not a bad little story—I enjoyed it. Also, there is a comical recap of Planet Hulk written and drawn by Chris Giarrusso. I wasn’t sure I wanted to read this piece but by the end of it I was actually laughing out loud at the hilarity of this rendition of Pak’s epic 14 part storyline.

Overall, the World War Hulk Prologue: World Breaker is a great source of information that covers crucial aspects of the upcoming events of World War Hulk and it examines how the Hulk and this story developed from within the Marvel Universe. Without this book, a reader won’t get as much depth—I can foresee this being a slight disadvantage for those readers that insist on only buying issues of books that are pertinent to them and I can see this as a Godsend for any “completists” of this type of event, like myself. For readers that are straddling the fence? I endorse going out and purchasing Hulk #106 and this book—read the Hulk #106 then World Breaker and see for yourself - this event is solid.

Incredible Hulk #106: Warbound Part One
From: Marvel
Writer: Greg Pak
Art: Gary Frank and Jon Sibal
Review by Troy Brownfield

Let’s address this up top: Gary Frank draws the Hulk, and there is much rejoicing. I thoroughly enjoyed much of Peter David’s original run on the Hulk, and one of many bright spots was the turn of Frank on the art chores. He’s a great, clean-lined stylist with a knack for both motion and conversation, not to mention beautiful portrayals of rage (anyone with any doubt should witness his angry Jen on page 3). With him on board, it kicks an already critical chapter of the larger Hulk saga up a notch.

All praises due also to Greg Pak, who’s been steering this ship for going on two years with BIG. HUGE. EPIC. in mind. Considering what’s come before, this is a relatively quiet piece, but nonetheless essential. Our focus is on Jennifer Walters (She-Hulk, of course), Doc Samson, and boy genius Amadeus (reported herein to be the seventh smartest person in the Marvel Universe, making me wonder how he’d stack up against the DCU’s third smartest person, Mr. Terrific).

Much of what’s going on keys in from recent events in Planet Hulk, Civil War, The Initiative and The Illuminati, but Pak elegantly handles the exposition and makes it all easy to stand. In fact, this in effect now part of a larger, unspoken epic that I believe Marvel has been doing for a while; I call it “Iron Man: Paranoid Douchebag.” His remarkably consistent readiness to turn on friends at a moment’s notice is on full display in his handling of Jen, a situation that essentially garners him more enemies, rather than keeping one person in line. We also get to see more of the unseemly side of Reed Richards, as he tracks Amadeus (who does, himself, know that he’s being watched).

The truly crucial moments here come in the conversation (and intermittent action) between Jen, Amadeus and Doc Samson. Jen learns some sad truths about the extent of Samson’s involvement in recent activities, and Amadeus grows in likeability as he demonstrates his devotion to the Hulk. Pak plays this all well, letting the characters represent various ideals as easily as they represent phases of the Hulk’s life. A couple of last minute surprises and the arrival of some very familiar characters make this an extremely solid effort.

It’s an important part of the overall tapestry, but reads well if you’re just arriving. Pak continues to do a great job, and I’m very happy with the involvement of Frank. I know that we have a lot of epic to go, but if it all maintains the consistency and readability of these early chapters, we’ll be looking at one of the all-time definitive Hulk stories.

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The Hulk begins his return home to Earth today—the first installments of Marvel’s World War Hulk event begin hitting shelves this week. The past year and a half has been a tumultuous time for the big jade behemoth after the Illuminati, a secret sect of Marvel’s most powerful and influential heroes, decided to “fix” the Earth’s “Hulk Problem” by tricking him into getting onboard a spacecraft and shooting him off into deep space. Little did they know that the errant craft would travel off its mark—landing on the planet Sakaar—a segregated and war torn world that barely supports a number of other monstrous races and refugees from all over the galaxy. Not a guy to take things mildly, the Hulk takes charge of his imprisonment on this strange world and liberates others like himself who are stranded on Sakaar and they make a pledge to one another to honor their struggles together—‘Warbound’.

After unifying the differing cultures of Sakaar with his ‘Warbound’, the Hulk transforms from hated monster to revered King—creating salvation for a crippled world and giving his monstrous brethren a second chance at happiness in their new utopian civilization. Of course, just as everyone gets comfortable—calamity strikes. The craft that carried the Hulk to Sakaar explodes—its nuclear powered core detonates, killing millions including the Hulk’s new queen, Caeira, who was also pregnant with the Hulk’s child. Fueled by the rekindled blind hatred for his former friends on Earth—the Hulk gathers his ‘Warbound’ and they make their way to Earth in a gigantic stone spaceship. He means to extract the pound of flesh that is due to him.

Newsarama had an opportunity to sit down and talk with Greg Pak in retrospect about Planet Hulk; about some of the creative decisions behind the 14 part storyline; and to try to get him to reveal some secrets that may foreshadow upcoming events in the next chapter of his epic story involving the Incredible Hulk.

Newsarama: Let’s start back at the beginning - how did the idea for Planet Hulk come about?

Greg Pak: One fine afternoon a couple of years ago, Marvel Executive Editor Axel Alonso walked me down the hall of the House of Ideas to hear Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada speak eight magic words: Hulk. Alien planet. Gladiator ring. Monsters. Battle-axe. And I was hooked.

The basic idea was that it was time for the Hulk to smash, and a savage alien planet felt like the perfect place to do so. Joe and the other Marvel editors threw a few plot points at me and let me go to town. Editor Mark Paniccia has been my partner in crime every step of the way, helping me think through all of my insane plans and hone the epic tale that became Planet Hulk. It’s been the most fun I’ve ever had writing comics thus far.

NRAMA: What was the biggest challenge you had writing the Hulk, and conversely, what came to you easily?

GP: The scenario of epic heroic science fiction was something I was immediately and entirely comfortable tackling. And the fundamental themes of the price of anger and hero-versus-monster made complete sense to me. This is the kind of classic, epic hero story I grew up reading and loving—it was a huge kick in the pants to have the chance to work on this kind of project with the Hulk.

Probably the biggest challenge was nailing down the Hulk’s speech pattern. In the end, I found myself thinking about Clint Eastwood in his Spaghetti Western days. The less he says, the more powerful and compelling a character he becomes—and the more you pay attention when he does speak.

NRAMA: Psychology has always played a role in the many incarnations of the Hulk. It seems like the Hulk and Banner are “playing nice” in that Banner seems to be letting Hulk run the show and it seems like Hulk, through his experiences on Sakaar, is getting a better understanding of Banner—could you elaborate on this? Could this be the makings of a better more “gestalt” Banner/Hulk union?

GP: I’ll just say that the glimpses we got of Banner in Incredible Hulk #103 indicate a surprising new direction for the Hulk/Banner relationship—and that will absolutely be followed up and elaborated on in the pages of World War Hulk.

NRAMA: Your Hulk is not savage; he’s definitely not Joe Fixit; and he’s not ‘the Professor’; he does bear a little similarity to ‘the Maestro’ in that he’s succeeded in creating a kingdom, he’s cunning, and he’s not afraid to use a little force to get the job done—just who is this incarnation of the Hulk?

GP: Fans have invented the term “Gravage Hulk” for the incarnation that combines the craftiness of the Gray Hulk with the unpredictability and power of the Savage Hulk. This is the version of the Hulk that Peter David left us after his brief return to the title—and it was a perfect match for Planet Hulk. This was an emotional epic—the Hulk’s entire worldview changed during the course of the story; we needed a character who could learn and grow from his experiences. The Gravage Hulk was smart enough to genuinely struggle with the big theme of hero-or-monster but savage enough so that audiences would never quite know which way he’d go.

NRAMA: There seemed to be an indication of an underlying allegorical political statement about some current events taking place in the real world within the Planet Hulk storyline—at one point during the story it seems that the oppression of the Red King was an accepted societal norm—and some of the loyalists seem to cling to belief system of the ‘Old Regime’ even after the Green King came into power. This could be drawn to a comparison to the U.S. liberating Iraq from the tyranny of a ruler like Saddam Hussein. Was that intentional?

GP: I’m a huge fan of the new Battlestar Galactica, which is layered with political allegory that can be interpreted in many different ways, from multiple perspectives. I’ll leave it to readers and critics to draw their own conclusions about the allegories in Planet Hulk.

NRAMA: As far as the Hulk being a ‘tragic’ character in the Marvel Universe, you seem to be adding to heavily to that end of the character’s mythos—do you think that tragedy is the sole theme that makes the Hulk a successful character? Will the Hulk will ever get to know happiness beyond any fleeting moments?

GP: The key theme driving just about every great Hulk story is rage. And, as every great religion, myth, ethical system, and piece of literature tells us, rage, no matter how justified, has a price.

NRAMA: Are you ever going to further explicate how the Hulk had reached an alien culture and their prophetic folklore/oral tradition/religion?

GP: I’ll just say that that aspect of the story isn’t over—the characters, world, and prophecies of Planet Hulk will play a big role in our ultra-secret follow up to Planet Hulk and World War Hulk.

NRAMA: “A world for monsters, ruled by a monster.”—This seems to sum up the totality of the Planet Hulk experience. Was the primary function of the Hulk’s compatriots, a rather motley crew, to solidify this concept creatively?

GP: It was definitely a conscious choice to surround the Hulk with monsters. Part of the big idea was that as the Hulk came to bond with his fellow gladiators; he could see them as heroes rather than monsters, and maybe begin to see himself the same way. For some reason, I’m always sympathetic towards those characters everyone else calls monsters. In many ways, that’s the essence of Marvel’s classic characters, from Spidey to the X-Men to Ben Grimm—they’ve all been labeled monsters. Their determination to do the right thing anyway, time and time again, is what makes them heroes. That’s a classic kind of story—very similar to American Westerns and Japanese samurai movies, actually, in which the gunslinger/swordsman hero is hated and feared by the very townspeople he ends up saving.

NRAMA: Several elements have been added in the background of the story with Hulk’s crew, would you like to give any kind of clues or drop some hints that might foreshadow their developments alongside the Hulk during his return to Earth?

GP: Korg is one of the Kronans (the so-called “Stone Men from Saturn”), they were Thor’s very first antagonists way back in Journey Into Mystery #83. The Brood is one of the Warriors-Prime sent by the Brood Queen to fight the X-Men back during the classic Claremont era. Whether these historic links will pay off in World War Hulk remains to be seen...

But the two most important things to remember about all of the Hulk’s companions is that first, in the slave pits of Sakaar, they became Warbound to each other and the Hulk. Through blood and fire, they have sworn the oath that cannot be broken and will stand by each other and the Hulk to the very end. Second, each and every member of the Warbound is as full as rage and grief as the Hulk. When the Illuminati’s shuttle exploded, it destroyed the new world they were creating, shattered their dreams of a place to call their own, incinerated a million people, including all of their friends and loved ones. They’re utterly convinced of the righteousness of their cause—the puny humans have never known such wrath.

NRAMA: Speaking of one of those warbound for a moment - should readers worry about the Hulk bringing a Brood to Earth? In certain instances, the biology of species tends to mutate—is there a potential danger in the mating of Miek and the Brood, possibly a deadlier, mutated species?

GP: I can’t say too much for fear of spoilers. But fans of the Brood and Miek absolutely won’t want to miss the Heroes for Hire tie-ins to World War Hulk.

And of course there’s the old adage, which I think is attributable to Cary Grant; that no one really wants to hear about how great your love life is, but everyone perks up when you’re start talking about unmitigated romantic disaster...

NRAMA: With the destruction of the craft that transported Hulk to Sakaar—did the Hulk absorb another healthy dose of radiation?

GP: Yes, indeed. When he hits the planet for World War Hulk, he’ll be angrier and stronger than the Marvel heroes have ever seen him.

NRAMA: You’ve created a lasting piece of substance for the mythos of this character. Were there any points in the plot or story elements that were removed before the finished product hit the shelf? If you could make a “director’s cut” of Planet Hulk—is there any footage that hit the floor of the editing room that you’d like to include? Or is what came out the ‘definitive’ Planet Hulk?

GP: One of the bonuses of telling a story that takes place in outer space is that there are fewer chances for the plot to be waylaid because of what’s happening on Planet Earth. We were able to tell the exact story we planned from the beginning, which was fantastic.

Now in retrospect, and if we had all the resources in the world, it might have been cool to have a backup story running throughout the entire series taking place among Hulk allies on Earth, a bit like the “Planet Cho” backup story from Incredible Hulk #100. We had great circulation numbers throughout Planet Hulk—we actually gained readers pretty consistently throughout the run. But if we’d had an element in the story that related directly to Earth, we might have been able to pull on more readers earlier, and lay even deeper tracks for Hulk’s eventual return. Then again, I can’t complain at all about the way it’s panned out—sometimes less is more, and the slow burn and little hints we’ve dropped along the way about the Hulk’s return has set the stage pretty nicely for the insane smash-fest which is World War Hulk.

June 13th is the release of the Planet Hulk hardcover; it’s also the release date for World War Hulk #1—for more information on this and some of Greg’s other projects visit his personal website: http://www.pakbuzz.com.

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The first shots of World War Hulk have been fired and fans have responded by making Incredible Hulk #106 a smash hit! Marvel is pleased to announce that Incredible Hulk #106, the first part of the epic “Warbound” storyline, has sold out at Diamond. Forces on Earth are preparing for the Hulk’s return and this is where you’ll begin to learn who’s with the Hulk and who wants to get smashed!

“I know that we have a lot of epic to go, but if it all maintains the consistency and readability of these early chapters, we’ll be looking at one of the all-time definitive Hulk stories,” gushed Troy Brownfield of Newsarama.Com

Richard George of IGN.Com called Incredible Hulk #106 a “must-read” book of the week and said the issue contained, “a lot of great moments.”

Blake M Petit of Comixtreme.Com said that this opening salvo of World War Hulk, “should have readers really excited to see the war that’s coming.”

Please note that Incredible Hulk #106 may still be available at the retailer level. With the excitement surrounding World War Hulk and the quick sell-out of Incredible Hulk #106, Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on upcoming World War Hulk tie-ins. At this time there are no plans to go back to press on Incredible Hulk #106. Don’t forget to go back to where it all began, with the acclaimed hardcover collection of Planet Hulk, which laid the seeds for World War Hulk, and World War Hulk Prologue, offering an unprecedented look inside the mind of the monster. As the Hulk returns to Earth, things are only going to get bigger, so don’t miss a single upcoming issue of World War Hulk!

WORLD WAR HULK #1 (of 5) (APR072302)
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Cover by DAVID FINCH
Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—5/24/07, On Sale—6/13/07

INCREDIBLE HULK #107 (APR072306)
Written by GREG PAK
Pencils and Cover by GARY FRANK
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—5/31/07, On Sale—6/20/07

HULK: PLANET HULK HC (APR072362)
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN, AARON LOPRESTI, JUAN SANTACRUZ, GARY FRANK, TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
Cover by MARC SILVESTRI
Rated A …$39.99
On Sale Now!

WORLD WAR HULK PROLOGUE: WORLD BREAKER (MAR072086)
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by VARIOUS
Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR
Rated T+ …$3.99
On Sale Now!

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FIRST LOOK: INCREDIBLE HULK #107

Incredible Hulk #107 will arrive in stores on June 20 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Greg Pak, with art and cover by Gary Frank.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"The Illuminati called the Hulk a monster -- and shot him into space. But Amadeus Cho, the boy genius who took on Reed Richards in Incredible Hulk #100, calls the Hulk a hero -- and prepares for his return. With just his big brain, a lot of guts and a few billion dollars stolen from Warren Worthington III, Cho tackles the insane task of building a team of heroes willing to side with the Hulk against the rest of the Marvel Universe. Will Hercules and Angel become the Hulk's Champions? Will Namor be his Defender? And what happens when the Prince of Power meets the Green King on Manhattan's shattered streets? "

Incredible Hulk #107 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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Check out the cover to World War Hulk: Frontlines #6:

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To meet demand from fans and retailers, Marvel is going back to press on the first two chapters of the epic known as World War Hulk—Incredible Hulk #106 and World War Hulk Prologue: World Breaker. Both issues sold out quickly at Diamond soon after their release, thanks to the bold new direction for the green goliath and universal praise from critics and fans alike. Just look at these rave reviews:

“This special is absolutely critical reading…” – Rich George, IGN.com

“…a great source of information that covers crucial aspects of the upcoming events of World War Hulk…” –Steve Ekstrom, Newsarama.com

“With strong writers and artists, this prologue certainly got me excited to read more of World War Hulk. If this and the preceding Planet Hulk are anything to go by, it is going to be one fan-freaking-tastic event.” – FractalMatter.com

“Fascinating read and a compelling way to draw people in for the crossover.”—Hannibal Tabu, ComicBookResources.Com

Summer’s biggest blockbuster starts in these two issues and this is your chance to get onboard for this event if you missed out the first time! World War Hulk will leave the Hulk forever changed, but if you don’t get onboard now, how will you know why everyone can’t stop talking about this story? It’s Hulk vs The Earth—and the readers are the winners! With new covers featuring pieces of stunning interior art, there’s no reason for you not to smash your way to your local comic retailer and pick up second printings of World War Hulk Prologue: World Breaker and Incredible Hulk #106! Please note that first printings of both issues may still be available at the retail level.

WORLD WAR HULK PROLOGUE: WORLD BREAKER 2nd PRINTING VARIANT (MAR078309)
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by VARIOUS
Cover by Al Rio
48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—5/10/07, On Sale—5/30/07

INCREDIBLE HULK #106 2nd PRINTING VARIANT (MAR078308)
Written by GREG PAK
Pencils and Cover by GARY FRANK
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99
FOC—5/10/07, On Sale—5/30/07

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As we did with Editor Tom Brevoort after each issue of Civil War, we’re going to be tracking another Marvel “war” with World War Hulk editor Mark Paniccia, and writer Greg Pak.

Throughout the run of this summer’s World War Hulk, we’ll be turning to the writer/editor team after each major issue and event for insight, reveals and teases. Incredible Hulk #106 and World War hulk Prologue both hit last week, so let’s get right into it.

Newsarama: Starting off with Incredible Hulk #106 - where are we picking up from, exactly, with Jen?

Greg Pak: SPOILER ALERT!

Incredible Hulk #106 picks up right where She-Hulk #18 leaves off. Alas, She-Hulk #18 is running late, so Incredible Hulk #106 is hitting stands first. But don't let that keep you from reading it -- everything you need to know is right there on page one. And She-Hulk #18 will be a tasty follow-up for ya in a few weeks. Briefly, in the moments right before Incredible Hulk #106, She-Hulk learned that Tony Stark shot her cousin Bruce into space. So She-Hulk smashed Iron Man. And then got depowered and ditched in Jersey. Where Incredible Hulk #106 picks up.

NRAMA: Fair enough. Let's go inside heads a little, first with Doc Samson. Why's he sided with Reed and Tony in this? What's to gain for him in all of this?

GP: As a psychiatrist for Bruce Banner, Samson has always stressed the need for control -- so it may come as no surprise that Samson was on the pro-registration side all through the Civil War. It's also worth mentioning that a backup story in the Incredible Hulk Annual #18 showed Samson agonizing with feelings of responsibility for the mayhem that ensued when he separated Banner's mind from the Hulk's body, creating the savage, mindless Hulk. Perhaps by helping Reed and Tony with their plans to exile the Hulk, Samson feels that he's finally exorcising his own demons and feelings of responsibility.

NRAMA: Obviously, he's uncomfortable with all of this, and he tells Reed as much - why?

GP: Samson's uncomfortable about being told to use his knowledge of Amadeus Cho's tragic history to try to break him down emotionally. Samson may be a company man, but he's also a psychiatrist. And being told to use his psychological knowledge in such a way disturbs him. He's also not a mustache-twirling villain -- he doesn't take any pleasure in hunting down an orphaned kid, no matter how dangerous that kid might seem to be.

NRAMA: Okay - and after Samson's – arguably - cowardly attack on Jen and Amadeus - is he starting to realize he's been duped?

GP: Duped by Amadeus, yes. Duped by Reed? I don't think Samson questions Reed's leadership in this issue. If anything, Jen's raging violence confirms his side of the argument.

NRAMA: Picking up on that Reed tangent - looking at the shared universe aspect of something like this - we're seeing Reed in a particular light here, and a rather unflattering one. How much latitude do you have with him in regards to his growing douchbaggery? Obviously, given his role in FF and the Marvel Universe, he can't come off as a total skeev, but...honestly, it seems like you're walking him right up to that line...

GP: Reed's the antagonist of the story, but that doesn't make him a villain. He believes what he's doing is right, just as Amadeus believes what he's doing is right. And it's worth noting that Amadeus is just as cocky and potentially dangerous as his opponents. Tony and Samson conspired to depower Jen; Amadeus secretly repowered her and provoked her fight with Samson.

NRAMA: Let's talk She Hulk for a moment - when was it decided that Hulk would be coming back now, compared to when Jen's fallout from Civil War would fit in? That is, was Jen's role in Civil War decided by where she needed to be for World War Hulk, or was it all pieces that were worked on independently but fit together?

GP: The latter. Dan Slott and I had a number of great conversations wherein I learned that his plans for She-Hulk and my crazy ideas for her role in World War Hulk synched up quite nicely. With a little tweaking here and there to make things match up, we were off to the races.

NRAMA: That last shot of Amadeus, Herc and Angel - still...Reed knew that Amadeus knew he was watching him earlier. Why's he gloating about it now, and apparently thinking that Amadeus doesn't know Reed is watching?

GP: Maybe he's gloating too soon -- or maybe he knows he's smarter than Young Mr. Seventh Smartest Person on the Planet. Check out Incredible Hulk #107 to find out!

NRAMA: And speaking of Amadeus - Greg, when did it all start to work for you that Amadeus would be the guy that would fill this role as the Hulk's support staff organizer in World War Hulk? Obviously, you didn't create him with that in mind, but still...he fits in there nicely...

GP: In his very first appearance way back in November 2005, Amadeus had a close encounter with the Hulk. I always thought the characters had a few key things in common -- including an anti-establishmentarian outlook, an anger management problem, and a connection with the American Southwest. I have an outline for an Amadeus Cho miniseries which doesn't include the Hulk at all, but during the early stages of planning for World War Hulk, editor Mark Paniccia and I realized that there was a critical role that Amadeus could play and all the stars lined up.

Mark Paniccia: It was really fortuitous that Amadeus’ story in Amazing Fantasy Vol. 2 #15 had Hulk in it. It just began to make sense that, after he’s lost his world and been aided by the Hulk, he’d sort of see him as a rock star, that he could do no wrong. He’s got a lesson to learn, of course, but he’ll also give us an insight into Hulk that we’ve never seen before.

NRAMA: And one more about Amadeus for you Greg - just so we're all on the same page, explain Amadeus' powers...how does he see the world, and what can he do?

GP: According to the nefarious secret agents who ran the Excello Soap Company's Brain Game contest in which Amadeus won the title "Mastermind Excello," Amadeus is the seventh smartest person on the planet. He has the ability to immediately understand the underlying physics and mathematics of any situation -- as Reed Richards says in Incredible Hulk #106, Amadeus could stop a tank with one well-placed pebble. Amadeus can also do tons of other smart stuff, from hacking databases to encrypting communications to depowering S.H.I.E.L.D. attack helicopters via dial tones. And he's a huge repository of useless and useful information, such as the natural history of coyotes.

MP: I think it’s worth noting that the other thing that makes Cho dangerous is that he’s a kid. He’s potentially the next Reed Richards or Tony Stark but right now he’s a rebellious teen-ager with these incredible intellectual tools that are guided by emotion.

NRAMA: Moving over to World War Hulk Prologue - Mark, what was the purpose of the Prologue issue as a whole? What was left undone from Planet Hulk that needed to be done by the time World War Hulk started?

MP: I think that Planet Hulk covered everything it needed, and those following the title have all they need. The Prologue was there for new readers to understand the relationships of the Hulk and the Illuminati members—to not only confirm Hulk’s P.O.V., but those of Doctor Strange, Mr. Fantastic and Iron Man through the conversations between Jen Walters and Doc Samson, using key moments in Marvel history.

NRAMA: Let's talk about the Hulk's anger right now. We've seen him angry before. We've seen him really, really angry before - but comparatively...is he off the charts now?

GP: Yes.

NRAMA: Does this level of rage keep his powers maxed? After all, he is in space, without any kind of suit for days...

GP: The angrier the Hulk gets, the stronger he gets. And he has never been this angry before.

MP: He’s also in a different mental place than he’s ever been. The dangers of Sakaar, the fact that he was weakened and could be wounded—even killed—forced him to rely more on his mind than his blind rage, forced him to think differently, to strategize. One could say he’s never been more dangerous before.

NRAMA: With his brief appearances in Planet Hulk, one could get the idea that Bruce Banner was...at least finally, okay with the idea of the Hulk ruling the planet and all that had gone on. What about now? After all, the Hulk is scary when he's angry, but if we're talking about the Hulk with "puny Banner's" full blessing and support...that's something else entirely, right?

GP: The World War Hulk miniseries proper will absolutely explore this question.

NRAMA: So when will we see Bruce again, by the way?

GP: Our lips are sealed. But dontcha dare miss a single issue of World War Hulk.

NRAMA: Alright – back to the Prologue - in simple terms, what did Hiroim do for the Hulk?

MP: While Korg has been Hulk’s moral compass to a degree, Hiroim is a warrior who’s preached the art of battle to Hulk very carefully. What he does in the Prologue is force Hulk to understand his enemies, look into who they are so that he can properly attack, not just physically but with psychological warfare as well.

NRAMA: And finally - who's idea was the re-telling of Planet Hulk in the back?

MP: Mini Marvels is Assistant Editor Nathan Cosby’s baby. Planet Hulk and World War Hulk are so heavy, we didn’t think it would be a bad idea to give readers a little comic relief after the foreboding doom they’ve been introduced to.

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The following was originally posted on Newsarama.com:

Marvel’s World War Hulk isn’t your ordinary company cross-over event. It’s really a series of interconnected ‘reunions’: the Hulk returning to his home on Earth; some of the original Champions reuniting to help the Hulk in his crusade for vengeance; the Hulk’s fist reuniting with the faceplate of Tony Stark’s Iron Man armor; and the reunion of fan favorite artist Gary Frank with the character that garnered his first mainstream artistic success, the Hulk. Hot off of the successes of Midnight Nation and Supreme Power, Frank’s announced inclusion on Greg Pak’s follow-up to the epic Planet Hulk storyline was met with cheers and adulations from hardcore Hulk fans.

We were fortunate enough to steal Gary away from his busy schedule to chat with him for a few moments about his upcoming work on World War Hulk; as well as, his history with the character and his thoughts on some of the artistic talent rising to the forefront of the industry.

Newsarama: How does it feel to be returning to the Hulk? How are things different this time around?

Gary Frank: It feels great. The Hulk is always going to have a special meaning for me because it is the book that really got me going at Marvel in the US. I suddenly found myself drawing a character I had loved as a kid, which was great, and right slap in the middle of the greatest run from one of the book's greatest writers. It seems that anyone who has followed the Hulk's history has a special fondness for the stories that Peter [David] was doing around that time.

I've been dying to just get back to drawing the character again. In the intervening years since I was last on the book, I've thought a lot about how I'd like to approach things if I ever got the chance. Little things like the features having a brutal and ancient look to them, or trying to give the impression of great power without resorting to blowing him up into something grotesque with muscles upon muscles.

Coming back now was cool because it seems that Greg has really given the book a shot in the arm. People are talking about Hulk with an excitement that reminds me of the David/Keown times.

NRAMA: What do you remember of your initial stint as the regular Hulk artist?

GF: Just the good parts, luckily. Seriously, though, it was an unbelievable time for me. There were some great soap opera moments which were a lot of fun. I guess I was the reverse of many artists in that I found the character scenes easier in the early days than the action stuff so I couldn't have asked for more from Peter.

NRAMA: What’s it like to work with Greg Pak? Does he keep close tabs with you during your artistic process—or does he basically let his scripted work stand on its own?

GF: He scripts very tightly; but whenever I felt I needed to make an adjustment, he was always great about it. I think a good writer accepts that a reasonably experienced artist should know their own limitations and lets them have the freedom to fine tune the mechanics of the story-telling.

NRAMA: What’s been the most challenging part of The Incredible Hulk issues of World War Hulk for you as an artist?

GF: Well, there are a lot of technical issues that crop up when you draw a book that is part of such a big event. A lot of things have to marry into events in other books which means a lot of blank spaces being filled in as and when [the individual works are completed]. To be honest though, the challenge was the same as it always is. The thing I worry most about is clarity. Can readers immediately see what is going on? Do they know where this character is coming from? Those are the things I worry about most.

The thing that ruins a comic for me is the moment when I have to try to work out what is going on and, in that instant, lose the immersion in the story.

NRAMA: When you draw the Hulk—do you draw inspiration from anywhere? He’s not just some big green dude right?

GF: No, he isn't. The Hulk, to me anyway, represents something that exists within us—something primal and terrifying. To that end, I've tried to give him a kind of primitive, animalistic quality, like the sudden ‘throw up’ of ancient genes. He is a manifestation of our rage and unlimited potential for destruction—things we should have evolved beyond which we can't quite suppress.

NRAMA: Of Hulk’s new “Warbound” allies, who is your favorite? Of all of his overall supporting cast members—who do you enjoy drawing? Anyone not so much?

GF: Without giving the game away to those that haven't read it yet, I have to say that I loved doing She-Hulk. I love that book and what Dan Slott has done with the character so I was keen to play around with her (so to speak).

NRAMA: Do you have a favorite Hulk story you’ve worked on or piece you’ve drawn?

GF: I really enjoyed the wedding/bachelor party issues [from the original series]. They were a lot of fun. I find the art a little hard to look at these days, though. Presently, on the art front, I am pleased with the cover to #107.

NRAMA: Pick your favorite: Savage, Joe Fixit, the Professor, the Maestro, the Devil-Hulk, or the latest incarnation, what Greg Pak referred to in his interview with Newsarama as the ‘Gravage’ Hulk? What do you think fans should call Greg Pak’s version of the Hulk?

GF: Savage—definitely. It's the classic, pure version. I think [the newest] version should be called “Green Scar-tacus”.

We can drop the hyphen once it enters worldwide usage.

NRAMA: Who are some other contemporary comic artists that you enjoy? Have you noticed any young artists that are rising to the forefront of the industry?

GF: I should be careful because I don't know how old most of the guys are—being in Europe, I don't get to meet many of my peers—and I'd hate to offend someone who may have been working away for years while I remained ignorant of their career.

There are a lot of great guys out there at the moment. I don't get to read too many comics because I'm a long, long way from a comic shop that stocks US stuff—but there are guys whose work I will try and grab whenever it is available. At the moment, I really love looking at Leinil Yu's work. He draws with such balls and confidence. Can I use the word ‘confidence’? (laughing)

NRAMA: Yes, sure – just this once. What kind of advice would you give young artists that want to pursue careers in the comic book industry?

GF: Storytelling, storytelling, storytelling. All things come and go but a good story, well told, will always keep readers coming back. If you learn how to tell a story properly, there will always be a writer willing to throw you a script.

NRAMA: What projects will you be pursuing after World War Hulk ends?

GF: I'm afraid that announcement will have to wait for a little while yet. Sorry.

NRAMA: To wrap up, would you like to tease all of the bloodthirsty Hulk fans with any kind of tease in regards to anything you’ve had to draw for the project so far? Did you get to draw a certain “armored a-hole” getting smashed by the Earth’s mightiest mortal?

GF: For a panel and a half. The rest of that particular reunion happens elsewhere. I will say that the Hulk's meeting with Hercules will hopefully be savage enough to give the bloodthirsty Hulk fans their fix.

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From exile to furious return, a complete look at Hulk's journey

By Ryan Penagos

Read enough Hulk comics and you're bound to witness the Jade Giant proclaim he's the strongest there is. With "World War Hulk," it looks like he's going to prove it once and for all.

While "World War Hulk" is the summer blockbuster comic event of 2007, Hulk's saga of triumph and tragedy, love and loss stretches back nearly two years.

"World War Hulk" finds its origins in INCREDIBLE HULK #88-#91, the "Peace in Our Time" storyline. Tying in directly with the NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI special, Hulk is led to believe he's recruited by Nick Fury to battle an off-world enemy that only he can handle. Unfortunately, it's all a ruse by the Illuminati--Iron Man, Dr. Strange, Professor X, Black Bolt and Mr. Fantastic--to lure Hulk off the planet.

Hoping to protect innocent lives and bring peace to the raging beast that is the Hulk, the Illuminati shunt Hulk off in a spaceship aimed at a lush, quiet planet where Hulk can live peacefully. Unfortunately, things don't go quite as planned. Despite providing a message with their high-minded intentions, Hulk is enraged at being exiled. So, when Hulk's ship is mistakenly pushed off-course to a harsh, war-minded world, Hulk believes he's been lied to and left to die by those he once believed to be friends. But Hulk has little time to ponder the thought, as his new home on Sakaar welcomes him with violence and pain. Such is the beginning of "Planet Hulk."

A 14-part saga, "Planet Hulk" tells the tale of how Hulk goes from a gladiatorial slave to rebel leader to peace-brining king. Not only does Hulk bring peace to the people of Sakaar with his fellow gladiators and their followers, but he finds it himself with a kindred spirit--his queen Caiera. When Caiera reveals she is pregnant with his child, Hulk's world is complete.

But there are no happy endings for Hulk.

At the height of happiness, it's all taken from Hulk when the ship that brought him to Sakaar--designed, created and crafted by Earth's most brilliant minds in the Illuminati--goes nuclear, ravaging the planet and killing his wife and unborn child. In a cruel twist of fate, Hulk's time on Sakaar has made him stronger than he's ever been before, a fact that spares him from the death that befell Caiera.

With Sakaar dying around him, Hulk welcomes death. On the brink of destruction, Sakaar's strongest warriors--Hulk's friends and compatriots--come to his aid, promising vengeance and retribution for the loss of Sakaar and everything they held dear. With renewed purpose, the means to get there and the power to take on the Illuminati and all who would stand with them, Hulk and his warbound set off to Earth.

Revisit this page every week as new issues of WORLD WAR HULK and tie-ins are released and added to the gallery!

With the first shots of "World War Hulk" fired in World War Hulk Prologue: World Breaker, the epic storyline spans more than 30 issues and numerous titles. Who lives? Who dies? Can Earth's heroes survive the onslaught of the Hulk at the peak of his power and rage? Find out in WORLD WAR HULK!

Click here to see the complete run of Planet Hulk/World War Hulk related covers and images.

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Q: What's your favorite Hulk fight of all time and what Word War Hulk fight are you most looking forward to?

JQ: Of all time is hard to say, reinemann2, probably FF #26 in which the Hulk battled just about everyone. As for World War Hulk, to tell you my favorite fight would give away some story points, let’s just say that Round 1 is a doozy!

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Marvel Comics on Tuesday announced that it will be using a different story for Incredible Hulk #108, pushing back the orignally solicited story to #109.

Incredible Hulk #108, written by Greg Pak, with art by Leonard Kirk and a cover by Greg Land, will arrive in stores on July 25.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Hulk has returned to Earth for 'World War Hulk' and now he must deal with his best friend Rick Jones -- but where does Rick stand? Is he with the Hulk or has he joined with those who oppose the Green Goliath? These answers and more come in the all new Incredible Hulk #108.

"No one in the universe knows Hulk better than Rick Jones, who's stood by the savage beast through the good and the bad, no one except...Miek The Unhived? As Hulk's oldest friend on Earth meets with Hulk's first ally on the alien planet Sakaar, fans will get a look into the mind of the one man to not only fight alongside Hulk, but to also suffer with him -- Rick Jones!

"This clash of worldviews will leave Rick and Miek very different people...if either friend of the Hulk survives! And how does this affect the Hulk?"

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The following was originally posted on ComicbookResources.com:

In round one of our TALE OF THE TAPE feature, CBR News had World War: Hulk writer Greg Pak playing fight doctor on the match up between the Hulk and Illuminati member Black Bolt. Now in round two we're pitting the Green King against the man with the biggest brain and the longest reach in the Marvel Universe, Reed Richards AKA Mr. Fantastic. Let's Get Ready to Rumble!

When the Hulk saw Reed Richards' face in the video recording left for him by the Illuminati, he was enraged by the treachery of a colleague and friend. Reed Richards and Bruce Banner have long shared a bond as two of the most brilliant scientists in the Marvel Universe, Pak told CBR News. They've collaborated multiple times over the years on various projects and Reed was typically one of the people that Bruce could count on to do his best to help him in times of crisis. Indeed, during the trial of the Incredible Hulk back in issue #153, it's implied that Reed Richards actually helped the Hulk free himself to escape an apparently certain conviction. If you can believe the recording that Reed left in the shuttle that exiled the Hulk from Earth, Reed considers himself a true friend of Bruce Banner -- his plan was to give Banner and the Hulk what he always said he wanted -- to be left alone. Given the way things have panned out, the Hulk clearly has reason to doubt Reed's sincerity.

Clearly, a huge proportion of the Hulk's fury will be focused on Reed, who told him he hoped the Hulk would finally find peace -- just moments before the Hulk was attacked and enslaved on the savage planet of Sakaar.

It's unclear yet whether Reed feels any remorse over his decision to exile the Hulk into space. Maybe as he's confronted by the Hulk's side of the story he'll have reason to question his own behavior, Pak remarked.

When the Hulk confronts Richards, he's likely to give the stretchy scientist his side of the story in the form of a savage throttling, but readers can bet that Mr. Fantastic will have a few contingency plans for dealing with the Hulk. As possibly the smartest person on the planet, Reed will no doubt have some insane new technological marvel to unleash upon the Hulk, Pak explained. But as always, his ace in the hole is his family -- his wife Sue, his brother in law Johnny, and his best friend Ben Grimm. But these same family members were deeply disturbed by Reed's actions during the Civil War' -- it remains to be seen how they will react when they learn about what Reed has done to the Hulk.

When the world's angriest man finally goes toe-to-toe with the world's smartest man there's one big factor that may decide the outcome. For all his brains and stretchiness, Reed remains a puny human, Pak said. Hulk, on the other hand, is the Hulk. You make the call.

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WORLD WAR HULK #3 (of 5)
Written by Greg Pak
Penciled by John Romita Jr.
Cover by David Finch
Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
The insane Smashfest that is "World War Hulk" continues! The Hulk has never been angrier or stronger or more certain of the vengeance he seeks against Mr. Fantastic, Iron Man, Dr. Strange, and Black Bolt, the four so-called "heroes" who exiled him into space. But can he survive a merciless assault by one of his oldest and most implacable opponents? What defense can he muster when Dr. Strange unleashes the full power of the Sorcerer Supreme? And who will survive when the Hulk's best friend on Earth clashes with the Hulk's first ally from Sakaar?
48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

INCREDIBLE HULK #109
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN
Cover by GARY FRANK
Boy genius Amadeus Cho pulled together a team of Renegades to side with his big green hero during "World War Hulk" -- but what will happen to his faith in the Hulk's heroism when he discovers the horrors lurking beneath Madison Square Garden? The Hulk takes center stage with a terrifying confrontation and a stunning revelation that lays bare the central question of whether the Hulk is a hero -- or a monster.
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

WORLD WAR HULK: GAMMA FILES
Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, STEPHEN FAULKNER, AL SJOERDSMA, RONALD BYRD, MADISON CARTER, GABE SCHECTER, ERIC J. MOREELS, SEAN MCQUAID, STUART VANDAL, MICHAEL HOSKIN, DAVID WILTFONG & CHRIS BIGGS
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Who are the rebellious Renegades? Why did the young upstart Mastermind Excello search for the Hulk? How many identities and powers has Rick Jones had? What were the ramifications for the Illuminati for sending Hulk into space? How much destruction did the Hulk cause during his rampage towards vengeance? Find out in the WORLD WAR HULK GAMMA FILES - featuring various characters from Hulk's past including Jim Wilson, Wild Man, Captain Axis, coverage of every single gamma mutate there is, and more! View into the destruction caused during WORLD WAR HULK and the changes it has made on the Marvel Universe. Oh yeah, and the Toad Men, baby!
48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

WORLD WAR HULK: FRONT LINE #3 & 4 (of 6)
Written by PAUL JENKINS
Penciled by RAMON BACHS, SHAWN MARTINBROUGH & CHRIS MORENO
Cover by JOHN WATSON
Get your man-on-the-street view of WORLD WAR HULK! The Green Goliath has ordered the evacuation of New York City -- so what story keeps reporters Ben Urich and Sally Floyd in the path of destruction? And can Costume Division detective Danny Granville solve a murder mystery involving not one, but two of Hulk's Warbound? Plus: two more two-page humor features! The CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE team of writer Paul Jenkins and artist Ramon Bachs welcomes artist Shawn Martinbrough (Detective Comics) and Chris Moreno (Sidekick) to the eye of the storm!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

WORLD WAR HULK: GAMMA CORPS #2 (of 4)
Written by Frank Tieri
Pencils and Cover by Staz Johnson
The Gamma Corps want the Hulk dead-- but why? Find out this issue as we explore the individual origins of Corp members Prodigy, Mess, Mr Gabriel and Griffin! Shocking revelations will be made—including the surprising connection one of them has to a former Hulk side kick and how another is actually an ex-member of the Hulk's Rogue's Gallery! Plus, General Ryker fires his first salvo and officially enters WWH!
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

WORLD WAR HULK: X-MEN #3 (of 3)
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE
Penciled by ANDREA DI VITO
Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
The brutal conclusion! Hulk vs. the Juggernaut and whatever X-Men are left standing in a battle that will have lasting consequences for one of the combatants!
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #5
Written by DAN SLOTT
Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI
Cover by JIM CHEUNG
GREEN ZONE Pt.2 of 2
"Secret Weapons"
The Initiative program denies all knowledge of a special Black Ops Team. There is no pardon on file for the super-villain known as the Constrictor. No record of any dealings with the Vietnamese national codenamed Bengal. Tony Stark cannot recall what became of his designs for the Iron Spider armor. And, most importantly, the Superhuman Armed Forces wishes to dispell all rumors of a 199th mutant. We repeat, there is no Mutant Zero. Mutant Zero does NOT exist. That is all.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

HEROES FOR HIRE #13
Written by ZEB WELLS & FRED VAN LENTE
Penciled by CLAY MANN & JOHN BOSCO
Cover by SANA TAKEDA
The Heroes for Hire find themselves in the middle of World War Hulk when their mission to Hulk's stoneship leaves them on the Warbound's death list! It's divide-and-conquer as each hero is hunted by a member of the Jade Giant's band of alien soldiers.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

AVENGERS CLASSIC #3
Written by DWAYNE MCDUFFIE
Painted by MICHAEL AVON OEMING
Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS
HULK versus AVENGERS! For the very first time from Avengers #3! Plus, an all new Avengers tale – Iron Man unveils his awesome red and gold armor!
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

MARVEL ADVENTURES HULK #2
Written by PAUL BENJAMIN
Penciled by JUAN SANTACRUZ
Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN
On the run from authorities and trying to figure out a way to cure his gamma-irradiated curse, Bruce Banner enlists the help of Jamie Madrox, the Multiple Man. But things get out of hand when a lab accident creates another Hulk…and another…and another.
32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99

MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #15
Written by JEFF PARKER
Pencils and Cover by LEONARD KIRK
Sound your horn, Heimdall! Villains march across Bifrost Bridge, to challenge the forces of Odin! But wait... who are these mortals that count themselves as friends of Thor? Avengers? Then bid them to unleash their vengeance lest we face Ragnarok!
32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99

HULK AND POWER PACK: PACK SMASH! DIGEST
Written by MARC SUMERAK, PAUL TOBIN, & CHRIS GIARUSSO
Penciled by DAVID WILLIAMS, ANDY KUHN & CHRIS GIARUSSO
Cover by DAVID WILLIAMS
Power Pack couldn't be more excited to meet their father's new colleague, the world-famous Dr. Bruce Banner. But when the kids find themselves trapped in the tunnels beneath Manhattan by the Absorbing Man, they find out what happens when the good doctor gets angry! Get ready to go gamma as a brand-new team-up begins here! Collecting HULK, POWER PACK #1-4.
96 PGS./All Ages …$6.99

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Marvel is pleased to reveal the World War Hulk Countdown Clock, the only official way to count down the days, hours, minutes, even seconds, till the Hulk returns to Earth to smash those who exiled him into space! It's the summer's biggest event and now you've got a front row seat for the biggest return of the year!

And, in the Mighty Marvel Manner, we're also introducing banners that represent who you would like to see smashed by the Hulk. Perhaps Iron Man needs to be taught a lesson? Or does Reed Richards need to be shown that incredible is greater than fantastic? If you'd rather the Hulk choose a different opponent, then you'll love our blank, customizable banner!

Using the HTML provided, fans can easily add the countdown clock and banners to their message board signatures, MySpace pages, blogs, and anywhere else you want to show your support for the Hulk! We know you're rooting for the Hulk, but now you can get in on the smashing, courtesy of your friends at Marvel Comics!

To add this clock to your own site, download the clock HTML right here.

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The following was originally posted on Newsarama.com:

Okay, so it’s a touch late.

And if you’ve read Incredible Hulk #106, you’ve got a pretty decent idea of what went down – well, in broad strokes, you do.

At least that’s how She-Hulk writer Dan Slott explains it, speaking to Newsarama about this week’s issue #18. As the cover (and Hulk #106) gives away, the issue features the big showdown between Iron Man and She-Hulk – a battle that She-Hulk ultimately loses, but oh, what a battle.

We spoke with Slott about the issue.

Newsarama: Dan, let’s start with the issue that goes on sale this week, #18. A touch late; but - people who've read Incredible Hulk #106 - didn't that show what happens in this issue?

Dan Slott: Yeah – there’s a lot of stuff on my plate, and I’m sorry this one slipped back a little, but to answer the question, it’s like that old MTV slogan – you think you know, but you don’t really know. There’s a lot of stuff going on in issue #18 that won’t just affect what’s happening in World War Hulk, it will also affect what’s happening in The Initiative. It’s an important issue. We’ve already seen the start of it in #106 and the World War Hulk Prologue, and there’s a lot – a lot more to come.

You think you know how the fight ended if you read #106, but you really don’t know what happened right afterwards. There’s really something good in there. People who’ve been…commenting in an…agitated manner about Civil War and about Iron Man…you’re going to want to read this. One of the things I think we’ve done well in She-Hulk is that this book really speaks to the fans of the Marvel Universe – especially the hardcore contingent, which includes me. Suffice to say, people who have had a lot to say about Civil War and Iron Man’s behavior…trust me… in She-Hulk #18…how should I say it….?

NRAMA: They get a voice?

DS: You’re going to love the issue. You’re going to want to bronze it.

NRAMA: From the cover, and what’s been shown in #106 – this is the showdown between Tony and Jen that’s been brewing for a while. The feelings that boil over in #18 – are they related to Civil War and the Registration Act, or are they related to Tony’s actions in relation to the Hulk?

DS: Oh, it’s Civil War, it’s what happened in the Illuminati Special, it’s World War Hulk. There’ve been a lot of throughlines in the Marvel Universe that can be mapped out. There’s a real roadmap through the Marvel Universe, and She-Hulk is one the characters that has had a lot to say and do in this journey that the entire Universe has been on.

NRAMA: So, for example, does She-Hulk find out about the Illuminati in #18?

DS: You’re going to have to read it to find out.

NRAMA: Broad strokes – what’s going on in #18?

DS: It’s two Avengers, two agents of SHIELD, to fellow Pro-Registration advocates from the Civil War finally come head to head in the big showdown with fisticuffs. There will be punching and hitting, and some things that will change the relationships between these characters forever. This is going to be a big “see She-Hulk #18 for years to come in other books whenever Jen and Tony are even near each other.

NRAMA: So this is the end of the friendship that had the benefits?

DS: It is the end. You’ve had moments where Jen has clearly been at Tony’s side, fighting, and following his platform of superhuman law and order. What happens in this issue won’t allow for that anymore.

NRAMA: But that said, Jen’s apparently had no problem with Tony’s views on Registration, so would it be a fair assumption that the tipping point in #18 follows along the lines of blood being thicker than water?

DS: One of the running threads we’ve had in She-Hulk is: does might make right? We deal in Marvel Law, and a lot of times, it’s easier for She-Hulk to punch her way through a problem than it is for Jen Walters to file the right papers and look at the right side. There’s a lot of “brains vs. heart,” “sex vs. romance,” “ingenuity vs. will” in the series.

So is blood thicker than water? I think there’s more to it than that – there are problems of hypocrisy, problems of right and wrong. Yes, the whole reason Jen is part of SHIELD and this whole “Planet Without a Hulk” arc is so that Jen can play Hulk surrogate to fill the void he’s left, and luckily, She-Hulk doesn’t have that many villains of her own, and they can move her into this position and have her be their Hulk Buster – the one who will deal with all the problems that the Hulk used to deal with, all these positive things the Hulk used to do in the world.

But from Jen’s point of view, every time she goes off on a Hulk Buster mission, its with the firm hope that this time – maybe this one time, she’ll find her missing cousin.

NRAMA: What was the line that Reed and Tony gave to Jen in regards to why she needed to do this?

DS: Honestly, I don’t think we ever saw that [laughs]. When we first saw Jen in issue #15, we saw that was her motivation, her hope – that by doing this, she’ll be able to find Bruce.

NRAMA: In her eyes, is the Hulk’s disappearance this time any kind of emergency?

DS: Not really. You have to remember, other than the time when Dr. Strange zapped Hulk away to the crossroads, there have been lots of times where the Hulk has gone missing on earth and no one could find him.

NRAMA: Such as during Bruce Jones’ run – where the Hulk only appeared infrequently, and Bruce Banner was trying to lay low and not attract attention…

DS: Right – in terms of the Marvel Universe, this has been going on for years. There’ve been many times where the Hulk has just “disappeared” from the Marvel Universe. A lot of us, as fans, I think, can attach more meaning to the Hulk’s disappearance this time than Jen has. We know that something bad went down this time, and the Hulk was shot off into space, but for Jen, this is what, the seventh time in the last five years she’s lost track of the Hulk, and no one knows where he is?

So yeah – a lot of these times when Jen gets the alarm that there’s a gamma-powered humanoid somewhere, the reaction from SHIELD is “Oh, we thought it was the Hulk, but it was just the Abomination this time. Let’s wrap him up and we’ll keep looking.” It’s kind of really…petty. They’ve really been screwing her around. We’re going to deal with that.

So yeah – you’d think, from Incredible Hulk #106, you know everything that’s going on in this issue, you don’t. Even when they show the climax, the camera keeps rolling in She-Hulk #18, and there’s some really important stuff in between what they show you in the flashback and Hulk #106. There’s some important stuff going on that will make a lot of people happy.

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That’s right True Believer, Stan “The Man” Lee is back with a brand new Avengers tale about how the Avengers really got together, featuring the art of fan favorite Kevin Maguire, in June’s Avengers Classic #1. Then there’s another brand new tale by acclaimed Fantastic Four scribe Dwayne McDuffie and painter Michael Avon Oeming (Omega Flight, Powers), showing you just what it was like what it was like when all the members of the Avengers first met! In addition to these short stories, Avengers Classic #1 sports a brand new cover by Arthur Adams, featuring nearly every Avenger ever AND a reprint of the very first Avengers #1! Don’t miss the brand new gorgeous poster featuring this Arthur Adams cover, arriving on the same day as Avengers Classic #1—it’ll look perfect on the wall of any Marvel fan!

Did you hear us? We said Stan Lee is writing an all new Avengers story. Do you really need to know more?

Avengers Classic #1 is a double sized premiere issue, launching this new series that will feature all new Avengers tales set in classic continuity by today’s top creators and featuring a reprint of each issue of Avengers—all in chronological order and with newly re-mastered coloring! You love ‘em when they’re New, love ‘em when they’re Mighty and you’ll love ‘em when they’re Classic!

AVENGERS CLASSIC #1
Written by STAN LEE & DWAYNE MCDUFFIE
Penciled by JACK KIRBY, MIKE OEMING & KEVIN MAGUIRE
Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS
Rated A …$3.99
FOC—5/24/07, On Sale—6/13/07

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Yet another flip-flop on the Marvel schedule has me filling in as penciler on Hulk #108, part of the WORLD WAR HULK story arc. Needless to say, my week has been busy as hell trying to get this done as well as finishing off my current issue of Spider-Man Family.

Anywho, I just thought folks might like to see a little preview. These are some “flashback” shots from the story. They deal with the Hulk’s earliest encounters with the characters Rick Jones and Miek.

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Marvel Comics fans are eagerly awaiting the Hulk's return to Earth in the pages of "World War Hulk," and when the Green King lands this June, you can bet that massive amounts of damage will be the result. One man has been tasked with depicting all the drama and destruction of "World War: Hulk," artist John Romita Jr. CBR News spoke with him about the series.

Romita was offered "World War Hulk" while he was working on his last project, the "Eternals" mini-series with Neil Gaiman. "[Marvel] approached me and said, 'We need to discuss what you're doing next.' And it pretty much came out of nowhere," Romita told CBR News. "They said, 'We think we'd like to see you on the Hulk.' They explained it to me and it was simple as that."

Bringing to life the story of the Hulk's retribution on the heroes who exiled him appealed to Romita. "The way they explained it to me was very attractive," Romita said. "It was something as all out and clean as Hulk's revenge. I hate to say I was looking for something as simplistic but I think that was a big attraction after the 'Sentry' series, which was all psychological, and the 'Eternals,' which was so 'heavenly' so to speak, with the origin of man and such. Yet, Greg Pak's writing is not so simplistic. It's a brilliant storyline. It's all out mayhem and it's a large event both literally and figuratively

Romita is aware that the mayhem of which he speaks will be seen from a number of different perspectives. "I think the Hulk's having a normal reaction," Romita said. "He's pretty pissed off and I don't know if there's anybody who can't understand what the character is going through. I don't think anybody denies him what he's going to do. However, in fairness you have to look upon it as he was a danger to society. So there's an attempt in the story to show both sides of the coin. However, if you stand in the Hulk's shoes you can understand his point of view. I don't know if that's the point for me though. I don't know if I need to agree with the Hulk in this but if I had to pick a side I would say the Hulk deserves to get his shots in and hopefully nobody dies."

Scripting that tale of the Hulk getting those shots in on those who wronged him is Greg Pak, and its Romita's first time collaborating with the writer. "I don't know what his scripts we're like before this, but to me his scripts are enormous," Romita explained. "They're large in sheet numbers and scope. I think he's a man of the film medium and there's a feeling of that in the scripts. Some of the things he asks for aren't always possible (laughs). It's hard to describe. Sometimes multiple action panels are nearly impossible to do. So that's where I come in to play. I contract -- or expand, should they be too simple. But his ideas are brilliant. This is just an amazing story and when combined with 'Planet Hulk' and the other 'World War Hulk" stories it's an amazing coordination of things."

For Romita, some of the most intriguing elements of Pak's scripts are the conflicts between the characters. "One of the first elements was the clash between the Hulk and Iron Man," he said. "That's an interesting situation and the reaction of the other heroes is much to the effect of 'Oops!'"

The titanic struggles between the various super powered characters of "World War Hulk" create a good deal of fallout, which provided Romita with one of his greatest storytelling challenges. "The most challenging aspect is showing the evacuation of Manhattan in a way that makes the reader believe that it's happening." Romita explained. "It's not an easy thing for the writer, the artist, the inker and the colorist to do."

"World War Hulk" is an event storyline and one of the most difficult things of event stories for artists is the enormous number of characters they have to draw. "I knew going into the assignment that it was going to be something to that effect," Romita said. "It was supposed to be that way when I did the 'Eternals' and it didn't happen quite as severely as I expected, as far as drawing a million different supporting characters. I painted myself into a corner this time. There's a cast of millions in this one."

Of course, Romita is very happy to depict certain members of that huge cast. "Drawing the Hulk again is a lot of fun," he confessed. "It took a couple of panels to get used to it. I also had to get used to him having a little bit of a costume. Drawing Black Bolt was a lot of fun too, albeit brief." There were also a few characters in "World War Hulk" that Romita wasn't very fond of; one in particular. "I actually dislike drawing Iron Man," Romita laughed. "Only because it's physically difficult to justify him doing any kind of stretching or anatomical movement because the costume makes no sense! So I have a problem suspending disbelief on that. I'm saying this all tongue and cheek but Iron Man is a difficult character to draw because of the costume and we've created a 'Hulkbuster' costume which makes even less sense! So it's my own fault!"

"World War Hulk" may involve depictions of mass evacuations and difficult characters to draw, but the story involves loads of one thing that Romita loves to draw. "I think this story is going back to basics and allowing me to draw all out action ," Romita said. "There's a lot of back story but Greg writes so well that the back story almost seems innocuous but yet it's there -- which is his playing to my strengths, I guess. So the most enjoyable part of this is the action and the Hulk is that action and it's really a lot of fun to draw him.

"I do think there is a danger to get too carried away with the Hulk to the point where he becomes repetitive," Romita continued. "So, the trick is to make sure you do some things differently and Greg has got some great ideas along those lines. Ultimately I was given the option of altering the choreography but that's the whole point. A writer has to give you ideas that you can bounce off of both in terms of storytelling and visually. So it's the all out ferocity and the actual depiction of the Hulk that is the attraction here."

Romita is aware that "World War Hulk" is a hugely anticipated event and he hopes that fans feel he's done the story justice. "To short sheet this would be to really do it an injustice," he stated. "I think one of the reasons I was asked to do this was that I tend to be a large scale artist storytelling-wise. It's tough to get something on this kind of scale. The 'Planet Hulk' story was the same kind of thing and that was handled very well. This is tough because we have Manhattan and need accurate depictions of the city and shots from all different angles and then there are all these different characters coming in. To cheat on any backgrounds or any scene would be noticeable. So, hopefully at the end of the day people will say something like, 'I give it a B+ for ambition.' If that's the case, where they didn't notice that there's been a lack of anything maybe that's my accomplishment."

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Looking to add to your collection of Hulk collectibles? Look no further than Randy Bowen's latest effort, The Incredible Hulk mini-bust. Release date to be announced soon.

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Q: mithrandir23 05-08-2007 03:50 PM

In Incredible Hulk #106 it is said that Amadeus Cho is the 7th smartest person in the world. I would like to know if there is a list somewhere that I can read to see how all the Marvel characters stack up.

I am assuming that Tony Stark, Reed Richards, Hank Pym, Bruce Banner, and possibly Peter Parker are among the top 10, but am curious as to rankings and a list of like the top 10 or so. Do you have a list or know them off the top of your head?

JQ: mithrandir23, there’s no one definitive list—and those rankings may even change over time, either as situations change or new characters like Amadeus pop up. But I would think that most of the folks you listed might qualify (with the exception of Peter Parker) along with maybe the Beast, Doctor Doom, and a few others.

Someone once asked Greg Pak this and his response was that he thought part of the fun for fans was speculating who else is on that list.

Q: Spidey616 05-09-2007 01:29 PM

I was just curious if you were ever asked by the higher-ups to delay World War Hulk till next year to better coincide with the new "Hulk" movie? If not, was it ever suggested by anyone to delay WWH for 2008, just to give readers some time off from big crossover events after the magnitude of Civil War, and as previously mentioned to have a tie-in with the new "Hulk" movie?

JQ: While absolutely no word came down from any of the higher ups, Spidey616, we could have managed to force WWH into next year, but we chose not to for many reasons.

First and foremost, the timing for that story is now. We’ve been building to this in the pages of Hulk and so many of our other titles that to delay it would be forced and artificial.

It would also mean that we would have to produce many, many months of titles that are just filler and “after the fact” stories to keep you guys occupied while we wait for the time to be just right. While it’s not horrific or a burden to do that for perhaps a month, maybe even two, to delay a story like WWH for a year would be a huge mistake.

Also, we’ve been building to this moment with Hulk and the time to pull the trigger on the story is now from a shear momentum standpoint. When you have momentum like this rolling on a particular story, fans are waiting for the other shoe to drop, the conclusion, the third act. If you continue giving fans the second act of your story and prolong it beyond where it’s scheduled to end, then you’ll lose everyone’s interest by the time you decide to get to your third act.

With respect to the movie tie-ins, the WWH trade paperback will out for the movie along with all the Planet Hulk stuff as well so moviegoers will have all the wonderful Hulk stuff they need.

Now as far as giving readers time off, while we are very conscious of how mush stuff we do put out there, my job is to keep you cats engaged, interested and entertained and, oh yeah, wanting more. Look, if the stuff we were putting out was dreck, no one would care how much of it we were putting out except our retail partners who would be feeling it in their wallets.

Also, it’s not like we don’t have stories that happen after this, whether in Hulk (and we have a doozy) or within the Marvel Universe, we’re not looking to stop publishing our books any time soon and we’re not looking to make them any less engaging. Now, I’m sure the competition would love for us to take a few months off; it’s not something that we do. But then again, maybe we should cancel Hulk after this is all said and done, what d’ya think?

Q: Spideymark 05-15-2007 11:59 AM

Before and during Civil War you repeatedly promised us a clear winning and losing side at the end, which (I think no one can dispute) you and Mark Millar and everyone else involved delivered on. My question is - can you promise the same for World War Hulk?

JQ: Yes, I can Spideymark, I don’t think you’re going to see a draw at the end of this one. Did I mention that since Spidey 616 asked his WWH question I’ve been thinking about canceling the Hulk? Hey, don’t get mad at me, go talk to Spidey616!

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Aspen MLT has provided Newsarama with your first look at their exclusive cover to World War Hulk #1 by Michael Turner.

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Aspen Comics is proud to announce the arrival of their latest Exclusive Variant cover for Marvel Comics epic summer event, World War Hulk #1. To celebrate the release of this red-hot limited edition cover by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald, Aspen will be offering the title for sale throughout the convention season, starting with the world-premiere release at Wizard World Philadelphia on June 15th-17th. The book will be on sale at the Aspen Comics booth # 801, and will also be made available at Aspen’s other convention stops throughout the summer. As well, the Aspen Comics Exclusive Variant World War Hulk #1 cover will also be available for sale at Aspen’s online store www.AspenStore.com.

“Ever since we turned in the Incredible Hulk #100 cover, I’ve been wanting to tackle drawing another Hulk cover,” explained Michael Turner. “Once our variant to World War Hulk #1 was a go, I knew I had to try and outdo myself. This one sure took a while, but I think the final cover turned out great. I hope all of the Hulk fans like it as much as we do.”

Marvel Comic’s World War Hulk #1 is written by Greg Pak and features stunning artwork by industry legend John Romita Jr., as well as one enormously angry green behemoth looking to exact some revenge—Hulk-smash style! This is THE convention exclusive you do not want to miss, as past Aspen Variant Covers (Civil War #1, Civil War: X-Men #1) have sold out at record pace. Make sure you’re armed, and prepare yourself for war with this incredible variant cover!

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Marvel is pleased to announce that the second printings of both World War Hulk Prologue: World Breaker and Incredible Hulk #106 have sold out at Diamond…before the issues even reached stores! Due to this overwhelming demand, Marvel urges fans to pick up their copies of these second printings—both featuring new covers—while they’re still available in stores, as Marvel has no plans to go back to press on these issues at this time. Featuring the buildup to summer’s hotly anticipated World War Hulk, both Incredible Hulk #106 and World War Hulk Prologue: World Breaker thrilled fans and critics alike when they were first released—now’s your chance to find out why everyone can’t stop raving about World War Hulk!

“This is a big moment in Hulk history…heck, in Marvel Universe history!” exclaimed World War Hulk editor Mark Paniccia. “We’ve been getting a great response from readers who don’t normally pick up Hulk. That means a lot to Greg Pak and the rest of the team.

“With the Prologue and Incredible Hulk #106 selling out, you can see that the anticipation for Hulk’s return to Earth is high and there’s lots of speculation as to what’s going to happen. The only advice I can give is to put your hard hats on and duck for cover!”

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on the upcoming World War Hulk issues and tie-ins, as excitement continues to grow for this summer blockbuster! And for fans, if you want to know just why the Hulk is so ready to smash this stupid plant, then the Hulk: Planet Hulk HC is the collection you have to pick up. World War Hulk is here—prepare for the incredible!

And don’t forget—World War Hulk #1 smashes into stores on June 13th!

WORLD WAR HULK #1 (of 5) (APR072302)
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Cover by DAVID FINCH
Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
On Sale—6/13/07

HULK: PLANET HULK HC (APR072362)
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN, AARON LOPRESTI, JUAN SANTACRUZ, GARY FRANK, TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
Cover by MARC SILVESTRI
Rated A …$39.99
On Sale—6/6/07

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During Civil War, reporters Ben Urich and Sally Floyd brought readers a unique look at the street level view of the conflict and they’ve returned just in time to witness a threat larger than the Marvel Universe has ever faced! In World War Hulk: Front Line #1 (of 6), the journalistic duo bring you a unique perspective on the opening shots of this summer’s “incredible” event and the initial conflict between Hulk & Iron Man that might just level Manhattan! This limited series reunites the Civil War: Front Line creative team of writer Paul Jenkins and artist Ramon Bachs to deliver a nuanced look at how the regular world is affected by Hulk’s war, all wrapped up in eye-catching covers by John Watson. Just who wants to help our intrepid reporters take down J. Jonah Jameson and how will the Front Line newspaper figure into it? And when one of Hulk’s allies is murdered by an unknown assailant, the NYPD is put on notice—if this mystery isn’t solved, New York City won’t be standing for much longer!

World War Hulk may have just begun, but it’s already quite the “smash” hit with fans and critics alike. “World War Hulk looks like it’s going to be a blast,” said Squashua of Aint-It-Cool-News.Com.

Troy Brownfield of Newsarama.Com praised the World War Hulk tie-ins released thus far, predicting that the story may just be “one of the all-time definitive Hulk stories.”

Over at IGN.Com, Richard George concurred, calling World War Hulk a “must-read,” deeming early issues “a revelation.”

Grab your press pass and hang out on tight as World War Hulk: Front Line #1 shows you a side of World War Hulk that you won’t find anywhere else. Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on this issue, as all World War Hulk tie-ins and subsequent new printings have sold out at Diamond (though issues may be available at the retail level) and interest continues to grow in this summer’s greenest and meanest comic book blockbuster!

WORLD WAR HULK: FRONT LINE #1 (of 6) (APR072304)
Written by PAUL JENKINS
Penciled by RAMON BACHS
Cover by JOHN WATSON
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—6/07/07, On Sale—6/27/07

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