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The Incredible Hulk (1968) #390-396, Annual #18
The Incredible Hulk Visionaries: Peter David, Vol. 8
Peter David continues his legendary run! The situation in Trans-Sabal may lead to nuclear disaster, and the Hulk, the Pantheon and X-Factor are at war among themselves to stop it! And in Vegas, the Hulk takes on the Punisher! Rick Jones tracks down his mother for the first time, and things don't go well! And the Hulk gets revenge on the Russian spy who caused the Gamma explosion way back in HULK #1! Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #390-396 and material from ANNUAL #18, and X-FACTOR (1986) #76.
256 pages, Paperback
First published August 24, 2011
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Peter David
2,989 books1,363 followersaka David Peters
Peter Allen David, often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor.
His Star Trek work included comic books and novels such as the New Frontier book series. His other novels included film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. His television work includes series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.
David often jokingly described his occupation as "Writer of Stuff", and he was noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.
David earned multiple awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.
Peter Allen David, often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor.
His Star Trek work included comic books and novels such as the New Frontier book series. His other novels included film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. His television work includes series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.
David often jokingly described his occupation as "Writer of Stuff", and he was noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.
David earned multiple awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.
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February 3, 2019
But for the controversial X-Factor crossover inspired by real world past USA foreign policy in the middle east, Peter David seemed to me just uninspired writing stories collected in this volume, luckly Dale Keown's stellar artworks saved the day.
December 23, 2018
Hulk is beating the hell out of various people and groups (such as X-Factor) but, to me, the best part of this volume was the last few issues where Hulk heads to Vegas and once again takes up the mantle of Joe Fixit (if only temporarily).
November 11, 2013
Volume 8 kicks off with WAR AND PIECES, one of the most controversial of Peter David’s Hulk stories owing to its use of parallels to the real-life war against Iraq, and the questions that are raised from them. The Pantheon and X-Factor, and more specifically the Hulk and Havok, represent the extremes of two opposing sides, both believing they are acting in the best interests of the nation of Trans-Sabal, yet each having completely different ideas as to how those best interests are to be attained. David brings up several valid points of debate, but inevitably shows that there are no easy answers, if any answers are to be found at all. This is a story that encourages contemplation of the blurry lines between right and wrong, as well as those between justice and revenge, the conclusions to which the readers must draw for themselves.
Once again, a milestone for the Hulk is reached: issue #393 marks the series’ 30th Anniversary and returns him to his origins and to a man largely responsible for his creation: the former spy known as Igor, whom the Hulk torments in true Frankensteinian fashion. Appropriately, Dale Keown creates a wonderful homage to Jack Kirby’s cover image for the original INCREDIBLE HULK #1 (also used as the cover to this trade paperback). Another intriguing deviation within is a psychological case study written by Doc Samson, exploring the Hulk’s life from Bruce Banner’s battered childhood up to the integration of his personalities, and delving into the broad concepts derived from the Hulk’s various changes over the past three decades.
The remaining stories balance things out. The Hulk’s brief return to his Mr. Fixit identity (albeit not as the gray Hulk) in Las Vegas is welcome, as is the return of the original Defenders in an offbeat crossover Annual. Another physically challenging enemy in the character of the alien Trauma is introduced, and will play a key part in the Hulk’s development in future storylines, as will the subplot involving the return of Rick Jones’ mother.
Troubling times lie ahead for the Hulk, with some deadly foes waiting in the wings.
Once again, a milestone for the Hulk is reached: issue #393 marks the series’ 30th Anniversary and returns him to his origins and to a man largely responsible for his creation: the former spy known as Igor, whom the Hulk torments in true Frankensteinian fashion. Appropriately, Dale Keown creates a wonderful homage to Jack Kirby’s cover image for the original INCREDIBLE HULK #1 (also used as the cover to this trade paperback). Another intriguing deviation within is a psychological case study written by Doc Samson, exploring the Hulk’s life from Bruce Banner’s battered childhood up to the integration of his personalities, and delving into the broad concepts derived from the Hulk’s various changes over the past three decades.
The remaining stories balance things out. The Hulk’s brief return to his Mr. Fixit identity (albeit not as the gray Hulk) in Las Vegas is welcome, as is the return of the original Defenders in an offbeat crossover Annual. Another physically challenging enemy in the character of the alien Trauma is introduced, and will play a key part in the Hulk’s development in future storylines, as will the subplot involving the return of Rick Jones’ mother.
Troubling times lie ahead for the Hulk, with some deadly foes waiting in the wings.
May 11, 2023
A messy volume after the last two great ones.
I still like Hulk here, and his team up with X-Factor was dumb but fun. I also enjoyed the one where Hulk has to survive in the snow against Truma, some real cool moments. However, the Punisher issues were meh and these annuals are pretty meh. So a half and half volume.
A 3 out of 5.
I still like Hulk here, and his team up with X-Factor was dumb but fun. I also enjoyed the one where Hulk has to survive in the snow against Truma, some real cool moments. However, the Punisher issues were meh and these annuals are pretty meh. So a half and half volume.
A 3 out of 5.
December 3, 2019
The legendary run by Peter David comes to a sputtering end.
Maybe its the fact that I didn't read these comics when I was younger, or maybe this type of comic book writing is just not my personal preference, but I found this to be.... not very good at all. I mean, Hulk with giant guns and bandoleers on his chest is just waaaaaaaaaay too 90's for me. And the book ends with a throwback to Joe Fixit... yeah this was just not my style at all.
The thing that really saves this book is the art. Keown has mastered the Hulk at this point and every panel, as ridiculous as it may be, at least LOOKS amazing. I love his sense of movement and just his general line work. If it wasn't for Keown on the book this would be a disaster. It's literally the only reason the book got more than 1 star from me.
...Anyways, on to the next volume of Hulk!
Maybe its the fact that I didn't read these comics when I was younger, or maybe this type of comic book writing is just not my personal preference, but I found this to be.... not very good at all. I mean, Hulk with giant guns and bandoleers on his chest is just waaaaaaaaaay too 90's for me. And the book ends with a throwback to Joe Fixit... yeah this was just not my style at all.
The thing that really saves this book is the art. Keown has mastered the Hulk at this point and every panel, as ridiculous as it may be, at least LOOKS amazing. I love his sense of movement and just his general line work. If it wasn't for Keown on the book this would be a disaster. It's literally the only reason the book got more than 1 star from me.
...Anyways, on to the next volume of Hulk!
October 19, 2019
You can't go wrong with any of the eight volume 'Visionaries' series pertaining to David's milestone run of the Incredible Hulk. In the last(at least for the foreseeable future) volume, contains the famous "War & Pieces," story line, his powerful 30 anniversary special, and a couple of stand-alone issues that provides a satisfying read. The only downside to this collection is that(as previously mentioned) this is the last volume that collect David's impressive 100 + run of the Green Goliath. Yes, the later issues are collected in the Epic editions, but those volumes are a good deal more expensive and too bulky for those readers just looking for quick weekend afternoon read.
September 4, 2020
Uno de los más irregulares volúmenes en el run de Peter David; aunque con par de issues interesantes. El del 30 aniversario en particular me gustó bastante, pues funciona como resumen de lo que he leído hasta ahora (unos 42 números) y del personaje en líneas generales. De los otros arcos, el primero dónde se pelea con X-Factor (mutantes trabajando para el gobierno de EEUU -lo cual a mis actuales ojos se le antoja rarísimo-) y cuando vuelve a Las Vegas cómo Mr. Fixit... sólo puedo decir que tiene escenas interesantes, pero ninguno me ha gustado aún tanto como los de tomos anteriores.
October 9, 2017
This is the last volume with Dale Keown art, but the title won't slow down once he's gone. The stories here are becoming thought provoking, showing a lot of intelligence and elevating this book to heights superhero comics don't often reach.
June 16, 2019
Another excellent entry by Peter David. This so far has been one of my favorite collections. It has a nice blend of humor and action. I love this version of the Hulk.
August 24, 2011
Ironically, I read X-Factor Visionaries - Peter David, Vol. 2 the same week as this collection -- ironic, because they both include the (full) "War & Pieces" storyline that crossed over between both books.
The Hulk material here (issues 390-396) is superior, as the recently re-integrated and intelligent Hulk tries to deal with his past and future, balancing his intellect with his savagery -- with a bit of revenge on the side -- and working through the mysterious Pantheon organization to try and find a new place in the world.
Good stuff, some fine personal stories, nice humor to leaven the data, and a reminder of how good PAD's Hulk run (here with Dale Keown on most of the art) really was.
The Hulk material here (issues 390-396) is superior, as the recently re-integrated and intelligent Hulk tries to deal with his past and future, balancing his intellect with his savagery -- with a bit of revenge on the side -- and working through the mysterious Pantheon organization to try and find a new place in the world.
Good stuff, some fine personal stories, nice humor to leaven the data, and a reminder of how good PAD's Hulk run (here with Dale Keown on most of the art) really was.
March 4, 2015
This volume opens and closes with a bang! I kind of chuckled at the sight of the Hulk with huge guns, but then got pulled into a story about heroes fighting each other because they're both trying to be on the side of what's right! then of course the return of Mr. Fixit to close out the volume was priceless! He looked a little cooler as a grey Hulk, and he's not quite as crotchety, but it was still a rollickin' good read!
May 9, 2015
My third volume of the Peter David Hulk and I wish I had more! Admittedly, I don't like the art in a few of these, but the story is cool. Loved the appearances by Strange, Doc Oc and Punisher (my favorite). Without the volumes before, this book wouldn't be as enjoyable, but with at least 6 and 7 under your belt, this is a great collection to continue into.
February 9, 2012
Peter David manages to craft meaningful plots that address real human concerns of mortality and ethics - all in a fun, witty superhero adventure. The art's mostly solid, with Dale Keown handling the bulk of the pages, but PAD's the real draw.
May 23, 2017
Reread in prep for new Hulk Epic collection
March 7, 2013
ITS WAS GREAT IT WAS AND ORIGINAL BOOK AND HAS INSPIRED ME TO READ ALL MARVEL TYPES OF BOOKS THAT ARE ONLY MADE BY THE LEGENDARY COMIC WRITER STAN LEE
December 18, 2016
David and Keown perfection continues. This book has some overlap with the book Hulk Epic Collection Ghosts of the Past. But you'll need both for the main story.
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