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She-Hulk by Rainbow Rowell
She-Hulk, Vol. 2: Jen of Hearts
Collects SHE-HULK (2022) #6-10.
Questions abound for the jade giantess! Nightcrawler visits Book Law, but what does the X-Men's resident fuzzy elf need legal defense for? Which of Marvel's greatest traditions will She-Hulk help uphold? And how many miles does it take…to save the universe? After shocking events hit like an earthquake, Jennifer Walters has some serious work to do - and a humdinger of a mystery to solve. And trust us, you will not be able to predict what she finds! She-Hulk's new archnemeses finally step from the shadows - but who are they, and what do they want with her? The answers to these questions will chill She-Hulk to the bone! Can Jen and her adorable new beau, Jack of Hearts, make it through this alive - or will this power couple suffer heartbreak?
Questions abound for the jade giantess! Nightcrawler visits Book Law, but what does the X-Men's resident fuzzy elf need legal defense for? Which of Marvel's greatest traditions will She-Hulk help uphold? And how many miles does it take…to save the universe? After shocking events hit like an earthquake, Jennifer Walters has some serious work to do - and a humdinger of a mystery to solve. And trust us, you will not be able to predict what she finds! She-Hulk's new archnemeses finally step from the shadows - but who are they, and what do they want with her? The answers to these questions will chill She-Hulk to the bone! Can Jen and her adorable new beau, Jack of Hearts, make it through this alive - or will this power couple suffer heartbreak?
113 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 30, 2023
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About the author
Rainbow Rowell
142 books141k followersRainbow Rowell writes all kinds of stuff.
Sometimes she writes about adults (ATTACHMENTS, LANDLINE, SLOW DANCE).
Sometimes she writes about teenagers (ELEANOR & PARK, FANGIRL) .
Sometimes — actually, a lot of the time — she writes about lovesick vampires and guys with dragon wings. (THE SIMON SNOW TRILOGY).
Recently, she’s been writing comics, including her first graphic novel, PUMPKINHEADS, and the monthly SHE-HULK comic for Marvel.
She lives in Omaha, Nebraska.
More at rainbowrowell.com.
Sometimes she writes about adults (ATTACHMENTS, LANDLINE, SLOW DANCE).
Sometimes she writes about teenagers (ELEANOR & PARK, FANGIRL) .
Sometimes — actually, a lot of the time — she writes about lovesick vampires and guys with dragon wings. (THE SIMON SNOW TRILOGY).
Recently, she’s been writing comics, including her first graphic novel, PUMPKINHEADS, and the monthly SHE-HULK comic for Marvel.
She lives in Omaha, Nebraska.
More at rainbowrowell.com.
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January 23, 2024
"Look at you, Walters - what a babe! I can't remember the last time I saw you out of an Avengers unitard. [But then,] you look great in everything - it's your curse." -- Patsy Walker, a.k.a. Hellcat, the bestie of Jennifer Walters, a.k.a. She-Hulk, during their 'Eat Cake in Fancy Dresses Wednesday' outing
Note to Marvel: please keep Ms. Rowell retained as She-Hulk's head writer! I much enjoyed Vol. 1: Jen, Again a year ago, and I detect no noticeable drop in quality with its sincere follow-up Jen of Hearts. Hell, they even resurrect that trusty 'breaking the fourth wall' scene - a trademark during the character's run in the late 70's and 80's - and it's effectively used here although more for a dramatic moment than humor. Anyway . . . I think it has to be a tricky thing to script a super-heroine where her fluctuating private / professional life gets just as much page time as the action scenes, but Ms. Rowell does just that PLUS has fashioned a wonderfully suspenseful section where a young married couple - they're mad scientist-types, operating a laboratory in the basement of their Brooklyn row-home - tamper with attempting to attain Hulk-like superpowers and things just go horribly wrong. This is a graphic novel targeting an adult audience - not meant that there is anything objectionable and/or R-rated about it - and Ms. Rowell compellingly writes 'up' instead of down to the readers.
Note to Marvel: please keep Ms. Rowell retained as She-Hulk's head writer! I much enjoyed Vol. 1: Jen, Again a year ago, and I detect no noticeable drop in quality with its sincere follow-up Jen of Hearts. Hell, they even resurrect that trusty 'breaking the fourth wall' scene - a trademark during the character's run in the late 70's and 80's - and it's effectively used here although more for a dramatic moment than humor. Anyway . . . I think it has to be a tricky thing to script a super-heroine where her fluctuating private / professional life gets just as much page time as the action scenes, but Ms. Rowell does just that PLUS has fashioned a wonderfully suspenseful section where a young married couple - they're mad scientist-types, operating a laboratory in the basement of their Brooklyn row-home - tamper with attempting to attain Hulk-like superpowers and things just go horribly wrong. This is a graphic novel targeting an adult audience - not meant that there is anything objectionable and/or R-rated about it - and Ms. Rowell compellingly writes 'up' instead of down to the readers.
August 10, 2023
The romance is amped up as She-Hulk starts to have the feels for one individual while we get the backstory on another couple and a surprising third couple is revealed. Rowell's bubblegum comics are fun and flavorful if not particularly filling.
Definitely coming back for the next volume though there's some uncertainty on the internet if there will be a fourth. Here's hoping Marvel sticks with this enjoyable series.
Definitely coming back for the next volume though there's some uncertainty on the internet if there will be a fourth. Here's hoping Marvel sticks with this enjoyable series.
February 16, 2025
Re-read (2025): 3.5 stars, always a delight. I don't know how I failed to mention before the whole Jen breaking the fourth wall in this volume. It is such a sad, but powerful moment. Also, though I miss the lawyering days from older runs, I do like how Jen's work life right now is mostly consultation hours. She's still all about the law, but this choice of small moments in the office allows for Jen's personal life to be the focus and I love the romance here.
Re-read (2024): I'm actually changing this to a 3.5. It's still lacking in some areas (villain sideplot), but it's so good in others (characterization, romance, tone). Also, what can I say? I love Jack of Hearts [Former Avenger, living reactor, poet], I'm so happy Rainbow picked this character to be Jen's companion.
Original review:
3.25 stars!
A few minutes later, after Jen has awkwardly offered three robots coffee...
First, I want you to know that I'm really enjoying this title. It's charming and fun and just an overall delight. It's just that the villain centric issue where Rowell explains their backstory is well, weak. And then the action and confrontation in the next issue is, well, weak. So I had to lower my rating. BUT! It's a worthy sequel, it's a fun ride, and I just keep on loving Jen more with every issue.
The artwork is perfect. There are many side characters in this volume and I love everyone's design! And Jen, as always, looks beautiful. Jack of Hearts steals my heart every page.
It's just a wonderful art style for a very charming slice of life type of comic.
It wouldn't be a Rainbow Rowell story if the romance didn't shine and friendships didn't thrive. And this volume is very Rainbow. Jen and Jack's relationship is the heart (lol pun) of the story. It's sweet and sad. And I'm rooting for them so much.
In the heartbreak, Patsy Walker comes to shine as the shoulder for Jen to cry on. There are many friendships in this book, and they all help to shape the tone of it. Funny, quirky, sweet.
There are so many characters that enter Jen's life and that need her professional help and those cameos are so well done. I love how they're always unexpected too.
I have to talk about how Rowell is revisiting She-Hulk's history as a character. As a first time reader of She-Hulk, there's mentions of previous adventures and they are so well integrated to the page/scene. Here, it is especially well done when talking about Jen's previous partners/relationships.
Rainbow knows this is a reboot/open-to-new-audience book, and yet she still tries to bring to the front She-Hulk's comic book history and it's so effortlessly written.
I love the little world Rowell is building on in this comic. I know that when I need something sweet to read I can count on this book to give me warm feelings. I can't wait to read the next volume and I'll be cheering for Jen's happiness.
Re-read (2024): I'm actually changing this to a 3.5. It's still lacking in some areas (villain sideplot), but it's so good in others (characterization, romance, tone). Also, what can I say? I love Jack of Hearts [Former Avenger, living reactor, poet], I'm so happy Rainbow picked this character to be Jen's companion.
Original review:
3.25 stars!
A few minutes later, after Jen has awkwardly offered three robots coffee...
First, I want you to know that I'm really enjoying this title. It's charming and fun and just an overall delight. It's just that the villain centric issue where Rowell explains their backstory is well, weak. And then the action and confrontation in the next issue is, well, weak. So I had to lower my rating. BUT! It's a worthy sequel, it's a fun ride, and I just keep on loving Jen more with every issue.
The artwork is perfect. There are many side characters in this volume and I love everyone's design! And Jen, as always, looks beautiful. Jack of Hearts steals my heart every page.
It's just a wonderful art style for a very charming slice of life type of comic.
It wouldn't be a Rainbow Rowell story if the romance didn't shine and friendships didn't thrive. And this volume is very Rainbow. Jen and Jack's relationship is the heart (lol pun) of the story. It's sweet and sad. And I'm rooting for them so much.
In the heartbreak, Patsy Walker comes to shine as the shoulder for Jen to cry on. There are many friendships in this book, and they all help to shape the tone of it. Funny, quirky, sweet.
There are so many characters that enter Jen's life and that need her professional help and those cameos are so well done. I love how they're always unexpected too.
I have to talk about how Rowell is revisiting She-Hulk's history as a character. As a first time reader of She-Hulk, there's mentions of previous adventures and they are so well integrated to the page/scene. Here, it is especially well done when talking about Jen's previous partners/relationships.
Rainbow knows this is a reboot/open-to-new-audience book, and yet she still tries to bring to the front She-Hulk's comic book history and it's so effortlessly written.
I love the little world Rowell is building on in this comic. I know that when I need something sweet to read I can count on this book to give me warm feelings. I can't wait to read the next volume and I'll be cheering for Jen's happiness.
July 28, 2024
Follow-up fun that maintains the tone and quality of the last. The only part that disturbs the immersion of Rowell's more grounded iteration is the fourth wall break that feels oddly out of place and more akin to its lesser TV adaption counterpart.
May 22, 2025
Just wanted to say I quite liked the She-Hulk series until the last episode. This book reminded me of that. The book did not live up to my expectations from the first book.
Jen and Jack have been getting closer and closer, but is there a future for them? Also, find out the deal with Mark and April as well as their origin story.
I wanted to give this book 2.5 stars, but it just edged a round up from me. It is just the vulnerability/likability of Jen that did just get to me. Wanting her to get a break.
I liked Jen/She-Hulk breaking the fourth wall and talking directly to me (the audience), but just a forced rant at the writes was a waste of space for me. The parts of the book that were rushed through should have been given more time and space in this book. Could we have more of the fight club, more team ups, or even more of her cases in the next book? The book finishes with a thumbnail variant cover gallery.
Jen and Jack have been getting closer and closer, but is there a future for them? Also, find out the deal with Mark and April as well as their origin story.
I wanted to give this book 2.5 stars, but it just edged a round up from me. It is just the vulnerability/likability of Jen that did just get to me. Wanting her to get a break.
I liked Jen/She-Hulk breaking the fourth wall and talking directly to me (the audience), but just a forced rant at the writes was a waste of space for me. The parts of the book that were rushed through should have been given more time and space in this book. Could we have more of the fight club, more team ups, or even more of her cases in the next book? The book finishes with a thumbnail variant cover gallery.
July 16, 2024
3.5/5 stars
This is the second volume of this series. It follows Jennifer (the She-Hulk).
I don't really know anything about Marvel comics or She-Hulk. But I'm reading this series because of Rainbow Rowell.
I did enjoy this volume. I really like the illustrations. I'm looking forward to reading volume 3.
This is the second volume of this series. It follows Jennifer (the She-Hulk).
I don't really know anything about Marvel comics or She-Hulk. But I'm reading this series because of Rainbow Rowell.
I did enjoy this volume. I really like the illustrations. I'm looking forward to reading volume 3.
November 18, 2024
I love the relationship with She Hulk and Jack of Hearts. It's wonderfully done, feels realistic, and super cute.
The villains here, are just people to ambitious, who go to far, and do awful things. This leads to a sad faith for one of our characters.
Great 4th wall breaking, excellent character motivation, and the humor isn't forceful, it's fun. Overall a delight to read.
The villains here, are just people to ambitious, who go to far, and do awful things. This leads to a sad faith for one of our characters.
Great 4th wall breaking, excellent character motivation, and the humor isn't forceful, it's fun. Overall a delight to read.
January 4, 2024
A big step down from the predecessor, both in terms of art and storytelling. Jen of Hearts starts off strong, with Jen and Jack of Hearts consummating their relationship (whoo for real romance in comics!) and Jen picking up all of Krakoa as a client.
Then, abruptly, we veer into a storyline about a random scientist couple who want to make themselves into Hulks and have failed miserably. The woman in particular has been given a garish large head that looks simply terrible on the page. At one point in the story, Jen breaks the fourth wall to complain about the storytelling and I was right there with her.
The scientists are shuffled aside, quickly forgotten. Jack's powers have returned and with them, his potential for romance with Jen has left. (Perhaps!) I guess we'll see in the next volume. Definitely less excited for that one.
Then, abruptly, we veer into a storyline about a random scientist couple who want to make themselves into Hulks and have failed miserably. The woman in particular has been given a garish large head that looks simply terrible on the page. At one point in the story, Jen breaks the fourth wall to complain about the storytelling and I was right there with her.
The scientists are shuffled aside, quickly forgotten. Jack's powers have returned and with them, his potential for romance with Jen has left. (Perhaps!) I guess we'll see in the next volume. Definitely less excited for that one.
December 17, 2023
An okay read. This continues with the jack of Hearts storyline, which I was enjoying for the first couple of issues. Then issue 3 was a full issue dedicated to the villains of this volume, which I didn't find that interesting. And then issue 4 got super preachy at one point with Jen breaking the fourth wall. It reminded me of the She Hulk Disney+ series but not in a good way. Still, I will read the next volume to see where the story goes next.
February 23, 2023
#10 just came out today and it was such a thrilling read. Love the characters arcs both Jen and Jack of Hearts are going through. Fascinating exploration of what it means to be a hero and also a lover. Expresses a genuine emotional core I think is absent from a lot of comics I have read.
September 6, 2023
Just a bit of fun for the most part. I like the art and the light tone.
August 15, 2023
The single most heartbreaking use of the fourth wall that I've seen. I absolutely love She-Hulk--while I relate more to the Hulk in general, as anyone with anger issues and a tendency to become emotionally overwhelmed is wont to do, let's face it: I have a huge spot in my heart for superhero lawyers (Nelson and Murdock this is about you) and also for buff women and she fits both categories. The backstory of Mark and April was tear-jerking and oh my God the panels with ...ARGH. I cannot BELIEVE that a comic that started with She-Hulk and Hellcat having their weekly Eating Cake In Fancy Dresses day made me feel all of these emotions.
June 4, 2023
3.75 stars. This was a really enjoyable read! You’re really focused on Jen’s life as she balances living as the world knows She-Hulk and as she knows herself as Jennifer Walters. If you’re looking for something filled with a ton of action and punching, you won’t find it here. But if you’re looking for an oddly comedic slice-of-life story, you’ll find just that. I hope they touch on Jen taking on the entire nation of Krakoa a bit more because I’d love to see what that looks like, even just a little bit. There’s love, unhealthy obsession, and a 9-to-5 in this one that makes this book feel almost relatable when it’s almost completely not relatable at all.
August 10, 2023
Still delightful but does fall into somewhat predictable tropes of both romance and superheroes. But it’s very charming and down-to-earth, and I’m invested in the characters, more so than most. And it’s doing something different than most titles, remaining feminist, all while having this really distinct milieu of things that maybe shouldn’t work, but just do.
June 14, 2023
jennifer walters pls gimme a chance
June 3, 2023
This just improved in everything in volume one, I even sympathized with the villains due to how Rowell let us into their backstory. I seem to like Takeshi Miyazawa’s artwork more than everyone else on Goodreads lol.
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December 17, 2023I enjoyed the first two issues of this most; the art was warmer, and the story too, more a charming rom-com about people who used to be superheroes than a superhero comic as such. But even after that, when more punching and sadness intrude, it's clear that Rowell is doing for Jen something like what Immortal did for her cousin, integrating a whole wild past into one coherent character.
August 19, 2023
After a strong start this volume feels like treading water. The fourth wall break was bizarre, and not an excuse for poor plot development. Art is good when it’s good, but has its inconsistent moments.
June 1, 2023
4.5
Rowell is an excellent comic book writer. Keep using her, Marvel!
Rowell is an excellent comic book writer. Keep using her, Marvel!
February 1, 2024
I love She-Hulk, and this series is so much fun. What a cliffhanger!
September 16, 2023
I absolutely love this series! Jen is still trying to figure out what is going on with Jack (and of course getting feelings for him), the strange green guy and the big headed girl as well. She breaks the fourth wall in this issue with is amazing! Wonderful graphics and great story. Now to wait for volume 3.
April 1, 2024
I am really enjoying this series! It is funny, humourous with lots of perils of being a superhero lawyer but underlying heart of who she is. I like the conversation with Jen and Patsy about how Jen presents, feeling torn between by some men wanting her 'small and unhulked' and some oversexualizing her as She-Hulk and her sahing she wants to feel free to be both.
June 10, 2024
This was fun! Rainbow does an excellent job capturing Jen's personality without going to the extreme. While it would be nice to have more law drama, I actually like the chemistry between her and Jack at the moment so I don't mind too much.
July 28, 2023
A totally worthy continuation of Vol. 1, and just gets better as it goes. Sets up some new villains, and finally gives Shulkie a quasi-happy ending to a relationship.
January 6, 2024
Great series. Very slice-of-lifey. Too bad Maresca isn't doing the art on every issue. Miyazawa's art looks too rushed.
November 22, 2024
Obsessed with this series.
September 30, 2024
(3.5 stars.)
July 7, 2024
Much to enjoy here, and I did. Just a great whimsical, friendsy, romancey, superheroey story by Rowell. The only thing I wish had continued in this collection from the last one is Jen’s fight club and The Thing. I liked Ben’s appearance in the last one and then he was sort of dropped.
What really takes this from three stars to four for me are Bartell’s covers. The details she adds to these, and just her overall eye-candy style, blew me away. I found myself zooming in and shaking my head at all the cool elements and patterns. I gazed at the background architecture such as the door edges and transoms, the multitude of dangling foliage and leaves, gilded edges, tweed fabrics, satiny shimmers, necklaces and earrings, kerchiefs, lace, shoe strings, and plate edges and teacup patterns and the chair and table joins and the little raspberries on the cute little tray desserts and painted toenails and intricate buttons and pantyhose lines and…
What really takes this from three stars to four for me are Bartell’s covers. The details she adds to these, and just her overall eye-candy style, blew me away. I found myself zooming in and shaking my head at all the cool elements and patterns. I gazed at the background architecture such as the door edges and transoms, the multitude of dangling foliage and leaves, gilded edges, tweed fabrics, satiny shimmers, necklaces and earrings, kerchiefs, lace, shoe strings, and plate edges and teacup patterns and the chair and table joins and the little raspberries on the cute little tray desserts and painted toenails and intricate buttons and pantyhose lines and…
April 12, 2025
Fun, light with lower stakes and higher highs
April 17, 2023
I love the progression of She-Hulk and Jack's relationship and romance. Every moment with them is lovely, and it was nice to see Rowell write an adult romance. Give me more of this.
Plus, more of Jen with her friends and all the wonderful She-Hulk universe characters.
Some side character moments were fun, but the central plot, with April trying to steal She-Hulk's powers and Jack's zero energy, was a bit bland. There wasn't enough development or mystery. I didn't get the connection until Jack found the chamber of zero energy and walked into it. I'm still unsure why that even happened, and it seems like an excuse to break them up, as no one can ever imagine what other challenges couples might have together that don't involve breakups.
Plus, more of Jen with her friends and all the wonderful She-Hulk universe characters.
Some side character moments were fun, but the central plot, with April trying to steal She-Hulk's powers and Jack's zero energy, was a bit bland. There wasn't enough development or mystery. I didn't get the connection until Jack found the chamber of zero energy and walked into it. I'm still unsure why that even happened, and it seems like an excuse to break them up, as no one can ever imagine what other challenges couples might have together that don't involve breakups.
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