The Infernal Hulk (2025-2026) #4

The Infernal Hulk (2025)

by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Nic Klein (Cover Art)

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

Genres: Marvel, Comics, Superheroes, Horror

Kindle Edition

Published February 25, 2026

About the author

Phillip Kennedy Johnson earned a Master of Music degree from the University of North Texas, where he served as Teaching Fellow for the Department of Jazz Studies, and a Bachelor of Music degree from Eastern Kentucky University. SFC Johnson has performed with the Lexington Philharmonic, Dallas Opera, Washington Symphonic Brass, and the Moscow Ballet, and was a member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra from 2004 to 2005. SFC Johnson remains active as a composer, arranger, teacher, and clinician, and also enjoys a second career as a writer of comics and graphic novels. His work has been published by DC Comics, Marvel Comics, BOOM! Studios, and more.

Reviews

[Machiavelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was a blast! Infernal Hulk #4 dives deep into the Hulkscape with a wild mix of cosmic horror and inner-mind chaos that feels like the trippiest Hulk story in ages. The art is nuts in all the best ways — inventive layouts, twisted landscapes, and face-smashing moments that pull you right into Banner’s fractured psyche. 

It’s not the easiest issue to jump into if you’re new, but as someone already on board with the run, this hit every beat I wanted. The opening punches hard, the stakes feel real, and the teases for what’s coming next made me immediately flip the calendar for issue five. A fun, visually striking entry that leans hard into the weird and the wild.

[Craig Schorling · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was enjoyable to see all the Hulks duking it out. The story seems to be bouncing around a lot as a result. The artwork and style is tremendous.

[alejandro galvez · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good.

Man this comic is good. The art is phenomenal! I can't get enough of it. Can't wait to buy the collected edition. A must have in your library.

[Neil Pearson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This issue unfortunately abandons Banner's story and doesn't feature him at all which is a shame as I found his character to be far more compelling than the Hulk we follow here.

This issue also demonstrated how I probably should be catching up on this storyline as I'm still clueless as to the nemesis and what happened to the previous nemesis.
Otherwise the story works as a nice nostalgia hit regarding various versions of the Hulk, although it probably helps to know about the various Hulk personas over the decades. I'll always have a soft spot for the classic "child" Hulk who I felt Ewing made impossible not to feel bad for.
Besides the nostalgia trip there wasn't much to go off here and it raised the question of where other(less popular) personas were.

what saved the issue was the artwork which was downright beautiful in places. There was a scene in a forest with transparent toadstools containing humanoid shadows that felt very Grimm brothers. The painted style of colouring also added to the dreamlike effect. Klein also managed to make the various versions of the Hulk easy to recognise even if they weren't speaking or only appearing in single pages/panels.

Overall, this issue didn't impress as much as the excellent previous issue and I hope the story returns to Banner soon. Having both/all stories run together would be great but it may be that this title works better in trade collections where there isn't as much of a wait for each story element.


Overall = 3/5
Writing = 3/5
Art = 5/5

Will I read the next issue? Yes.

Wait for the trade collection? I'm starting to think this could benefit being read in trade format if each issue focuses on Banner or one of the Hulks.

Did I need to read previous issues/series? The previous issue didn't need to be read but possibly earlier issues and the earlier volumes would help.


Will I read previous issues? I'm planning on continuing this team's run having read the first 2-3 volumes.

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Desde luego PKJ no es Al Ewing a la hora de indagar en la cuestión histórica de la existencia de psiques individuales de Hulk. Pero el entramado de horror primordial y monstruoso con el arte de Nic Klein siempre salvan la papeleta.

[Victor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Geez, this title is getting absolutely bats**t! And I'm here for every panel. Nic Klein's art is mesmerizing and downright visceral. Scribe Phillip Kennedy Johnson completely embraces the horrific side of the Hulk(s). Can't wait for the next issue.

[Nolan McNulty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hulk v. Hulk v. Hulk.

[Andy Waldron · Rating 5 out of 5]

absolute eye candy of the highest order

[Ryan Gässer · Rating 3 out of 5]

There sure wasn’t much meat on that bone; mostly (eye) candy.

[luciddreamer99 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply gorgeous art. The colors are amazing and the illustrations are top shelf. Recommended for Hulk fans who want something a little different.

[Xaanua · Rating 2 out of 5]

Infernal Hulk 4: Problemas de continuidad con los anteriores, falta de desarrollo. Pocos diálogos, poco desarrollo de personaje. Se quiere crear una atmósfera de terror, pero sin profundizar.

[DonHeimscheißer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I gotta say this issue just felt like filler and there wasn’t really much to read. Hopefully the next issue is better.

[Antonio Escobar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yo how brolic is infernal hulk — bro is about to fight the One above all 😭😭??