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Secret Wars: Battleworld #46/47
Hank Johnson: Agent of Hydra #1
Hey there, comic reader! Have you ever wondered what Hydra agents do during their downtime? No? Well...then, uh, go read Hail Hydra. For everyone else with a burning desire to see a Hydra agent letting it all hang out, this is the book for you! Be thrilled as Hank picks up his kids from school! Be amazed as Hank talks with Hydra's HR department! And be stupefied as Hank wishes he had picked a different line of work! From Curb Your Enthusiasm executive producer David Mandel, Hank Johnson, Agent of Hydra will have you looking at faceless henchmen in a whole new light.
22 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 26, 2015
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August 31, 2017
Ah, the everyday bullshit that comes with being a low-level Hydra goon...
Apparently, getting your ass kicked by Nick Fury on a weekly basis isn't the worst thing that can happen to you. Nope, the tedious day to day minutiae of life is what wears a man like Hank Johnson down.
This isn't something that you need to read, it's just a super cute one-shot about a shlubby Hydra Agent and his ridiculous life as a henchman and a family man.
Attending Hydra funerals with the wife?
Poor Gerry.
Hail Hydra!
Ooooh, I'll bet there's an opening in sci-tech now!
Little League games against the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s kids, getting flack from his wife because they can't afford a nanny, and sitting through boring school fundraisers with his boss and her husband.
Basically, Hank does the same things we do but with a Hail Hydra! flair to it. And while it's not side-splittingly hilarious, it's funny enough to be an entertaining issue.
My only complaint is whothefuck is Hank and wherethefuck is Bob?
Oh well...
Apparently, getting your ass kicked by Nick Fury on a weekly basis isn't the worst thing that can happen to you. Nope, the tedious day to day minutiae of life is what wears a man like Hank Johnson down.
This isn't something that you need to read, it's just a super cute one-shot about a shlubby Hydra Agent and his ridiculous life as a henchman and a family man.
Attending Hydra funerals with the wife?
Poor Gerry.
Hail Hydra!
Ooooh, I'll bet there's an opening in sci-tech now!
Little League games against the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s kids, getting flack from his wife because they can't afford a nanny, and sitting through boring school fundraisers with his boss and her husband.
Basically, Hank does the same things we do but with a Hail Hydra! flair to it. And while it's not side-splittingly hilarious, it's funny enough to be an entertaining issue.
My only complaint is whothefuck is Hank and wherethefuck is Bob?
Oh well...
July 15, 2016
Hank Johnson is poor schmoe working for HYDRA. This is what he's done when he's not HYDRA-ing.
This is some funny shit, a few days in the life of less than successful HYDRA agent. His wife nags him about getting a job at AIM. His kids go to the Baron Strucker Academy. He gets sexually harassed by Madame Hydra. This is just a sampling of what befalls Hank Johnson.
The art and tone is very reminiscent of Matt Fraction's Hawkeye. If you ever wondered what HYDRA agents did during their down time, you'll enjoy this. 4.5 out of 5 stars, for what it is.
This is some funny shit, a few days in the life of less than successful HYDRA agent. His wife nags him about getting a job at AIM. His kids go to the Baron Strucker Academy. He gets sexually harassed by Madame Hydra. This is just a sampling of what befalls Hank Johnson.
The art and tone is very reminiscent of Matt Fraction's Hawkeye. If you ever wondered what HYDRA agents did during their down time, you'll enjoy this. 4.5 out of 5 stars, for what it is.
December 31, 2015
Nick Fury breaks into a Hydra facility, knocking out two guards before continuing his mission. But we linger on one of the guards and then cut to him out of uniform sat at his kitchen table nursing his bruised noggin and looking miserable. This is Hank Johnson, Agent of Hydra!
I haven’t read many of them but I’m calling it: this one-shot comic is the best Secret Wars tie-in! Seinfeld/Curb Your Enthusiasm writer David Mandel gives us a funny look into the everyday life of an ordinary Marvel supervillain goon. Besides the usual stuff every married familyman deals with like juggling kids and worrying about money, Hank’s also got to deal with getting beaten up by the Avengers and fend off Madame Hydra’s inappropriate workplace advances!
It’s essentially a Marvelised extension of that scene in Austin Powers about the Dr Evil henchman (but not as tragic) drawn in a style similar to David Aja’s Hawkeye by Michael Walsh. And it works really well – I loved it! Those scenes where all the Hydra guards line up and yell “HAIL HYDRA!” were the funniest as it’s like their version of school assembly, and there's Hank and his buddy talking about their boring weekend plans in between chants! Full marks to Michael Walsh for realising Mandel’s hilarious script so perfectly with his wonderful artwork.
I loved the fleshed-out supervillain community Hank lives in. The high school is called Wolfgang Von Strucker Elementary, the different factions have rivalries (“AIM-holes!”) whose kids play against each other in little league, and Baron Zemo hosts a school fundraiser! MODOK steals all the scenes he’s in – such a natural comedic character. I even loved the wonderful Hydra wreath at the funeral!
I’d ask for more as I really liked Hank and was rooting for him the whole time, but I wonder if this issue’s one-shot self-inclusive format didn’t make this work all the better. Either way it’s an outstanding comic that takes a wry yet refreshing and highly enjoyable look at the less glamorous side of the Marvel Universe.
I haven’t read many of them but I’m calling it: this one-shot comic is the best Secret Wars tie-in! Seinfeld/Curb Your Enthusiasm writer David Mandel gives us a funny look into the everyday life of an ordinary Marvel supervillain goon. Besides the usual stuff every married familyman deals with like juggling kids and worrying about money, Hank’s also got to deal with getting beaten up by the Avengers and fend off Madame Hydra’s inappropriate workplace advances!
It’s essentially a Marvelised extension of that scene in Austin Powers about the Dr Evil henchman (but not as tragic) drawn in a style similar to David Aja’s Hawkeye by Michael Walsh. And it works really well – I loved it! Those scenes where all the Hydra guards line up and yell “HAIL HYDRA!” were the funniest as it’s like their version of school assembly, and there's Hank and his buddy talking about their boring weekend plans in between chants! Full marks to Michael Walsh for realising Mandel’s hilarious script so perfectly with his wonderful artwork.
I loved the fleshed-out supervillain community Hank lives in. The high school is called Wolfgang Von Strucker Elementary, the different factions have rivalries (“AIM-holes!”) whose kids play against each other in little league, and Baron Zemo hosts a school fundraiser! MODOK steals all the scenes he’s in – such a natural comedic character. I even loved the wonderful Hydra wreath at the funeral!
I’d ask for more as I really liked Hank and was rooting for him the whole time, but I wonder if this issue’s one-shot self-inclusive format didn’t make this work all the better. Either way it’s an outstanding comic that takes a wry yet refreshing and highly enjoyable look at the less glamorous side of the Marvel Universe.
December 27, 2015
Meet Hank Johnson. He's just a normal guy with normal problems. He's got a family that adores him.
A new boss who has some odd requests.
His job...Agent of Hydra.
Hank Johnson Agent of Hydra is a funny look into the life of a Hydra Agent. Let me tell you it's not as glamorous as it looks. Despite putting his life on the line against superheroes daily, Hank can't afford a nanny. His wife gives him a hard time and his kids...well they're just kids. Plus Hank seems to get knocked out by Nick Fury often.
Hail Hydra,and see someone about that concussion Hank.
A new boss who has some odd requests.
His job...Agent of Hydra.
Hank Johnson Agent of Hydra is a funny look into the life of a Hydra Agent. Let me tell you it's not as glamorous as it looks. Despite putting his life on the line against superheroes daily, Hank can't afford a nanny. His wife gives him a hard time and his kids...well they're just kids. Plus Hank seems to get knocked out by Nick Fury often.
Hail Hydra,and see someone about that concussion Hank.
October 24, 2019
A short comic depicting the day-to-day life of Hank Johnson, an agent of Hydra. Poor guy just wants to help his organization take over the world, but he can't afford a nanny, his boss may be sexually harassing him, and he keeps getting hit by Nick Fury. Why won't anyone give the poor guy a break?
This is one of the best things Marvel has gotten out in recent years, I love it.
This is one of the best things Marvel has gotten out in recent years, I love it.
July 5, 2016
Funniest thing I've seen in a long time:
Otherwise, a decent concept but ho-him execution. Wouldn't vote to continue this with the same writer. Maybe Nick Spencer has a hole in his calendar?
Otherwise, a decent concept but ho-him execution. Wouldn't vote to continue this with the same writer. Maybe Nick Spencer has a hole in his calendar?
October 17, 2016
This is the most utterly stupid, unnecessary, unfunny, senseless comic that I have read in a long time.
Waste of time and money, avoid at all costs.
Waste of time and money, avoid at all costs.
August 31, 2015
It was good. Funny sometimes. And, I liked what they did with Steranko's material. Made me wanna go back and re-read it again for the millionth time. I like the series, and I'll continue reading it, hoping it gets better for me, and for Hank.
The only thing that I didn't like is that it was supposed to be BOB. Agent of Hydra. Who the hell is Hank? I'd gladly kill Hank and rename the title or something. So Marvel, please, do yourself a favor and bring Bob the title he deserves.
The only thing that I didn't like is that it was supposed to be BOB. Agent of Hydra. Who the hell is Hank? I'd gladly kill Hank and rename the title or something. So Marvel, please, do yourself a favor and bring Bob the title he deserves.
January 2, 2017
Amazingly funny.
December 11, 2017
They have to keep this going. This poor guy's life is hilarious.
March 30, 2019
This was a hoot. For fans of Tom King's The Vision and Mister Miracle & Matt Fraction's Hawkeye.
May 6, 2019
Very funny
The story of what it’s like for an average joe in the agencies hydra, shield ... etc. it’s worth the read.
The story of what it’s like for an average joe in the agencies hydra, shield ... etc. it’s worth the read.
October 30, 2021
This was a fun, short read. It was not the funniest thing I have read but it was a great 15 minute diversion at the end of the day that I really enjoyed.
March 5, 2026
So funny I love it. Wish Marvel makes more about this guy.
January 30, 2017
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