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She-Hulk by Dan Slott & Peter David
She-Hulk, Volume 2: Superhuman Law
Collects She-Hulk (2004) #7-12.
As a superhuman lawyer, She-Hulk has tried some of the strangest cases on Earth... but all of that is about to change! Empowered by the Living Tribunal, Shulkie is heading into deep space to practice Universal Law! Guest-starring Adam Warlock, Gamora, and Pip the Troll! Plus: Out of all of She-Hulk's enemies, no one hates her more than Titania!
As a superhuman lawyer, She-Hulk has tried some of the strangest cases on Earth... but all of that is about to change! Empowered by the Living Tribunal, Shulkie is heading into deep space to practice Universal Law! Guest-starring Adam Warlock, Gamora, and Pip the Troll! Plus: Out of all of She-Hulk's enemies, no one hates her more than Titania!
145 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 27, 2005
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Dan Slott
1,998 books453 followersDan Slott is an American comic book writer, the current writer on Marvel Comics' The Amazing Spider-Man, and is best known for his work on books such as Arkham Asylum: Living Hell, She-Hulk, Silver Surfer, The Superior Spider-Man, and Ren & Stimpy.
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February 24, 2025
"Hold! What manner of mockery is THIS?! A FEMALE is entering the ring!" -- Tryco Slatterus, a.k.a. 'Champion of the Universe'
"The sad thing is, that's the closest I've gotten to a compliment all day." -- She-Hulk
The sad thing is, this volume dips a little in quality compared to the debut. Although the initial storyline had its moments (She-Hulk is shipped into outer reaches of space to serve as a sort of galactic magistrate - owing to her legalistic savvy as her alter ego, attorney Jen Walters - but soon has to climb into a boxing ring to face the most feared fighter of the cosmos) of quirky humor, it was somewhat unexceptional. Unfortunately, it's follow-up then quickly followed suit by first featuring a super-villainess' origin story that took way too damn long - this book is about She-Hulk, remember? - BUT redeemed itself by having our title super-heroine sweetly rely on a group of middle-aged comic book fans for assistance (owing to their collective respect and vast knowledge of past Marvel issues - wish fulfillment truly achieved at last!) and having the Avengers AND the Fantastic Four come storming in to the rescue like cavalry units arriving in a 1950's western movie.
"The sad thing is, that's the closest I've gotten to a compliment all day." -- She-Hulk
The sad thing is, this volume dips a little in quality compared to the debut. Although the initial storyline had its moments (She-Hulk is shipped into outer reaches of space to serve as a sort of galactic magistrate - owing to her legalistic savvy as her alter ego, attorney Jen Walters - but soon has to climb into a boxing ring to face the most feared fighter of the cosmos) of quirky humor, it was somewhat unexceptional. Unfortunately, it's follow-up then quickly followed suit by first featuring a super-villainess' origin story that took way too damn long - this book is about She-Hulk, remember? - BUT redeemed itself by having our title super-heroine sweetly rely on a group of middle-aged comic book fans for assistance (owing to their collective respect and vast knowledge of past Marvel issues - wish fulfillment truly achieved at last!) and having the Avengers AND the Fantastic Four come storming in to the rescue like cavalry units arriving in a 1950's western movie.
January 22, 2025
This volume collects issues #7-12 and it's an absolute blast!
First couple of issues takes Shulkie to a cosmic adventure. When members of the Magistrati, an all-powerful embodiment of justice and a living tribunal, invite She-Hulk to join their organization, this will not only teach her about Universal law, it will involve her in a problem in planet Skardon. There, a match is currently being fought against the Champion of the Universe, Tryco Slatterus. He's currently in possession of the Power stone and it's wrecking havoc in the planet as the current regent. After acting as judge she's sent by the Magistrati to fight for her life and for Skardon's well-being. In these pages, She-Hulk will make new enemies that will be coming back later on to get their revenge.
Back on Earth, there's a hilarious sideplot with guest character Hercules. Oh, this is She-Hulk's magic, having characters all over Marvel fighting legal battles in the most funny situations.
Issue #4 is particularly special because we follow Titania, the person who hates She-Hulk the most in all universe. There, her origin story is explored and we see their rivalry develop when Titania receives a powerful "weapon" to use against She-Hulk.
The last couple of issues also explore She-Hulk's trauma and insecurities after events (outside this title) happen to where she lost her control as She-Hulk and ends up killing The Vision (Avengers Disassembled). We have a heart to heart with She-Hulk's therapist while Titania is looking for her. It's always interesting seeing She-Hulk's personal journey. This time, she struggles controlling her physical force after returning from space, while also exploring her inner demons of being a destructive agent easily manipulated by external forces.
This volume is full of adventures, hilarious legal situations, a lot of enemies but also friendly faces. I always love when members of the Fantastic Four appear in She-Hulk's world. There's more She-Hulk than Jen, as opposed to the previous volume. And there's a big change of art style too, in particular Jen's design. I really liked this volume. My biggest downside is Southpaw's presence. She-Hulk is acting as her legal guardian after Holliway forces her to last volume, and she got quickly on my nerves criticising and hating every action She-Hulk makes the entire time. That being said, it's crazy how many characters appear here, and how much I care for some even with little 'screen time' like Awesome Andy.
First couple of issues takes Shulkie to a cosmic adventure. When members of the Magistrati, an all-powerful embodiment of justice and a living tribunal, invite She-Hulk to join their organization, this will not only teach her about Universal law, it will involve her in a problem in planet Skardon. There, a match is currently being fought against the Champion of the Universe, Tryco Slatterus. He's currently in possession of the Power stone and it's wrecking havoc in the planet as the current regent. After acting as judge she's sent by the Magistrati to fight for her life and for Skardon's well-being. In these pages, She-Hulk will make new enemies that will be coming back later on to get their revenge.
Back on Earth, there's a hilarious sideplot with guest character Hercules. Oh, this is She-Hulk's magic, having characters all over Marvel fighting legal battles in the most funny situations.
Issue #4 is particularly special because we follow Titania, the person who hates She-Hulk the most in all universe. There, her origin story is explored and we see their rivalry develop when Titania receives a powerful "weapon" to use against She-Hulk.
The last couple of issues also explore She-Hulk's trauma and insecurities after events (outside this title) happen to where she lost her control as She-Hulk and ends up killing The Vision (Avengers Disassembled). We have a heart to heart with She-Hulk's therapist while Titania is looking for her. It's always interesting seeing She-Hulk's personal journey. This time, she struggles controlling her physical force after returning from space, while also exploring her inner demons of being a destructive agent easily manipulated by external forces.
This volume is full of adventures, hilarious legal situations, a lot of enemies but also friendly faces. I always love when members of the Fantastic Four appear in She-Hulk's world. There's more She-Hulk than Jen, as opposed to the previous volume. And there's a big change of art style too, in particular Jen's design. I really liked this volume. My biggest downside is Southpaw's presence. She-Hulk is acting as her legal guardian after Holliway forces her to last volume, and she got quickly on my nerves criticising and hating every action She-Hulk makes the entire time. That being said, it's crazy how many characters appear here, and how much I care for some even with little 'screen time' like Awesome Andy.
January 25, 2021
FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!
This series continues to delight, among many other quality moments this volume contains Jen doing a Rocky-style training montage to fight none other than THE CHAMPION OF THE UNIVERSE, a deep dive into the origin story of Titania, and some real insider baseball jokes about comics continuity in general thanks to Jen's Superhuman Law Firm using longboxes of comics back issues for legal precedents in court since they are all validated by the "Comics Code Authority" and therefore official Federal documents.
Looking forward to the continuation of this Single Green Female's story!
This series continues to delight, among many other quality moments this volume contains Jen doing a Rocky-style training montage to fight none other than THE CHAMPION OF THE UNIVERSE, a deep dive into the origin story of Titania, and some real insider baseball jokes about comics continuity in general thanks to Jen's Superhuman Law Firm using longboxes of comics back issues for legal precedents in court since they are all validated by the "Comics Code Authority" and therefore official Federal documents.
Looking forward to the continuation of this Single Green Female's story!
December 5, 2022
this was an incredibly entertaining comic book! jennifer walters is such a great character and i enjoyed reading about the numerous fun adventures that she went on in this book. the comedy was great and it had a nice conclusion. overall, this was a fun comic book
4/5 stars
4/5 stars
September 8, 2023
Claiming the Comics Code is some kind of Federal Authority overseeing comic publication is disingenuous but then saying this makes comic books admissible in court as evidence is just dumb or thinking the reader is some dumb 10 year old.
Otherwise this collection is fine. A little padded out in places with "backstory" or filler with a bunch of backstory that does not actually help the story along. There is to much "It is all in Jen / She-Hulks head" if she was less a flighty female this would not be a problem.
Otherwise this collection is fine. A little padded out in places with "backstory" or filler with a bunch of backstory that does not actually help the story along. There is to much "It is all in Jen / She-Hulks head" if she was less a flighty female this would not be a problem.
June 27, 2008
She-Hulk has long been one of my favorite superheroes since she teamed up with the Fantastic Four in the mid-80's. Although she's relatively underutilized, I've always found her to be an iconic character for a number of reasons: She's smart. She's a lawyer. She's funny. She's got great hair. And she's always seemed to be supported by a number of talented writers who know how to have fun, namely John Byrne and the late Steve Gerber.
This SHE-HULK series was launched about 10 years after her last comic was cancelled, and it was good to see her again in all her glory. Much of her new-found success is due to Dan Slott's talent as a writer. Going back to her John Byrne roots, this She-Hulk incarnation features humorous stories and a jade green giantess who delivers some great quips. Slott uses She-Hulk's legal career to the fullest and assigns her to a law firm which handles superhuman legal cases. This focus on courtroom drama makes for a number of funny situations and allows Slott to tell a stories that wouldn't normally fit the standard "superhero action comic" mold. This volume features a number of separate storylines which stand on their own but also weave together nicely to create an evolving narrative of She-Hulk's life and development. These stories are highly accessible, which makes them a great read for anyone unfamiliar with comic books or the world of the Marvel Universe. However, for the seasoned reader, Slott manages to add plenty of in-jokes and familiar faces [I loved the scene where the Thing single-handedly helps She-Hulk move into her new apartment]. Another fun gimmick of this book is that in the court of law, past comic book issues are admissible as evidence, so the She-Hulk's firm keeps a comic collector on its payroll. It's humorous ideas like this that make SHE-HULK worth reading.
The illustrations in these issues are divided between two separate artists: Juan Bobillo and Paul Pelletier. Bobillo's depictions are fun, cartoony, and imaginative, but they also lack depth and detail. As a result, many characters end up with stumps instead of hands and background characters and objects are rendered as amorphous blobs. Another complaint is that he draws She-Hulk a bit on the short and chubby side while giving her a tiny, circular head that looks like a lollypop on her massive frame. Personally, I was not impressed by his artwork, but I do give him credit for being stylized and...unique. Pelletier's drawings are done in the classic superhero style and don't really stand out from the crowd, but they are extremely well-done and highly detailed. Personally, I think they suit She-Hulk a little better, but in the end it's really a personal thing.
SHE-HULK volumes 1 and 2 are both humorous and intriguing books and make for concise, self-contained reads. In a comic book world dominated by CIVIL WARs and SECRET INVASIONs and INFINITE and FINAL CRISES, the irreverent adventures in SHE-HULK are a very welcome breath of fresh air.
This SHE-HULK series was launched about 10 years after her last comic was cancelled, and it was good to see her again in all her glory. Much of her new-found success is due to Dan Slott's talent as a writer. Going back to her John Byrne roots, this She-Hulk incarnation features humorous stories and a jade green giantess who delivers some great quips. Slott uses She-Hulk's legal career to the fullest and assigns her to a law firm which handles superhuman legal cases. This focus on courtroom drama makes for a number of funny situations and allows Slott to tell a stories that wouldn't normally fit the standard "superhero action comic" mold. This volume features a number of separate storylines which stand on their own but also weave together nicely to create an evolving narrative of She-Hulk's life and development. These stories are highly accessible, which makes them a great read for anyone unfamiliar with comic books or the world of the Marvel Universe. However, for the seasoned reader, Slott manages to add plenty of in-jokes and familiar faces [I loved the scene where the Thing single-handedly helps She-Hulk move into her new apartment]. Another fun gimmick of this book is that in the court of law, past comic book issues are admissible as evidence, so the She-Hulk's firm keeps a comic collector on its payroll. It's humorous ideas like this that make SHE-HULK worth reading.
The illustrations in these issues are divided between two separate artists: Juan Bobillo and Paul Pelletier. Bobillo's depictions are fun, cartoony, and imaginative, but they also lack depth and detail. As a result, many characters end up with stumps instead of hands and background characters and objects are rendered as amorphous blobs. Another complaint is that he draws She-Hulk a bit on the short and chubby side while giving her a tiny, circular head that looks like a lollypop on her massive frame. Personally, I was not impressed by his artwork, but I do give him credit for being stylized and...unique. Pelletier's drawings are done in the classic superhero style and don't really stand out from the crowd, but they are extremely well-done and highly detailed. Personally, I think they suit She-Hulk a little better, but in the end it's really a personal thing.
SHE-HULK volumes 1 and 2 are both humorous and intriguing books and make for concise, self-contained reads. In a comic book world dominated by CIVIL WARs and SECRET INVASIONs and INFINITE and FINAL CRISES, the irreverent adventures in SHE-HULK are a very welcome breath of fresh air.
June 9, 2019
Another enjoyable read. I can really relate to this character. Looking forward to volume 3. 😀
December 7, 2023
A bit of an upgrade over volume 1, strictly for the fact that it streamlines a bit of the comic book element. By that, I mean there's fun cameos, big fights, and epic revenge tales.
I liked this quite a bit but the art still rubs me the wrong way. Also, some of the side characters are as thin as paper. Those are my only real criticisms. Overall a fun book.
I liked this quite a bit but the art still rubs me the wrong way. Also, some of the side characters are as thin as paper. Those are my only real criticisms. Overall a fun book.
May 16, 2021
In a very confusing story, She Hulk kind of beats a super space boxer man through her wits, but also by getting super strong, which she accomplishes by getting strong as Jennifer Walters, which I guess increases her strength exponentially when she's She Hulk.
Why hasn't anyone tried this before? They've always got Colossus lifting like a billion pounds on a specially designed overhead press thing. They could've spent a couple hundred bucks at Scheels, he could work out as a fleshy normal person, and it'd be so much easier.
Anyway, the story is funny because She Hulk sort of wins by using her brains, but also pummels the guy with her fists, and another character almost immediately points out that if she'd used her brains from the beginning, she (or anyone) could've easily beaten the boxer alien man. So there was really no need to get so super strong.
I've seen some people don't love the art style, everyone looks bloated, but I don't know, doesn't bother me. I think that's what super strong people look like. If you watch Arnold Classic or Oly lifting, you see bulky people, not shredded fitness models or Jim-Lee-lookin' dudes. I mean, like Jim Lee drew them. Jim Lee might be shredded like a ninja turtle villain. I don't know. The art style was fun for me. I've seen these characters drawn so many ways, and this one is above average in my opinion.
Why hasn't anyone tried this before? They've always got Colossus lifting like a billion pounds on a specially designed overhead press thing. They could've spent a couple hundred bucks at Scheels, he could work out as a fleshy normal person, and it'd be so much easier.
Anyway, the story is funny because She Hulk sort of wins by using her brains, but also pummels the guy with her fists, and another character almost immediately points out that if she'd used her brains from the beginning, she (or anyone) could've easily beaten the boxer alien man. So there was really no need to get so super strong.
I've seen some people don't love the art style, everyone looks bloated, but I don't know, doesn't bother me. I think that's what super strong people look like. If you watch Arnold Classic or Oly lifting, you see bulky people, not shredded fitness models or Jim-Lee-lookin' dudes. I mean, like Jim Lee drew them. Jim Lee might be shredded like a ninja turtle villain. I don't know. The art style was fun for me. I've seen these characters drawn so many ways, and this one is above average in my opinion.
July 31, 2014
This was pretty much perfect, I can't find one flaw. She-Hulk is an awesome character and this series has everything you could want humor, irony, action. It is well written, super fun, and brings in a lot of other heroes such as Mr. Fantastic, Spiderwoman, Hercules, Doc Samson, and Beta Ray Rill just to name a few.
The greatest moments for me were seeing She-Hulk becoming part of the Magistrati to rule over intergalactic cases and the origin story of Titania.
Every issue in this volume is wonderful.
The greatest moments for me were seeing She-Hulk becoming part of the Magistrati to rule over intergalactic cases and the origin story of Titania.
Every issue in this volume is wonderful.
December 4, 2015
This book is really at its best when focusing on Jen's personal issues and superhero court. The space boxing story was honestly a slog to get through, as much as I liked the rest of it.
August 31, 2022
Another great She Hulk volume!
TW for sexism, insecurities, violence.
TW for sexism, insecurities, violence.
March 20, 2023
So She Hulk superhero attorney for superhero law is back at it!
The last three books contained Titianas origin story and that was very interesting.
The last three books contained Titianas origin story and that was very interesting.
January 18, 2023
The dialogue is rich and hilarious. There is a whole discussion in a comicbook store about continuity and the state of fandom today versus the days of the "No-Prize" that is worth the price of the book. Plus, the artwork is terrific!
August 29, 2020
This is a review for the entire first section of this run so keep that in mind! I say first section cause it ends on a "Yeah, we'll pick this up in 10 months" and the second portion starts the same year so it can be a bit confusing but the important bit is this is issues 1-12!
ANYWAY. This was a really fun run! She-Hulk basically gets fired from her job being a very serious lawyer cause she's kind of gotten to be a bit too uninhibited. It's a part of the dynamic of She-Hulk as a character that's always been interesting. Jennifer Walters was a shy wallflower who was constantly overlooked, so when she gains the ability to turn into She-Hulk it's a blessing and not the curse it was for her cousin Bruce. The transformation makes her bigger, tougher, stronger, and frees her of some inhibitions which has also unfortunately lead to her being kicked out of the Avengers mansion because she just can't stop picking up guys to sleep with and that's a security risk.
So she's off to find a new job and luckily she is scouted by a man who runs a law firm dealing in superhuman law. It's a wacky and crazy place with robots and a few aliens working there, but it's a super fun environment and it sets her up with some really interesting new cases to take on as a lawyer. Such as helping a man who received the exact same power boosts she did through an accident and has it ruin his life. It's all very compelling stuff. She has a ghost talk in court, etc etc.
Sadly there is one storyline midway through that's kind of a chore to get through. It seems to exist mostly as a reason to give She-Hulk a physical power boost like we're in a training arc in a shounen anime. It's great for her character, but took a bit too long to work through and would have been greatly appreciated had it been related to a shorter time.
This run is not perfect but I feel like I got almost everything I could have wanted out of it. I do have some slight issues with the art as I feel the main artist for the majority of this run kind of draws She-Hulk too cute, when I always viewed her as more of a glamorous super-model type of attractive instead of cute girl next door. That's only a small nitpick though and this is definitely a run very much worth checking out in my book. Her new coworkers are great, and there's an entire issue dedicated to the backstory of her one real supervillain rival that does a fantastic job of humanizing the character.
I rate these based on my personal taste, and while I fully acknowledge that even those who like She-Hulk may not be super into this run, it hit every note I personally wanted and became one of my new favorites ever. 100% worth checking out if superpowered lawyer stories sound interesting to you at all.
ANYWAY. This was a really fun run! She-Hulk basically gets fired from her job being a very serious lawyer cause she's kind of gotten to be a bit too uninhibited. It's a part of the dynamic of She-Hulk as a character that's always been interesting. Jennifer Walters was a shy wallflower who was constantly overlooked, so when she gains the ability to turn into She-Hulk it's a blessing and not the curse it was for her cousin Bruce. The transformation makes her bigger, tougher, stronger, and frees her of some inhibitions which has also unfortunately lead to her being kicked out of the Avengers mansion because she just can't stop picking up guys to sleep with and that's a security risk.
So she's off to find a new job and luckily she is scouted by a man who runs a law firm dealing in superhuman law. It's a wacky and crazy place with robots and a few aliens working there, but it's a super fun environment and it sets her up with some really interesting new cases to take on as a lawyer. Such as helping a man who received the exact same power boosts she did through an accident and has it ruin his life. It's all very compelling stuff. She has a ghost talk in court, etc etc.
Sadly there is one storyline midway through that's kind of a chore to get through. It seems to exist mostly as a reason to give She-Hulk a physical power boost like we're in a training arc in a shounen anime. It's great for her character, but took a bit too long to work through and would have been greatly appreciated had it been related to a shorter time.
This run is not perfect but I feel like I got almost everything I could have wanted out of it. I do have some slight issues with the art as I feel the main artist for the majority of this run kind of draws She-Hulk too cute, when I always viewed her as more of a glamorous super-model type of attractive instead of cute girl next door. That's only a small nitpick though and this is definitely a run very much worth checking out in my book. Her new coworkers are great, and there's an entire issue dedicated to the backstory of her one real supervillain rival that does a fantastic job of humanizing the character.
I rate these based on my personal taste, and while I fully acknowledge that even those who like She-Hulk may not be super into this run, it hit every note I personally wanted and became one of my new favorites ever. 100% worth checking out if superpowered lawyer stories sound interesting to you at all.
March 28, 2023
This gotta be some of my favorite comics I have read this year, my god they are so fun, and yeah its silly maybe, the art maybe weird and one can debate about power-scaling but at the end of the day its all about having fun and I am having a great time reading this series!
So She-hulk has a new ward or sorta in Southpaw/Sasha and well they are taken by Magistrati (agents of LT) and appoint She-hulk as some sort of universal judge and then fun cases, the one with the Watcher was so cool and pays off in Reckoning war (FF, 2022 story) and then the fun stuff vs Tryco, Champion of the universe (on the Planet Skardon) and I love how when everyone is defeated, its through law and ingenuity Jen defeats this foe and it makes for a great read, and I love the convos and story and its just pure fun and also establishes some long term villains for Jen!
I love the next story arc even further with Hercules and its a good riff on Prince of power but shows how he is changing and maybe a change in Jen's attitude but you can see subplots already being planted of how Mallory Book is gonna be a fun foe down the line!
But the big story vs Titania, my god, its gotta be one of the best ones, the build up with the origin which was fantastically re-told, and how she gets her powers and all and weaving all the stories in the volume together was a brilliant move and again.. making great use of continuity to give She-hulk her big moment!
Its one of those books, that pretty much is just pure fun in the weirdest ways, it can go from one small story to the most cosmic one in seconds and it feels natural.. and normal.. also loving the use of comics as a medium and how people in comics shops save the day haha! Its like one of those fun 4th wall breaking things She-hulk is famous for and my god slott writes it so well here!
I would highly recommend this series to anyone.. its just pure fun and ensures you have a good time as a reader!
So She-hulk has a new ward or sorta in Southpaw/Sasha and well they are taken by Magistrati (agents of LT) and appoint She-hulk as some sort of universal judge and then fun cases, the one with the Watcher was so cool and pays off in Reckoning war (FF, 2022 story) and then the fun stuff vs Tryco, Champion of the universe (on the Planet Skardon) and I love how when everyone is defeated, its through law and ingenuity Jen defeats this foe and it makes for a great read, and I love the convos and story and its just pure fun and also establishes some long term villains for Jen!
I love the next story arc even further with Hercules and its a good riff on Prince of power but shows how he is changing and maybe a change in Jen's attitude but you can see subplots already being planted of how Mallory Book is gonna be a fun foe down the line!
But the big story vs Titania, my god, its gotta be one of the best ones, the build up with the origin which was fantastically re-told, and how she gets her powers and all and weaving all the stories in the volume together was a brilliant move and again.. making great use of continuity to give She-hulk her big moment!
Its one of those books, that pretty much is just pure fun in the weirdest ways, it can go from one small story to the most cosmic one in seconds and it feels natural.. and normal.. also loving the use of comics as a medium and how people in comics shops save the day haha! Its like one of those fun 4th wall breaking things She-hulk is famous for and my god slott writes it so well here!
I would highly recommend this series to anyone.. its just pure fun and ensures you have a good time as a reader!
January 12, 2022
This comic series is a super-fun read and fantastically rendered. Keeping She-Hulk in the realm of comedy is a smart move and it works so well in this series. It also gives readers lighthearted, yet addictive, stories as well as an extremely likable supporting cast. Awesome Andy certainly lives up to his name.
However, what outs me as the cranky old man that I am is how much I hate how She-Hulk is drawn by this artist. She's got what my mom would've called a "shovel chin" and what's with her arms being kind of shaped like baby arms.
She-Hulk is a strong female character in the figurative sense. She is a character that Marvel should be proud of in contrast to its past with the depiction of female characters. I admit it's very sexist of me to harp on her looks and I can't really defend myself for it but, damn, I'm so partial to John Byrne's version that, while I can honestly accept different, I can't accept less.
I'm sure I pretty much undercut my credibility as a reviewer with this "Me want pretty She-Hulk", I can at least say it's honest. However, I don't necessarily expect me to be redeemed by that either. I'll show myself out.
However, what outs me as the cranky old man that I am is how much I hate how She-Hulk is drawn by this artist. She's got what my mom would've called a "shovel chin" and what's with her arms being kind of shaped like baby arms.
She-Hulk is a strong female character in the figurative sense. She is a character that Marvel should be proud of in contrast to its past with the depiction of female characters. I admit it's very sexist of me to harp on her looks and I can't really defend myself for it but, damn, I'm so partial to John Byrne's version that, while I can honestly accept different, I can't accept less.
I'm sure I pretty much undercut my credibility as a reviewer with this "Me want pretty She-Hulk", I can at least say it's honest. However, I don't necessarily expect me to be redeemed by that either. I'll show myself out.
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February 1, 2022Otro volumen muy majo con Slott dando rienda suelta a las posibilidades que ofrece el personaje por su papel de abogada.
La parte del Tribunal Viviente está bien, pero es la pelea contra Titania es mi historia favorita en lo que llevo de etapa. Slott ha ido colocando piezas (unas más sutiles que otras) hasta que todo ha hecho click. Pero lo que más me ha gustado con diferencia es cómo el guionista aprovecha los cómics dentro de este universo. Lo de que sean documentos legales es una risa, pero cuando se pone full meta con la discusión sobre la continuidad y los fans quería levantarme y aplaudir. Se nota que el bueno de Dan ama el medio y a estos personajes, y por eso aunque no sea un guionista que destaque tanto dentro del panorama estadounidense es alguien a quien tengo mucho cariño.
Si la etapa continúa así de fresca y divertida me lo voy a pasar genial.
Pd: el origen de Titania me ha dado mucha pena. Cada vez que leo una aparición suya me da mucha lástima cómo podría haber sido una heroína si las circunstancias hubiesen sido diferentes. Por lo menos en años recientes con Al Ewing parece haberse reformado.
La parte del Tribunal Viviente está bien, pero es la pelea contra Titania es mi historia favorita en lo que llevo de etapa. Slott ha ido colocando piezas (unas más sutiles que otras) hasta que todo ha hecho click. Pero lo que más me ha gustado con diferencia es cómo el guionista aprovecha los cómics dentro de este universo. Lo de que sean documentos legales es una risa, pero cuando se pone full meta con la discusión sobre la continuidad y los fans quería levantarme y aplaudir. Se nota que el bueno de Dan ama el medio y a estos personajes, y por eso aunque no sea un guionista que destaque tanto dentro del panorama estadounidense es alguien a quien tengo mucho cariño.
Si la etapa continúa así de fresca y divertida me lo voy a pasar genial.
Pd: el origen de Titania me ha dado mucha pena. Cada vez que leo una aparición suya me da mucha lástima cómo podría haber sido una heroína si las circunstancias hubiesen sido diferentes. Por lo menos en años recientes con Al Ewing parece haberse reformado.
August 24, 2017
This one was a little hit an miss for me, espically compared to the excellent first volume.
I felt this volume drifted more into standard super-hero fare, featuring two more or less straight up fights against super-powered foes. Sure Jen still finds round about ways of getting the job done but I would have liked more of her personal and work life.
This is still well written, and a lot of fun throughout.
I felt this volume drifted more into standard super-hero fare, featuring two more or less straight up fights against super-powered foes. Sure Jen still finds round about ways of getting the job done but I would have liked more of her personal and work life.
This is still well written, and a lot of fun throughout.
August 19, 2022
3.5* I even enjoyed it a bit more than the first volume. Jen is still struggling with being both She Hulk and Jennifer Walters and also with not always being able to control which one she is. I felt like in this volume things seemed more connected and the villain Titania was more interesting especially because we also get jher backstory. Overall the tone is still humorous ans it‘s fun but there were also higher stakes.
November 23, 2022
2022 Read A Graphic Novel Every Week Challenge - 35/52
It's fun, it's meta, it's tying all the different story threads together like a moderately intricate basket of comics logic, and it takes affectionate pops at comic nerds. I continue to enjoy the writing on Slott's run, especially when he writes some depth into characters and their backgrounds (Titania) or present day (Shulkie herself). Very nice.
It's fun, it's meta, it's tying all the different story threads together like a moderately intricate basket of comics logic, and it takes affectionate pops at comic nerds. I continue to enjoy the writing on Slott's run, especially when he writes some depth into characters and their backgrounds (Titania) or present day (Shulkie herself). Very nice.
January 1, 2020
These are fun but I think I like Soule's run a bit better, if only because he was a lawyer and brought that perspective to his run. Slott's run, while it does focus on superheroics, doesn't have the same punch when it comes to the law. That said, this is still fun and unlike Soule's run, has consistent art.
March 31, 2022
This was exceptionally fun. I love how She-Hulk is still figuring out her changing situations in both her career and her powers. I love how she is using her mind in addition to her strength to solve problems. The whole story has me hyped for the new She-Hulk series that'll hopefully be out on Disney+ by the end of the year. A+
May 13, 2022
I think this volume is a great blueprint on what to do with She-Hulk and how to handle her. It's funny without sacrificing real exploration of the character or undermining her intelligence. A natural progression of Byrne's slapstick but not quite the perfection of the formula that Soule gives us. I think this sets up much of how the character is dealt with in the modern era.
January 18, 2023
This was good, but I don't think it kept up the same quality as the first volume.
October 21, 2023
Loved reading this book as ot follows she hulk through her journey in intergalactic law cases which were entertaining to read, also seeing titanias origin was great, and it was interesting to see in the final battle that there already comic book stores in the marvel universe that are basically like their own history book?? As in they are comics based on real events
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February 25, 2025
I could not put this book down. With his first volume, it really felt like Dan Slott was finding his voice and footing here with the She-Hulk character. However, in these next six issues, Slott not only finds his voices but manages to give the character some depth past the goofy banter and fourth wall breaks. The art seems more refined here. The storytelling is just stronger here.
May 2, 2021
Not quite as consistent as volume 1, but still has good humour and in jokes. The balance of Jen and She-Hulk also seems a bit off in this volume too, but it is all resolved before the end of this 2 Volume run.
Want to read Season 2.
Want to read Season 2.
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