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Fall of the Hulks (Collections Editions) #0.5
Hulk: Fall of the Hulks Prelude
Collects Hulk numbered 2, Skaar: Son of Hulk numbered 1, Hulk: Raging Thunder, Planet Skaar Prologue, All-New Savage She-Hulk numbered 4, and Hulk numbered 16. This title also includes material from Amazing Fantasy (2004) numbered 15, Hulk numbered 9, and Incredible Hulk numbered 600-601.
232 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
About the author
Jeph Loeb
1,540 books1,467 followersJoseph "Jeph" Loeb III is an Emmy and WGA nominated American film and television writer, producer and award-winning comic book writer. Loeb was a Co-Executive Producer on the NBC hit show Heroes, and formerly a producer/writer on the TV series Smallville and Lost.
A four-time Eisner Award winner and five-time Wizard Fan Awards winner (see below), Loeb's comic book career includes work on many major characters, including Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, Hulk, Captain America, Cable, Iron Man, Daredevil, Supergirl, the Avengers, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, much of which he has produced in collaboration with artist Tim Sale, who provides the comic art seen on Heroes.
A four-time Eisner Award winner and five-time Wizard Fan Awards winner (see below), Loeb's comic book career includes work on many major characters, including Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, Hulk, Captain America, Cable, Iron Man, Daredevil, Supergirl, the Avengers, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, much of which he has produced in collaboration with artist Tim Sale, who provides the comic art seen on Heroes.
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May 21, 2021
3.25 stars. I started this book earlier this week but stopped and read the Loeb stuff and Paks Skaar book. So most of what’s in here I read in those books. So let’s just focus on what I had not read yet which would be, Hulk: Raging Thunder, All new Savage She-Hulk #4 and Incredible Hulk 601. Raging Thunder was the first appearance of Lyra, Hulks daughter. I was into her origin and the alternate future she came from. The All new Savage She-Hulk issue was solid. Good enough that I wouldn’t mind reading the previous three issues from Van Lente. Hulk 601 has the awesome artwork of Ariel Olivetti. Story was cool as well. Banner moving around dealing with not being the Hulk anymore and looking to show Skaar somethings. Actually looking forward to seeing where that goes.
March 10, 2021
This volume is a bunch of somewhat random issues thrown together to serve as a prelude to the Fall of the Hulks event. I've noticed Marvel loves to do these "Prelude" collections, and most of the time they don't really add much to the event. It's probably also the case here, but at least the stories were entertaining.
We get a few stories featuring Red Hulk, a few with Green Hulk, a few with Skarr Son of Hulk and a few with the She-Hulks. Overall I suppose it's a nice introduction to some of the characters we'll be seeing in Fall of the Hulks, but I'm not sure how directly any of these stories tie into the event. The thing is, most readers who are going to read Fall of the Hulks have read at least some of the issues collected here, so in a way this collection is redundant. Still, there were several issues I hadn't read and it was a good read overall.
We get a few stories featuring Red Hulk, a few with Green Hulk, a few with Skarr Son of Hulk and a few with the She-Hulks. Overall I suppose it's a nice introduction to some of the characters we'll be seeing in Fall of the Hulks, but I'm not sure how directly any of these stories tie into the event. The thing is, most readers who are going to read Fall of the Hulks have read at least some of the issues collected here, so in a way this collection is redundant. Still, there were several issues I hadn't read and it was a good read overall.
August 24, 2026
Hulk: Fall of the Hulks Prelude is an entertaining collection that works especially well as a bridge into the larger Fall of the Hulks storyline. Rather than focusing on one single Hulk story, the book gathers several pieces involving the wider Hulk family, giving readers a broader look at the characters and conflicts leading into the major event.
One of the strongest aspects is the variety. Red Hulk's confrontation with Iron Man brings superhero action, while Skaar's story adds a more savage and personal dimension. His violent origins and arrival on Earth provide some of the collection's most intriguing material. The inclusion of Savage She-Hulk and Thundra also expands the sense that something much bigger is developing.
One of the strongest aspects is the variety. Red Hulk's confrontation with Iron Man brings superhero action, while Skaar's story adds a more savage and personal dimension. His violent origins and arrival on Earth provide some of the collection's most intriguing material. The inclusion of Savage She-Hulk and Thundra also expands the sense that something much bigger is developing.
July 2, 2026
A catch up on the characters origins and current status before the event.
Thundra's issue was really good by Parker.
The Lyra issue is didnt understand where anyone was in time. Osborn seemed to be acting nice, it said years had passed which didnt make sense to me.
I was going to skip the skaar mini series but the issue here told me I want to read it. It was great.
Frank cho's art was great. Csnt stand loeb's hulk.
Thundra's issue was really good by Parker.
The Lyra issue is didnt understand where anyone was in time. Osborn seemed to be acting nice, it said years had passed which didnt make sense to me.
I was going to skip the skaar mini series but the issue here told me I want to read it. It was great.
Frank cho's art was great. Csnt stand loeb's hulk.
December 13, 2025
A convenient collection of mixed-bag stories leading directly into the Fall of the Hulks event.
September 1, 2013
If you're looking for a cohesive narrative, you will not find one in this book. It's meant to give the readers a general idea of what's gone on recently in the Hulk's corner of the Marvel U, a primer for the (then) upcoming "Fall Of The Hulks" event. Depending on which stories interest you more, you'll know where to focus your attention (and your cash) in regards to this event.
Easily superior to World War Hulk and the later, uninspiredly-titled Incredible Hulk - Volume 3: World War Hulks, the plot of "Fall Of The Hulks" involves a conspiracy by the Intelligencia, a cabal of the Marvel U's smartest villains, whose goals include - but are not limited to - corrupting the intellects of Reed Richards, Henry Pym, and Bruce Banner, among others.
A collection of overall strong stories, suffering from a lack of cohesion. If you're already following these series, this volume is superfluous. It was meant to draw in new readers; it offers nothing new to the ones already on board.
Easily superior to World War Hulk and the later, uninspiredly-titled Incredible Hulk - Volume 3: World War Hulks, the plot of "Fall Of The Hulks" involves a conspiracy by the Intelligencia, a cabal of the Marvel U's smartest villains, whose goals include - but are not limited to - corrupting the intellects of Reed Richards, Henry Pym, and Bruce Banner, among others.
A collection of overall strong stories, suffering from a lack of cohesion. If you're already following these series, this volume is superfluous. It was meant to draw in new readers; it offers nothing new to the ones already on board.
April 18, 2016
Well that was a little more than hard to follow. This is not a full story, instead it is a massive cut and paste. You just back and forth through titles (Collects: Hulk #2, Skaar: Son of Hulk #1 - Hulk: Raging Thunder - Planet Skaar Prologue - All-New Savage She-Hulk #4 - and Hulk #16 - Plus stories from Amazing Fantasy vol. 2 #15 - Hulk #9 - Incredible Hulk #600-601)
So this was basically a very sloppy "getting to know you" intro to all the various "Hulks" with the big question being who is the Red Hulk and what does he want.
This is worth the read but be prepared for slight confusion. The issues are all taken from different books so there is a range of authors and illustrators, some are better than others.
So this was basically a very sloppy "getting to know you" intro to all the various "Hulks" with the big question being who is the Red Hulk and what does he want.
This is worth the read but be prepared for slight confusion. The issues are all taken from different books so there is a range of authors and illustrators, some are better than others.
February 14, 2014
The book serves as an intro to a few Hulk stories that (presumably) coalesce around the Fall of the Hulks event. The problem is that you'll need a fair bit of familiarity with Hulk stuff already to follow these, and then they don't really lead anywhere anyway. There are a few good moments, but the writing's generally pretty mediocre. This one's for true Hulk enthusiasts only.
November 26, 2010
This book gives you one issue leading into each one of a bunch of different stories related to the Red Hulk instead of one coherent story. It's like a commercial for each series. Stupid.
February 17, 2013
Overall, a mishmash that doesn't offer any coherent story. The Pak stories are mostly good, the Loeb stories are mostly mediocre, and Parker and Van Lente fall in the middle.
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