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So what’s the STORY
morning glory?
Now 'two' is the theme of this second part of 'Hulk Vs
Banner'. As it is a two strand tale with two additional questions slammed in at
the end of it, or else a radioactive Monkey with throw it's sh*t at you.
THEN: A couple of weeks ago the Hulk goes to see a shrouded figure
so that this person can separate him from Bruce Banner once and for all. In
turn, the shrouded figure agrees to carry out this task, just as long at the
Hulk does something for him in turn.
This ploy work - because after a strange operation, Bruce
Banner and the Hulk are two separate people for the first time in ages. Dr Doom
is very happy about this (no apparent relation to Amanda Von Doom).
NOW: Please note, the continuing battle between Bruce Banner
and the Hulk is a most peculiar affair indeed. You see, one by one, each of
these men do very similar things to get the upper hand in this joust.
For example, they both get the opposing parties defences to
turn their back on their 'team', and then fight alongside them against the
other. In stages, this works as well - until Hulk and Banner are one on
one for the next round of their fight.
QUESTIONS: (1) What did Hulk have to do for Doctor Doom as
payment for his 'operation'? (2) Hulk Vs Banner round two, who will win?
What is the most
memorable SENTENCE OR CONVERSATION spoken in this issue?
Oh! A lot to choose from in this tale if truth be told.
Though I have to admit, I did find it funny when the monkey threw its ka-ka in
Hulks face, and he mused "Just when you think things can't get any worse,
you get hit in the face with radioactive monkey crap".
Short, sweet, and smelly to read, ha!
Personally speaking, the best section for me was the whole
'Dr Doom operation sequence'. Well, unlike the battle, it gave away a big chunk
of how Banner and Hulk split. Plus, in addition to this, it may also answer
the question as to why Banner is such a nut-job at the moment.
What was the WORST
thing about this issue?
I was not that keen on how easy it was for the Hulk to persuade
Banners gamma-powered beasts to ally themselves with him. Also, as much as I
like Amanda Von Doom as a character, she did come across as a bit of a stuck up
witch in this issue.
What was the most
CREATIVE thing about this issue?
STORY: Although I did prefer the 'Dr Doom' section more than
the fight section, I have to say that I did find it intriguing that both Banner
and the Hulk were playing the same game with each other amidst their battle together. Is
this a subliminal plot point which is deliberate you think? I hope so, for both
their sakes. Reunite!!!!!
ART: I am sorry to say that Whilce Portacio's art isn't
really 'gelling it' for me on this book presently. Granted, his panels are
clearly illustrated. It is just that his line work does appear a bit rushed at
times, messy even. Sorry Whilce - but I did like your monkey if that's any
consolation.
If you had to CAST
TWO CHARACTERS in this comic book, who would they be and why?
IGOR: Have you seen Macaulay Culkin recently? If you have,
all you have to do is slap some maternity padding on his back, give him a limp,
and he would look the spit of this poor mutilated man.
THE RADIOACTIVE MONKEY: Now there is only one person of a
diminutive stature that I know who has the balls to throw sh*t at the Hulk. Verne
Troyer, correct?
If this issue had a
MOVIE TAG LINE, what would it be?
Please Take Your Health Insurance Cover Seriously, Or Else
Dr Doom Will Come At You With An Adamantium Chainsaw.
If this issue were a MOVIE,
an OBJECT, or a piece of MUSIC, what would that be and why?
OK, so this issue was one half fight, and one half
operation, correct? Well, I cannot tell a lie, it's Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein
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for me all the way.
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for me all the way.
Well, both Hulk and Frankenstein are green, huh? Especially
in the Boris Karloff black and white version, ha!
FINAL thoughts...
OK, so the art in this issue did not take my fancy. So what!
The rest of it was a really good read, and this series does show the promise of
an intriguing future - especially now that Doctor Doom has shown his face.
By the way, can anybody tell me why he has an all white
costume now? Has he suddenly become a member of the K.K.K. or something?
MARKS out of 10? 8
