Hulk: Gray by Jeph Loeb Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Hulk: Gray
Book Review: Loeb and Sale did it again!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Eisner award winning team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale (Daredevil: Yellow, Spider-man: Blue, Batman: The Long Halloween, Superman: For All Seasons) did a superb job again, when these two work together, magic happens. Hulk: Grey(Hulk was actually gray in his first issue in the 60s, later he became green.....go figure) is another great "color book" that this team have created, emotional, touching, and beautiful.
This story is narrated by Doctor Bruce Banner aka Hulk, as he talks to pychiatrist Doc Sampson, about his first 2 days after the gamma bomb exploded and turned him into the Hulk. This TPB also talks about Hulk's nemesis, General Ross, father of Betty Ross, the love of Bruce Banner's life. Also, the book talks about the teenager Rick, whom Banner saved from the gamma bomb, and his loyalty to Banner because of Banner saving him. And a side of the Hulk most people don't know about, his emotions. Who would've thought a monster like him would have emotions and can love, feel, and care. Also, a guest appearance by the Invincible Iron Man, he is also in his original costume, talk about a trip down memoery lane. Betty Ross din't know that Hulk was actually her love, Bruce Banner, and despised the Hulk, even when the Hulk keeps trying to protect her and save her. A very touching and beautiful story, a great job by Jeph Loeb, a masterpeice in my opinion.
The art by Tim Sale is stunning, Sale captures something in Hulk's eyes that let's us know there is a man inside that monster. Sale really captures the emotions, and he draws beautiful Betty Ross very well also.
This is a must-have for Hulk fans and is definitely a masterpeice. If you like this book, be sure to check out the other "color books", Daredevil: Yellow and Spider-man: Blue, also by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. Hope you enjoy!
Book Review: Loeb and Sale tackle the HULK
Summary: 5 Stars
If you have read any of the other comic character studies by these guys, you know what you're in for. If not, this is a fine place to start. the art is incredible. it has an old school, art deco feel, bu in a modern way. the story is an interesting exploration on the origin of the incredible hulk. highly recommended!Book Review: Not their best work
Summary: 2 Stars
The comics-writing team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale have certainly made a splash in the industry, creating some landmark stories for both DC and Marvel in recent years. They have their detractors as well as their rabid fans; I fall somewhere in the middle, enjoying some work while believing other productions to have missed the mark.
That brings us to "Hulk: Gray," a collected miniseries that addresses the beginnings of the Hulk's existence -- before he turned green. This one, I fear, is a flop.
Probably the biggest failing here is the art. Sale's distinctive style doesn't lend itself well to the Hulk, who is supposed to be an awe-inspiring figure of strength and rage. Here, the Hulk has beady little eyes, splayed toes and jagged teeth, all of which makes him more comical in appearance than inspiring. If that's not enough, he looks less muscular, more pudgy. Right, those rock-hard muscles have run to fat, giving us a creature more suited to beer and pizza on the sofa than epic battles with Iron Man.
As for the story -- well, there's no denying Loeb is a talented writer. But Hulk's origins have been explored and revisited countless times in the past, and I can't see how this version adds anything of substance to the tale. Sure, it's all couched as a big, psychological exposition as Hulk's unwilling alter-ego, Bruce Banner, relates the facts of his first 48 hours to psychiatrist pal Doc Samson. But really, we already knew General Ross was obsessive, that Betty Ross had father issues, that Rick Jones had problems with authority, that Banner himself struggles with guilt, that the Hulk is simple and childlike. This isn't new ground.
by Tom Knapp, Rambles.(n e t) editor
Book Review: Smashing
Summary: 4 Stars
I haven't been too fond of the Marvel work from long time collaborating partners Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, but Hulk: Gray has gotten a worse rep here than it deserves. Hulk: Gray is better than Spider-Man: Blue and Daredevil: Yellow, and continues the color schemed, emotion laced look at Marvel's iconic heroes. Hulk: Gray finds Bruce Banner recounting what happened after transforming into the Incredible Hulk to Doc Samson as Loeb examines the world set up by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby way back when, as well as just what drives Banner, his love Betty Ross, her father General Ross, and Banner's unlikely ally Rick Jones. What makes Hulk: Gray work so well is the territory that Lee and Kirby paved before that Loeb mines, re-works, and pays homage to while putting his own spin on the events. Tim Sale's artwork is exquisite as well. Pay no attention to the negative reviews panning Sale's work, as his Hulk is more akin to Kirby's original Frankenstein's monster-esque vision of science run amok. All in all, Hulk: Gray is by far the best of the Marvel, color coded works from Loeb and Sale, and is definitely worth picking up for Hulk fans.Book Review: great read
Summary: 5 Stars
exciting from beginning to end. gives a better understanding for the hulk and his supporting cast. loeb & sale never fail in bringing comic book gold.
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