Hulk: World War Hulk

by Greg Pak and Peter David

An epic story of anger unbound! Exiled by a group of Marvel "heroes" to the savage alien planet of Sakaar, the Hulk raged, bled and conquered through the pages of last year's "Planet Hulk" epic, rising from slave to gladiator to king. Now the Hulk returns to Earth to wreak his terrible vengeance on Iron Man, Reed Richards, Dr. Strange and Black Bolt ? and anyone else who gets in the way. Stronger than ever, accompanied by his monstrous Warbound gladiator...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0785126708
• ISBN13: 9780785126706
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Marvel
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.8" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12

Customer Reviews

They Get What They Deserved

Okay, I know I might get some heat from this, but I was totally for the Hulk the whole way. I hate when people tell you whats good for you and what needs to be done a crap like that. Iron Man, Mr. Fantastic, Dr. Strange, and Blackbolt all get what they derserved. That being said, I agree with the others when they say its nothing but a summer action movie. It is, but it also has a decent story. It basically asked the question of how far should one to achieve their revenge. Pretty good question if ya ask me. And the ending kinda haunted me. It was an ending that had to happen, but still was pretty messed up. Anyway, I liked it. Personally, seeing the high and mighty Richards and Stark getting the crap beaten out of them satified me. Especially since Im Anti-Registration. Or was... Whatever!!! Anyway, if you read Planet Hulk(which was one of the best comics Ive ever read personally) you should read this. If you like to see some of the Smartest and Strongest characters in the Marvel Universe fight the awesome Green Giant, you should definiatly pick this up

Hulk's Ultimate Moment in the sun

What defines this series is a quote from Dr. Strange "he's never been angrier, so he's never been stronger." Hulk has always been a strange character to define because his level of power and standing the Marvel Universe varies by cannon and is directly relative to his level of anger and/or emotional turmoil. In this series he's more powerful than he has ever been and likely ever will be again. So it's a great excuse to have one guy beat the hell out of all of the major players in the marvel universe. With that said I did enjoy the base storyline because it has elements simplicity as well as the shades of grey that make good guy vs good guy interesting.

A real slam-bang, action-packed smackdown

Although it was short (especially in comparison to the year-long "Planet Hulk" epic that preceded it), "World War Hulk" is a very satisfying, action-packed read. This is exactly the kind of story that long-time Hulk fans will love: one by one, Hulk wipes the floor with almost all the other Marvel heros. Been waiting to see the jolly green giant peel Iron Man's armor off like a grape? That's the first big fight. The Avengers, FF, Doctor Strange and others follow. Black Bolt is a mere footnote to the main action. Particularly satisfying is a bare-knuckles smackdown with the Thing that has some of the best action art I've ever seen in a comic: John Romita Jr.'s use of computer-enhanced effects, particularly blurring effects, is stunning, and gives these issues a kinetic texture that we used to have to dream about. I thought this was a completely satisfying action epic. Not sure what the end meant, but I'm ready for the next graphic novel, so I can find out! (Joe Sixpack, ReadThatAgain book reviews)

Hulk Smash, and Smash, and Smash

I am a huge Hulk fan. When I was a kid, it was one of the comics I would pick up each month. When Planet Hulk arrived, my fanfare for the Green Goliath was renewed. Even though this story might be a bit lacking in plot - it is supposed to be. I have learned that when the Hulk is really mad, he smashes and usually doesn't stop for a while. That is basically what this story is about. I think everyone knew that going into it, so I am really not sure why people seem so upset about the story. After the long-winded, highly policital (and still not over yet) Civil War Saga, I just wanted to beat the living snot out of most of the Marvel Universe. Luckily, the Hulk did that for me. If you want to see the Hulk barrel through the entire Marvel Universe, this is the story to get. If you are looking for plot, look elsewhere - there is only smashing here.

A great final for planet Hulk

This book is really good, has a lot of good fights, the story is basic but is a good final to planet hulk, Jonh Romita JR's art is espectacular, if you compare this book with Pplanet Hulk it is a mistake because planet hulk is a very complex-interesting arc, and world war hulk delivers the final, now i want to read Hulk (red hulk) and find out what happens to our green/red goliath.