Incredible Hulk (2000 Series) #101

December 3, 2006

Quick Rating: Good
Title: Planet Hulk: Allegiance Part II
Rating: A

The sides are chosen and the battle lines drawn.

Writer: Greg Pak
Pencils: Carlo Pagulayan & Gary Frank
Inks: Jeffrey Huet & Jon Sibal
Colors: Chris Sotomayor
Letters: Randy Gentile
Editor: Marc Paniccia
Cover Art: Ladronn
Publisher: Marvel Comics

I’ve never really been a huge Hulk fan. For me, he’s a character I’ve only gotten into when I was particularly fond of the writer at the time. I’ve heard a lot of buzz about how good this whole “Planet Hulk” storyline has been, but after sampling a few issues, I’m just finding it okay.

The Hulk and his allies are seeking out the Elders of the planet Sakaar in the hopes of enlisting them in their battle against the Emperor. He is taken away to relieve his history with this world and finds himself being tested. As he moves on, another battle lays in wait. The story is okay, and the continual question of whether the Hulk is or isn’t the prophesied “Sakaarson” is certainly reason to keep reading if you’re really into the story. The last battle scene works very well.

The shifting art teams aren’t too jarring, but the change-up from one artist to another is obvious in most cases. Both Pagulayan and Frank have a good handle on the character, as well as the varied, often bizarre aliens they encounter along the way.

It’s an okay issue, one you’ll enjoy more if you’re a true fan of the Hulk.

Rating: 7/10