One thing that's been missing from too many comic books these days is one of the most difficult things to write - humor.
And it's the ingredient that is really spicing up the stories in The Incredible Hulk.
And let's face it, coming up with an original storyline for the green-skinned galoot can't be easy - the Hulk has been through any number of character permutations - what could be left?
Writer Greg Pak has the solution - he's removed the Hulk from the comic, provided the monster quotient through the Hulk's son, Skaar (who has traveled to Earth to kill his father), remade Bruce Banner into the world's most dangerous (and most capable) human, and put the two together as father and son, teacher and pupil, as Skaar awaits the return of the Hulk before taking his revenge.
Pak keeps the story fresh by loading the book with plot twists, guest stars (like this issue's turn by the Fantastic Four), fun villains (Mole Man and Tyrannus at his sneering best) and lots of action.
With this issue he has two fine artists to work with - Ariel Olivetti and Paul Pelletier - although the change in styles is rather jarring.
The real test for the creative team (whoever it is) will be to keep things fresh while the next mega-event takes hold, as the Fall of the Hulks hits just in time for winter. Go figure.
Grade: B+
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