Single Green Female, outgoing, intelligent, great sense of humor. Enjoys clubbing, dishing with gal-pals and saving the universe. Ready to put old issues behind and make a fresh start. Contact Jen W. at Avengers Mansion. That's right...everyone's favorite Jade Giantess, She-Hulk, has returned for tons of fun, both on and off the field of battle! Collecting SHE-HULK #1-6.
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Jennifer Walters, She-Hulk's civilian identity, is hired by a law firm to work on cases dealing with super-powered beings. There's a fairly silly bit where research is conducted by looking at old comic books rather than old case law, but dealing with the legal ramifications of a super-powered world gives the Marvel Universe just a little more richness. Jennifer's first case involves a man accidentally given super-powers in an industrial accident. His normal life has been ruined, and he sues the company-but has a hard time convincing people that having superpowers could be a bad thing. Another case has Spider-Man suing J. Jonah Jameson for libel. The supporting characters include a shape-changing process server and the firm's gopher, the formerly mindless Awesome Android, now known as Awesome Andy. Slott's dialogue is witty, and the stories are never too serious. Unfortunately, the change in the art team halfway through this volume damages the story's unity. Juan Bobillo has a stylized, clear-lined, somewhat cartoony style; while Paul Pelletier has more of a classic mainstream superhero comics style. Each is talented, but their art is too dissimilar to work together. That's unfortunate, because this is otherwise an interesting and clever comic.
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34 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perhaps the best rendition of Marvel's Emerald Amazon ever!,
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This review is from: She-Hulk Vol. 1: Single Green Female (Paperback)
First, I need to make a disclosure. I have been a fan of this character from the very beginning. I first read (or Byrne-stole) "Savage She-Hulk" #3 and a year later I bought my first comic around my birthday. In the past quarter-century I have seen Jennifer grow from a controversial female spin-off character of the Hulk (created to protect Marvel's rights in case the TV studio producing "The Incredible Hulk" decided to make a spin-off like "The Bionic Woman") to one of Marvel's most popular and recognizable heroines. I have seen Jennifer become a valuable and trusted member of both the Avengers and Fantastic Four. I wasn't sure there was anything new that could be done with this character, but Dan Slott ("Batman Adventures", "Arkham Asylum") proved me wrong.
Slott decided to do something that nobody seriously considered doing since the end of the original "Savage She-Hulk"---bring back She-Hulk's human alter ego, Jennifer Walters. At the end of that series, She-Hulk decided to remain big and green 24/7. Her personality would mellow out and she would abandon her "secret identity" altogether, so that her friends and colleagues would be more likely to call her "Jennifer" than "Shulkie" or "She-Hulk." When John Byrne wrote the book, he even took away her ability to change back to human form and she wasn't bothered one bit. So why bring "plain Jen" back at all? Well, Slott felt what Jen did was take the coward's way out---imagine if Billy Baxter decided to stay Captain Marvel forever or Superman decided never to be Clark Kent. For better or worse, Jen Walters is the heart of who she is, and by denying this she is denying an essential part of herself. It's one thing to believe this, but it's another to demonstrate to fanboys used to seeing Jennifer big and green all the time why she needs to be human. Surprisingly, this turns out to be fairly easy for Slott. On the first page of this TPB, we are introduced to Jen Walters in a flashback when she was a law student at UCLA, years before she was shot and received the fateful blood transfusion that transformed her into the She-Hulk. While her fellow classmates in her dorm are having a loud party, Jen quietly studies in her room. Those same classmates are amazed when Jen graduates at the top of her class since they hardly remember seeing her at all. Her father takes a picture of Jen in her graduation gown. Then we cut to a present, where a wall of photographs reveal the exciting uninhibited life that Jennifer has lived as the Sensational She-Hulk. In the center of the wall is the same picture that Jen's father took many years before. It is the only picture of her in human form, suggesting that "Jen Walters" is the core of the celebrity superheroine known as the She-Hulk. As some radio "boss jocks" discuss She-Hulk's exploits the night before at a party where she dated a famous male underwear model named Mika, a trail of discarded clothing leads the way to the bedroom where we see a sleeping Mika and to our surprise (and hers) Jen Walters rather than She-Hulk. Why does she change in her sleep? Is it just an accident or is her subconscious is trying to tell her something? Anyway, Jen quickly "hulks out" before her lover can notice, and then has what she thinks is a great day. As a prosecutor for the NYC District Attorney's office, Jennifer helps not only get a quick legal victory but a record settlement for the state. As an Avenger, she helps save the world from a plot by AIM terrorists to freeze the planet. She-Hulk celebrates both victories with parties at Avenger Mansion and at the D.A. office. The next day, everything comes crashing down. Because she managed to personally save the lives of every juror because of her recent work as an Avenger, her recent legal victory is thrown out on appeal. The D.A. fires her not only to avoid the spector of future appeals, but also because he is tired of her irrepressible---and at times irresponsible---behavior. Things are not quite as bad at Avenger Mansion, but they are close. Captain America tells Jen that while they still want her on the team, she has to leave Avenger Mansion, and she is stripped of the privileges that she has recently been abusing. To add insult to injury, Mika dumps Jennifer because he thinks she is too shallow. But at the end of this very bad day there is a ray of hope. Holden Holliway, the head of the prestigous East Coast law firm of Goodman, Lieber, Kurtzberg, & Holliway offers her a job. The catch? Jennifer must report to work in human form and not as the She-Hulk. Thus begins one of the most unusual and striking comic books published by Marvel. At GLK&H, Jennifer soon becomes a part of the exciting new legal field of "superhuman law", which tackles the unique legal problems in a world where superheroes actually exist. Should a man be allowed to sue his employer for an accident that makes him a powerful, handsome superhero? Should a ghost be allowed to testify at his own murder trial? Should the Amazing Spider-Man be allowed to sue "The Daily Bugle" for libel? Slott, unlike some other comic book writers *cough!*Chuck Austen*cough!* not only respects continuity, but peppers his stories with little nuggets that veteran comic book readers quickly appreciate. For example, one of the "gofers" of Jen's law firm turns out to be none other than the Awesome Android, an old foe of the Fantastic Four. In his new identity, "Awesome Andy" has quickly become one of the most endearing and popular supporting cast members. Also, the name of Jen's law firm pays homage to not only Martin Goodman, who founded Marvel Comics, but also Stanley "Stan Lee" Lieber as well as Jacob "Jack Kirby" Kurtzberg. The adventures we see in the book are not only funny, but they show a side to the Marvel Universe that few of us actually see. For the first time in a long, long time, we actually see character development with Jennifer as she reluctantly gets used to being human at least part of the time. Slott makes Jen's adventures in the courtroom as interesting as She-Hulk battles outside it. If there is a weakness of the book, there is not as much fist-pounding action as some fans may like. But for fans who want something a little different from your usual comic book, She-Hulk is just the ticket. Before I go, I should mention something about the artwork. Most of the pencils in this trade paperback are done by the Argentine artist Juan Bobillo. Bobillo has a unique style that is unlike any other comic book artist I have ever seen. His She-Hulk has massive, muscular biceps and thighs, which taper off into very tiny feet and hands. His other characters also look a bit different from how they are seen in other books. As for me, I found that his artwork grabbed my eyes and didn't let go. The more I saw of Bobillo's work, the more I grew used to it and liked it. His style fits perfectly with Slott's sense of humor, but some people do not like it and think he makes She-Hulk look fat. Try to find pictures of Bobillo's work on-line to see if the book is right for you---I don't want you to waste your money. The other penciller---Paul Pelletier---needs no qualifications or apologies. His artwork is more conventional and he not only draws Jennifer beautifully, he draws her the way most fans expect to see her. The only way his artwork is a disappointment is if you get used to Juan Bobillo's style. One thing that you do NOT see under both artists---gratuitous cheesecake. If you expect to see lots of pics of She-Hulk taking showers or wearing bikinis, this book is not for you. If you are looking forward to seeing many panels of Jennifer ripping out of her clothes when she "hulks out", this book is not for you. The transformations in this book are depicted very quickly, and in a tasteful manner. Slott and Marvel want to use those changes for dramatic purposes, not as fetishes. That's about it for now. Go and buy this book---it's a great read!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the Best TPB's of 2004,
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This review is from: She-Hulk Vol. 1: Single Green Female (Paperback)
This is a fun book. Not in an Archie Comics kind of way, but in a clever, modern, and thoughtful way. The writer, Dan Slott, sets a tone that is not self-conscious, the book never takes itself TOO seriously. And it really works! It's not corny or cheesy like you might expect. The book contains honest-to-god HUMOR, something missing from most super-hero books. The overall premise works well too. She-Hulk (aka Jennifer Walters) goes to work for a law firm and specializes in super-human cases. I disagree with the reviewer who said it was too much "Ally McBeal." Slott finds a great balance between courtroom drama, action, and comedy.
Both artists working on this book are excellent (Juan Bobillo & Paul Pelletier). Their styles are very different, but both serve the stories well. Bobillo depicts a more petite She-Hulk, and Pelletier draws a bigger, muscled-up version of her. Happy reading!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the BEST new comics to come out of Marvel in years!,
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This review is from: She-Hulk Vol. 1: Single Green Female (Paperback)
I decided to give the first collection a try. I am so glad I did! These stories go against all of the current trends in comics today. Where other comics are mostly dark,
After hearing a lot of positive word of mouth about the new She-Hulk book I violent, and depressing, the stories in She-Hulk are creative, hopeful, and genuinely funny. Instead of getting one long, padded out story, you get one story after another in She-Hulk. I really felt like I got a lot of value for my money. I've been reading comics for some time, but I've never really been interested in She-Hulk as a character. She always seemed very one note to me, just a big, green, female superhero. In this collection I was amazed to see how much character She-Hulk (and her alter-ego, Jen Walters) really had. She's a really fun and fleshed out person who lives in a fantastical, over the top world. The main thrust of this series is that She-Hulk isn't just a superhero, she's a superhero-lawyer. And the fun comes from watching her work on cases that could only take place in a superhero world. There's a ghost who wants to testify at his own murder trial. There's an adventure that takes place at a dollhouse sized prison where they shrink supervillians. And in one of the funniest comics I've read in years, She-Hulk helps Spider-Man sue the Daily Bugle for all the times they've slandered him. I can't think of any other comic I've read that has been crammed full of so many different and clever ideas! The art in this book is by two different artists. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. I liked the humor and weird approach of the first artist, and the more traditional comic book style of the second artist. But I think I might have liked it even more if just one artist did the art straight through the entire book. If you enjoy a good read and you like fun in your comics, you owe it to yourself to buy this book!
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