She-Hulk Vol. 2: Superhuman Law (Paperback)

by Dan Slott (Author), Juan Bobillo (Author), Paul Pelletier (Author)

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As a superhuman lawyer, She-Hulk has tried some of the strangest cases on Earth... but all of that is about to change! Empowered by the Living Tribunal, Shulkie is heading into deep space to practice Universal Law! Guest-starring Adam Warlock, Gamora, and Pip the Troll! Plus: Out of all of She-Hulk's enemies, no one hates her more than Titania! So what's her beef? Where did all this hostility come from? What made little Skeeter MacPherran into the angry Amazon she is today? And what's about to make her one of the deadliest threats in the Marvel Universe? Special appearances by the Absorbing Man, Spider-Woman, and Doctor Doom! And finally, a major power boost has made She-Hulk stronger than ever - maybe even stronger than special guest-star Hercules! Feats of strength can wait, however, because this emerald enchantress is going to the books and relying on brains, not brawn, to get the Prince of Power out of some Herculean legal problems.

Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Marvel Comics (April 27, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785115706
• ISBN-13: 978-0785115700
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #125,999 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars She-Hulk: Superhuman Law (Volume 2), August 21, 2005

By	N. Foong "Long Suffering" (Australia) - See all my reviews

Collecting issues 7-12 of the newly revived She-Hulk series, writer Dan Slott continues his charming blend of stellar action and clever nostalgia. Defying recent comic book trends that explore the darker themes of superheroes in a realistic setting, She-Hulk turns its back on the heavy handed approach and comes up with a light, easy to read and thoroughly enjoyable series.

The clean lines of artist Juan Bobillo set up the first story arc (issues 7-8) which features an entertaining if unlikely tongue-firmly-planted-in-cheek boxing match on a cosmic scale. The second arc (issues 9-12) continues the serviceable pencils of Paul Pelletier to set up a memorable, old fashioned superhero showdown between She-Hulk and the classic Marvel villain Titania. There are also a number of continuing subplots that develop in this collection including the weakest aspect of this series, She-Hulk as guardian and role-model for her employers' delinquent granddaughter, Southpaw. This troubled relationship is tiresome and distracts from the otherwise excellent story telling.

Before I read this and the first trade paperback, I had no interest in ever reading a She-Hulk comic book. The hyperbole surrounding Dan Slott as an emerging writing talent drew me in and it was a pleasant surprise to find that perhaps with further experience, Slott could very well be considered one of the top writers in a crowded market. Slott makes excellent comical use of forgotten second (and third) rate Marvel characters such as the Awesome Android, Hercules, even Howard the Duck (to name just a few) and an abundance of quirky ideas in this second She-Hulk book will bring a smile to any new or long time comic book reader.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dan Slott does it again!, May 13, 2005

By	jancola (Encino, CA United States) - See all my reviews

She-Hulk vol 1 was a great book, with a little something for everyone. It had great dialogue, clever action sequences, and a lot of heart. The book was about Jennifer more than the Jade Giantess, and that was not a bad thing. The only bad thing was waiting for the next book, wondering if it was going to be as good.

It is, mostly. I was kind of bored through the first issue, because I found her "sidekick" supremely tedious, and the whole She-Hulk-as-interstellar-Solomon wasn't that interesting. The book really kicked in when she started hitting people again. She-Hulk faces an formidable adversary and has to use both brains and brawn to defeat him.

The end of the book deals with Shulkie's craziest adversary, Titania (from Secret Wars). This is the best part; it is smart writing and shows why the folks at AintItCool are saying Dan Slott is the second coming. I highly recommend this book.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superhuman law is super!, January 8, 2006

By	T. J. Campbell - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This second collection of She-Hulk's third series continues the fun new direction initiated by writer Dan Slott and artists Juan Bobillo and Paul Pelletier. The series is superhero adventures by way of "Boston Legal". All adventures are either a result of a legal case or initiating one, providing much humor along the way, with the occasional pokes at comic book conventions that readers have willingly suspended their disbelief for over the years.

Slott's writing is top-notch, with all characters coming off as real and the humor coming from those characters rather than feeling forced or driving the characterizations. This is complemented nicely by his two artists. Juan Bobillo's style is a looser, more stylized representation of She-Hulk and her world which may require a discerning eye to appreciate, but is well worthy of such appreciation. Paul Pelletier, on the other hand, has been known for more traditional superhero art, and brings that style to play here to great effect, reminding the reader that these stories are not parodies, but take place in the same fictional timeline as those in Fantastic Four, New Avengers, etc.

If you enjoy superhero stories and enjoy a touch of humor, this book is for you.