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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Memories, January 6, 2003
By A Customer
I already had the original issues that are collected in this volume but I wanted to have a collected copy to thumb through. These issues bring back great memories for me as they were my jump on point in starting my Hulk comic collection. Also writer Peter David's run on the book started just prior to these issues and lasted for over 10 years. The comics were originally printed on newsprint so its nice to see them on higher quality paper. Although the coloring is not up to todays standards, it is still a favorite story of mine. Some great interaction between Hulk and Betty that really fleshes out the characters. Add to that the Hulk's number 1 nemisis, The Leader and a shocking and touching finale. A great book all around if you like the Hulk, if you're not too familiar with his comic book adventures then you might get a little confused as there are references to other events throughout the book and alot of back story to these wonderful characters that isn't covered. Do a little reading up on the Hulk before ya grab this one, if you are a fan, chances are you already have these anyway.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The beginning of a legend., November 5, 2004
The latter half of Peter David's very first long-running storyarc in The Incredible Hulk is collected here. Featuring the artwork of a pre-Spawn, pre-Spider-Man Todd McFarlane, David skillfully sets the stage for an unforgettable confrontation.
Accompanied by his old friend and partner Rick Jones and a rogue SHIELD agent named Clay Quartermain, the Hulk (actually the crafty, gray-skinned Hulk from the character's early days, not the more familiar, child-like green version) is on a quest to halt the US government's mass-production of the gamma bomb, the very device responsible for his own creation.
Little do they realize that the Hulk's deadliest nemesis, the super-intelligent Leader, has his own wicked plans for the gamma bomb and has sent three of his special warriors to obtain it and dispose of his hated enemy once and for all.
Peter David's clever dialogue and in-depth characterization is in full-swing here. His exploration of the Gray Hulk's personality still stands as one of the highest points in his entire twelve-year run, while Todd McFarlane's art compliments David's writing style exceptionally. From a memorable battle with the X-Men's Wolverine to the Hulk finally facing down the estranged wife of his human alter-ego, McFarlane more than leaves his mark on this beloved character.
With Peter David's much-anticipated return to the Incredible Hulk title in January 2005, Ground Zero is a must-read for long-time Hulk fans and new Hulk fans alike. Enjoy!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A fun story arc, June 14, 2003
This book collect the climactic issues from one of the ealiest storylines in Peter David's historic 11-year run on the book. While at first glance it seems like a standard adventure story, there are some great insights to the character of the Grey Hulk, who's very different from the green version averyone is familiar with. It also has many other good characterizations, and has a few historically significant moments in Hulk history. In short, it is well written. The art is done by a young(er) Todd McFarlane, at a time when he hadn't quite become famous, but was getting there fast. It shows a stylistic flair without becoming bogged down in style, a criticism often aimed at his later work. In summary, I like this collection quite much, as it shows the beginnings of two great careers in an above average adventure story.
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